º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football news
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Ash Naismith departs º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning
Goalkeeper Ash Naismith (legacy number 79 ) has departed º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football Club to pursue another opportunity.Â
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Georgia Hewitt departs º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning can confirm that last season's Vice Captain, Georgia Hewitt (Legacy No. 56), has chosen to depart the club ahead of the 2026/27 season to pursue another opportunity.
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Jess Collyer departs º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning can confirm that forward Jess Collyer will be leaving the club ahead of the 2026/27 season to pursue another opportunity.
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Lightning seal Tier 3 survival in style with stunning 6-0 final-day win
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning produced the performance of their season when it mattered most, storming to an outstanding 6-0 win over Sporting Khalsa on the final day of the season to secure Tier 3 football for another year.
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Match report: º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning 2–2 Liverpool Feds
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning were held to a 2–2 draw by Liverpool Feds in an open and competitive game, with the home side feeling they had done enough to take all three points
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Match report: º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning 0–1 Derby County
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning were left frustrated after a narrow home defeat, having felt they did enough in a strong first half to take control of the contest.
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Lightning battle to earn a point in goalless draw against Middlesbrough
Lightning and Middlesbroughplayed out a competitive 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Stadium.
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Steggles signs for º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning announce triple signing ahead of 2025/2026 season
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning begin 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning FC Begin Pre-Season Ahead of FAWNL Northern Premier Campaign
Pre-season preparations are officially underway for º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning, who are gearing up for their campaign in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division, the third tier of English women’s football.
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning secure unbeaten promotion to Tier 3
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football go unbeaten?
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning FC announce exciting new signing: welsh talent Morgan Rodgers
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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Club captain Kayleigh Hines departs º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning club captain Kayleigh Hines has left the club with immediate effect to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
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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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning FC, and Joy Lowe, from º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Students’ Women’s Football Club, have both secured spots in the first-ever England Futsal Lionesses squad.
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning's Impressive Start to FAWNL Division 1 Midlands Campaign
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football have had a brilliant start to the season.
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning season preview
With the FAWNL season start date being confirmed as 18th August 2024, Lightning go into the new season facing some familiar faces with the addition of new teams coming into the FAWNL for the first time.
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Squad updates announced by Lightning Football for 24/25 season
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Midlands Division 1 campaign.
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Two º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning FC stars shine on the international stage
Two º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning FC players have represented their respective nations on the international stage.
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Lightning welcomes midfielder Molly Sutherland from Derby County Women
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning is thrilled to announce the signing of central midfielder Molly Sutherland from Tier 3 Northern Premier Division side Derby County Women.
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Squad Update
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning FC can confirm that the following players have left the club by mutual consent.
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Lightning Sign Ipswich Duo
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning are delighted to announce the signings of Poppy Wright and Zofia Szczech from Ipswich Town.
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Lightning Sign Collyer and Plumb from West Ham
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning are delighted to announce the signings of Jess Collyer and Hannah Plumb from West Ham United
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Abbey Hateley and Doris Greenwood Retained For The New Season
Abbey Hateley and Doris Greenwood have been retained for the new season
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Staff Update
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football have made a number of staff updates for the upcoming season.
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Kevin Lock and Issy Martin Depart
Kevin Lock & Issy Martin have left the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Football coaching team.
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Alumnus Baxter appointed new º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Head Coach
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning Women’s football performance programme is delighted to confirm the appointment of Charlie Baxter as its new Head Coach.
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Lightning Football agree season long loan with Leicester City Academy Graduates
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Lightning football has agreed a season-long loan and dual registration with Barclays Women's Super League team Leicester City’s Academy Graduates.