Cookley Lionesses

09/10/2026

Cookley Sports Lionesses U13 girls v Halesowen Town Belles U13

This weekends game started at pace as expected with both teams pushing hard to break the deadlock first. Unfortunately, against the run of play, the Lionesses scored an unfortunate own goal after the ball bounced off two of our players and bobbled over the line.
Both teams continued to create chances but we just struggled to convert any of the many opportunities and the equaliser remained elusive for the remainder of the first half.
We picked up our game more in the second half and nearly scored early on when Issy did another of her signature power runs down the right wing but nobody was able to get on the end of her cross.
The entire teams hard work rate, some acrobatic saves in goal and some solid defending kep't us in the game and the chances kept on coming and their efforts finally paid off when Ivy struck the ball confidently home to bring the score even. It was the least the girls deserved, especially after their second half performance which showed they'd got their mojo's back. Despite a nail-biting end to the match we weren't able to score again and it ended 1-1.
PoTM: Sophie
PPoTM: Issy

Todays Match Kit Sponsor: Bewdley's Furry Dog Mother.
Photography by: Amanda Jayne Photography

28/09/2026

AFC Black Country U13 Lionesses v Cookley Sports Lionesses U13 girls

Todays first away match of the season was always going to be a very hard one for the young Lionesses. They were against a very strong, fit and well drilled opposition who were sitting comfortably at the top of the table.
The start of the game was promising and the girls up front were battling hard and chasing down everything that came through to them but it didn't take long for the opposition to start playing what turned out to be a very confident and physically dominant style of play where they held possession well and broke quickly up the pitch. We just couldn't sustain the fast tempo and they simply wore our girls down, attacking our defence from all angles. They eventually broke through to go 1-0 up after 20 minutes, followed by a further two goals before half time.

The second half continued much the same and despite Maisies best efforts in goal making plenty of saves, the opposition managed to score a further seven goals and proved just why they're top of the table. It was a hard loss to take and the girls heads understandably went down but despite the loss there were still some positive performances to celebrate and lots of learning points to take away for the coaches to work on.
MPoTM: Maisie B in goal for her solid performance, not letting her head go down, putting in maximum effort from start to finish and making some brilliant saves despite only returning from a bad wrist injury today.
PPoTM: Maisie B
Todays Match Kit Sponsor: Bewdley's Furry Dog Mother.

Photography by: Amanda Jayne Photography

20/09/2026

Cookley Sports Youth U13 Lionesses v Old Wulfrunians U13 girls.

After a delayed start to the season, our young Lionesses were full of enthusiasm and started the game fast, pinning OW in their own half.
The wind was strong and against us meaning everyone had to adjust their game but they adapted well and continued making positive chances. Apart from occasional opportunities, it was the Lionesses who enjoyed the majority of play for the first twenty minutes but then OW seemed to settle into their stride and evened up the game, putting together some good opportunities themselves which needed some timely and solid interventions from our defenders.
Our first proper chance came 25 minutes in when a move that built up down the right wing resulted in a shot that bounced off the uprights but narrowly bounced out.
In the dying minutes of the first half OW broke through our defensive back line and against the run of play scored the first goal of the game to go 1-0 up.
The Lionesses started the second half at pace with the wind now in our favour and their brilliant passing moves led to a convincing equaliser which built up from Saraiya through to Issy down the right wing who then crossed the ball in past the keeper for Daisey to hit home.
Confidence was high and the Lionesses went 2-1 up shortly afterwards when Daisey nearly took out the back of the net with a powerful shot into the top of the goal.
Our third was inevitable with dominant performances all over the pitch. It came from a strong drive down the right wing again by Issy whose shot on goal bobbled past the keeper and Daisey was on hand to poke it home, completing her first hat-trick of the season.
The game finished 3-1 and considering it was the first game of their season in a higher league, representing their new club, the girls should be commended for their hard work, strong physicality and determination as they managed the step up brilliantly and well deserved the result.
PoTM: Daisey. ⚽️⚽️⚽️
PPoTM: Everyone

Todays Match Shirt Sponsor: Bewdley's Furry Dog Mother.

Photography by: Amanda Jayne Photography

15/09/2026

🦁💙 COOKLEY LIONESSES 💙🦁

The wait is almost over! ⚽

This Saturday, we face our first league game of the season and we’re looking forward to getting started.

Here’s our squad for the 2026/27 season.

A new season, new challenges and plenty of memories to be made.

Come on Cookley Lionesses! 🦁💙

13/09/2026

🦁 Introducing our new Captain — Ava! 🦁

Ava has been with the team since we first started back in 2023, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see her take on the role of captain.

As well as being a quality and clever player in the middle of the pitch, Ava has consistently shown incredible leadership skills both on and off the pitch. She is always willing to step up and help lead the warm up before matches and is someone her teammates can rely on.

Her communication and encouragement are exceptional. Ava is always there to pick her teammates up when they’re down, motivate them when they need it and, most importantly, make sure they know when they’ve done well.

She leads by example, shows great respect for everyone around her and always puts the team first.

We are incredibly proud of Ava and can’t wait to see her lead the Cookley U13 Lionesses this season🦁💪

Congratulations, Ava a very well deserved captaincy! 👏

13/09/2026

🦁 Introducing our new Vice Captain — Ivy! 🦁

Ivy joined the team in 2024 and has continued to grow in confidence and leadership ever since. She is someone who always tries to lead by example and gives everything she has for the team.

Her non-stop energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and she is constantly encouraging her teammates and filling those around her with confidence. Whether it’s on the pitch or from the sidelines, Ivy is always looking to support and motivate the team.

Over the past few weeks, her communication has improved massively, and she has really started to find her voice on the pitch. This is a fantastic part of her development and something we’re excited to see continue as she takes on more responsibility.

Ivy’s attitude, energy and willingness to support those around her make her a fantastic choice for Vice Captain.

We’re incredibly proud of her and can’t wait to see her continue to grow into the role with the Cookley U13 Lionesses 🦁💪

Congratulations, Ivy a very well deserved appointment! 👏

03/09/2026

Tonight we saw the girls travel away to play against Galaxy Comets for a pre season friendly.

Considering the pitch conditions were tough and it being very windy the girls created lots of pressure which resulted in some well deserved goals.

POTM - Daisey for having lots of great shots at goal and she didn’t let her head drop when she missed. She kept pushing through and finally got her goal💪🏼

Parents player of the match - Ava and Isobel for both being a team player and going in goal to help the team out💪🏼

Goals:
Isobel ⚽️⚽️
Ivy⚽️⚽️
Belle⚽️
Daisey⚽️

02/09/2026

The girls were smashing training last night with some great pre season fitness

29/08/2026

28/05/2026

Thank you to Every one who made the effort and brought a ticket 🎫 💪

The girls will be over the moon with there new kits! 🩷

The home kit sponsor winner goes to;

‘Bewdley furry dog mother’ 🥇🥳

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Back of shirt sponsor will go to;

‘Equine portraits’ 🥇🥳

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And away shirt sponsor;

Lyn Saunders🩷