Epworth Forest Junior Football Club

Today, our Epworth Forest U11 Diamonds travelled to Whetstone Juniors FC to take part in their tournament.

With the stakes high and some very strong teams in attendance, we started with a narrow 1-0 defeat, conceding with only seconds remaining. It was a tough result, but the girls showed great character from the very beginning.

Next up were Anstey Nomads. Once again, we faced tough opposition but battled hard to earn a well-deserved draw.

Our third game saw us take on Croft, and the girls produced an excellent performance to secure a convincing 3-0 victory.

Then came what many considered the toughest challenge of the group stage – Rugby Diamonds, who had dominated the tournament and scored goals for fun. We defended brilliantly, even coming close to taking the lead ourselves, but Rugby eventually found a breakthrough and edged the game 1-0.

Despite the results, the girls finished 3rd in the league table and secured a place in the quarter-finals.

There, we faced a strong Oadby & Wigston side. Once again, determination, teamwork and resilience shone through as we battled our way to a fantastic 1-0 victory, sending us into the semi-finals.

Waiting for us were another Rugby Borough team – the Leopards. The girls dug deep and produced another outstanding display, earning a superb 1-0 win and booking their place in the final.

The final brought yet another Rugby Borough side, this time the Lionesses.

We fell behind 1-0, but the girls never let their heads drop. They responded brilliantly, finding a deserved equaliser to take the game to a penalty shootout.

Liara, our incredible 9-year-old playing two years above her age group, stepped up first and confidently scored.

Rugby responded to make it 1-1.

Frankie then calmly converted to put us 2-1 ahead.

Rugby missed there second pen

Our goalkeeper Gemma then stepped up and buried our third penalty with confidence to win us the tournament

And that crowned the Epworth Forest Diamonds as Europa Champions!

An absolutely fantastic achievement from a group of girls who showed unbelievable determination, strength, teamwork and belief throughout the day.

As a coach, I couldn’t be prouder of every single one of them. 💙💎🏆

Our U13 Lionesses won the Ashby Ivanhoe FC tournament this afternoon 🏆 well done girls

This group are somthing else. Another tournament ticked off. Coalville u9 tournament champions.

Well done girls 🔥💪🏽🏅

to Epworth Forest Tirgresses Under 14’s - Leicestershire Womens and Girls treble winning team! 🏆
Winning the Platinum League without dropping any points and retaining the County and League Cup for a second year running. 👏🏆

Absolutely bursting with pride! 🎉⚽

A huge congratulations to Remi on being awarded Student of the Year at Leicester College! 🏆

Throughout her course, Remi achieved an incredible 6 distinctions in her practical training sessions, delivering coaching sessions of such a high standard that tutors regularly came to watch her in action.

Alongside her studies, Remi has been working as Assistant Manager of the Bears and coaching the Panthers U11s, where her passion, dedication, and football knowledge have made a huge impact on the players she works with.

Her commitment and coaching ability have been recognised by her tutors and colleagues, with Remi being told she is the best football coach Leicester College has had in a long time, and even the best football coach the college has ever had.

To achieve Student of the Year while balancing her studies with coaching responsibilities is a fantastic accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work, professionalism, and enthusiasm she brings to everything she does.

Congratulations, Remi! This recognition is thoroughly deserved, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. 👏⚽🌟

U13 Lionesses 6, Royce Rangers 0.

With a third place finish in the league already confirmed, the girls were under instructions to just go out and enjoy our final league game of the season. They did just that, with a really good performance against a spirited Royce Rangers to end the season with a win.

These girls have been fantastic all season and we couldn’t be more proud of their effort and attitude. A big thank you to all parents for your support and to our long term sponsor, Brace Financial Wellbeing.

We have various teams in next seasons u11s and u12s looking for players and goalkeepers.

Drop us a message for more information.

And that’s a wrap. The u14 tigresses finish the season with a league cup victory v Harbrough Town.

The girls have had a fantastic season, going unbeaten. League winners, county cup winners and now league cup winners.

Huge congratulations to the girls and coaches 💜