FA Women's Championship
2024-25 Barclays Women's Championship Season Preview
The 2024-25 Barclays Women’s Championship lineup has been confirmed, so let's take a look at our opponents for next season… Image: Wing Chong Birmingham City: Last season finish: Birmingham City ended last season in 5th place, with a total of 36 points and their goal difference pushing them above Blackburn Rovers in the standings. Head Coach: Amy Merricks joined the Blues as head coach on a three-year contract in April 2024. Stadium: Birmingham City play at St Andrew’s Stadium, holding a...
Grace Moloney wins Barclays Women's Championship Save of the Season Award
London City Lionesses goalkeeper Grace Moloney has won the 2023-24 Barclays Women's Championship Save of the Season Award. The Irishwoman topped a public vote, with her acrobatic save against Sheffield United a Princes Park drawing well-deserved recognition. The 31-year-old fought off competition from nine other shotstoppers across the league, including Golden Glove winner Claudia Moan and England youth international Fran Stenson.
Fan Guide: London City Lionesses host Lewes on season's final day
Make the most of your matchday at Princes Park Stadium, as your London City Lionesses face Lewes on the final day of the Barclays Women's Championship season. Here is everything you need to know ahead of kick-off on Sunday [28 April]. BLUE WALL: Let's finish the season in style. We're asking home supporters to wear blue or pink on matchday, creating a blue wall around Princes Park as we welcome our highest league attendance of the campaign. MNUTE'S APPLAUSE: In the 22nd-minute, please join us...
Match Report: London City Lionesses secure league status despite Southampton defeat
London City Lionesses fell to a 3-1 defeat against Southampton at St. Mary’s on Sunday [21 April], despite a Leanne Cowan strike that halved the deficit in the second half. The Saints scored twice before the break, with Molly Pike and Emma Thompson firing Marieanne Spacey-Cale’s side to an early advantage. London City established a foothold in the match in the remaining minutes of the first half, forcing Kayla Rendell into action shortly before the break. Grace Neville and Izzy Groves...
Paige Culver: 'It's a big game, but we have to focus on ourselves'
London City Lionesses' comeback win over Reading has sparked new confidence within the squad, says defender Paige Culver. The Canadian, speaking after training on Tuesday [12 March], answered questions on the arrival of Remi Allen, changes on the training ground, and Sunday's clash with league-leading Sunderland. Here is every word she said. Paige Culver, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) It's been a while since we last spoke, how has training been under the new coach? It's been...
Lois Joel: 'One win can really change the mood of the camp'
Lois Joel has lifted the lid on a busy week at K Sports, answering questions on London City Lionesses' start to life under head coach Remi Allen, the team's change in system, and her international debut. Here is everything our skipper said on Saturday [9 March]. Lois Joel, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) So, talk us through this week at training, how has it been under Remi? Yeah, it's been really good. Obviously, we've had a lot of change this year and Remi has come in to steady the...
Remi Allen: 'I'm really proud of the group'
Remi Allen, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) Remi Allen’s head coaching career started with a 2-1 comeback win over Reading, with goals from Paige Satchell and Emma Mukandi making the difference. The Pride fell behind to a Brooke Hendrix header on the stroke of half-time, but responded brilliantly in the second-half to wrestle all three points from the Royals. Allen spoke with reporters after the match, here is every word she said. WSL Full-Time: Congratulations on the win, the...
Paige Satchell: 'I was stoked to score at Reading'
Paige Satchell & Megan Campbell, London City Lionesses (Image: Wing Chong) Paige Satchell is back. The New Zealand international returned to the starting line-up with a bang on Sunday [3 March], launching London City Lionesses’ comeback win over Reading in the Barclays Women’s Championship. Satchell scored in the 54th minute, rattling a shot under the arm of Emily Orman on the second phase of a corner delivery. After the match, we caught up with our speedy Kiwi. Your first start for a while...
Match Report: London City Lionesses fight back to topple Reading on the road
Image: Simon Lapwood Goals from Emma Mukandi and Paige Satchell fired London City Lionesses to a crucial comeback win over Reading on Sunday [3 March]. The Pride fell behind on the stroke of half time to a Brooke Hendrix header against the run of play, but responded magnificently in the second half to claim all three points in the Barclays Women’s Championship. Satchell netted the equaliser in the 54th minute, slamming the ball beyond Emily Orman from close range following a whipped corner...
Jade Bailey puts pen to paper with London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the arrival of Jade Bailey on a free transfer, with the midfielder available for our upcoming fixtures against Blackburn Rovers, Arsenal, and Liverpool. The 28-year-old arrives at Princes Park to bolster Carolina Morace’s midfield options, adding experience from spells with Arsenal, Chelsea, Reading, and Liverpool. “We are pleased to add Jade to our team as we arrive at a crucial moment in the season,” explained the Italian. “She has a lot of...
