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Charlton are triumphant in South London derby as they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park Back Match Report WC: Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic Charlton are triumphant in South London derby as they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park Charlton Athletic Women Twitter 22 November 2022 By Paul Donegan Charlton Athletic won this south London derby against Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday at Selhurst Park. Emily Simpkins gave Charlton the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute, and Melissa Johnson doubled their lead just before half time. Fliss Gibbons got a goal back for Palace during the second half with a brilliant free kick. There was a record attendance for a Palace home match with 1,969 fans there to watch. In the opening ten minutes, Simpkins put a low shot wide for Charlton whilst Crystal Palace saw a scramble in the penalty box cleared then a low cross claimed by Sian Rogers. In the 11th minute, Rogers got to Paige Bailey-Gayle’s through ball first to stop another attack from the home side. The Palace fans behind the goal were singing and creating a good atmosphere with their flags hung up along the back of the stand. Charlton were awarded a penalty when Johnson was brought down by Fran Kitching in the area after being played through. Simpkins scored from the spot to give the Addicks the lead in the 17th minute. There were a couple of stoppages for injuries that broke play up during the first half. The next chance didn’t come until two minutes before half time when Palace saw a Molly Sharpe effort from a corner blocked. Charlton made it 2-0 in the 45th minute. They broke forward and Angela Addison played a great through ball to Johnson who took a couple of touches and finished low into the net. Tegan McGowan almost extended Charlton’s lead further in the fifth minute of first half stoppage time when she turned in box then sent a shot against the crossbar. The away side had the first second half chance when Ella Rutherford’s dipping shot from 25 yards went just over in 51st minute. Palace appealed loudly for a penalty in the 59th minute after Elise Hughes and Elisha N’Dow clashed in the area but the referee and assistant decided not to give a spot kick. Shauna Guyatt was brought down just outside the area three minutes later and Palace were given a free kick in a dangerous position. Gibbons stepped up to take the kick and scored superbly from around 20 yards to get the Eagles back into the match. The home side then had a few chances in quick succession with Bailey-Gayle sending in a cross that no one could get onto, then seconds later Hughes saw her effort deflected wide. From the corner, Anna Filbey’s effort went into the Rogers hands. At the other end, Johnson had a shot saved then caught by Kitching in the 73rd minute, then Rutherford sent a shot wide three minutes later. Bailey-Gayle put in another dangerous cross for Palace in the 80th minute but it was easily caught by Rogers. Charlton had a couple of chances in the 83rd minute as they looked to wrap the game up. Emma Follis’ low cross was cleared behind by Annabel Johnson before it could reach its target. Then there were a couple of blocks from the corner by the home side before Simpkins low driven shot was saved by post. Palace came agonisingly close to equalising in the 87th minute when Hughes put an effort inches wide of the post from Annabel Blanchard’s low cross. The home side had the final chance of the game in the 90th minute when Filbey’s shot from 30 yards flew not far wide. Charlton’s win sees them remain in fourth place in the Championship, though now only four points behind new leaders London City Lionesses. Crystal Palace drop down a couple of places to seventh. Both sides are in Conti Cup action next weekend with Palace at home to Lewes at Hayes Lane whilst Charlton are at home to Bristol City at The Oakwood. Line ups Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Kitching, Reilly, Johnson (c), Fibley, Gibbons, Olding (Guyatt 46’), Haines (Arthur 79’), Barton (Doran 90’+2), Bailey-Gayle, Sharpe (Hughes 46’), Sibley (Blanchard 79’) Unused substitutes: Waldie, Negri, Noble Goals – Gibbons 64’ Charlton Athletic (4-1-4-1): Rogers, Roe, N’Dow, Skeels, Henson, Ross, McGowan (Follis 57’), Simpkins (c), Rutherford, Addison (Bruton 74’), Johnson Unused substitutes: Gray, Newborough, Ayisi, Logan, Bashford, O’Rourke, Bell Goals – Simpkins (pen) 17’, Johnson 45’ Bookings – N’Dow 40’, Roe 57’, Henson 62’ Referee – Melissa Burgin Attendance – 1,969

