Gabby Logan inspires as new Bloomsbury Football ambassador
Earlier this week, sports broadcaster, Gabby Logan became an ambassador for the Bloomsbury Football Foundation, inspiring a better future for girls in sports.
Founded in 2018, the charity aims to encourages participation in football of 10,000 girls by 2028. Currently over 6,500 young people are involved with the foundation each week.
Central to the charity is the ambition of providing young people with better access to high-quality football sessions. Regardless of background, gender or ability, every child deserves the opportunity to participate in sports.
Spurs aim to outclass the Red Devils in final WSL away day of the year
Tottenham Hotspur Women aim to make their best ever start in the Barclays Women’s Super League with three points against Manchester United this weekend.
Spurs are set for back-to-back trips to Leigh Sports Village: in the WSL, then again next week in the Subway Women’s League Cup quarter final.
Ahead of the league match, head coach, Martin Ho addressed the media to share his overview on the fixture and his ambitions are high.
Tier six Altrincham Women FC prepare for historic FA Cup tie
Altrincham Women FC welcomed Her Game Her Way to their Tuesday night training session on December 9th, as preparations continued for the club’s historic Adobe Women’s FA Cup third-round clash against York City Ladies this Sunday, December 14th, at The J. Davidson Stadium (2:00pm kick-off).
The team’s remarkable run has already made club history, marking the first time Altrincham Women have reached this stage of the competition. Now the lowest-ranked team left in the tournament, they stand on the brink of becoming the first-ever tier 6 side to reach the actual fourth round.
Manchester City hunt victory to see out the year as WSL front runners
Manchester City women host Aston Villa in their final Barclays Women’s Super League fixture of the year at the Joie Stadium.
Head coach, Andrée Jegerletz addressed the media in good spirits as his side sit six points clear at the top of the table. With three points this weekend, City would head into the New Year comfortably ahead in the title race.
England and Holdt provide late comeback for Spurs to stay level with North London rivals
Tottenham Hotspur produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat ten-player Aston Villa 2-1 at Brisbane Road, with goals from Bethany England and Olivia Holdt in the closing stages sealing a memorable victory in their return to Barclays Women’s Super League action.
Heading into their final league fixture of the year, Spurs stay fifth in the table, level on points with North London rivals, Arsenal. Meanwhile Aston Villa sit in eighth place with only ten points on board.
ACL crisis in women’s football: why female players are at greater risk
Women’s football is experiencing an alarming surge in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, with research showing that female athletes are two to eight times more likely than men to sustain this devastating knee injury.
A complex mix of anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, and structural factors - combined with growing match demands and historic neglect - has created what many experts now describe as a health crisis in the women’s game.
In the opening ten weeks of the Barclays Women’s Super League 2025/26 campaign, eight players have been victim to this injury. Something must be done to address this injury crisis and create a safer future for female footballers, without the fear of the ACL striking over and over again.
Drew Spence signs long-term contract with Spurs after successful start under Martin Ho
Tottenham Hotspur announced midfielder, Drew Spence has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.
During over three successful years with the club, Spence has made seventy-five appearances, with ten goals to her name. Aged thirty-three, there is no intent for the midfielder to hang her boots up just yet.
The Jamaican international brings dominance and passion to Spurs’ midfield, unafraid to challenge for the ball and pose attacking threat from outside the box.
Annabel Blanchard stars as the Eagles overcome the Blues
Crystal Palace Women cruised to an unexpected 3-0 win over Birmingham City Women at the VBS Community Stadium on Sunday.
Despite sitting in eighth place in the Barclays Women's Super League 2 table, the Eagles ensured they had the bragging rights over their rivals.
After a slow start, the Eagles were fired up, with Molly-Mae Sharpe giving them the lead. Two goals in two minutes in the second half from Shanade Hopcroft and Annabel Blanchard sealed Birmingham City's fate, who looked lacklustre at times and struggled to create chances.
Manchester City move six points clear with second half dominance at the King Power
Leicester City Women hosted Manchester City Women at the King Power Stadium this weekend. The Blues aimed to remain at the top of the Barclays Women’s Super League table with a victory over the foxes.
Both sides looked to shape the trajectory of their campaigns heading into the final month of the year. Whilst the Foxes aimed to prove they can compete with the league's elite as they continue to build under their evolving system, Manchester City showed dominance to maintain their title-chasing momentum retain their place at the top of the league.
This meeting promised intensity, quality and plenty on the line for both teams. But ultimately, City reminded why they have pushed six points clear in the WSL and are currently front runners in the race for silverware this season.
Martin Ho previews final Brisbane Road outing of 2025 with huge ambition
Tottenham Hotspur Women host Aston Villa Women in their final home match of the year this weekend, where the Lilywhites will be looking to take all three points.
Martin Ho provided a detailed update ahead of this Barclays Women’s Super League clash, previewing the opposition, Spurs’ identity and the future of the club.
Southampton aim to bolster mid-table position and see out the year in style
This is the Saints’ third season in the Barclays WSL 2 (formerly known as the Barclays Women’s Championship), after gaining back-to-back promotion in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns.
