Loughborough Lightning Women
Wikipedia - Loughborough Foxes W.F.C.
Loughborough Foxes Women & Girls Football Club is a football club based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. They are currently members of the FA Women's National League North and play at the Loughborough University Stadium.
History
The club was founded in 1999 as Shepshed Foxes by Gail and Paul Fox, who wanted to give girls in the surrounding area an opportunity to play football, before becoming Loughborough Foxes in 2002.
After playing in local leagues for much of the first 15 years of their history, Loughborough were promoted to the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division (the 3rd tier of women's football) for the first time in 2015 from the Midlands Division One but would suffer relegation back to the 4th tier after just one season. The Foxes returned to the now renamed FA Women's National League in 2018 having secured promotion and the Midlands Division One title with a record of 21 wins and 1 draw from 22 games.
In January 2019, Loughborough Foxes player and junior team coach Molly Webb died aged 25, with Director of Football Steve Wilkinson describing her as "a joy to spend time with; she was vibrant, enthusiastic, a motivator and someone you want in your team whatever the situation.". The Foxes would end their first season back at the third tier of women's football in 7th place in the 2018–19 FA Women's National League Southern Division before being realigned to the Northern Division for the following season.
Comprised of some of the most talented female soccer players in Great Britain, the Loughborough Lightning Women's team is a force to be reckoned with. Their dedication to training and their passion for the game is evident in every match they play.
With a history of success in both domestic and international competitions, the Loughborough Lightning Women's team is a fan favorite and a source of pride for their country. Whether they are playing at home or on the road, this team always gives their all and leaves everything on the field.
Fans of British soccer can always count on the Loughborough Lightning Women's team to deliver an exciting and competitive match. With their skill, determination, and sportsmanship, this team is truly a shining example of the best that British soccer has to offer.