A Woman's Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women's Football by Suzy Wrack A Woman's Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women's Football A Woman's Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women's Football by Suzy Wrack This is the astonishing history of women’s football: from the game’s first appearance in England in the late nineteenth century to the incredible teams that at their height drew 53,000 spectators to Goodison Park, through to its fifty-year ban in the UK and the aftershocks when restrictions were lifted. Following the game’s meteoric rise in recent years, Suzanne Wrack considers what the next chapter of this incredible story might – and should – be. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Womans-Game-Again-Womens-Football/dp/1783352167/ref=sr_1_2?crid=187BALSUCX3ZO&keywords=the+womens+game&qid=1685726069&sprefix=the+womens+game%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-2

Brentford's Sophie Troth reacts to Brentford's win at the Gtech Community Stadium in front of record crowd "You can't put in to words how you feel" says Troth after Brentford's historic win Thursday, 17 November 2022 By Finley Chung Brentford's Sophie Troth reacts to Brentford's win at the Gtech Community Stadium in front of record crowd Brentford Women Twitter Brentford Women’s midfielder, Sophie Troth admitted “I had a little cry”, after her sides emphatic and historic victory over Watford Ladies Development on Sunday at the Gtech Stadium. The midfielder, on loan from QPR, starred for Karleigh Osborne’s team, netting the equaliser and setting up the fourth in a 4-2 win for the bees. The hosts somehow found themselves 1-0 down at half time, with Chloe Logie and Kirsty Matthews being denied numerous times by Watford keeper Tia Ginn. Sophie added, “At half time, we just needed to slow down, we had opportunities to score, but we said we needed to slow it down and play our football and hopefully the goals will come, and they did”, The occasion itself was one to remember, 5,116 people attended the game on Sunday, which was a record for the level of football that Brentford play at. Sophie finished off by saying, “I had a little cry at the end, in the huddle with all the music going off. You really can’t put into words how you feel, it’s incredible and such a good opportunity, which hopefully we can do again.”

The Making of the Women's World Cup: Defining stories from a sport's coming of age by Kieran Thievam and Jeff Kassouf The Making of the Women's World Cup The Making of the Women's World Cup: Defining stories from a sport's coming of age by Kieran Thievam and Jeff Kassouf With a foreword by England legend Kelly Smith, the country's all-time record goalscorer and a player widely considered one of the best to have played the game. The exciting story of one of the fastest growing sports in the world, played by over 30 million girls and women. Over 25 million people tuned in for the Americans' 2015 Women's World Cup final victory - the most-watched football match in United States history. The Making of the Women's World Cup details the most incredible tales from previous Women's World Cups, including: Carli Lloyd's 13-minute hat trick and the worldwide movement set off by 2015 How Japan made their country smile for the first time since the devastating tsunami The USA's World Cup triumph on home soil in 1999 Germany's back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2007 Marta's magic: The birth of a Brazilian icon How Kelly Smith announced her arrival with the kiss of a boot The beginnings of Australia's golden generation The 122nd-minute USA equalizer against Brazil: the quarterfinal that changed everything The dawn of the Lionesses: England joins world elite through tears of joy and despair. Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Womens-World-Cup-Defining/dp/1472143329/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685726216&sr=8-1

Ultimate Football Heroes: Morgan by Charlotte Browne Ultimate Football Heroes: Morgan Ultimate Football Heroes: Morgan by Charlotte Browne Alex Morgan is co-captain of Team USA and the face of women's football right across the world. As the star who leads the American attacking line, her height, speed and skill make her impossible to defend, and have helped drive USA to World Cup and Olympic glory. Alex Morgan is football's real life 'Captain America'! Available to buy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Morgan-Charlotte-Browne/dp/1789461081/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_2/257-3022985-0041206?pd_rd_w=I68uJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.40f919ed-e530-4b1a-8d7e-39de6587208d&pf_rd_p=40f919ed-e530-4b1a-8d7e-39de6587208d&pf_rd_r=KBYJFGAHF16R5W1PBRXT&pd_rd_wg=7ikxJ&pd_rd_r=f5ebeb13-72e9-40e8-9a5a-9ee93dd48d63&pd_rd_i=1789461081&psc=1

Bristol City vs Sunderland Photographer Ryan Asman Bristol City left Sunderland five goals to the good with a dominant display. Shania Hayles netted a first half brace before Ella Powell, Jazz Bull and Abi Harrison rounded off a worthy visit! Photographer Ryan Asman was there to capture the action.

