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Arsenal book their place in the Conti Cup final thanks to Stina Blackstenius' extra time goal Back Match Report Conti Cup: Arsenal v Manchester City Arsenal book their place in the Conti Cup final thanks to Stina Blackstenius' extra time goal Arsenal WFC 10 February 2023 By Paul Donegan Arsenal reached the 2023 Conti Cup final with a 1-0 win over holders Manchester City in what was a closely fought game. Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal of the match during extra time after it had finished 0-0 after 90 minutes at Meadow Park on Wednesday evening. Jonas Eidevall made five changes to the Gunners starting line up from Sunday’s goalless draw at West Ham in the Women’s Super League (WSL). He also changed formation and played three at the back. Gareth Taylor made two changes for Man City from their 2-0 win at Leicester City with Sandy MacIver and Alanna Kennedy coming in for Ellie Roebuck and Steph Houghton. Arsenal had the first chance of the match in the 6th minute but Laura Wienroither’s shot was well saved by MacIver. The visitor’s first attempt came after 12 minutes when Lauren Hemp’s effort from out wide was caught by D’Angelo. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum’s free kick went into the side netting for Arsenal five minutes later. At the other end, Chloe Kelly forced D’Angelo into a good save in the 23rd minute. Man City had a few more chances in the next ten minutes but Filippa Angeldahl, Khadija Shaw and Kelly all put the ball over the bar. Arsenal then had a couple of opportunities of their own but Caitlin Foord shot over and Leah Williamson put an effort wide. The visitors had the final chance of the first half in stoppage time but Hemp blasted the ball over from the edge of the area. In the first minute of the second half, Angeldahl shot straight at the Arsenal keeper. In the 59th minute, Manchester City went close again when Hemp’s cross was deflected just wide. Laia Aleixandri volleyed into the side netting for the visitors after a corner. A few minutes later, Angeldahl and Shaw both saw efforts go over. Arsenal came closest to scoring so far in the 67th minute when Lina Hurtig, who had just come on as a substitute, saw an effort from close-range hit the crossbar before Kim Little’s shot was deflected wide. The visitors were continuing to have more of the chances though with Kerstin Casparij seeing a shot blocked as City put pressure on Arsenal’s defence in the 69th minute. A minute later, Kelly was allowed to run forward and sent a powerful shot into D’Angelo’s hands. Shaw then shot over two minutes later. Steph Catley had an important interception for Arsenal in the 74th minute when she got to a City cross first to put the ball behind after a quick counterattack. Arsenal finished the game well and had chances to win it in the final five minutes. Another second half substitute, Blackstenius, saw her shot saved by MacIver in the 85th minute. Hurtig then headed just wide a minute later. Maanum saw a shot saved as the 90 minute mark approached. Seven minutes of stoppage time were signalled, and four minutes into those MacIver spilled a cross but Alex Greenwood blocked Blackstenius’ effort near enough on the goal line. Blackstenius then saw a header saved before the referee blew the final whistle, and with the score at 0-0 it meant extra time. Three minutes into it, Blackstenius gave Arsenal the lead. Hurtig’s pass found her and she finished from about 8-yards via a slight deflection off City defender Leila Ouahabi. Manchester City did have some opportunities during the remaining 27 minutes of extra time with Deyna Castellanos, Angeldahl and Hayley Raso all seeing efforts saved whilst Hemp also put a shot wide. Maanum had the home sides only other chance but this was easily saved. The win sees the Gunners end City’s 16 game unbeaten run and reach their first Conti Cup final since 2020. Jonas Eidevall said that he switched to a back three to “have the ability to stop City’s crosses and be well positioned inside the area when they do come in” when speaking to the press after the victory. Going into extra-time, he told the team to keep doing the basic well and to “trust the game plan”. He also spoke about Blackstenius playing in a more central position when she came on, that she had four or five really good opportunities and is working really well on that. When speaking to the press afterwards, Gareth Taylor felt City “had played very well in large parts of the game, lacked a bit in the final third, that final bit of quality or their keeper really good saves or we didn’t make most of our number of attempts” . Taylor also said he was proud of the players and performance. Arsenal, who have won the cup five times before, will play Chelsea in the final at Selhurst Park on Sunday 5th March. Before that, the Gunners and City play each other again on Saturday at 12:30pm at the Academy Stadium in Manchester in the WSL. Line ups Arsenal: D’Angelo, Williamson (Beattie 83’), Wubben-Moy (Catley 64’), Rafaelle, Wienroither (Maritz 76’), Little (c), Maanum, McCabe, Pelova (Hurtig 64’), Foord, Khul (Blackstenius 65’) Substitutes: Zinsberger, Marckese, Walti, Agyemang Goal – Blackstenius 93’ Booked – Wubben-Moy 53’, Little 71’, Rafaelle 81’, Maritz 92’, Foord 116’ Manchester City: MacIver, Casparij (Coombs 101’), Kennedy (Houghton 89’), Greenwood (c), Aleixandri (Ouahabi 80’), Hasegawa, Castellanos, Angeldahl (Fowler 113’), Kelly (Raso 90’), Shaw, Hemp Substitutes: Roebuck, Blakstad, Dahou Booked – Kelly 35’, Hemp 90+5 Referee – Abigail Byrne

