Football news
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Match report: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning 2–2 Liverpool Feds
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning 0–1 Derby County
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Stadium.
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Steggles signs for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning announce triple signing ahead of 2025/2026 season
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning begin 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning secure unbeaten promotion to Tier 3
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning Football go unbeaten?
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning FC announce exciting new signing: welsh talent Morgan Rodgers
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning FC, and Joy Lowe, from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Stadium
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club’s B Team home games will be played at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Stadium for the 2024/25 season.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students Football Club league season commences
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students ready for historic Step 4 debut in Northern Premier League Midlands Division
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students FC announce opponents for this season's FA competitions
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students announce squad updates
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students FC announce pre-season fixtures ahead of 2024/2025 season
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Midlands Division 1 campaign.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Students reach Challenge Cup final
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning FC stars shine on the international stage
Two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Lightning FC players have represented their respective nations on the international stage.
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Aldi UK extends deal with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Aldi, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, has pledged to continue its support of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Men’s Performance Football Team for another year.
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Hinch and Earps named in King’s Honours list
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and West Ham United women’s team launch study in player development
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumna Mary Earps has been crowned The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awardsâ„¢.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ 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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
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Sawiuk appointed as ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s new Director of Football
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Men’s football side on verge of Wembley visit
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’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 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for Japan
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’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.