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A quick guide to London City Lionesses who compete in the Women's Championship. London City Lionesses Website https://www.londoncitylionesses.com/ Manager Carolina Morace - ITA Captain Squad London City Lionesses London City Lionesses 1/1 Number Player Position Nationality 1 Grace Moloney GK IRL 2 Grace Neville DF NZL 2 Grace Neville DF ENG 3 Emma Mukandi DF SCO 4 Georgia Brougham DF ENG 4 Charlotte Fleming MF ENG 6 Carly Girasoli DF SCO 6 Sonia O'Neill MF VEN 7 Lucy Shepherd FW ENG 7 Lois Joel DF ENG 8 Amy Rodgers MF ENG 8 Connie Scofield MF ENG 9 Rianna Jarrett FW IRL 10 Lily Agg MF ENG 11 Jamie-Lee Napier FW SCO 11 Tinaya Alexander FW ENG 12 Hermoine Cull GK ENG 12 Hermioe Cull GK ENG 13 Paige Satchell FW NZL 14 Harley Bennett DF ENG 15 Hayley Nolan DF IRL 16 Karin Muya FW ENG 17 Lucy Fitzgreald FW ENG 17 Lucy Fitzgerald MF ENG 18 Anna Pedersen GK ENG 18 Danielle Carter FW ENG 19 Sarah Ewens FW SCO 20 Atlanta Primus MF ENG 20 Maddi Wilde DF ENG 22 Lois Joel DF ENG 24 Shanade Hopcroft FW ENG 25 Lois Heuchan DF SCO 27 Katie Kitching FW ENG 28 Sophie Hillyerd GK ENG 30 Shae Yanez GK USA 31 Ruesha Littlejohn MF IRL 71 Niamh Farralley MF IRL 90 Millie Farrow FW ENG Ground Princes Park Stadium, Darenth Rd, Dartford DA1 1RT

A quick guide to Charlton Athletic who compete in the Women's Championship. Charlton Athletic Website https://www.charltonafc.com/squad/763 Manager Karen Hills - ENG Captain Squad Charlton Athletic Charlton Athletic 1/1 Number Player Position Nationality Rachel Newborough DF NIR Lucy Watson (on loan from Chelsea) FW ENG Corinne Henson FW ENG Emily Simpkins MF ENG Emma Follis FW ENG Mary Bashford MF ENG Lauren Bruton MF ENG 1 Sian Rogers GK ENG 2 Rebecca McKenna DF WAL 4 Mia Ross MF ENG 5 Elisha N'Dow DF ENG 6 Melissa Johnson FW ENG 7 Angela Addison FW ENG 8 Carla Humphrey DF ENG 9 Freda Ayisi MF ENG 10 Kate Longhurst MF ENG 11 Tegan McGowan FW WAL 12 Jessica Gray GK ENG 14 Freya Godfrey (in on loan) FW ENG 15 Kayleigh Green FW ENG 16 Heidi Logan (out on loan) MF ENG 16 Karin Muya FW ENG 17 Kiera Skeels DF ENG 18 Lois Roche MF IRL 19 Ella Rtherford FW ENG 20 Mary Bashford MF ENG 21 Sophie O'Rourke DF ENG 22 Beth Roe DF ENG 25 Hannah Godfrey DF SCO 30 Poppy Soper (out on loan) GK WAL Ground The Oakwood (VCD Athletic), Old Road, Crayford, Kent DA1 4DN

