Continental Cup
History Makers: London City Lionesses advance to Conti Cup Quarter-Finals for first time
London City Lionesses came from behind to overcome Crystal Palace and advance to the Continental Tyres League Cup Quarter-Finals for the first time in our history. Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, London City Lionesses (Image: Simon Lapwood) While it was Elise Hughes who broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 15th minute, the Pride produced a spirited fightback in the second-half, with Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah scoring twice to fire Carolina Morace’s side to a memorable victory on home soil. “First...
London City Lionesses .vs. Watford: Kick-off time, match preview & broadcast information
London City Lionesses return to Princes Park on Wednesday [11 October], hosting Watford in the Continental Tyres League Cup. WHEN AND WHERE: Princes Park will set the season for our Conti Cup opener, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday 11September. For the best gameday experience, supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets from our website before arriving at the ground. London City Lionesses .vs. Watford Unfortunately, the match has not been selected for live broadcast....
Fan Guide: London City Lionesses .vs. Watford, Continental Tyres League Cup (11/10/23)
The Hornets travel to Princes Park on Wednesday [11 October], with London City Lionesses hosting Watford in the Continental Tyres League Cup. Connie Scofield, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) Both squads approach the first round of group stage fixtures hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. With that in mind, here are the key details you need to know ahead of matchday. TICKETS: For the best matchday experience, supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance via...
FA confirms key dates for 2023-24 Barclays Women's Championship season
Hermione Cull, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) London City Lionesses will return to action in the Barclays Women’s Championship on the final weekend of August, the Football Association confirmed last month. The FA has announced its key dates for the 2023-24 season, with the second division scheduled to open on 26-27 August 2023 and conclude on 27-28 April 2024. The Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final will be held on 11-12 May 2024, with the Continental Tyres Cup Final set to be contested...
Sarah Ewens 'really pleased' with brace on Birmingham City return
Sarah Ewens, London City Lionesses Sarah Ewens, unlike many of her teammates, was in familiar territory when she took to the field at St. Andrew’s Stadium on Saturday [17 December]. It was a special day for the 30-year-old forward, who joined London City Lionesses from Birmingham City in July, as she scored twice versus her former club. Ewens played a crucial role for London City as they fought from behind to secure a 2-1 win in the Continental Cup and earned the SETL Player of the Match...
Hermione Cull's professional debut: 'I just kept it cool and Cruyff Turned her'
Hermione Cull, London City Lionesses (Image: Robert Dickason) Saturday [17 December] was a day to remember for Hermione Cull, as the 18-year-old goalkeeper made her professional debut for the London City Lionesses. Cull, who enjoyed a productive junior career with Arsenal, was handed her first senior start by head coach Melissa Phillips and made the most of the opportunity, backstopping the Lionesses to a comeback win over Birmingham City in the Continental Cup. ‘H’ is a fantastic, young...
Melissa Phillips: Competition for places has pushed us along
Melissa Phillips, London City Lionesses London City head coach Melissa Phillips spoke about substitute impact after the Lionesses secured a comeback win over Birmingham City in the Continental Cup. Phillips called upon Shanade Hopcroft, Jaime-Lee Napier, and Lois Heuchan to boost her starters from the bench, with each substitute playing an important role in Sarah Ewen’s decisive brace. When asked about the strength and depth at her disposal, the American said: “We speak about that a lot in...
London City Lionesses roar to comeback victory over the Blues
London City Lionesses, away at Birmingham City It was a tale of two cities in our final match of the year, with London City completing a second-half comeback to defeat Birmingham City 2-1 in the Continental Cup. The Lionesses and Blues traded chances before the break, with Sarah Ewens narrowly missing an opportunity to fire the away side into the lead from the top of the box on the 17-minute mark. Moments later, debutant goalkeeper Hermione Cull was called into action at the other end and...
Every word Melissa Phillips and Lucy Shepherd said on Birmingham City, the Conti Cup, and 2022
Melissa Phillips, London City Lionesses | Image: @thoughtsofawing, Instagram London City Lionesses head coach Melissa Phillips and forward Lucy Shepherd spoke at length about the squad's final match of 2022 — a trip to St. Andrew's to face Birmingham City in the Continental Cup. Here is every word Phillips and Shepherd said about Saturday's contest, their previous encounter versus the Blues, and the year as a whole: Melissa Phillips, Head Coach:On facing Birmingham City for the second time in...
Birmingham City .vs. London City Lionesses: Match Preview
Birmingham City versus London City Lionesses Continental Cup (Group C), St. Andrew's Stadium, Saturday, 17 December with kick-off at 2pm Shanade Hopcroft (left) scored a hat-trick in our last date with Birmingham City | Image: Image: @thoughtsofawing London City Lionesses will play their final match of the year on Saturday [17 December], with a trip to St. Andrew's to face Birmingham City in the Continental Cup. Melissa Phillips and the Lionesses have already played two matches in Group C,...