A huge 4-2 victory for Liverpool means the Reds secure promotion to the Women's Super League! Back Match Report FAWC: Bristol City v Liverpool A huge 4-2 victory for Liverpool means the Reds secure promotion to the Women's Super League! Hana Basir 4 April 2022 By Paul Donegan The top two in the Championship played each other at Ashton Gate on Sunday with Liverpool knowing that if they avoided defeat then they will be crowned champions and with it promotion to the WSL. Liverpool started brightly and Leanne Kiernan had the first chance in the 4th minute when her shot from the edge of the penalty area was easily saved. A Megan Campbell long throw was headed just over by Kiernan in the 8th minute. Liverpool did take the lead in the 13th minute when another long throw from Campbell bounced around in the penalty area before falling to Niamh Fahey who scored from about 6 yards out. Bristol City equalised straight away when Aggie Beever-Jones scored from an angle with the ball looping over the Liverpool goalkeeper and into the net. Liverpool went close to regaining the lead in the 20th minute when Rachel Furness smashed a shot just wide. Campbell then saw her free kick saved. Bristol City had a chance at the other end five minutes later when Beever-Jones saw her low shot saved by the legs of Rachael Laws with Liverpool then being stopped by a good tackle as they broke quickly. Furness had another effort for Liverpool that went over. Liverpool went back ahead in the 39th minute when Jasmine Matthews scored against her former club from inside the area after a free kick had not been cleared. Liverpool saw another opportunity go high and wide in first half injury time as they went into the break ahead. It was Liverpool who had the first efforts in the second half with Furness seeing her shot tipped over by Fran Bentley then they saw another shot go wide. A misplaced pass from Liverpool was picked up by Abi Harrison but Laws rushed out and gathered as Bristol City went looking for an equaliser. It was Liverpool though who scored the next goal when in the 59th minute, a Campbell long throw was flicked on and finished from close range by Katie Stengel to make it 3-1. In the 69th minute, Bristol City got a goal back when Harrison’s shot found the corner of the net from about 12 yards for her 15th league goal of the season. It was 4-2 in the 79th minute when Missy Bo Kearns finished a low cross from Stengel from close range. Liverpool went looking for more goals and in the 86th minute, Carla Humphrey rounded the Bristol City goalie but saw her shot blocked. From the resulting corner Jade Bailey headed over. In injury time, Liverpool saw a shot go over and Bristol City had the final opportunity of the afternoon when a long range effort from Jasmine Bull was tipped over. As the final whistle went, Liverpool started the celebrations on the pitch having secured the title and promotion back to the WSL after two seasons away. All of this in front of a Bristol City and Championship record attendance of 5.752. Teams: Bristol City: Bentley, Cataldo (J. Bull 59’), Layzell, Aspin (Wilde 83’), Murray, Allen (Powell 59’), Davies, Beever-Jones, C.Bull, Morgan, Harrison Unused substitutes: Whitehouse, Kuyken, Jhamat, Collis, Cook, Woolley Goals – Beever-Jones 14’, Harrison 69’ Booked – Wilde Liverpool: Laws, Roberts, Fahey, Matthews, Campbell (Wardlaw 67’), Hinds, Holland (Kearns 73’), Furness (Bailey 84’), Lawley (Humphrey 84’), Stengel, Kiernan (Daniels 67’) Unused substitutes: Clarke, Hodson, Moore, Silcock Goals – Fahey 13’, Matthews 39’, Stengel 59’, Kearns 79’ Referee – Lisa Benn Attendance – 5,752

The Arsenal come from one behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in front of a sell-out crowd at Meadow Park Back Match Report WSL: Arsenal v Manchester City The Arsenal come from one behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in front of a sell-out crowd at Meadow Park Ryan Asman 3 April 2023 By Charlotte Stacey The visitors seized the first advantage, breathing down the necks of the Gunners and pressing intensely early doors. Bunny Shaw’s bullet header earned City the lead within five minutes of kick-off following a passage of rather lovely build-up play between Lauren Hemp, Laura Coombs and Chloe Kelly. Shaw had another opportunity open up a few minutes later and, although the chances were not falling thick and fast, the scales were tipping in City’s favour throughout the first half. The makers of City’s midfield, Yui Hasegawa, Laura Coombs and Filipa Angeldahl, held control in the middle third, as well as offering a higher quality on the ball and in their passing. Arsenal found Hasegawa in particular difficult to deal with throughout. But with