SheBelieves Cup 2020: England v Spain 11th March 2020 By Charlotte Stacey Sam Hodde Coming off of a win from Sunday’s game against Japan, England supporters were hopeful that the Lionesses would end their SheBelieves campaign on a high. With a more convincing penultimate performance, the Lionesses would be looking to achieve the same in their final fixture against Spain. With Spain laying second in the table, and both England and Spain having three points each, the winner of this match was looking likely to place second, with Japan and USA still to play the final game. Realistically with it looking unlikely that they would defend the title, a silver ranking would leave the Lionesses with a good feeling before heading home. True to his word, Phil Neville made eight changes to his starting line-up. Captain Steph Houghton and midfielder Keira Walsh being rested, meant a start for Abbie McManus, and a mix up in the middle. Leah Williamson moving forward to play alongside captain for the night Jill Scott. Jordan Nobbs, Nikita Parris and Toni Duggan sitting just behind goal scorer Ellen White, who alone is leading the line. Beth England and standout player Lauren Hemp both out of the squad for the final game with injury and illness respectively. For Spain, seven changes to their line-up, with the very dangerous Jennifer Hermoso surprisingly starting on the bench. Top goal scorer of the tournament Lucia Garcia starting up front. Looking at Spain’s performances, they have certainly impressed. Keeping the USWNT at bay until the bitter end and somewhat unexpectedly giving as good as they got, the Lionesses needed to approach this game with a headstrong mentality and a pressing momentum. With temperatures soaring in Texas, at 5:15pm, the first of the final game was underway. Spain began to press very early with Garcia putting Carly Telford under pressure in the first minute. But the Lionesses soon turned it around with a string of chances throughout the first half. The first big threatening play came from Parris, whose strong run, finished with a naughty nutmeg, couldn’t connect a ball to teammate. By 15 minutes, the Lionesses had another go, Rachel Daly’s class touch led to a quick flick on from Jill Scott into the path of White. White unfortunately gets too much on it and sends it over the bar. Spain did manage to find a few little passages to threaten, most notably a ball over the head of both centre backs looking for Garcia, yet nothing coming of it. The Lionesses pushing again with some very demanding runs from Parris, Nobbs and White, saw England find a hopeful rhythm for the most part of the first 45. Around the half an hour mark, a characteristic Williamson – Nobbs link up, saw Nobbs feed a ball into White. White’s shot is saved and comes out to Parris, the rebound again blocked. A very good chance for England. The Lionesses certainly looked to be the stronger side at the end of the first half and should have converted those chances to open the score line, but as it stood, at half time the match was goalless. Getty Images With Spain coming into the second half on the back foot, changes needed to be made. A triple change of Putellas, Corredera and Cardona, for Sosa, Ouahabi and Caldentey, saw them start with a much more experienced feel. For England, Houghton replacing Bright for the final 45. The Spanish changes certainly made an impact, with a sneaky run down the right getting the better of Daly threatening within five minutes of the restart. Telford not having much to do in the first half was now being heavily tested, Spain hammering their attacks, warning the English back four. A lapse of concentration from Duggan meant Spain were almost able to capitalise, taking out McManus and Houghton, Telford’s mighty save kept the score line level. A wake-up call for the Lionesses. With substitutes peppered throughout for both sides, it was youngsters Chloe Kelly and debutant Alessia Russo that ended up shaking things up for England at 70 minutes. A sparkling first minute for Kelly saw her win and direct in a dangerous corner, the rebound returning to her, but possibly rash in her decision, she placed her shot wide. A flash of quality for the Lionesses in the second half. Spain continued to press hard, drawing England back into their own half for much of the remainder of the game, playing now as we had expected in the first half. At 83 minutes another Spanish attack went out for a corner. Perfect delivery in, perfect head to the ball. Telford no chance. Putellas put Spain ahead with under ten minutes to go. One last go at either end, with Garcia whizzing one wide of Telford, and Parris getting a foot to Kelly’s free-kick, but neither managing to get it over the line. The final whistle blew, England – nil, Spain – 1. A pleasing first half set the Lionesses in good stead, there was confidence and creativity up front, and solidarity at the back, with Spain not even managing a shot on goal. Excellent long passes flying from Williamson and Bright, and a relentless work rate shown by White and Parris. England were perhaps unfortunate not to have scored, yet they have the quality to finish those chances and they must execute this. The Spanish half time team talk, along with their power from the bench, saw them restart as a completely different team. England seemingly lured into a false sense of security very much found themselves on the back foot and panicked. A few careless mistakes and some sloppy passes and Spain were able to amp up the pressure with ease. Yet even so, there were individual performances that excelled. McManus made a number of timely challenges that saved the outstanding Telford from having to work harder than she already was. Kelly and Russo’s arrival saw the hunger of two players determined to make difference, and this was noted. It is worth mentioning that the officiating of this game was questionable at certain points. The referee pulled back play and blew up a number of times cutting short the advantage for both sides. Parris in particular suffered because of this. Yellow cards came out far too quickly for challenges that were fair, and at one point Greenwood’s set piece was called up for no apparent reason. But in spite of this, the Lionesses performance should have been enough to at least get on the scoresheet. Neville’s tactics perhaps once again questionable, with Spain ending with a more experienced team, and England finishing with a lesser one. But credit to Spain, they brought out the big guns and it paid off. A bitter end to a disappointing campaign for the Lionesses, but some big individual performances to applaud. Now calls the time to regroup and refocus. We have the tools, let’s use them.

