England women's national futsal team

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England
Nickname(s)Lionesses
Association The Football Association
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
FIFA code ENG
First international
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 5–2 England  Flag of England.svg
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 16 October 2024)
Biggest win
Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova 0–8 England  Flag of England.svg
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 17 October 2024)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 5–2 England  Flag of England.svg
(Ciorescu, Moldova; 16 October 2024)

The England women's national futsal team represents the England in international women's futsal competitions. It is governed by Futsal England in partnership with The Football Association.

Contents

History

In December 2022, The Football Association (FA) entered a deal with Futsal England to be a "partner" to help govern futsal in England. [1] Futsal England raised funds to reestablish both the men's futsal team and set up the first women's futsal team. [2] [3]

The formation of the women's team was announced in January 2024. [4] England played at the main round of the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup UEFA qualifiers in Moldova, their first ever tournament. [5] [6]

Tournament records

FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup record
YearRoundPositionGPWDLGSGA
Flag of the Philippines.svg 2025 Did not qualify
Total–0/1000000

UEFA European Championship

UEFA European Championship Qualification record
YearRoundPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Portugal.svg 2019 Did not existDid not exist
Flag of Portugal.svg 2022
Flag of Hungary.svg 2023
Total0/3000000000000

Fixtures and results

16 October 2024 (2024-10-16) 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) Finland  Flag of Finland.svg5–2Flag of England.svg  England Ciorescu, Moldova
14:00 (15:00 UTC+3)
  • Halonen Soccerball shade.svg 10'37"
  • Herranen Soccerball shade.svg 16'36", 27'48"
  • Viren Soccerball shade.svg 17'11"
  • Jokisalo Soccerball shade.svg 27'20"
 Report
  • Halonen Soccerball shade.svg 20'40" (o.g.)
  • Scotland Soccerball shade.svg 39'44"
Stadium: FMF Futsal Arena
Attendance: 40 [7]
Referee: Mariia Myslovska (UKR)
Jasmina Mickoska (SRB)
Filipa Prata (POR)
17 October 2024 (2024-10-17) 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) Moldova  Flag of Moldova.svg0–8Flag of England.svg  England Ciorescu, Moldova
17:00 (18:00 UTC+3) Report
  • Gurr Soccerball shade.svg 4'40", 23'58"
  • Kural Soccerball shade.svg 8'40", 13'25"
  • Brennan Soccerball shade.svg 14'21", 32'14"
  • Miller Soccerball shade.svg 31'41"
  • Tobin Soccerball shade.svg 33'31"
Stadium: FMF Futsal Arena
Attendance: 50 [8]
Referee: Jasmina Mickoska (SRB)
Marijana Orešić (CRO)
Mariia Myslovska (UKR)
19 October 2024 (2024-10-19) 2025 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) England  Flag of England.svg2–4Flag of Slovenia.svg  Slovenia Ciorescu, Moldova
14:00 (15:00 UTC+3)
  • Kural Soccerball shade.svg 5'52"
  • Gurr Soccerball shade.svg 37'34"
 Report
  • Ines Soccerball shade.svg 14'49"
  • Tanšek Soccerball shade.svg 24'19"
  • Ložar Soccerball shade.svg 26'25"
  • Žvokelj Soccerball shade.svg 33'04"
Stadium: FMF Futsal Arena
Attendance: 40 [9]
Referee: Marijana Orešić (CRO)
Jasmina Mickoska (SRB)
Filipa Prata (POR)

Players

Current Squad

The following 14 players were named in the squad for the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup UEFA qualification matches against Finland, Moldova, and Slovenia on 16, 17, and 19 October 2024 respectively. [10]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
1 GK Alicia Grimmond27 January 2004 (age 20)Helvecia Futsal Club
22 GK Joy Lowe11 August 2005 (age 19)Bolton Futsal Club
2 DF Helena Scotland21 February 1996 (age 28)Chiltern Futsal Club
3 DF Sofia Wilby1 December 2006 (age 18) Manchester Futsal Club
4 DF Kate McGreavy19 May 1995 (age 29)Bloomsbury Futsal Club
5 DF Charlotte Gurr 16 August 1989 (age 35)Helvecia Futsal Club
6 DF Kirstie Kural26 March 1989 (age 35)Bolton Futsal Club
8 DF Emma Tune (captain)2 October 1988 (age 36)Helvecia Futsal Club
14 DF Alisha Miller5 March 1996 (age 28)Birmingham WLV Futsal Club
7 FW Kerry Walklett5 August 1995 (age 29)Hartpury Futsal Club
9 FW Jade Grove3 November 2000 (age 24)Hartpury Futsal Club
10 FW Ella Brennan28 December 2005 (age 19)Derby Futsal Club
11 FW Lailah Booth8 February 2004 (age 20)Bolton Futsal Club
12 FW Laura Tobin17 April 1994 (age 30)Bolton Futsal Club

References

  1. ↑ "The FA announces a new partnership with England Futsal". The Football Association. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  2. ↑ Fahey, Jamie (15 October 2024). "England women head for futsal debut after 'blood, sweat, tears' and fundraising". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "Futsal: What is it and why has the sport struggled in England?". BBC Sport. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  4. ↑ McGettigan, Stephen (21 January 2024). "Launch of Women's National Futsal Teams by England, and Norway Marks Historic Milestone". Futsal Focus. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "Road to Glory: UEFA Qualifying Unveiled for Inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup 2025". futsalfocus.net. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Lowbridge, Caroline (7 October 2024). "Futsal player Ella Brennan 'proud' to play in Lionesses squad". BBC News. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Finland vs. England" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "Moldova vs. England" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "England vs. Slovenia" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  10. ↑ UEFA.com. "The official website for European football". UEFA.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
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