​​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.

We proudly represent Loughborough University as part of the Loughborough Lightning family. Our campus is the home to world-class female sport. The Lightning family includes Netball, Cycling, Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball. We are committed to women’s high-performance sport and will lead the way in innovation, collaboration and development for women’s football.

Infographic that reads: Our mission, we want to empower and develop women through our cultural of excellence and world class facilities and our vision is that we strive to provide life shaping opportunities for women footballers pursuing dual career opportunities.

Fixtures and tickets

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2024/25 squad

Click here to meet our 2024/2025 season Lightning playing squad

Club history

How the Lightning Football Team was established

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

World class facilities

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Lightning Football news

Lightning Football Team GB Police squad photo

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.
Loughborough Lightning Football players holding up a trophy

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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