the addition of fullbacks Esme Morgan and Laia Aleixandri cutting inside, the visitors were able to overload Arsenal in the midfield whilst leaving Hemp and Kelly high and wide. Yet, as is becoming something of a theme, Jonas Eidevall’s gameplan began to take shape and the Arsenal began to get more of a foothold towards the end of the half. When they concede, the Gunners are not impulsively reactive. Rather than dropping their heads or panicking, they allow themselves to settle which is definitive of a collective culture developing. There was concern for Arsenal as Caitlin Foord was replaced by Laura Wienroither 35 minutes into the first half after suffering a knock. The Gunners will have everything crossed that nothing substantial is afoot after captain Kim Little became the latest name on their growing injury list last week. City had their chances in the second half and will be disappointed not to have netted at least one of them with the space Arsenal repeatedly gifted at the far post. Eidevall’s side dodged a bullet more than once in leaving Hemp unmarked when City’s whipping crosses came in and it is an area they will need to tighten up on. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum managed to poke the ball though the mountain of bodies in the area to score the equaliser just after the hour mark. Arguably City still had greater control of the ball up to this point, yet this served as somewhat of a catalyst for Arsenal to take the upper hand. Eidevall’s decision to shift his formation just minutes later further contributed to this mentality. Centre-back Jen Beattie was brought on and the Arsenal switched to a back three. This was clever for two reasons. One - to add another body into midfield and neutralise City’s overload, and two - to have a single central figure to occupy Bunny Shaw. Shaw is quite simply an exceptional striker. She has the movement, she has the finish, but what makes her truly brilliant is her intelligence and hold-up play. As she has done all season, Shaw had repeatedly dropped deep, earned possession and held-up the ball to allow teammates to flood forward. By introducing Beattie, Shaw was more closely pressed, limiting her allocation to retrieve the ball. Katie McCabe then went on to seal the deal for the Gunners with a rocket of a shot that defied numerous bodies, as well as Ellie Roebuck, to thump the back of the net. In a move that has clearly been rehearsed, McCabe received the short corner, nudged it into enough space to create an opening and unleashed a beauty that sent Meadow Park into orbit. City couldn’t bag themselves an equaliser and Arsenal ultimately earned the precious three points. Neither side outplayed the other, yet the Arsenal recognised and adjusted to the themes of the game more quickly and more sufficiently than their visitors. City, along with their uncharacteristically poor finishing, perhaps left it a little too late to respond to Arsenal’s tactical changes and fell just short of the mark. Line-ups Arsenal (4-2-3-1): D’Angelo (GK), Raffaele, Wubben-Moy, McCabe, Maritz (67’), Williamson (C), Leonhardsen Maanum, Wälti, Foord (35’), Pelova (67’), Blackstenius (67’) Substitutes: Zinsberger (GK), Marckese (GK), Beattie (67’), Gio, Kühl (67’), Wienroither (35’), Taylor (67’), Reid Goals – Leonhardsen Maanum 61’, McCabe 74’ Yellow – McCabe, Wälti Manchester City (4-3-3): Roebuck (GK), Aleiandri (81’), Greenwood, Houghton (C), Morgan, Coombs (81’), Angeldahl (87’), Hasegawa Kelly (79’), Hemp, Shaw Substitutes: MacIver (GK), Casparij (81’), Fowler (87’), Castellanos (81’), Raso (79’), Ouahabi, Dahou Goals – Shaw 4’ Attendance - 3, 982 Referee – Abigail Byrne

Back Niamh Charles (Reserve) Club Chelsea Position Midfielder D.O.B 21/06/1999 Bio Chelsea’s Charles is a player that can seemingly slot into any formation that is presented. Her first season with the Blues has been exceptional and she has shown a great amount of positional potential. Charles has played in both left sided and right sided positions and in both attacking and defensive roles demonstrating a clear and prepared adaptability. via Niamh Charles Twitter E3

Get to know every member of the current Lionesses squad. Lionesses Squad Ellie Roebuck Although she’s still only in her early twenties, Manchester City’s Ellie Roebuck has long been on the scene having made her senior debut back in 2018. Roebuck was a regular feature for England throughout the youth age groups and has a growing amount of international experience to her name. Roebuck and Sandy MacIver were both selected to play in the 2021 Olympic Games, in which Roebuck donned the gloves as Team GB’s number one. Roebuck is now firmly back between the sticks for her club after spending some time out with injury last year and is once again showcasing her perceptive and quick movement. Roebuck is perhaps the most agile of Wiegman’s keepers, using her quick footwork and sudden shifts of weight to execute effective body position. Roebuck is also known for her ‘sweeper’ abilities and is aware enough to come some way off her line to tidy up without compromising readiness to protect the goal. Photograph courtesy of the FA.

