Undefeated all season, Lightning topped the table by an impressive eight-point margin and boasted the best home and away records across the entire FAWNL Tier 4 structure.
The numbers behind their campaign tell a story of complete dominance. Loughborough Lightning averaged 2.73 points per game, the highest in their division and second across Tier 4 and FAWNL.
Their win percentage of 86.36% also led the Division One Midlands standings, with zero losses registered all season, both at home and away. Their resilience was unmatched, with 0.00% home and away loss rates.
At home, Lightning were nearly untouchable, winning 90.91% of their matches at the University Stadium. Their goal statistics underline their strength.
They averaged 4.55 goals per home game while conceding just 0.27, resulting in a stunning 4.27 home goal difference per game, the best in the FAWNL. They scored 50 goals at home and conceded just 3, which illustrates their attacking firepower and defensive solidity.
A standout feature of Lightning’s campaign was the youthfulness of their squad. With an average age of 22, the team combined energy and talent with remarkable tactical discipline, demonstrating maturity well beyond their years.
After narrowly missing out on promotion last year by goal difference, this has felt like two years in the making for Charlie Baxter, his staff, and his players.
Baxter said, “It’s a huge achievement to have won this league and earned promotion, but to do it in the way this team has shown all the hard work, commitment, and passion this group have demonstrated over the season. I’m so proud of every single one of them.”
With promotion secured, Loughborough Lightning now take their place in Tier 3, ready to test themselves against more vigorous opposition.
Baxter commented, “We’re going into a big league next year, and that’s where we want to be, and we are relishing the opportunity. We know it will be a challenge to step up into such a competitive league, that’s very clear, but for now we’ll enjoy this moment and prepare well for our County Cup Final game.”
This was more than just a successful campaign; it was a statement. Lightning has struck, and they’re ready for the next level.