They have played nine league fixtures so far, having secured three of each possible result: winning, drawing and losing. This means they have twelve points on board and sit in sixth place.
With two fixtures remaining in 2025, Simon Parker’s side look to build upon recent performances and see the year out with six points in six.
Gareth Taylor issues scheduling concerns and injury updates ahead of Arsenal
Liverpool Women’s manager, Gareth Taylor delivered several important updates ahead of his side’s rescheduled fixture against Arsenal Women in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
He expressed both concern and optimism as the squad navigates injuries, tight scheduling, and the demands of the post-international-break period.
Ellie Roebuck: Her resilience and determination to inspire WSL and Lionesses return
Ellie Roebuck is a twenty-six-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Aston Villa Women in the Barclays Women’s Super League, following a return to England from Barcelona FC Women.
In 2019, at just twenty-years-old, she won the WSL Golden Glove award for keeping the most clean sheets in the season, setting a record for being the youngest goalkeeper to win the award at the time.
Known for playing an outfield style of goalkeeping, Roebuck tends to use her feet a lot, which made many think that she would suit Barcelona’s playing style perfectly, considering they are a very technical team.
Pina and Lopez fire la Roja to Nations League glory
Spain claimed back-to-back UEFA Women’s Nations League titles with a commanding 3-0 victory over Germany in Madrid, sealing the second leg of the final with a dazzling second-half surge.
After a cagey, goalless first meeting in Germany, la Roja rose to the occasion on home soil, powered by a superb brace from Clàudia Pina and a stylish strike from Vicky Lopez.
Fulham retain top FAWNL spot slotting five past London Bees
Fulham FC Women remained at the top of the FA Women’s National League Division One South East table after they thrashed London Bees at home.
Top scorer, Ellie Olds made it double as the Whites ran riot at Motspur Park, finishing a low ball in the second half. While Kayleigh Stead, Stella Gandee Morgan, and Katie Dungate ensured the Cottagers had complete control.
Sarina Wiegman’s England usher in a new look during last international break of the year
Opening the final international break of 2025 with an impressive 8-0 win against the Asian Champions, China, Sarina Wiegman’s England looked to build upon this success in their final friendly against Ghana.
The Lionesses have been in great form recently after retaining their title of European Champions this summer. In the previous international window, they had mixed results in their friendlies: a 3-0 win against Australia at Pride Park Stadium, but a 2-1 defeat to Brazil at the Etihad.
The last time the Lionesses faced China was in the group stages of the 2023 World Cup, where they dominated 6-1. In the last five meetings of the two teams England managed two wins, now making this three in six.
World Champions set sights on thrilling Nations League Final
After an exciting and thrilling UEFA Women’s Nations League tournament, Spain and Germany are set for a two-legged clash in the final.
The Spanish Women's National team kick off their campaign in the final by playing the Germans away in Kaiserslautern at the Fritz-Walter stadium on the Friday 28th of November.
Throughout the tournament, Selección Española de Futbol dominated over other nations. Now, the squad are prepared to fight for another piece of silverware to add to their repertoire.
November WSL roundup: City move top whilst West Ham and Liverpool secure first points of the campaign
Heading into the final international break of the year, the Barclays Women’s Super League is shaping up to be an exciting contest, with teams competing at both ends of the table.
Andrée Jegerletz’s City side are in top form, overtaking Chelsea at the top of the table following a vulnerable defensive performance from the Blues. Meanwhile Liverpool and West Ham picked up their first points of the campaign. Gareth Taylor and Rehanne Skinner are pleased to be off the mark after a challenging start but must continue to compete at the bottom.
In the build-up to the international break, the WSL saw some unexpected results with a huge thirty-four goals score across these two game weeks.
PSG dominate Saint Étienne in five-goal Arkema Première League thriller
This weekend, Paris Saint-Germain travelled to Saint Étienne with the hope of securing three points in the Arkema Première League.
Whilst PSG sit in second place, only three points below rivals, OL Lyonnes, les Verts are in eleventh place, with only one win and one draw on the board from their opening eight fixtures.
This was a must-win fixture for les Parisiennes against a team struggling to get off the mark this season. However, with a strong home crowd at Stade Salif-Keita, Laurent Mortal’s Saint Étienne went in ready to challenge the opposition for the victory.
The EFL and Utilita launch new season of the Utilita Kids & Girls Cup
For more than 21,000 school children, the dream of playing at the home of English football, Wembley Stadium suddenly feels closer.
The EFL and Utilita have launched a new season of the Kids and Girls Cup, one of the country’s biggest junior football tournaments. This gives ambitious footballers the opportunity to represent their local club on the national stage.
The Utilita Kids & Girls Cup are national tournaments for young football players, which offer children the ultimate once in a lifetime experience to play at Wembley. A huge number of aspiring footballers from across 2,500 schools will take part in this season’s competitions, in which they will represent seventy-two EFL Clubs across England and Wales.