Quick guide to the teams in Group A Euro's Information and News Get to know: Group A Girls on the Ball By Paul Donegan 7 July 2022 Northern Ireland Northern Ireland qualified for their first finals after beating Ukraine 4-1 on aggregate in a play-off. They had finished as runners-up to Norway in Group C who they will play again in the finals group stage. They are the lowest ranked team in the Euro’s, and all the players turned professional at the start of the year for the build up to the tournament. FIFA Ranking – 47th Manager – Kenny Shiels Squad 1. Jacqueline Burns (BK Hacken) 2. Rebecca McKenna (Lewes) 3. Demi Vance (Rangers) 4. Sarah McFadden (Durham) 5. Julia Nelson (Crusaders Strikers) 6. Ashley Hutton (Linfield) 7. Chloe McCarron (Glentoran) 8. Marissa Callaghan (Cliftonville) 9. Simone Magill (unattached) 10. Rachel Furness (Liverpool) 11. Kirsty McGuinness (Cliftonville) 12. Becky Flaherty (Brighouse Town) 13. Kelsie Burrows (Cliftonville) 14. Lauren Wade (Glentoran) 15. Rebecca Holloway (Racing Louisville) 16. Nadene Caldwell (Glentoran) 17. Laura Rafferty (Southampton) 18. Louise McDaniel (Cliftonville) 19. Emily Wilson (Crusaders Strikers) 20. Joely Andrews (Glentoran) 21. Caitlin McGuinness (Cliftonville) 22. Abbie Magee (Cliftonville) 23. Shannon Turner (Wolverhampton Wanderers) Norway Norway qualified as a group winner with 6 wins from 6 (2 games were cancelled). This will be their 12th appearance in the finals. They won it in 1987 and 1993 and have finished runners-up on another four occasions. Ada Hegerberg is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Women’s Champions League is included in the squad after recently returning to play for her country after a five year absence. FIFA Ranking – 11th Manager – Martin Sjogren Squad 1. Guro Petterson (Valerenga) 2. Anja Sonstevold (Inter Milan) 3. Maria Thorisdottir (Manchester United) 4. Tuva Hansen (SK Brann) 5. Guro Bergsvand (SK Brann) 6. Maren Mjelde (Chelsea) 7. Ingrid Syrasted Engen (Barcelona) 8. Vilde Boa Rise (Manchester United) 9. Karina Saevik (Avaldsnes) 10. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) 11. Guro Reiten (Chelsea) 12. Sunniva Skoglund (Stabaek) 13. Celin Bizet Ildhusoy (Paris Saint-Germain) 14. Ada Hegerberg (Lyon) 15. Amalie Eikeland (Reading) 16. Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund (SK Brann) 17. Julie Blakstad (Manchester City) 18. Frida Maanum (Arsenal) 19. Elisabeth Terland (SK Brann) 20. Synne Skinnes Hansen (Rosenborg) 21. Anna Josendal (Rosenborg) 22. Sophie Roman Haug (Roma) 23. Aurora Mikalsen (SK Brann) Austria Austria will be taking part in their second finals. In 2017 they lost on penalties to Denmark in the semi-finals. They qualified as one of the three best group runners-up having finished behind France in Group G. FIFA Ranking – 21st Manager – Irene Fuhrmann Squad 1. Manuela Zinsberger (Arsenal) 2. Marina Georgieva (SC Sand) 3. Katharina Naschenweng (1899 Hoffenheim) 4. Celina Degen (1. FC Koln) 5. Maria Plattner (Turbine Potsdam) 6. Katharina Schiechtl (Werder Bremen) 7. Carina Wenninger (Roma) 8. Barbara Dunst (Eintracht Frankfurt) 9. Sarah Zadrazil (Bayern Munich) 10. Laura Feiersinger (Eintracht Frankfurt) 11. Viktoria Schnaderbeck (unattached) 12. Laura Wienroither (Arsenal) 13. Lisa Kolb (SC Freiburg) 14. Marie-Therese Hobinger (FC Zurich) 15. Nicole Billa (1899 Hoffenheim) 16. Jasmin Eder (St. Polten) 17. Sarah Puntigam (1. FC Koln) 18. Julia Hickelsberger-Fuller (1899 Hoffenheim) 19. Verena Hanshaw (Eintracht Frankfurt) 20. Lisa Makas (Austria Wien) 21. Isabella Kresche (St. Polten) 22. Stefanie Enzinger (St. Polten) 23. Jasmin Pal (1. FC Koln)

