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Freya Godfrey is a 20-year-old footballer who currently plays for London City Lionesses. She has also played for Ipswich, Charlton and her home club, Arsenal. This move to London City Lionesses has not only given her big opportunities in the WSL but has also helped her climb the ranks in her national team. 📸via Poppy Olivia Where it all began and her successes Freya’s career kicked off starting at Arsenal academy. She joined the Arsenal academy at the age of 12 scoring 13 ti

Competition: UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL) Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Venue: Meadow Park, Borehamwood Attendance: 3,595 Gunners Stage Vital Second-Half Comeback Thanks to Russo Double Arsenal Women secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Real Madrid Femenino at Meadow Park, staging a magnificent second-half comeback to resurrect their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign. Alessia Russo was the hero, scoring twice with her head to overturn a halftime deficit i

An evening that quickly took a turn for the worse for Manchester United The Volkswagen Arena was surprisingly empty, with temperatures just around 3 degrees Celsius, and for the Manchester United fans who had travelled all the way to Lower Saxony, it got even colder after the 45th minute. 📸via bbc.co.uk The Red Devils started strongly and took an early lead through Fridolina Rolfö in the 14th minute. Wolfsburg reacted immediately: Ella Peddemors equalised straight away and t

Chelsea and Barcelona have normally faced each other in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Chelsea have only beaten Barcelona once and drew once. Chelsea's one nil win was during the first leg of the 23/24 semi-finals but Barcelona ended up beating Chelsea 2-1 on aggregate. Both teams drew during the second leg of the 22/23 semi-finals but Barcelona was the team that went to the final after a 2-1 aggregate. 📸via vavel.com Last time Barcelona and Chelsea played was

This week, Abbie Larkin has been named the HerWayToGlory WSL2 Player of the Week after an outstanding performance for Crystal Palace, getting 1 goal. 📸via cpfc.co.uk Abbie Larkin is a 20-year-old forward for Crystal Palace and Ireland. Performance Highlights: Abbie Larkin scored once against Ipswich Town and completed the full 45 minutes. Quote/Insight: "First of all, I'm out of breath, it was a hard game, the first half we weren't good enough, but in the second half we turn

The vibe around Volkswagen Arena ahead of Wolfsburg v Manchester United in the Champions League is giving full big-game energy and everyone can feel it. With kick-off set for 17:45 GMT, both squads are rolling in with something to prove, and there’s that spark of tension that tells you this isn’t just another fixture. The fans are already buzzing, the stakes are loud, and it’s the type of matchup that can flip a narrative fast. Wolfsburg come into this game on home turf, fres

This week, Lauren Hemp has been named the HerWayToGlory WSL Player of the Week after an outstanding performance for Manchester City, getting 1 goal. 📸[lauren_hemp] Lauren Hemp is a 25-year-old forward for Manchester City and England. Performance Highlights: Lauren Hemp scored one goal against Manchester United and played until the 74th minute. Quote/Insight: "I think it's a fantastic game, being in this stadium, and also the way we handled the event by performing this way. I

It was recently announced Tonbridge and Malling’s planning committee is embarking on an exciting initiative to develop plans for enhancing Cobdown Park in Aylsford. The project is part of a wider effort to support athletes as they transition into life beyond sport, providing opportunities for growth both on and off the pitch. As part of the new initiative, the new London City Lionesses training facility will work closely with a dedicated women’s advisory team, ensuring the fa

@liverpoolfcw On Sunday 16 th November, Chelsea go to Liverpool with hopes of regaining lead of the WSL after Manchester City knocked them off the top spot following their 2-1 win over Everton last weekend. Liverpool, however, hope to get their first win of the season against the title holders. The game kicks off at 12pm and can be watched on Sky Sports. Form analysis: The home side (Liverpool) haven’t had a good run of form in the WSL this season, with them losing four

@spurswomen Tottenham Hotspur take on Arsenal this Sunday, 16th November at 2:30pm, at Brisbane Road, as the iconic North London Derby returns once again! These 2 teams have gone head-to-head 11 times in the league since Tottenham were promoted to the WSL at the end of the 2019/20 season; Arsenal have won nine of those meetings, Spurs have won one, and one has ended in a draw. Tottenham currently sit 5th in the WSL table after eight games, with five wins (against West Ham, E