Carolina Morace: 'The right result today would have been a draw'
London City Lionesses endured a frustrating afternoon at St. Andrew's on Sunday [28 January], losing by a single goal to title-chasing Birmingham City. St. Andrew's Stadium (Image: Wing Chong) The Pride created the majority of the game's chances, but were unable to bite back after Cho So-Hyun netted for the hosts in the fifth minute. While Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Tinaya Alexander, and Danielle Carter went close to finding the back of the net, it was Blues shot-stopper Lucy Thomas who won the...
Birmingham City .vs. London City Lionesses: Kick-off time, match preview & broadcast information
London City Lionesses continue their Barclays Women's Championship campaign on Sunday [28 January], visiting Birmingham City at St. Andrew's in a 2pm kick-off. TOP SCORER (LEAGUE): * Birmingham City: Charlie Devilin (3) * London City Lionesses: Danielle Carter (3) FORM GUIDE (LEAGUE): * Birmingham City: Win - Win - Win - Win - Win * London City Lionesses: Loss - Draw - Loss - Loss - Win PREVIOUS MEETING: * London City Lionesses 0-1 Birmingham City (12/11/23) TICKET INFORMATION: Tickets are...
London City Lionesses host Crystal Palace in winner-takes-all Conti Cup fixture
Crystal Palace visit Princes Park for the second time in four days on Wednesday [24 January], with London City Lionesses the hosts for a make-or-break Continental League Cup group stage fixture. Carolina Morace and her players are hoping to bounce back from defeat on Sunday [21 January], when Hayley Nolan and Elise Hughes sunk the Pride on home soil in the Barclays Women's Championship. Victory for either side, whether in regulation time or via a penalty shootout, will see them top Group C...
Fan Guide: Crystal Palace, Conti Cup Decider (24/01/24)
It all comes down to this. London City Lionesses host Crystal Palace in a make-or-break Continental Tyres League Cup fixture on Wednesday [24 January], with the winning side advancing to the quarter-finals. Whether you're a frequent visitor to our home in Dartford or you're heading to the stadium for the first time, here is everything you need to know ahead of kick-off. WHERE AND WHEN? We’re set for a 7pm start against the Eagles, with turnstiles opening an hour earlier. HOW DO I BUY TICKETS?...
London City Lionesses sign defender Corinne Henson
London City Lionesses is thrilled to announce the arrival of defender Corinne Henson from Barclays Women’s Championship rivals Watford, subject to Football Association clearance. The 20-year-old arrives at Princes Park with a range of professional experience, including spells as a forward, midfielder, and defender with Charlton Athletic and Watford. “She is a young player who has lots of positive qualities in ball possession,” said head coach Carolina Morace. "Corinne still has room to...
London City Lionesses .vs. Crystal Palace: Kick-off time, match preview & broadcast information
London City Lionesses return to action in the Barclays Women’s Championship on Saturday [21 January], with Crystal Palace the first league side to visit Princes Park in 2024. The Pride started the calendar year on a positive note, overcoming a stubborn Moneyfields squad by four-goal margin to book their place in the Fifth Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. Crystal Palace, however, are expected to pose a sterner test to Carolina Morace’s side, as the Eagles continue their push for promotion to...
Kids for a Quid: Adobe Women's FA Cup tickets now on sale
London City Lionesses will face Billericay Town in the third round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup. Carolina Morace's side will host the National League outfit at Princes Park on Sunday, 10 December, with kick-off set for 1pm. The Club is thrilled to be holding an afternoon of family-friendly, festive football, with tickets available from £1. With a place in the fourth round at stake, our showdown with James Gibson's squad promises to be a festive thriller. Don't miss it. London City Lionesses...
Match Report: Late deflection nets London City Lionesses crucial Conti Cup win
Danielle Carter’s late strike ensured London City Lionesses departed the Dripping Pan with three crucial points in the Continental Tyres League Cup on Wednesday [22 November]. While officially recorded as an own goal, the 30-year-old made the all-important play in Lewes, firing a driven cross into the roof of the net via the knee of Eve Clarkson with five minutes remaining. Carolina Morace’s squad dictated the tempo of play on their visit to East Sussex, much to the delight of the Italian....
Lewes .vs. London City Lionesses: Kick-off time, match preview & broadcast information
Just like local buses, trips to the Dripping Pan arrive in pairs for London City Lionesses. Lois Joel, London City Lionesses (Image: The FA / Getty Images) Carolina Morace’s squad return to the South Coast on Wednesday [22 November] at 19:30, visiting Lewes for the second time in a week, this time for a crucial Continental Tyres League Cup contest. While the hosts prevailed on Sunday, launching a successful comeback response after Paige Satchell opened the scoring, there are reasons to be...
Match Report: London City Lionesses come unstuck by late free-kick in Lewes
Lewes came from behind to defeat London City Lionesses 2-1 at the Dripping Pan on Sunday [19 November]. Paige Satchell fired the Pride into an early lead, pinching possession in the penalty area and hitting a driven shot beyond the reach of Sophie Whitehouse. However, the Rooks pulled level through Hollie Olding, before Anna Grey scored a stunning 79th minute free-kick to ensure victory for the hosts. “I felt that we could have scored a second or third goal in the first-half but we...