Two off the bench for Rachel Williams to send the Red Devils to the next round of the FA Cup Back Match Report Super Sub Rachel Williams heads United through against Spirited Saints Two off the bench for Rachel Williams to send the Red Devils to the next round of the FA Cup Manchester United Women 11 February 2024 By Finley Chung Two headed goals off the bench for Rachel Williams saw Manchester United overcome a very spirited Southampton side at The Silverlake Stadium. Ella Toone had given United the lead with a stunning goal, but a leveller from Lexi Lloyd Smith midway through the second half appeared to put the tie back in the melting pot, however a headed double from Williams off the bench saved United’s bacon and sent them through to the Quarter Finals. To reach this stage, Southampton have seen off Portsmouth in Round Three and Sunderland in Round Four, with a 3-1 victory over their South Coast rivals before Christmas, with Jemma Purfield scoring the winner on 72 minutes to set up the Round Four tie with Sunderland. The second game in this years competition was a much ‘easier’ affair, with a Katie Wilkinson brace secured a 2-0 win at Sunderland to set up a first ever meeting in any competition with Manchester United. Last years Cup runners up have only played once in this terms FA Cup, seeing off a spirited Newcasstle side 5-0 thanks to a Nikita Parris brace and further goals from Rachel Williams, Ella Toone and Melvine Malard. Southampton boss, Marianne Spacey-Cale made one change from last weeks league defeat, bringing in Alice Griffiths for Sophia Pharaoh. Man United handed a start to Gemma Evans with Jayde Riviere being ruled out after picking up an injury in last weekends win over Brighton, with Leah Galton also replacing Geyse in The Red Devils’ only two changes. The championship side got the game underway in the South Coast sunshine with a long kick off routine that Man United saw off and Hannah Blundell immediately looked for Nikita Parris with a over the top pass, but it rolled out of play before the flying winger could get there. Lisa Naalsund had the first effort of t4he game just two minutes in, after Leah Galton drove down the wing and cut inside before laying it off, but the centre midfielders effort was weak and was an easy hold for Kayla Rendell in the Saints goal. The visitors soon made their early dominance pay with a stunning strike from Ella Toone. Millie Turner won the ball back inside the Saints half and set Galton away before she pulled it back for Toone who unleashed a pearler of a shot into the bottom left corner, leaving Rendell with no chance and giving United an early lead. Gemma Evans very nearly set United on their way to a second constantly afterwards, but her clipped ball towards Parris couldn’t be trapped by United’s in form star. Toone once again made a menacing run behind the Saints’ back line before twisting and turning Megan Collett, but her cross was well claimed by Rendell. United so nearly had a second on the 20 minute mark but somehow the hosts survived. First, Nikita Parris was fed through but her low effort came back off the post, which fell invitingly to Galton who seemingly had an empty net if not for some brilliant Megan Collett defending to throw herself infront of the shot and clear it off the line. United’s number eleven was Saints’ chief tormentor in the opening exchanges, once again bursting away from her marker before spooning a cross into the middle which couldn’t be reached by her team mates. Katie Zelem was the next to have a poke at doubling United’s lead, firing a low free kick around the wall but it whistled inches wide. Just after the half hour, Saints had their first effort on target as an in-swinging free kick from deep fell kindly to Alice Griffiths but her effort was blocked by a melee of United bodies. This led to a good spell of possession and pressure for the Saints, their most sustained of the game but Collet’s cross looped out pf play before making the box. United probed going forward again and there was no surprise to anyone that Galton was at the heart, racing onto a Zelem through pass but seeing her cutback put behind for a corner which ultimately came to