George Bates’ new-look team will look to continue their dominance of the sport, having won all three Women’s Premier League (WPL) championships since the league’s inception in 2021/22.
Lightning’s squad for the new campaign features a blend of youth and experience and will once again be spearheaded by Head Coach Bates.
“The new season is potentially a different one for us,” Bates told Loughborough Sport.
“There’s been a lot of change in the squad, and we have a talented young group of players. We’ll be looking to build each game and hopefully secure a positive position towards the end of the season.”
Lightning’s first home game on campus will be against the Mohawks on 21 February (6:30 pm).
Loughborough Lightning’s 2025 squad:
Jess Whyte
Kayli English
Siobhan Fitzpatrick
Jess Atherley
Niamh Horan
Ana Blease
Holly Lounds
Elana Brand
Loughborough Lightning’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 fixture list:
18 January - Worcester (A) 5:00 pm
21 February - Mohawks (H) 6:30 pm
28 February - UEL (A) (TBC)
15 March - Cardiff (A) (TBC)
21 March - UEL (H) 6:30 pm
28 March - Cardiff (H) 6:30 pm
11 April - Worcester (H) 6:30 pm
19 April - Mohawks (A) (TBC)
17-18 May – Playoffs (TBC)
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