Brighton and Hove Albion 1-2 Everton By Aimee-Lou Caldecourt (22/4/24) Above: Karen and Sara Holmgaard teamed up and gave Everton the advantage on the South Coast. Photo: WSL. Fireworks welcomed Brighton and Everton to the pitch. The teams went into the fixture knowing that safety in the Women’s Super League was all but mathematically confirmed. The game started pretty cagey inContinue reading “Twin telepathy stuns the AMEX Stadium”
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The FA cup final rehearsal ends in a mighty draw
By Fran Lever 22/4/24 It would be fair to say if it was asked to a good percentage of women’s football fans in this country, they would not have predicted a Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur FA cup final at the start of the season but last weekend, both teams booked their tickets to WembleyContinue reading “The FA cup final rehearsal ends in a mighty draw”
City combative and clinical in Semi-Final win over Jets
Newcastle Jets 0-3 Melbourne City By Kieran Yap Above: a record crowd arrived at Maitland Sports Ground to watch Newcastle vs Melbourne City. Image: Newcastle Jets A clinical Melbourne City have won the first leg of the semi final against The Newcastle Jets 3-0. Goals to Daniela Galic, Emina Ekic and Shelby McMahon gave CityContinue reading “City combative and clinical in Semi-Final win over Jets”
Meade and Russo braces bury Bristol
Arsenal 5-0 Bristol City By Joe Rosedon 15/4/24 Above: Leah Williamson (left) and Katie Reid. Photo Arsenal Women Arsenal thump relegation-threatened Bristol City 5-0 to consolidate their place in the top three in the Women’s Super League table. Doubles from Lionesses Beth Mead and Alessia Russo alongside an own goal from Ella Powel sealed a comfortablewin for the Gunners. Arsenal openedContinue reading “Meade and Russo braces bury Bristol”
Manchester United come marching in all over Chelsea FA cup title defence
By Fran Lever 15/4/24 Above: Photo from Manchester United women The start of last month Chelsea had quadruple dreams that were crushed by Arsenal in the Conti Cup final. Then there was a treble dream but their successful run in the FA cup competition came to an end yesterday as Manchester United got their revengeContinue reading “Manchester United come marching in all over Chelsea FA cup title defence”
Dumont rises to deny Victory
By Jonathon Hagger 14/4/24 Above: The Central Coast Mariners celebrate the penalty shootout win over Melbourne Victory. Photo: Central Coast Mariners Melbourne Victory 0 (2)- 0 (4) Central Coast Mariners The second elimination final pitted the Melbourne Victory against the might of the Central Coast Mariners. In very warm conditions both teams went in toContinue reading “Dumont rises to deny Victory”
A tight battle for the title in the Barclays Women’s Championship
By Caitlin Kelly 12/4/24 Above: Bristol City’s trophy lift celebrating their promotion from the Barclays Women’s Championship in the 22/23 season. Photo: The FA As this season draws to a close, the title race in the Championship is beginning to heat up with just fourpoints separating the top four sides. The four-way title race will inevitably be battled out until the final matchday with so little to divide thoseContinue reading “A tight battle for the title in the Barclays Women’s Championship”
Matildas pass Mexico test with flying colours
Mexico 0–2 Australia (10/04/24) By Ben Carey Above: Hayley Raso maintains possession of the ball against a Mexican defender, just before scoring the Matildas’ opening goal. Photo: Matildas. The Matildas recorded a big win over a spirited Mexico on a warm Sunday evening in San Antonio, Texas. The Matildas were up against one of the in-form teams of the Americas. Last year Mexico won the PanContinue reading “Matildas pass Mexico test with flying colours”
Match Analysis: England v Sweden
By Joe Rosedon (6/4/24) Photo via Lionesses England’s first meeting against Sweden since a 4-0 victory in the European Championship semi-finals of 2022 saw both teams targeting opposite wide areas with suffocating pressing to win the ball back high up the pitch. Sarina Wiegman selected Alessia Russo flanked by Lauren James and Lauren Hemp for the front three. Lotte Wubben-Moy was selected as a potentialContinue reading “Match Analysis: England v Sweden”
NPLW Vic Wrap-Round 3
FV Emerging as early league favourite By Kieran Petrik-Bruce Above: Alamein vs South Melbourne. Photo: Centre Circle Photography Game week 3 of the NPLW, Easter round saw some dramatic finishes, some great comebacks and plenty of top quality strikes. Box Hill suffered their 3rd straight defeat to start the season, going down 1-0 to Preston Lions. A goodContinue reading “NPLW Vic Wrap-Round 3”
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