Team GB secure their spot at the top of Group E after drawing 1-1 with Canada. Team GB News Team GB: Top of the Table Secured Team GB secure their spot at the top of Group E after drawing 1-1 with Canada. via Team GB 27 July 2021 By Charlotte Stacey Having already booked their place in the final eight, Team GB faced Canada in their final match of the group stages. Team GB boss, Hege Riise, opted for quite the mix-up in personnel. Co-captains Steph Houghton and Kim Little were rotated to the bench and so Chelsea’s Sophie Ingle donned the armband for the first time. Midfielder Jill Scott made her first start of the tournament. Keira Walsh and Lauren Hemp who both started the two previous matches were not named in the squad for this fixture. Fran Kirby and Lotte Wubben-Moy were named as substitutes meaning all players have been named in the matchday squad at least once. On the other side, Bev Priestman’s Canada lined-up differently with some notable absences in their starting eleven. Allysha Chapman, Desiree Scott and captain Christine Sinclair were not named as part of the squad. Early pressure from Canada kicked us off with a few sloppy clearances in quick succession putting Team GB seemingly on the backfoot. However, after 20 minutes of ‘to-in and fro-ing’ between the two sides, Team GB began to find a little bit of rhythm in retaining possession. An opportunity arose for Canada at 27 minutes after a throw-in ricocheted off of Leah Williamson’s face, falling loosely into the area close to Canada’s Janine Beckie. The danger was quickly averted by a quick moving Millie Bright who ensured Ellie Roebuck would not be put to the test. Team GB responded as their first chance of the match fell to Rachel Daly. Jill Scott picked up the ball in the middle of the park and sent it out wide to Daly. Daly collected it well, closing down the space as she drove in centrally. Daly’s shot was interrupted timely by Ashely Lawrence and sent out of touch by Stephanie Labbe. At 38 minutes Demi Stokes fed in a beautifully timed pass to Nikita Parris just inside the 25-yard box. Parris was off-balance but managed a flick on to Caroline Weir who was square on to goal. Weir could not catch her footing in time and the chance fell to nothing. Similarly to the first, Canada came out of the blocks looking lively for the second half. By 49 minutes the Canadians had already had themselves a chance as a run down the flank is collected by Evelyn Viens. Her tight angled shot was deflected off of Bright and Roebuck collected comfortably. Three minutes later the Brits found themselves in hot water again as an error by Roebuck left Canada with the opportunity to capitalise on an open goal. Roebuck misjudge her pass out from the back and gifted the ball straight to Adriana Leon. Once again, Bright put herself on the line and made a crucial block as frictions began to tense. The first goal of the match came in moments later at 54 minutes. Lawrence made a thundering run down the left-hand side before releasing a perfectly accurate ball to an unmarked Leon. Leon took her shot in with one-touch and sank the ball past Roebuck. After Canada broke the ice, Team GB began to recompose themselves and found themselves knocking on the door for the last twenty minutes of the match. Notably Weir’s tight left sided shot managed to hit both the crossbar and the post. Eventually the equaliser came around the 82-minute mark when Weir finally managed to pot her first goal of the tournament. After receiving the ball in space, Weir lined up a long range shot and fire it on target. Weir’s effort was deflected by Canada’s Nichelle Prince and bounced its way into the back of the net. Full time: Canada 1-1 Team GB. A square result means that Team GB finish at the top of the table in Group E. They will go on to face Australia in their quarter final match on Friday 30th August at 11am (BST). Canada: Stephanie Labbe (GK), Kadeisha Buchannan (C), Quinn (65’), Deanne Rose (45’), Jayde Riviere, Adriana Leon, Ashley Lawrence (80’), Evelyn Viens (52’), Vanessa Gilles, Janine Beckie (45’), Sophie Schmidt Substitutes: Kailen Sheridan (GK), Gabrielle Carle (80’), Jessie Fleming (45’), Juila Grosso (65’), Jordyn Huitema (45’), Nichelle Prince (52’), Shelina Zadorsky Team GB: Ellie Roebuck (GK), Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Leah Williamson, Demi Stokes, Sophie Ingle (72’) (C), Jill Scott (62’), Caroline Weir, Rachel Daly (62’), Georgia Stanway, Nikita Parris Substitutes: Sandy MacIver (GK), Lotte Wubben-Moy, Ella Toone, Fran Kirby (72’), Ellen White (62’), Kim Little (62’), Steph Houghton