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A women’s football page founded by Stuart Barker to promote girls and women’s football at all levels. Sponsors of Gabriella Howell (Dartford) and Megan Fox (Moneyfields).
Photo Diary 📸 Toju Bello
Sarina’s Lionesses were emphatic 8–0 winners over China, driven by a ruthless attacking display and contributions from across the frontline.
🔗 Check out the bumper gallery, linked below.
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Sarina’s Lionesses were emphatic 8–0 winners over China, driven by a ruthless attacking display and contributions from across the frontline.
🔗 Check out the bumper gallery, linked below.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Photo Diary 📸 Toju Bello
Sarina’s Lionesses were emphatic 8–0 winners over China, driven by a ruthless attacking display and contributions from across the frontline.
🔗 Check out the bumper gallery, linked below.
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Sarina’s Lionesses were emphatic 8–0 winners over China, driven by a ruthless attacking display and contributions from across the frontline.
🔗 Check out the bumper gallery, linked below.
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Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Fulham eased through to the Third Round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup after a dominant first half display against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
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Fulham eased through to the Third Round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup after a dominant first half display against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Fulham eased through to the Third Round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup after a dominant first half display against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
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Fulham eased through to the Third Round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup after a dominant first half display against Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium.
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It's all smiles as the Lionesses prepare for Saturday's friendly with Brazil 🇧🇷
📸 @ShotsByEve #Lionesses #ENGBRA
📸 @ShotsByEve #Lionesses #ENGBRA
October 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
It's all smiles as the Lionesses prepare for Saturday's friendly with Brazil 🇧🇷
📸 @ShotsByEve #Lionesses #ENGBRA
📸 @ShotsByEve #Lionesses #ENGBRA
We have always prided ourselves on giving back to the women’s game. One way we do this is through player sponsorship, and this season we are delighted to continue that tradition by supporting Whitehaven AFC striker, Phoebe Mullen.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
We have always prided ourselves on giving back to the women’s game. One way we do this is through player sponsorship, and this season we are delighted to continue that tradition by supporting Whitehaven AFC striker, Phoebe Mullen.
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Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Goalkeeper, Tegan Barnes, was the hero on Sunday, as she saved three penalties in a shoot-out to send Wimborne Town through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup against Shaftesbury.
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Goalkeeper, Tegan Barnes, was the hero on Sunday, as she saved three penalties in a shoot-out to send Wimborne Town through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup against Shaftesbury.
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September 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Goalkeeper, Tegan Barnes, was the hero on Sunday, as she saved three penalties in a shoot-out to send Wimborne Town through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup against Shaftesbury.
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Goalkeeper, Tegan Barnes, was the hero on Sunday, as she saved three penalties in a shoot-out to send Wimborne Town through to the Third Qualifying Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup against Shaftesbury.
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Photo Diary 📸 Emily Bittarello
As the 2025/26 Italian Women’s Serie A season kicks off, we were on hand to cover Genoa Women hosted Inter Women
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As the 2025/26 Italian Women’s Serie A season kicks off, we were on hand to cover Genoa Women hosted Inter Women
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August 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Photo Diary 📸 Emily Bittarello
As the 2025/26 Italian Women’s Serie A season kicks off, we were on hand to cover Genoa Women hosted Inter Women
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As the 2025/26 Italian Women’s Serie A season kicks off, we were on hand to cover Genoa Women hosted Inter Women
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A season of heartbreak and hope—from losing stalwarts like Tammi George to key signings like Alex Brooks and Amy Sims, affordable tickets (£30 season / £15 for the first 50), and a squad and coach ready for the long-awaited step up.
✍️ Nick Andrews-Gauvain
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✍️ Nick Andrews-Gauvain
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August 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
A season of heartbreak and hope—from losing stalwarts like Tammi George to key signings like Alex Brooks and Amy Sims, affordable tickets (£30 season / £15 for the first 50), and a squad and coach ready for the long-awaited step up.
✍️ Nick Andrews-Gauvain
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✍️ Nick Andrews-Gauvain
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The FA Women's National League has unveiled its new three-year strategy, 'Where Our Game Grows', backed by £1m per season to supercharge the third and fourth tiers of the women's pyramid. Focusing on players, coaches, officials, clubs, facilities, and fan growth.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The FA Women's National League has unveiled its new three-year strategy, 'Where Our Game Grows', backed by £1m per season to supercharge the third and fourth tiers of the women's pyramid. Focusing on players, coaches, officials, clubs, facilities, and fan growth.
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Discover the magic beyond the matches of #WEURO2025 in Switzerland 🇨🇭 From sustainable travel and stunning alpine adventures to inclusive local culture, this host nation offers much more than just football.
