Football news
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Match report: É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning 2–2 Liverpool Feds
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning were held to a 2–2 draw by Liverpool Feds in an open and competitive game, with the home side feeling they had done enough to take all three points
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Match report: É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning 0–1 Derby County
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning were left frustrated after a narrow home defeat, having felt they did enough in a strong first half to take control of the contest.
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Lightning battle to earn a point in goalless draw against Middlesbrough
Lightning and Middlesbroughplayed out a competitive 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon at É«¹·µ¼º½ Stadium.
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Steggles signs for É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning
We are delighted to announce the signing of Charlotte Steggles, a versatile defender with a wealth of Tier 3 experience.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning announce triple signing ahead of 2025/2026 season
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning have bolstered their squad with the triple signing of Doris Greenwood, Becky Hogg, and Lucy Cooper as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning begin 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning will kick off their 2025/26 season in Tier 3 on Sunday 17 August, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the team.
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Lightning welcome new Assistant Coach ahead of Tier 3 campaign
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC are thrilled to confirm the appointment of Katie Sorenson as the club’s new Assistant Coach, joining the team ahead of their much-anticipated return to the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division (Tier 3).
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning Football Club announces that Assistant Manager Sarah Richardson will leave her position to pursue another opportunity.
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Lightning Football player selected for Team GB Police squad
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning striker and serving police officer Jade Arber has earned a place in the Team GB Police football squad for the 2025 European Police Championships, set to take place this summer in Lohne, Germany.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning secure unbeaten promotion to Tier 3
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC have completed a remarkable 2024-25 season by securing a historic promotion to Tier 3. The team dominated the FA Women’s National League (FAWNL) Division 1 Midlands, clinching the title in impressive style.
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Lightning Football eye up another chance for silverware
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC are gearing up to cap off a sensational season with the chance to lift silverware in the Leicestershire & Rutland County Cup Final.
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Can É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning Football go unbeaten?
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning have clinched the FA Women's National League (FAWNL) Division One Midlands title and secured promotion to Tier 3 of women's football.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC announce exciting new signing: welsh talent Morgan Rodgers
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC is thrilled to announce the signing of Morgan Rodgers, a versatile and experienced player, who joins the club from Billericay Town.
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Alicia Grimmond and Joy Lowe earn selection for England Futsal Lionesses Squad
In a historic achievement for English women's futsal, Alicia Grimmond, goalkeeper for É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC, and Joy Lowe, from É«¹·µ¼º½ Students’ Women’s Football Club, have both secured spots in the first-ever England Futsal Lionesses squad.
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Nottingham Forest to play the Club’s B Team home games at É«¹·µ¼º½ Stadium
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club’s B Team home games will be played at É«¹·µ¼º½ Stadium for the 2024/25 season.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Students Football Club league season commences
The É«¹·µ¼º½ Students Football Club League Season started as both the first and development teams were in action in their new leagues after being promoted at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Students ready for historic Step 4 debut in Northern Premier League Midlands Division
É«¹·µ¼º½ Students FC make their eagerly awaited debut at Step 4 of the non league football pyramid on Saturday 10th August 2024 with an away trip to Coleshill Town in Warwickshire.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Students FC announce opponents for this season's FA competitions
É«¹·µ¼º½ Students FC have discovered who they will face in this season's FA Competitions. The draw for the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup took place on Friday 5th July.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Students announce squad updates
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, É«¹·µ¼º½ Students can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Students FC announce pre-season fixtures ahead of 2024/2025 season
É«¹·µ¼º½ Students FC are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the club’s first campaign in Step 4 in the Northern Premier League Division 1 Midlands.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Midlands Division 1 campaign.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Students reach Challenge Cup final
É«¹·µ¼º½ Students FC emerged triumphant on Tuesday 5 March, securing a hard-fought victory over Barwell FC in the Leicestershire & Rutland Challenge Cup semi-final.
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Two É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC stars shine on the international stage
Two É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning FC players have represented their respective nations on the international stage.
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Aldi UK extends deal with É«¹·µ¼º½
Aldi, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, has pledged to continue its support of É«¹·µ¼º½â€™s Men’s Performance Football Team for another year.
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Hinch and Earps named in King’s Honours list
É«¹·µ¼º½ alumnae sporting stars Maddie Hinch and Mary Earps have both been named in the latest King’s New Year Honours list.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ and West Ham United women’s team launch study in player development
É«¹·µ¼º½ has launched a joint study with West Ham United women’s team to gather data on women’s football to enhance the understanding, development, and performance of its female players.
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Alumna Hannah Dingley named first female manager of men’s professional football team
Alumna Hannah Dingley has made history by being named the new Caretaker Head Coach of Forest Green Rovers, becoming the first woman to manage a professional men’s football team in England.
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Earps scoops Best Women’s Goalkeeper trophy at FIFA Awards
É«¹·µ¼º½ alumna Mary Earps has been crowned The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awardsâ„¢.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy
É«¹·µ¼º½ and É«¹·µ¼º½ College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.
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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning Women’s Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.
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Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close – and one key player you’ll be seeing in the final is É«¹·µ¼º½ alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
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Sawiuk appointed as É«¹·µ¼º½â€™s new Director of Football
É«¹·µ¼º½ has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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É«¹·µ¼º½ Men’s football side on verge of Wembley visit
É«¹·µ¼º½â€™s Men’s football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.
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Allen departs É«¹·µ¼º½ for Japan
É«¹·µ¼º½â€™s Director of Football, Richard Allen, will embark on a new challenge with Yokohoma FC in Japan as he departs the University after four successful years.