Kenni Thompson corner seals FAWNL Cup victory for AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth Women secured a close 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the FA Women’s National League Cup final, despite strong opposition from the Pilgrims, who created opportunities throughout both halves and caused problems for the Cherries.
Forward, Kenni Thompson broke the deadlock in the seventh minute of the first half from a corner in favour of the Cherries, who looked composed and controlled when she crossed into the box and headed it in, giving them the lead.
It was a feisty affair, with both teams attempting to assert dominance and create opportunities in the final third, but it was ultimately Bournemouth who remained victorious in the end.
The Stage is Set for the FAWNL Cup Final: Bournemouth and Plymouth go head-to-head
In the 34th edition of the FA Women’s National League Cup, AFC Bournemouth will face Plymouth Argyle in the Final at Loftus Road on 28th March 2026.
Plymouth sits six points ahead of Bournemouth in the FAWNL South, with the two sides facing one another last weekend. The Greens took the win thanks to a Phoebe Poole goal and a late minute winner from Una Lue.
Having seen this fixture as almost a test match for this weekend’s final, the Cherries look to bounce back and defy the odds with a victory. It is guaranteed that the final will be unexpected and full of excitement, with hopes of a strong crowd at Loftus Road!
Bournemouth top the table over Christmas after tight contest with the Golden Girls
AFC Bournemouth Women host Watford FC Women in their final FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division clash of the year.
Bournemouth came into this game knowing a win would put them in a strong position for the title, having a game in hand over the two closest contenders (Watford and Plymouth Argyle). However, the Golden Girls (their opponents today) will be looking to bounce back from their last match in the league - a 3-2 defeat to Lewes.
AFC Bournemouth: building a bright future full of ambition with inspirational unbeaten streak
AFC Bournemouth Women are on an incredible run of form, with an unbeaten streak of over nine hundred days. During this period, they earned promotion to tier three and now compete in the FA Women’s National League, Southern Premier Division. This is an incredible feat for the Cherries.
The team have big ambitions to continue their remarkable form and gain promotion to the Barclays WSL 2, and eventually the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Bournemouth’s Bruce Saraci, Helen Bleazard, and Jessica Hennessey spoke to the media about the Cherries’ positive form and ambitions, alongside the future of the club.