nothing. Southampton were digging in and defending deep and did very well to clear a dangerous United move after Parris had pulled the ball back into Zelem. United saw out the half with one final chance, with Maya Le Tissier lofting an effort into the arms of Saints keeper, Kayla Rendell. HT - Southampton 0-1 Man United Spacey-Cale made a change at half time, bringing on Lexis Lloyd-Smith for Alice Griffiths. Southampton had the first sighting of goal in the second half , with Jemma Purfield swinging a free kick into the middle but Atlanta Primus’ header was easy pickings for Mary Earps in the United goal. Megan Collett continued her fine performance at right back for The Saints, defending expertly up against Lisa Naalsund to snuff out upcoming United danger. The Hosts then had their keeper to thank fior only being a goal down, with Nikita Parris latching onto a through ball from Naalsund and firing a low effort goanward which Rendell got down really well to save. Southamptons chances to break relied on the ever energetic Molly Pike and it did look at one stage like she had a clean run through on goal, but Earps was alive to the danger mopped up the loose ball. Parris had a massive chance to put the game beyond the reach of the hosts just after the hour, taking down another Naalsund through ball and turning inside her defender with ease, but her effort was straight at Rendell in The Saints goal. That miss proved so costly minutes later, as half time substitute Lexi Lloyd Smith smashed in an equaliser which sent The Silverlake into delirium and bring the Championship side level. Marc Skinner responded with a double change, introducing Rachel Williams and Irene Guerrero in place of Melvine Malard and Lisa Naalsund. Saints had their tails up now and so nearly had a second afterwards, with Megan Collett steaming down the wing and crossing for Molly Pike, but the latter’s header drifted into the arms of Earps. Southamption then made their own double change, with Megan Collett and Atlanta Primus being replaced by Ella Morris and Sophia Pharaoh. Pike was once again at the heart of things for Southampton, spinning away from her marker and feeding Katie Wilkinson who rode a challenge but her effort was a easy hold once again for Earps. United;s super sub, Rachel Williams then proved her worth off the bench with quarter of an hour to go, after brilliant work down the left, the super sub rose above her marker to power the header past Rendell and put United back infront. Milly Mott was then carded after a foul on Parris just to the right of the Saints box, but the set piece was confidently punched clear by Rendell. United finally put the game out of reach of The Hosts, after a Katie Zelem corner was once again met by Williams who’s header squirmed through the legs of Rendell and despite the best efforts of The Saints defence, was adjudged to have crossed the line by referee, Jade Wardle. After the goal, Ella Toone was then withdrawn for Hayley Ladd as we entered the final seven minutes of play. Saints felt further aggrieved by the officials as an effort appeared to be charged down and blocked by a hand of a United player, but the referee was unmoved despite numerous appeals. Molly Pike was then withdrawn in place of Megan Wynne as we entered 7 minutes of added time . Somehow, the Saints didn’t give themselves a chane at a comeback in added time as Lucia Kendall’s shot trickled past Mary Earps and came back off the post, Millie Turner was then replaced by Aoife Mannion for Marc Skinners side for some fresh legs at the back. The game was seen out with Saints continuing to put a shift in and not disgracing themselves against last seasons FA Cup Silver Medalists who advance into the Quarter Finals of this years competition. Full Time - Southampton 1-3 Manchester United Saints - Lexi Lloyd Smith 65’ Manchester United - Ella Toone 6’. Rachel Williams 74’, 82’. Attendance - 4,554.

