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.
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New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools
A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.
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Experts in Sport: The truth behind the role of the sport agent in the football industry
Negotiating contracts and securing important deals are what sports agents are known for, but how else does the role extend within professional sport?
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Loughborough football merger creates new Lightning team
Two of Loughborough’s top-performing women’s football sides have merged to create a brand-new Lightning football team.
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Former Premier League pro announced as new Men’s football Head Coach
Loughborough University has announced that former Premier League player Jamie Clapham will take over as its new Men’s football Head Coach.
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Loughborough football duo move on to pastures new
Loughborough University has once again proved itself as a strong talent pathway as two talented individuals move on with bright futures.
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Former England internationals select Loughborough as their training base
Former England internationals Des Walker and Dennis Wise have chosen Loughborough University’s campus for an extensive training camp - all in the name of unearthing the next Indonesian football talent.
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Alex Ackerley to Step down as Head Coach
Current Head Coach Alex Ackerley will step down from his role this summer.
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FA Update Regarding Season Restart
The FA have published the latest guidance for the return to play for December and the remaining period of the current Covid Tier System in place across the country.
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Aldi UK agrees flagship sponsorship deal with Loughborough University
Supermarket chain Aldi has become the official sponsor of Loughborough University’s Men’s Performance Football Team.
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Loughborough University to partner with Chelsea Football Club
Loughborough University and Chelsea Football Club have agreed a partnership which will see both organisations work closely together.
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Celtic FC put through their paces on campus
Reigning Scottish Premier League champions Celtic Football Club have been welcomed on campus as part of their pre-season preparations.
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Scholars Coaching Staff Announced for 2020-21 Season
Loughborough University FC are pleased are to announce the coaching line up for the 2020-21 season. Head Coach Alex Ackerley goes into his 3rd season with a new look support staff. Ackerley will be supported by three new assistant coaches including Joel Bonner who returns from his year in industry at Manchester United.
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FA Statement Regarding 2019-20 Season
It has today been confirmed that the 2019-20 season has come to an end for Loughborough University in the United Counties Premier Division.
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Women’s Football consultation held on campus
Staff and external stakeholders have gathered at Loughborough Stadium in a bid to shape the Women’s Football strategy at the University.
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County Cup Fixture Postponed
Tonight's scheduled fixture vs Coalville Town in the Leicestershire Challenge Cup has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
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Scholars Start 2020 with Victory
With the boxing day clash versus Shepshed Dynamo postponed the Scholars had nearly a 2 week gap after their defeat to Quorn in the league. With defeat in the last game of 2019 the students were keen to start 2020 well, especially against the side that caused them their first defeat of the season, when Peterborough Northern Star ran out 3-2 victors in the reverse fixture.
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First findings revealed from Twinning Project initiative
Academics from Loughborough University have devised six pillars of success for partners involved in the nationwide Twinning Project – an initiative developed to help UK prisoners develop new skills.
