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A women’s football page founded by Stuart Barker to promote girls and women’s football at all levels. Sponsors of AFC Whitehaven’s Phoebe Mullen

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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. 🙏🕊️

28.02.2026 16:47 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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27.02.2026 07:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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26.02.2026 23:42 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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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23.02.2026 23:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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23.02.2026 23:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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!

22.02.2026 21:10 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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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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21.02.2026 20:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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London City Lionesses Return To The Den Sparks Debate but Prompts Investment Pledge from Millwall FC London City Lionesses have confirmed that their upcoming fixture against Chelsea on Saturday 21 March will no longer be played at their usual home ground due to a scheduling clash with a Bromley ho…

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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21.02.2026 20:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Asian Cup Preview: Bangladesh Above: The Bangladesh Women’s National Team lines up for a team photo. Image: Bangladesh Football Federation. By Genevieve Henry (21/2/26) The Bangladesh Women’s National Team are set to appe…

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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.

By @eviefootball.bsky.social

#Woso

21.02.2026 05:17 — 👍 7    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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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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19.02.2026 12:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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90 Minutes’ Notice: The Real Cost of a Waterlogged Pitch Ever made the journey to a football game just for it to be cancelled at short notice? Well, you’re not alone. It’s certainly a frustration many fans know all too well, including those who made the …

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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18.02.2026 16:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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12.02.2026 06:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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11.02.2026 20:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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11.02.2026 19:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Photo Diary: Southampton 1-2 Newcastle United Southampton FC Women were narrowly beaten by Newcastle United in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2, losing 2–1. Newcastle took an early lead after just 15 seconds and doubled their advantage befo…

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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11.02.2026 14:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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04.02.2026 14:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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04.02.2026 14:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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29.01.2026 23:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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29.01.2026 23:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Guinness Becomes Official Front of Shirt Sponsor for Bristol City Women Guinness is set to make its return to UK football shirt sponsorship after a 30-year absence, announcing a new multi-year partnership as the front-of-shirt sponsor for Bristol City Women FC. I’m not…

"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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29.01.2026 13:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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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28.01.2026 09:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Match Report: Billericay Town 0-9 Plymouth Argyle Argyle travelled away to Billericay, in Essex, making the nine hour round trip, for Matchday 14 of their Southern Premier Division 2025-26 campaign. The trip certainly was worth it, after they nett…

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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28.01.2026 09:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

#BarclaysWSL2

27.01.2026 18:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Doncaster Rovers Belles Harshly Left Empty-Handed as FA WNL Lets Abandoned Match Result Stand The FA Women’s National League has confirmed that the result of the Division One North fixture between Doncaster Rovers Belles and Norton & Stockton Ancients will stand, following the abandonme…

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.

✍️ Stu Barker

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26.01.2026 21:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Match Report: MK Dons 0-1 Actonians At Bedford Town FC, a tense and highly tactical encounter in the Women’s National League Division One South East saw Actonians edge a narrow 1–0 victory over MK Dons, halting the hosts’ momentum fo…

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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26.01.2026 09:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Match Report: Portsmouth 0-4 Birmingham City Birmingham City carry on their 2026 unbeaten streak, after an excellent away-day performance against Portsmouth. Birmingham City are currently comfortably second in the WSL2, with Portsmouth battli…

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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25.01.2026 21:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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

24.01.2026 22:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“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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24.01.2026 11:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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.

23.01.2026 16:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Fifa open to Women’s Club World Cup in Qatar Middle East nation could host in 2028 despite LGBTQ+ rights concerns, with chief football officer pointing to ‘anti-gay’ laws in US

So we’re in agreement, neither Qatar nor the US should host…
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20.01.2026 22:48 — 👍 33    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0