Back Jill Scott Club Everton (loan) [Manchester City] Position Midfielder D.O.B 02/02/1987 Bio Lionesses and Manchester City veteran Scott has been placed in just about every situation. Spirited, persevering with a fine passing skillset and a stamina that rivals those ten years her junior, Scott has remained integral to any side she plays in. Scott’s time loaned out to Everton this season certainly did the trick in keeping her fresh in the mind as the familiar midfielder heavily impressed once again. Girls on the Ball C4

The Seagulls star will be out for the rest of the season Back Ellie Brazil suffers knee injury The Seagulls star will be out for the rest of the season Brighton and Hove Albion 7 May 2022 By Charlotte Stacey Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed that striker Ellie Brazil will remain on the sidelines for the rest of the season. The 23-year-old suffered a meniscus tear in her right knee whilst on international duty with Lionesses U-23s. The club have stated that Brazil is due to undergo surgery with an expected recovery period of 6-12 weeks. News

Matilda Vinberg’s early goal was enough as Spurs edged out Leicester City in a largely forgettable encounter in E10 Back Match Report Vinberg pokes home first Spurs goal Matilda Vinberg’s early goal was enough as Spurs edged out Leicester City in a largely forgettable encounter in E10 Spurs Women 17 March 2024 By Finley Chung Spurs boss, Robert Vilahamn made two changes from his side that historically beat Manchester City last weekend, with Drew Spence and Matilda Vinberg came in for Olga Ahitnen and the injured Martha Thomas, who sustained a hamstring injury in training this week. As for Leicester, Lena Petermann and Yuka Momiki came into the side, in place of Courtney Nevin and Emilla Pelgander. Spurs flew out the traps early on and after Becky Spencer collected a deep free kick from Leicester, she released a stunning sidewinding goal kick into the path of Celin Bizet, who knocked it onto the path of Drew Spence, then onto Jess Naz who curled a stunning ball round a stretched Leicester defence into the path of Matilda Vinberg who got there before the Leicester goalkeeper to tap the ball home and give Spurs their earliest lead of the season. As quickly as Spurs went ahead, they nearly caught themselves napping at the other end but Luana Buhler was able to get round on the cover to deny Leicester a shot at goal. Grace Clinton then picked up the ball in a dangerous position and lashed a left footed effort wide of Lize Kop’s left hand post. It was then almost an unbekliveble goal from Tottenham’s Drew Spence, who linked up brilliantly with Naz and sent a dipping effort towards the goal, but Kop was able to tip the ball onto the crossbar and the visitors were able to smuggle the ball away. Spence was once again at the heart of proceedings for Spurs, nicking the ball high up and feeding Vinberg, who elected to cut back onto her left foot, before seeing her effort blocked, with the Jamaican Spence, unable to latch onto the rebound. The visitors then had their first effort on target just after the 15 minute mark, with Sadri Takarada latching onto a loose ball but her effort flew harmlessly into the gloves of Becky Spencer in the Spurs goal. The Foxes then put together another quick attack, with Jutta Rantala teeing up the returning Petermann, but the latter’s effort lacked conviction and was an easy save for Spencer. Amanda Nilden then had to be well positioned in the right place at the back post as the ball came across to Petermann, but the Swede was extremely well placed to clear the danger. Yuka Momiki was next to line up a Leicester effort, but her shot was charged down by a melee of Spurs bodies. Spurs then once again won the ball high as they pressed for a second, with Jess Naz winning it high this time and feeding Celin Bizet, who’s first touch let her down and Leicester put the ball behind for a corner, which came to nothing. Leicester then worked a good opportunity down the Spurs right again, with the ball finding Momiki in acres of space, but her effort was pushed wide of the goal by Spencer. Petermann then had another chance for The Foxes, but her effort was well blocked by the attentive Buhler after the ball fell to her in the box. Spurs still had the slender one goal lead and Celin Bizet did her best to improve that just before half time, but her effort went wide of Kop’s left hand post. Aileen Whelan had Leicester’s final chance of a half that they had finished strongly, striding forward and seeing her effort saved by Becky Spencer, who then pulled off a stunning second save to deny Petermann in the final action of the half. Half Time - Spurs 1-0 Leicester Robert Vilahamn did make a change to his side at the break, bringing off the impressive Drew Spence, replacing her with Kit Graham. Another two changes for Spurs, seeing Celin Bizet and Matilda Vinberg re4placed by Rosella Ayanne and Beth England in the 53rd minute, with this change seeing the Moroccan clock up 100 appearances for Spurs. Leicester were probing again, and Jutta Rantala found herself in behind Ashleigh Neville and crashed an effort off the inside of the post which bounced fortunately to safety for Spurs, with Spencer beaten. Bethany England then found herself in space down the left hand channel charging towards the Leicester box, she cut inside and then tried a clever reverse effort