After scoring in Aston Villa’s 1–0 victory over Manchester United, midfielder Miri Taylor has earned her first call-up to the Scotland national team. 📸via Instagram [miritaylor8] Natalia Arroyo praised Taylor’s growth and attitude in today’s press conference, describing her as “a hard worker” who “was patient” while waiting for her opportunity. The manager explained that the staff had been working with her on small details to help her get closer to the starting eleven, par

After a statement win over Manchester United, Aston Villa look to extend their unbeaten run when they host London City Lionesses at Villa Park on Sunday. 📸via bbc.co.uk With a historic 1–0 away win against Manchester United behind them, Natalia Arroyo spoke about the importance of continuing to build what she calls Aston Villa’s “defensive monster.” Having prevailed against a top team by “defending with pride, with energy, blocking shots,” her side squeezed through every

Manchester City and Manchester United play each other on November 15th 2025, at Etihad Stadium. For Manchester United, it will be a chance to gain vital points in the title race, also they will be looking to climb up the table. For Manchester City, it's a chance to stay at the top of the table. Manchester City will aim to extend their unbeaten record from 7 WSL games to 8. 📸 via Gabriella Valentine Team Form & Recent Results Manchester City: Man City lost their first game of

Okay, so women’s football is getting bigger and better all the time, right? But it’s still annoying how hard it is to actually watch it on TV or online. It’s not just about being fair; it’s about letting the sport grow and get the attention it deserves. 📸 via news.sky.com I think one of the main reasons is that some people still think women’s sports aren’t as popular or worth as much money as men’s sports. TV channels usually show what they think will get the most viewers a

This week, Rio Hardy has been named the HerWayToGlory WSL2 Player of the Week after an outstanding performance for Bristol City, getting 2 goals. 📸via Bristol City [ bcfc.co.uk ] Rio Hardy is a 29-year-old forward for Bristol City. Performance Highlights: Rio Hardy netted a brace in Bristol City's win over Ipswich Town, playing the full 90 minutes. Quote/Insight: "She sets the press for us, she works so hard, she forces teams to turn the ball over and that's where we really

This week, Freya Godfrey has been named the HerWayToGlory WSL Player of the Week after an outstanding performance for London City Lionesses, getting 2 goals and an assist. Freya Godfrey is a 20-year-old forward for London City Lionesses and England U23. Performance Highlights: Freya Godfrey scored two goals and provided an assist against Tottenham, completing 86 minutes on the pitch. Quote/Insight: "Defensively and offensively we were very strong and we were efficient." - sa

Manchester City started the brighter of the two sides, with Bunny Shaw's right-footed shot from the centre of the box, saved by Emily Ramsey. City had a strong first half, and in the 21st minute, Vivianne Miedema's right-footed strike from the centre of the box found the bottom right corner. Everton created some good chances but couldn't find the back of the net, until the 40th minute, when Kelly Gago's right-footed shot from close range levelled the score. Bunny Shaw had ano

London City Lionesses hosted Tottenham Hotspur at Hayes Lane in Matchday 8 of the WSL. This fixture ended in a 4-2 win for the home side, with goals from London City’s Nikita Parris, and Freya Godfrey with a brace. Unfortunately for Tottenham, Amanda Nilden gave the home side the edge, as she scored an own goal. For the travelling side, we saw goals from Cathinka Tandberg, and an audacious free kick from the edge of the box taken by Eveliina Summanen. 📸 Nina Farooqi [Londo

📸 The Liverpool Offside Liverpool hosted Brighton & Hove Albion at St Helens Stadium in a closely contested match that ended 1-1. Both sides had their chances in a thrilling encounter, and here’s a full rundown of everything that happened. Starting XI’s: Liverpool - Faye Kirby, Grace Fisk ©, Risa Shimizu, Cornelia Kapocs, Fuka Nagano, Beata Olsson, Mia Enderby, Lily Woodham, Jenna Clark, Ceri Holland, Samantha Kerr. Brighton - Chiamaka Nnadozie, Moeka Minami, Maisie Symonds

An exciting quarter final tie kicks off on 9th November at New Douglas Park, who are your bets on? 📸via celticfc.com Celtic have had a good start to the season, being 3rd in the SWPL table with 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. In last seasons Sky Sports Cup, Celtic made it through to the semi finals after a win against Glasgow City that left fans on the edge of their seats, but unfortunately were put out in the next round by winners rangers. The last time these sides faced, Celt