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Zara Shaw's Dream Return Fires Liverpool into FA Cup Semi-Finals
On Sunday, Liverpool travelled south to face Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup quarter finals, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. It was a tense and tightly contested match, with both sides battling for control throughout 90 minutes. However, chances were limited and neither team could find a breakthrough in normal time, forcing the game into extra time. In the 103rd minute, Liverpool’s 18-year-old Zara Shaw made her long awaited return to the pitch, making her first app

Ella Grace
Apr 72 min read


Manchester United host City in the Manchester Derby
Manchester United host Manchester City on 28th March 2026 at Old Trafford. 📸via skysports.com Overview Manchester City face Manchester United in a huge WSL derby, with City looking to impose their style and keep pressure on in the title race. The hosts will aim to control possession, move the ball quickly through midfield, and break United down with fluid attacking combinations and precise finishing in the final third. United, however, will approach the game with intensity a

Aimee
Mar 273 min read


Bayern Munich grab a late goal against Manchester United to take the 3-2 advantage back to Germany
Manchester United faced Bayern Munich at Old Trafford this evening ( 25th Match ) at 8pm. This is Manchester United's first time in the UEFA women’s champions league quarterfinals, but Bayern Munich have been here multiple times over the last couple of years so coming into this game they are the team with more experience. Both teams are missing players due to injury. 📸via fcbayern.com The game ended in a 3-2 win to Bayern Munich but it definitely wasn’t easy with both teams
Evie Hewitt
Mar 264 min read


Australia and Japan Prepare to Clash in AFC Asian Cup Final
@matildas Tomorrow, Japan will take on Australia in the Final of the AFC Asian Cup. The game will be held at Stadium Australia, Sydney, kicking off at 8pm AEDT and 9am GMT. Australia head into the final as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders, bringing a squad that blends elite experience with emerging attacking talent. This game will be played on home soil for them. Led by captain Sam Kerr, the Matildas have a powerful forward line supported by the creativity of Mary

Ella Grace
Mar 202 min read


Manchester City Look to Maintain Momentum as Tottenham Travel North
Manchester City FC City host Tottenham Hotspur on 21 March 2026 at Joie Stadium. Overview Manchester City face Tottenham Hotspur in the WSL, with City aiming to assert their quality and maintain momentum in the title race. The hosts will look to dominate possession, circulate the ball quickly through midfield and create chances through sharp attacking combinations and clinical finishing. Tottenham, meanwhile, will focus on defensive organisation and discipline, aiming to rest

Aimee
Mar 203 min read


England to kick off their World Cup Qualifying campaign against Ukraine
England take on Ukraine at Mardan Stadyumu on Tuesday 3rd March, in the World Cup Qualifiers at 5:00pm. The game will be available to watch on ITVX and ITV4. 📸via independent.co.uk What's at Stake: The opening game of Group A3 sees Ukraine take on England in a key early match in the race for a top-three finish. This would secure a place in the next qualification round. Group A3 consists of Spain, England, Ukraine and Iceland. League A groups are competitive, with automatic q

Aimee
Mar 32 min read


Australia and Philippines Prepare for AFC Asian Cup Opening Clash
The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 gets underway with a compelling Group A opener as host Australia take on the Philippines at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday 1 March at 09:00am GMT. This match not only kicks off the tournament but also sets the tone for what promises to be a competitive group featuring South Korea and Iran as well. Australia: Australia head into this contest as one of the favourites. The Matilda's, led by coach Joe Montemurro, have embraced host-nation expectat

Aimee
Feb 282 min read


Manchester City set to host Sheffield United in FA Cup clash
Manchester City host Sheffield United on Sunday 22 February at Joie Stadium. 📸via sufc.co.uk Overview Manchester City face Sheffield United in the FA Cup, with City aiming to progress comfortably and underline their credentials in a key completion. The tie presents an opportunity for City to dominate possession, apply sustained pressure and break down organised resistance through sharp movement and efficient finishing. Sheffield United, meanwhile, will prioritise defensive d

Aimee
Feb 213 min read


WSL - HerWayToGlory Player of the Week: Lauren Hemp
This week Lauren Hemp has been named the HWTG WSL Player of the week after an outstanding performance for Manchester City. Lauren Hemp is a 25-year-old forward for Manchester City and England. Performance Highlights: Lauren Hemp has an outstanding performance for Manchester City, getting 2 assists. She also completed the full 90 minutes. Quote / Insight: "Yeah, but no goal, I think I need to practise my shooting! But I am really happy to contribute. - said Lauren Hemp. Why La

Aimee
Feb 181 min read


Sarina Wiegman unveils her latest Lionesses Squad
@sarina.wiegman Wiegman names the latest Lioness squad. England women's national football team head coach Sabrina Wiegman has announced her first Lionesses squad of 2026, for their upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland, blending tournament-winning experience with fresh opportunity. The selection sees the return of key senior players while several high-profile names miss out through injury. Speaking at her press conference, Wiegman emphasi

