Hit with an absolute sucker punch today as we learn the 💔 news of Matt’s passing.
He was a huge advocate for the women’s game. He’ll be missed by many, both in and out of the game.
Our hearts go out to those closest to him. 🙏🕊️
Hit with an absolute sucker punch today as we learn the 💔 news of Matt’s passing.
He was a huge advocate for the women’s game. He’ll be missed by many, both in and out of the game.
Our hearts go out to those closest to him. 🙏🕊️
Photo Diary 📷 Nathan Munday
Birmingham City Women delivered a dominant performance in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, with a win against FA Women’s National League Division One's Chatham Town 8–0.
Océane Hurtré, who scored a superb hat-trick to inspire the emphatic victory.
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Photo Diary 📸 Ian Middlebrook
WSL2 leaders Charlton Athletic edged past Oxford United in a tight game at the MGroup Stadium to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup on Sunday.
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Photo Diary 📸 Emily Bittarello
The only blot on a perfect day for Arsenal as they progress in the Adobe Women's FA Cup at the expense of Bristol City was the sight of Olivia Smith being stretchered off.
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Photo Diary 📸 Raiyan Sultan
Saltdean Utd secure a vital 0-2 victory against Brentford at the G-Tech Stadium. Goals came in either half from Dani Lane and Georgia Bridges.
Despite the result, there were plenty of 😁 for the league leaders.
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Photo Diary 📸 Emily Bittarello
A sneak preview of Emily's photos from today's Adobe Women's FA Cup match between Arsenal and Bristol City.
The full gallery is coming soon!
Photo Diary 📸 Bill East
Swindon Town produced a dominant second-half display to secure a 3–1 victory over Bristol Rovers, and maintain pressure on league leaders Moneyfields.
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London City Lionesses hosting Chelsea at The Den, the home of Millwall FC has sparked backlash within the fanbase.
Stu Barker explains the anger and why this PR headache for Millwall could benefit the Millwall Lionesses in the long term.
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The Bangladesh Women’s National Team are the only debutants of the 2026 edition. Drawn into Group B alongside China, North Korea, and Uzbekistan, Bangladesh will have to work hard for the chance to impress.
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Match Report ✍️ Holly Wright
Derby County Women earned a hard-fought 1‑1 draw at Stoke City Women in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division at the Wellbeing Arena on Wednesday night.
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Travelling from Plymouth to watch her heroes, Jasmine Bishop recounts the emotional and financial impact of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Barclays WSL fixture with Arsenal being postponed just 90 minutes before kick-off.
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Photo Diary 📸 Ali Habib
Arsenal secure a 1–0 victory over league leaders Man City in the Barclays WSL at the Emirates Stadium, with Olivia Smith’s first-half goal proving to be the winner and ending City’s extended unbeaten streak.
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Photo Diary 📸 Jermaine Addo-Yeboah
Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Spurs in the Barclays WSL, with Keira Walsh and Alyssa Thompson scoring on either side of half-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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This Sunday, we return to the John Jenkins Stadium for the final time in February. Join us for a local derby against AFC Portchester to earn a place in the Adopt South Hampshire FA Cup Semi-Final.
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Photo Diary 📸 Jack Almond
Saints were narrowly beaten by Newcastle United in the Barclays WSL 2 thanks to a brace from Jordan Nobbs.
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Photo Diary 📸 Lola Suthon
Birmingham City turned a tight first half into a runaway win, beating Nottingham Forest 5–1 at St Andrew’s thanks in part to a Lotta Lindström hat-trick.
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Photo Diary 📸 Evie Mansell
First-half goals from top-scorer Shannon Albuery and then Brooke Garcia were enough for Moneyfields to punch their ticket to the final of the FA WNL Plate at a wet John Jenkins Stadium.
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As we reach the business end of the season, we are looking for players, coaches and supporters who want to join our panel for our FA Women's National League team of the season.
For more information, DM or email contact@since-71.com.
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✍️ Ipswich Town announce the loan signing of Ava Baker from Birmingham City.
The forward has penned a deal which keeps her at the club until the end of the Barclays WSL2 2025/26 season.
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"As someone who isn’t too keen on alcohol or gambling companies being involved in sport, the fact it’s pushing the low alcohol version certainly sits a lot better."
Find out more about Guinness' sponsorship deal with Bristol City WFC by Stu Barker.
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Photo Diary 📸 Sunyana Vinay
Barclays WSL 2 promotion hopefuls, Birmingham City, carry on their unbeaten streak in 2026 after an excellent away-day performance against Pompey.
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Match Report ✍️ Jasmine Bishop
Plymouth Argyle produced a dominant away performance on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 9–0 victory over Billericay Town.
Una Lue steals the headlines with her first hat-trick for Argyle.
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Nottingham Forest announce the signing of forward Joy Omewa from Fortuna Hjørring.
The Nigerian International joins the Club on a permanent deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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The FA WNL has confirmed that the result of the Division One North fixture between Donny Belles and Norton & Stockton Ancients will stand, following the abandonment of the match due to injury in November 2025.
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Match Report ✍️ Emme Fortnam
At tense encounter in the FA WNL Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum following their 3–1 win against Chatham Town last weekend.
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Match Report ✍️ Maija Adamson
Birmingham City carry on their unbeaten streak in 2026 after an excellent away-day performance against Pompey.
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In today's only Barclays WSL2 action, Pompey fell to a 0-4 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City.
Our match report and full photo diary are coming 🔜
📸 Sunayana Vinay
“A modern right-back, Holmberg is widely praised for her tactical intelligence, attacking mindset, and powerful overlapping runs.”
💬 Emme Fortnam profiles Arsenal’s new signing Smilla Holmberg.
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Nottingham Forest sign forward Libby Smith. The former Leicester City and Birmingham City forward joins the Club on a deal running until the end of the 2025/26 season.
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So we’re in agreement, neither Qatar nor the US should host…
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