By Eloise Smallbone (19/12/25) Above: The Tottenham team before last Sunday’s fixture at United Photo: @SpursWomen on X Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to go one step further in the Subway Cup against Manchester United this Sunday, having given up a 3-0 lead in the same league fixture last weekend. Martin Ho revealed today thatContinue reading ““We can be competitive with anyone”: Ho defiant as Spurs face Man Utd in Subway Cup Quarter Final”
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Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence
By Eloise Smallbone (31/10/25) Above: Renée Slegers. Photo: Arsenal Women. Arsenal return to WSL action this Sunday following a lacklustre start to the season. Results have been mixed following their European triumph earlier this summer – a draw at home to Aston Villa and loss away at Manchester City the most troubling. Ahead of theirContinue reading “Slegers: Arsenal must find a way through Leicester defence”
WSL2: Amy Merricks says Birmingham City “want to respond” vs Newcastle
By Eloise Smallbone (19/9/25) Above: Amy Merricks. Photo: Birmingham City. On Sunday, Birmingham City face Newcastle United in their second home game of the season. Birmingham City Head Coach Amy Merricks revealed that her team “want to respond” after securing a difficult point away at Sunderland last weekend. Their fixture against Newcastle United is aContinue reading “WSL2: Amy Merricks says Birmingham City “want to respond” vs Newcastle”
Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins
By Eloise Smallbone and Rachel Gore (02/09/2025) Above: Manchester City’s squad during preseason. Photo: ManCityWomen on X. As the start of the new season draws near, one of the teams hoping for a strong start to a new era is Manchester City. With a new head coach, new players and major returns from injury, CityContinue reading “Preview: A new era for Manchester City begins”
England’s FAWNL releases new three-year strategy: where our game grows
By Eloise Smallbone (13/08/2025) Above: the FAWNL strategy ‘where our game grows’. Photo: The FA website. Today, the FA Women’s National League (FAWNL) have announced a new strategy, titled ‘Where Our Game Grows’, aiming to take the third tier of English women’s football to the next level. The strategy is intended to shape the futureContinue reading “England’s FAWNL releases new three-year strategy: where our game grows”
England chase repeat, Italy eye history: WEURO 2025 semi-final preview
By Eloise Smallbone (21/07/2025) Above: the knockout rounds of WEURO2025. Photo: UEFA website. England and Italy will face each other in the first semi-final of Euro 2025 on Tuesday 22nd July at 8pm BST. Here is everything you need to know about previous meetings between England and Italy, each side’s tournament journey so far, asContinue reading “England chase repeat, Italy eye history: WEURO 2025 semi-final preview”
Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton heroes as England seal dramatic comeback win
Sweden 2-2 England (England win on penalties) By Eloise Smallbone (18/07/2025) Above: England celebrate a dramatic comeback win against Sweden. Photo: Lionesses on X. England are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025. The Lionesses produced an impressive comeback win, after going 2-0 down to Sweden in the first half. They then drew level inContinue reading “Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton heroes as England seal dramatic comeback win”
The WEURO2025 Group Stage Review
14/07/2025 Above: Record-breaking Swiss fan march. Photo: Keystone/Jean-Christophe Bott. The group stage of the 2025 Women’s Euros has concluded and the stage is set for the quarterfinals this week. Defending champions England secured their place and will play Sweden on Thursday, whilst Spain, Germany, France, Norway, Switzerland, and Italy also booked their places in theContinue reading “The WEURO2025 Group Stage Review”
Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain
By Eloise Smallbone (11/07/2025) Above: Belgium celebrate their first and only win of the tournament. Photo: UEFA. Portugal 1-2 Belgium Team news and context: Belgium were already eliminated from the competition before facing Portugal, however Portugal’s fate was also out of their hands to a certain extent. Portugal could have progressed as Group B’s runners-upContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain”
Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy
By Eloise Smallbone (07/07/2025) Above: Spain celebrate their win. Photo: SEFutbolFem on X. Spain 6 – 2 Belgium Team news and context: As Group B’s second matchday started, Spain were in a significantly better position than Belgium. They were sat at the top of the group after a convincing win over Italy, whereas Belgium neededContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy”
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