Aimee
Feb 173 min read


Back to winning ways: Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa takes on Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 15th February at 12PM, at Villa Park. Aston Villa is currently standing 8th with 16 points, losing in their last match against Liverpool, which was Liverpool’s first win. 📸 Gemma Brown | gemmabrownphoto Spurs is currently standing 5th in the BWSL and lost against previous BWSL champion, Chelsea 2-0. In the last game that Villa and Spurs faced each other, it ended in a 2-1 win for Spurs. New additions Since the last meeting bet

Maud
Feb 151 min read


The Gunners travel to Broadfield Stadium to take on Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion take on Arsenal this weekend, on Sunday 15th February at 2:30pm, at the Broadfield Stadium. Brighton currently sit 7th in the WSL table on 17 points, having won just one of their last five matches. 📸via arsenal.com Arsenal, meanwhile, sit 4th in the league and are unbeaten in their last five games, winning four of those five matches and only drawing one. The last time the two sides met was in the reverse fixture in October at the Emirates Stadium, wher

Ella King
Feb 142 min read


Chelsea aim to pick up vital points against Liverpool in WSL clash
Chelsea host Liverpool on Sunday at midday, with both sides looking to pick up some crucial points. For Chelsea, a win is vital to keep their slim title hopes alive and strengthen their push for Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Liverpool will be targeting three points to extend their gap over the relegation zone, with the battle at the bottom currently tighter than the title race itself. 📸via chelseafc.com Both sides' recent form The home side come into this fixtu

Maddie Walker
Feb 142 min read


Manchester United prepare to take on newly promoted side London City Lionesses for the second time this season
This Sunday (15 th February) Manchester United take on London City Lionesses at Leigh Sports Village, with a kick off scheduled for 12pm. In the reverse fixture, Man United delivered a dominant 5-1 victory setting the tone early when Maya Le Tissier converted a penalty just three minutes into the match. Goals continued to flow throughout the game with the Lionesses struggling to match United’s tempo. Jess Park capped off the performance securing a late goal on her first WSL
Poppy Stapley
Feb 142 min read


Leicester City travel to Manchester to face league leaders Manchester City
Manchester City host Leicester City on Sunday 13th February at Joie Stadium. 📸via lcfc.com Overview Manchester City face Leicester City in the WSL, with City looking to maintain momentum as they continue their push at the top end of the table. The fixture offers City an opportunity to asset control against a side they will expect to dominate, testing their ability to break down organised opposition through sustained pressure, positional discipline and efficient use of posses

Aimee
Feb 133 min read


WSL - HerWayToGlory Player of the Week: Olivia Smith
This week Olivia Smith has been named the HerWayToGlory WSL Player of the week after an outstanding performance for Arsenal. 📸via goal.com Olivia Smith is a 21-year-old forward for Arsenal and Canada. Performance Highlights Olivia Smith had an outstanding performance for Arsenal, scoring the only goal of the game. She also completed 84 minutes. Quote/Insight "I'm super excited and happy. We worked really hard for this. We knew we had to be at our best to win today." - said O

Aimee
Feb 131 min read


Wolves submit their application for promotion to the WSL2 next season
Wolves women have confirmed that all details have been submitted for if they secure promotion to WSL2. This comes a season after the club decided not to apply for the licensing. 📸via photographybyevie__ [IG] Once this had happened, the club then said that they will apply for the licensing on an annual basis to avoid another situation like this. The club also confirmed that they have a plan to have an independent board just for the women’s team. The robust application process

Kady O'Connor Lowe
Feb 122 min read


Arsenal take 4 goal advantage back to North London after a 4-0 victory against OH-Leuven
The last champions league fixture these two teams played was against each other back in December 2025, the game ended in a 3-0 win to Arsenal. 📸via bbc.com Both sides have recently been playing well in their leagues, in their last two WSL matches Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0 away and then they beat Manchester City who sit comfortably at the top of the table 1-0 at home. Arsenal also won the Champions Cup between those two WSL Games. OH Leuven currently sit at the top of the sup
Evie Hewitt
Feb 124 min read


Chelsea get back to winning ways against Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-0 win
Despite continuous pressure and determination from the home side, Chelsea earned a solid 2-0 win, putting in a strong team performance to take all 3 points, to keep their hopes of finishing in the top three. 📸via chelseafc.com Tottenham Hotspur Squad: Manager: Martin Ho Formation: 4-4-2 Starting XI: Lize Kop, Hanna Wijk, Toko Koga, Clare Hunt, Amanda Nilden, Matilda Vinberg, Evellina Summanen, Signe Gaupset, Julie Blakstad, Olivia Holdt, Bethany England Chelsea Squad: Manag
Sophie Granger
Feb 92 min read


Liverpool Dominate from Start to Finish as Reds Thump Aston Villa 4-1
@ Today, Liverpool took on Aston Villa at the St Helens Stadium with the game ending 4-1. It was a commanding game with Liverpool having plenty of attacking quality, firm control and creating endless chances. Here's a whole rundown on what happened… Starting XI’s: Liverpool - J.Falk, G.Fisk ©, R.Shimizu, D.O’sullivan, C.Kapocs, F.Nagano, M.Enderby, J.Clark, C.Holland, A.Bernabe, M.Thomas Aston Villa - S.D’angelo, A.Patten ©, O.Jean-Francois, M.Hijikata, L.Parker, E.Salmon, G.

Ella Grace
Feb 84 min read
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