✍️ Rayne Killingbeck
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✍️ Rayne Killingbeck
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August 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Discover the magic beyond the matches of #WEURO2025 in Switzerland 🇨🇭 From sustainable travel and stunning alpine adventures to inclusive local culture, this host nation offers much more than just football.
✍️ Rayne Killingbeck
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✍️ Rayne Killingbeck
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July 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Stuart Barker reflects on the confirmed changes for the FA Women's National League in 2025/26.
👀 Fixtures to drop on July 15th
🗓️ The 2025/26 season kicks off on August 17th
⬆️ One-off promotion play-offs for Tiers 3 & 4
🏆 Revamped Cup with PGA sides & group stage
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👀 Fixtures to drop on July 15th
🗓️ The 2025/26 season kicks off on August 17th
⬆️ One-off promotion play-offs for Tiers 3 & 4
🏆 Revamped Cup with PGA sides & group stage
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July 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Stuart Barker reflects on the confirmed changes for the FA Women's National League in 2025/26.
👀 Fixtures to drop on July 15th
🗓️ The 2025/26 season kicks off on August 17th
⬆️ One-off promotion play-offs for Tiers 3 & 4
🏆 Revamped Cup with PGA sides & group stage
🔗 since-71.com/big-changes-...
👀 Fixtures to drop on July 15th
🗓️ The 2025/26 season kicks off on August 17th
⬆️ One-off promotion play-offs for Tiers 3 & 4
🏆 Revamped Cup with PGA sides & group stage
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As the FA WNL continues to flourish, its reserve league has been in decline. Stu Barker reflects on what needs to change to revive the competition and ensure it nurtures, rather than hinders, the development of young talent.
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June 21, 2025 at 6:47 AM
As the FA WNL continues to flourish, its reserve league has been in decline. Stu Barker reflects on what needs to change to revive the competition and ensure it nurtures, rather than hinders, the development of young talent.
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Breaking! Burnley have appointed Matt Beard as the new manager of their women’s team!
A top-tier appointment, and if the club backs him on the pitch, Burnley could emerge as early favourites for promotion in the FA WNL Northern Premier.
The gauntlet has been thrown.
A top-tier appointment, and if the club backs him on the pitch, Burnley could emerge as early favourites for promotion in the FA WNL Northern Premier.
The gauntlet has been thrown.
June 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Breaking! Burnley have appointed Matt Beard as the new manager of their women’s team!
A top-tier appointment, and if the club backs him on the pitch, Burnley could emerge as early favourites for promotion in the FA WNL Northern Premier.
The gauntlet has been thrown.
A top-tier appointment, and if the club backs him on the pitch, Burnley could emerge as early favourites for promotion in the FA WNL Northern Premier.
The gauntlet has been thrown.
Interview: Nick Brown catches up with Accies WFC manager Robert Watson and captain Megan Quinn about the season just gone, the one to come and kicking Megan out of the team WhatsApp group.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Interview: Nick Brown catches up with Accies WFC manager Robert Watson and captain Megan Quinn about the season just gone, the one to come and kicking Megan out of the team WhatsApp group.
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Match Report ✍️ David Howes
The Lionesses fell short of reaching the UEFA Nations League semi-finals, following a 2-1 defeat to Spain, which saw substitute Clàudia Pina bag a brace off the bench for the World Cup holders.
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The Lionesses fell short of reaching the UEFA Nations League semi-finals, following a 2-1 defeat to Spain, which saw substitute Clàudia Pina bag a brace off the bench for the World Cup holders.
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June 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Match Report ✍️ David Howes
The Lionesses fell short of reaching the UEFA Nations League semi-finals, following a 2-1 defeat to Spain, which saw substitute Clàudia Pina bag a brace off the bench for the World Cup holders.
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The Lionesses fell short of reaching the UEFA Nations League semi-finals, following a 2-1 defeat to Spain, which saw substitute Clàudia Pina bag a brace off the bench for the World Cup holders.
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Many have shared their views on the WSL rebrand, and if the online reaction is anything to go by, the consensus is clear: it’s not a great look for the competitions.
We spoke with graphic designer Angelo Tirotto to get his expert perspective.
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We spoke with graphic designer Angelo Tirotto to get his expert perspective.
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May 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Many have shared their views on the WSL rebrand, and if the online reaction is anything to go by, the consensus is clear: it’s not a great look for the competitions.
We spoke with graphic designer Angelo Tirotto to get his expert perspective.
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We spoke with graphic designer Angelo Tirotto to get his expert perspective.
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After experiencing 💔 at Reading when the owner removed funding and the team went from the Championship to the fifth tier, Rachel Dugdale is facing déjà vu at Blackburn Rovers.
This time, she’s breaking her silence to defend the future of women’s football.