back across the keeper, but Kop was able to get two good hands behind the ball. Leicester then rolled the dice for the first time, bringing off Lena Petermann for Deanne Rose, whilst Spurs withdrew Grace Clinton for Romana Petzelberger. There were then two more Leicester changes, as Josie Green and Emilia Pelgander replaced Julie Thibauld and the impressive, Yuka Momikl. Vilahamn then made his fifth and final change, with Evelina Summanen being replaced by Olga Ahtinen. Leicester found themselves with a free kick in a promising position, but Rantala drilled her effort straight at the Spurs wall and with time ticking down, you felt that it might’ve been Leicester’s best chance. In the aftermath of the free kick, Courtney Nevin replaced Janice Cayman. Spurs were denied a second near the end by some miraculous Leicester defending, with Bentany England’s right footed effort saved well, before Rosella Ayanne couldn’t mark appearance number 100 with a goal as her effort was superbly blocked by a number off Leicester bodies. Jess Naz had showed her excellence and value to Spurs all afternoon, but none more so than winning the ball in her own half and running more than 50 yards before drawing a foul near the corner to allow Spurs to breathe, just as the board went up for five added minutes. The hosts thought they had sewn up the points after Petzelberger played through England who slotted home, but the Spurs captain was adjudged to be offside and the celebrations were cut short. A chorus of cheers greeted the referee’s full time whistle, which saw Spurs secure their first three points since the end of January and move them onto 22 points thanks to Matilda Vinberg’s first goal for the club. Full Time - Spurs 1-0 Leicester City Spurs = Vinberg 2’.

England centurion Eniola Aluko is the newest inductee into the 2022 Women's Super League Hall of Fame Back Eni Aluko inducted into WSL Hall of Fame England centurion Eniola Aluko is the newest inductee into the 2022 Women's Super League Hall of Fame 27 October 2022 FA Media Release Following the induction of Karen Carney MBE into the Barclays Women’s Super League Hall of Fame, The FA and lead partner Barclays are delighted to announce Eniola Aluko as the second inductee of 2022. Aluko’s successes at both club and international level speak for themselves, and she has been recognised for her achievements during a spell of over six years in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Aluko is also a fine example of an individual who took the dual career route during her playing days, earning a degree in Law while continuing to represent both club and country. She began her career at Birmingham City before spells at Charlton Athletic and Chelsea. Like a number of England internationals, a stint in the United States followed just before the formation of the Barclays WSL, when she returned home in 2012 to play again for Birmingham City. It was here she won the Vitality Women’s FA Cup following a penalty shootout win over Chelsea. The most successful period in her career came when she moved to Chelsea for her second spell at the club at the end of 2012. During this time, she won two Barclays WSL titles, two Vitality Women’s FA Cups, and was awarded Chelsea’s Player of the Year in 2015. Her form also saw her selected onto the PFA’s Women’s Super League Team of the Year in 2015 and 2017. She departed the club in 2018 and left as the club’s top scorer with 68 goals. Playing over 100 times for her country in multiple World Cups and European Championships, the former Lioness finished her career at Juventus before announcing her retirement in January 2020. The next step in her career would see her move to the United States to take up a Sporting Director role with Angel City FC. Alongside this role, she has continued as a pundit on ITV and Amazon Prime, working on both the men’s and women’s game. Aluko’s induction was confirmed by the Barclays WSL Hall of Fame selection panel, which features prominent former players, coaches and an official from the women’s game, as well as journalists and members of FA staff. Jess Creighton, Broadcaster and Barclays WSL Hall of Fame panel member , said: “ Eni Aluko is a thoroughly deserving Barclays WSL Hall of Fame inductee. “As a player she set exceptionally high standards and was a key part of the growth in quality and popularity of the Barclays WSL. In a career full of goals and major trophies, Eni also broke down many barriers along the way. “It's great to see her trailblazing contribution recognised as she continues to utilise her wealth of knowledge of the game as a broadcaster and administrator.” One more individual is to be inducted into the Barclays WSL Hall of Fame this afternoon, with extended interviews available to watch on Sky Sports’ ‘Inside the WSL’ show tonight at 6.30pm on Sky Sports Football. News

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Back Ellie Roebuck Club Manchester City Position Goalkeeper D.O.B 23/09/1999 Bio At just 21, Roebuck is bold yet sensible in her decisions and clear with outward communication. Roebuck has kept thirteen clean sheets this season across all competitions alluding to her smart and sharp positioning between the posts. Simply, the Manchester City keeper remains as one of the finest in the domestic league, and with her growing international experience, Roebuck should be the number one pick. via Getty Images A1