​​Loughborough Lightning Football

Loughborough Lightning Women FC was established in the 2021-2022 season, and compete in the FA Women’s National League Division 1 Midlands and FA Cup.

FA Womens National League logo

We proudly represent Loughborough University as part of the Loughborough Lightning family. Our campus is the home for world class female sport. The Lightning family includes Netball, Cycling, Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball.

We are committed to women’s high-performance sport, and we will lead the way in innovation, collaboration and development for women’s football.

Our Mission

We want to empower and develop women through our culture of excellence and world class facilities.

Current student, Abbey Hateley in action, kicking the ball across the pitch.

Our Vision

We strive to provide life shaping opportunities for women footballers pursuing dual career opportunities

Fixtures and tickets

See the full list of fixtures and results and buy your tickets here

Club History

How the Lightning Football Team was established

2023/24 Squad

Click here to meet our 2023/2024 season Lightning playing squad

Join Loughborough Lightning

We pride ourselves on an inclusive performance offer and aim to be the number 1 destination for dual career footballers.

Gallery

Missing all the action? Have a look at some of our favourite photos from both home and away matches this season.

World Class Facilities

take a look at the industry-leading facilities our squad has access to!

Lightning Football news

Squad Update

Loughborough Lightning FC can confirm that the following players have left the club by mutual consent.

Lightning Sign Ipswich Duo

Loughborough Lightning are delighted to announce the signings of Poppy Wright and Zofia Szczech from Ipswich Town.

Lightning Sign Collyer and Plumb from West Ham

Loughborough Lightning are delighted to announce the signings of Jess Collyer and Hannah Plumb from West Ham United
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