Football news
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Steggles signs for Loughborough Lightning
We are delighted to announce the signing of Charlotte Steggles, a versatile defender with a wealth of Tier 3 experience.
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Loughborough Lightning announce triple signing ahead of 2025/2026 season
Loughborough Lightning have bolstered their squad with the triple signing of Doris Greenwood, Becky Hogg, and Lucy Cooper as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3.
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Loughborough Lightning begin 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3
Loughborough Lightning will kick off their 2025/26 season in Tier 3 on Sunday 17 August, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the team.
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Lightning welcome new Assistant Coach ahead of Tier 3 campaign
Loughborough Lightning FC are thrilled to confirm the appointment of Katie Sorenson as the club’s new Assistant Coach, joining the team ahead of their much-anticipated return to the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division (Tier 3).
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Loughborough Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson
Loughborough Lightning Football Club announces that Assistant Manager Sarah Richardson will leave her position to pursue another opportunity.
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Lightning Football player selected for Team GB Police squad
Loughborough Lightning striker and serving police officer Jade Arber has earned a place in the Team GB Police football squad for the 2025 European Police Championships, set to take place this summer in Lohne, Germany.
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Loughborough Lightning secure unbeaten promotion to Tier 3
Loughborough Lightning FC have completed a remarkable 2024-25 season by securing a historic promotion to Tier 3. The team dominated the FA Women’s National League (FAWNL) Division 1 Midlands, clinching the title in impressive style.
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Lightning Football eye up another chance for silverware
Loughborough Lightning FC are gearing up to cap off a sensational season with the chance to lift silverware in the Leicestershire & Rutland County Cup Final.
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Can Loughborough Lightning Football go unbeaten?
Loughborough Lightning have clinched the FA Women's National League (FAWNL) Division One Midlands title and secured promotion to Tier 3 of women's football.
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Loughborough Lightning FC announce exciting new signing: welsh talent Morgan Rodgers
Loughborough Lightning FC is thrilled to announce the signing of Morgan Rodgers, a versatile and experienced player, who joins the club from Billericay Town.
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Alicia Grimmond and Joy Lowe earn selection for England Futsal Lionesses Squad
In a historic achievement for English women's futsal, Alicia Grimmond, goalkeeper for Loughborough Lightning FC, and Joy Lowe, from Loughborough Students’ Women’s Football Club, have both secured spots in the first-ever England Futsal Lionesses squad.
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Nottingham Forest to play the Club’s B Team home games at Loughborough University Stadium
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club’s B Team home games will be played at Loughborough University Stadium for the 2024/25 season.
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Loughborough Students Football Club league season commences
The Loughborough Students Football Club League Season started as both the first and development teams were in action in their new leagues after being promoted at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Loughborough Students ready for historic Step 4 debut in Northern Premier League Midlands Division
Loughborough Students FC make their eagerly awaited debut at Step 4 of the non league football pyramid on Saturday 10th August 2024 with an away trip to Coleshill Town in Warwickshire.
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Loughborough Students FC announce opponents for this season's FA competitions
Loughborough Students FC have discovered who they will face in this season's FA Competitions. The draw for the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup took place on Friday 5th July.
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Loughborough Students announce squad updates
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, Loughborough Students can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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Loughborough Students FC announce pre-season fixtures ahead of 2024/2025 season
Loughborough Students FC are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the club’s first campaign in Step 4 in the Northern Premier League Division 1 Midlands.
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Loughborough Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
Loughborough Lightning are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Midlands Division 1 campaign.
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Loughborough Students reach Challenge Cup final
Loughborough Students FC emerged triumphant on Tuesday 5 March, securing a hard-fought victory over Barwell FC in the Leicestershire & Rutland Challenge Cup semi-final.
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Two Loughborough Lightning FC stars shine on the international stage
Two Loughborough Lightning FC players have represented their respective nations on the international stage.
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Aldi UK extends deal with Loughborough University
Aldi, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, has pledged to continue its support of Loughborough University’s Men’s Performance Football Team for another year.
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Hinch and Earps named in King’s Honours list
Loughborough University alumnae sporting stars Maddie Hinch and Mary Earps have both been named in the latest King’s New Year Honours list.
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Loughborough University and West Ham United women’s team launch study in player development
Loughborough University has launched a joint study with West Ham United women’s team to gather data on women’s football to enhance the understanding, development, and performance of its female players.
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Alumna Hannah Dingley named first female manager of men’s professional football team
Alumna Hannah Dingley has made history by being named the new Caretaker Head Coach of Forest Green Rovers, becoming the first woman to manage a professional men’s football team in England.
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Earps scoops Best Women’s Goalkeeper trophy at FIFA Awards
Loughborough alumna Mary Earps has been crowned The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awards™.
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Loughborough agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy
Loughborough University and Loughborough College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.
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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA
Loughborough Lightning Women’s Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.
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Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close – and one key player you’ll be seeing in the final is Loughborough alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
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Sawiuk appointed as Loughborough’s new Director of Football
Loughborough University has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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Loughborough Men’s football side on verge of Wembley visit
Loughborough University’s Men’s football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.
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Allen departs Loughborough for Japan
Loughborough’s Director of Football, Richard Allen, will embark on a new challenge with Yokohoma FC in Japan as he departs the University after four successful years.
