PRIDE PARK, 28 OCT – A last-minute penalty for England in Tuesday’s international friendly against Australia saw midfielder Georgia Stanway seal the dominant 3-0 victory.
Tag: football
Match-day policing in London hits taxpayer hard as costs continue to rise
The cost of policing football matches has risen for three seasons in a row since the pandemic, costing tens of millions of pounds in public money every season in London alone.
Last season the Metropolitan Police paid over £21m towards match-day policing. Despite the huge profits of top-flight football clubs, the Met has covered a vast majority of costs.
Goalless Manchester Derby falls flat at Old Trafford
The 196th Manchester derby between United and City ended in a 0–0 draw at Old Trafford on Premier League’s Super Sunday, leaving fans frustrated after a match that promised much but delivered little.
While Manchester City were in pursuit of league leaders Arsenal and aiming to revive an underwhelming season, both teams failed to display the intensity typically associated with one of football’s most heated rivalries.
Tuchel secures England win in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Harry Kane and Miles Lewis-Skelly were at the top of their game as they helped England’s new manager, Thomas Tuchel, secure a 2-0 win against Albania on Friday.
James winner sees Chelsea advance to Women’s FA Cup semi-finals
Lauren James was the hero as Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday with a 1-0 quarter-final win over Crystal Palace.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal 0-0 draw: Premier League points dropped in key clash
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest played out a frustrating match for the Premier League title chasers at the City Ground.
Shrovetide football: Kingston’s lost tradition?
On both Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, hundreds of men and women would gather in Kingston’s Market Square, awaiting the sound of the Pancake Bell.
The fight for equality in women’s football
Supporters reflect on the progress of women’s football and the work that still lies ahead to bring equality to the game. Supporter Charlie Morgan said:
Chelsea striker Sam Kerr found not guilty of racial harassment
Chelsea star Sam Kerr was cleared of causing racially aggravated harassment by a jury at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white”.
Wembley Stadium hosts first-of-its-kind charity event for children with life-limiting conditions
Leading UK children’s palliative care charity Together for Short Lives ran the afternoon of memory-making for seriously ill children Over 100 children and their families,