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This time, she’s breaking her silence to defend the future of women’s football.
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May 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
After experiencing 💔 at Reading when the owner removed funding and the team went from the Championship to the fifth tier, Rachel Dugdale is facing déjà vu at Blackburn Rovers.
This time, she’s breaking her silence to defend the future of women’s football.
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This time, she’s breaking her silence to defend the future of women’s football.
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The stage is set for the World Sevens tournament, with the action kicking off this afternoon. Stu Barker breaks down everything you'll need to know about the most innovative competition in world football.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The stage is set for the World Sevens tournament, with the action kicking off this afternoon. Stu Barker breaks down everything you'll need to know about the most innovative competition in world football.
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Coming soon... 👀
Emily Bittarello's fantastic 😍 photo diary from Genoa's 3-3 draw with Arezzo.
#SerieBFemminile | #GenoaArezzo
Emily Bittarello's fantastic 😍 photo diary from Genoa's 3-3 draw with Arezzo.
#SerieBFemminile | #GenoaArezzo
May 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Coming soon... 👀
Emily Bittarello's fantastic 😍 photo diary from Genoa's 3-3 draw with Arezzo.
#SerieBFemminile | #GenoaArezzo
Emily Bittarello's fantastic 😍 photo diary from Genoa's 3-3 draw with Arezzo.
#SerieBFemminile | #GenoaArezzo
Match Report ✍️ David Howes
Chelsea sealed an English domestic treble after they defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Wembley Stadium, as Sonia Bompastor’s side were crowned the 2025 Adobe Women's FA Cup Champions.
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Chelsea sealed an English domestic treble after they defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Wembley Stadium, as Sonia Bompastor’s side were crowned the 2025 Adobe Women's FA Cup Champions.
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May 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Match Report ✍️ David Howes
Chelsea sealed an English domestic treble after they defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Wembley Stadium, as Sonia Bompastor’s side were crowned the 2025 Adobe Women's FA Cup Champions.
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Chelsea sealed an English domestic treble after they defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Wembley Stadium, as Sonia Bompastor’s side were crowned the 2025 Adobe Women's FA Cup Champions.
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Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea will be aiming to make history on Sunday in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium against defending champions Manchester United. Holly Wright reflects on today’s match.
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May 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea will be aiming to make history on Sunday in front of a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium against defending champions Manchester United. Holly Wright reflects on today’s match.
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The FA has agreed a new broadcast deal for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, with the competition airing on TNT Sports and Channel 4 in the 🇬🇧 and 🇮🇪 from the 2025/26 season.
Coverage will begin from the First Round, which will see more eyes on the FA WNL.
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Coverage will begin from the First Round, which will see more eyes on the FA WNL.
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May 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The FA has agreed a new broadcast deal for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, with the competition airing on TNT Sports and Channel 4 in the 🇬🇧 and 🇮🇪 from the 2025/26 season.
Coverage will begin from the First Round, which will see more eyes on the FA WNL.
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Coverage will begin from the First Round, which will see more eyes on the FA WNL.
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Post-season should be a time to reset, but yet again this period is revealing how fragile the foundations of women’s football still are.
Tash Tezgel has an important message for coaches, leaders and players within the women’s game.
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Tash Tezgel has an important message for coaches, leaders and players within the women’s game.
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May 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Post-season should be a time to reset, but yet again this period is revealing how fragile the foundations of women’s football still are.
Tash Tezgel has an important message for coaches, leaders and players within the women’s game.
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Tash Tezgel has an important message for coaches, leaders and players within the women’s game.
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In celebration of Chelsea’s record-breaking sixth consecutive #BarclaysWSL title, one of London’s most iconic landmarks turned Trafalgar Square blue yesterday evening, with Aggie Beever-Jones in attendance.
📸 Barclays WSL
📸 Barclays WSL
May 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
In celebration of Chelsea’s record-breaking sixth consecutive #BarclaysWSL title, one of London’s most iconic landmarks turned Trafalgar Square blue yesterday evening, with Aggie Beever-Jones in attendance.
📸 Barclays WSL
📸 Barclays WSL
Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Yeovil Town Women enjoyed a victorious homecoming on Sunday, as they played a fixture at Huish Park for the first time since their rebirth in 2023.
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Yeovil Town Women enjoyed a victorious homecoming on Sunday, as they played a fixture at Huish Park for the first time since their rebirth in 2023.
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May 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
Yeovil Town Women enjoyed a victorious homecoming on Sunday, as they played a fixture at Huish Park for the first time since their rebirth in 2023.
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Yeovil Town Women enjoyed a victorious homecoming on Sunday, as they played a fixture at Huish Park for the first time since their rebirth in 2023.
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