Chorley: “The Game Is Massive In Stature”

Ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round tie, Ben Gooden, head coach of Impetus partner club Chorley spoke to editor Ben Gilby about their win over Bradford City in Round Two and tomorrow’s home game tie against Newcastle United (10/12/21). Above: Chorley’s Aleesha Collins strides through purposefully against Bradford City in the FA Cup SecondContinue reading “Chorley: “The Game Is Massive In Stature””

“It Doesn’t Really Get Any Better…” Chelsea Ready For Wembley

Impetus‘ Kieran Yap was invited to Chelsea’s pre-Cup Final press conference and heard from Emma Hayes, Magda Eriksson, and Fran Kirby on the legacy of those who came before them, the priorities for further growth of the women’s game, and how preparations for the big day have gone (5/12/21). Above: The Women’s FA Cup. Photo:Continue reading ““It Doesn’t Really Get Any Better…” Chelsea Ready For Wembley”

Ashford Town (Middx): Biggest Ever Game!

Later today, Impetus partner club Ashford Town (Middx) play the biggest game in their history when they host FA Women’s National League Southern Premier side Oxford United in the Women’s FA Cup 2nd Round. First Team Assistant Coach Matthew Aumeeruddy spoke to Impetus’ editor Ben Gilby (28/11/21) Above: Ashford Town (Middx) assistant coach Matthew Aumeeruddy.Continue reading “Ashford Town (Middx): Biggest Ever Game!”

Chorley’s Fairytale Cup Win Sets Up Bradford Test

After their sensational victory over higher league Middlesbrough in the First Round which saw them come back from 3-1 and 4-3 down, Impetus partner club Chorley host Bradford City in the Women’s FA Cup second round tomorrow. Head coach Ben Gooden spoke to Impetus editor Ben Gilby. Above: Chorley head coach Ben Gooden. Photo: MoorlandContinue reading “Chorley’s Fairytale Cup Win Sets Up Bradford Test”

Collins Creates Cup Chaos!

Chorley 4-4 Middlesbrough Chorley win 4-1 on penalties Above: Aleesha Collins, who put in a stunning performance on her FA Cup debut, drives at the Middlesbrough defence once more. Photo: Munro Sports Photography From Chorley Women FC The First Round Proper of the Vitality FA Cup saw fourth-tier Chorley drawn against third-tier Middlesbrough. After lastContinue reading “Collins Creates Cup Chaos!”

Rapid Two Goal Concession Leaves City Feeling Blue

Manchester City 0-3 Chelsea By Ben Gilby Above: Erin Cuthbert (22) celebrates with Guro Reiten after putting Chelsea 1-0 up in the FA Cup Semi-Final. Photo: Getty Images. Chelsea profited from a dominant first-half performance to send Manchester City to their heaviest home defeat since 2014 in the FA Cup semi-final at the Academy Stadium.Continue reading “Rapid Two Goal Concession Leaves City Feeling Blue”

Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!

Photo: Fans are encouraged to attend their local women’s game – and there is plenty of action to watch in grounds or on TV. Photo: Chloe Knott/The FA The weekend of 14th/15th November will see the return of Women’s Football Weekend in England with coverage across Sky Sports, the BBC and The FA Player. NotContinue reading “Women’s Football Weekend Is Back!”

Dons Delight As History Is Made

AFC Wimbledon 7-1 Walton Casuals Words and Pictures By Ben Gilby AFC Wimbledon ran out comfortable winners against a hard working Walton Casuals side in the Vitality Women’s FA Cup Third Qualifying Round tie. It was a history making afternoon as the Dons Women played their first match at the new Plough Lane stadium (seeContinue reading “Dons Delight As History Is Made”

Record Breaking Terriers Season Ends With Cup Exit

Brighton and Hove Albion 6-0 Huddersfield Town By Raheil Mehboob Huddersfield Town Women exited the Vitality Women’s FA Cup at the fifth round stage after losing 6-0 to Brighton and Hove Albion Women. The scoreline may read a harsh one, but to face a team two divisions above – in the Women’s Super League –Continue reading “Record Breaking Terriers Season Ends With Cup Exit”

Terriers Prepare For Brighton Cup Tussle

by Jack Walker FA Women’s National League Northern Premier side Huddersfield Town Women make the journey to play Brighton and Hove Albion in the fifth round of this season’s Vitality Women’s FA Cup in a 12pm kick-off on Sunday afternoon. The Terriers won three games to reach round five, beating Liverpool Feds, Brighouse Town andContinue reading “Terriers Prepare For Brighton Cup Tussle”