2020–21 London City Lionesses F.C. season
The 2020–21 London City Lionesses F.C. season was the club's second season in existence. The team competed in the FA Women's Championship, the second level of the women's football pyramid, as well as two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.
| 2020–21 season | |||
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| Chairperson | Diane Culligan | ||
| Head coach | Lisa Fallon (until 9 October) Melissa Phillips (from 9 October) | ||
| Stadium | Princes Park, Dartford | ||
| Championship | 6th | ||
| FA Cup | Fourth round | ||
| League Cup | Group stage | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Atlanta Primus (4) All: Atlanta Primus (4) | ||
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Prior to the start of the season, on 27 May 2020, London City Lionesses announced the appointment of Lisa Fallon as their new manager, taking over from John Bayer who had been in charge on an interim basis since 15 October 2019.[1] Fallon stepped down for family reasons on 9 October 2020 only five games into the season.[2] Fallon's assistant, Melissa Phillips, was initially announced as interim head coach before assuming the role permanently the following week.[3][4]
Squad
- As of 28 March 2021.[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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FA Women's Championship
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | −3 |
Last updated: 2 May 2021.
Source: FA WSL
Results
| 6 September 2020 1 | London City Lionesses | 1–4 | Sheffield United | Dartford |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Sarah Garratt |
| 12 September 2020 2 | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | London City Lionesses | Bromley |
| 19:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Chloe Ann Anderson |
| 27 September 2020 3 | Durham | 1–0 | London City Lionesses | Durham |
| 12:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Maiden Castle Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Lucy Briggs |
| 4 October 2020 4 | London City Lionesses | 0–1 | Lewes | Dartford |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Jamie Pope |
| 11 October 2020 5 | London City Lionesses | 2–1 | London Bees | Dartford |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Daniel Doyle |
| 18 October 2020 6 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–0 | London City Lionesses | Bamber Bridge |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium: Irongate Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Jack Nield |
| 1 November 2020 7 | London City Lionesses | 4–1 | Leicester City | Dartford |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Aaron Farmer |
| 15 November 2020 | Charlton Athletic | P–P | London City Lionesses | Crayford |
| 14:00 | Stadium: The Oakwood | |||
| Note: Postponed due to waterlogged pitch.[6] | ||||
| 6 December 2020 8 | London City Lionesses | 2–0 | Coventry United | Dartford |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Jamie Pope |
| 13 December 2020 9 | London City Lionesses | 0–1 | Liverpool | Dartford |
| 14:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Georgia Ball |
| 20 December 2020 10 | Sheffield United | 0–0 | London City Lionesses | Chesterfield |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Technique Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Robert Massey-Ellis |
| 10 January 2021 11 | London City Lionesses | 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Dartford |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Lucy Ann Briggs |
| 17 January 2021 12 | London Bees | 0–0 | London City Lionesses | Canons Park |
| 14:00 | Report | Bennett  37' |
Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Georgia Ball |
| 24 January 2021 13 | London City Lionesses | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Dartford |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Simon Finnagan |
| 28 January 2021 14 | Charlton Athletic | 0–1 | London City Lionesses | Crayford |
| 19:45 | Report |
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Stadium: The Oakwood Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Stephen Hughes |
| 14 February 2021 15 | Lewes | 2–3 | London City Lionesses | Lewes |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium: The Dripping Pan Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Lou Saunders |
| 28 February 2021 16 | London City Lionesses | 0–1 | Durham | Dartford |
| 12:00 |
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Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Emily Heaslip |
| 7 March 2021 17 | Coventry United | 1–0 | London City Lionesses | Coventry |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Butts Park Arena Attendance: Behind-closed-doors |
| 28 March 2021 18 | London City Lionesses | 0–0 | Charlton Athletic | Dartford |
| 16:30 | Balfour 65' |
Report |
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Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Lauren Impey |
| 4 April 2021 19 | Leicester City | 2–0 | London City Lionesses | Quorn |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Farley Way Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Georgia Ball |
| 2 May 2021 20 | Liverpool | 2–2 | London City Lionesses | Birkenhead |
| 14:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Lauren Impey |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 4 | Sheffield United | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 15 | +22 | 38 |
| 5 | Lewes | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 28 |
| 6 | London City Lionesses | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 24 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 36 | −9 | 20 |
| 8 | Charlton Athletic | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 19 |
Source: FA WSL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Women's FA Cup
As a member of the top two tiers, London City Lionesses will enter the FA Cup in the fourth round proper. Originally scheduled to take place on 31 January 2021, it was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.[7][8]
| 16 April 2021 Fourth round | Chelsea | 5–0 | London City Lionesses | Kingston upon Thames |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Chloe Anderson |
FA Women's League Cup
Per the revised format of the League Cup amid the coronavirus pandemic, the group stage was now limited to four teams per group. London City Lionesses were drawn as the only Championship team alongside FA WSL teams Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal.[9][10]
| 7 October 2020 Group stage | Tottenham Hotspur | 4–0 | London City Lionesses | Canons Park |
| 15:30 | Report | Bennett 28' |
Stadium: The Hive Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Sarah Garratt |
| 4 November 2020 Group stage | London City Lionesses | 0–4 | Arsenal | Dartford |
| 19:30 | Report | Miedema  22', 28', 41', 54' |
Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Robert Whitton |
| 18 November 2020 Group stage | London City Lionesses | C–C | Chelsea | Dartford |
| 19:30 | Stadium: Princes Park | |||
| Note: Postponed following three positive COVID-19 tests by London City Lionesses players.[11] Fixture was not fulfilled. | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | WPEN | LPEN | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | CHE | ARS | TOT | LCL | |
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| 1 | Chelsea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 | Advanced to knock-out stage | — | 4–1 | 2–0 | — | |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 5 | Possible knock-out stage based on ranking | — | — | 2–2 | — | |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 4 | — | — | — | 4–0 | ||
| 4 | London City Lionesses | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 0 | C–C[lower-greek 1] | 0–4 | — | — |
Source: thefa.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record
Squad statistics
Appearances
- As of 2 May 2021
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | League | FA Cup | League Cup | ||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  ENG |
Lucy Thomas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | ENG |
Chantelle Mackie | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG |
Leanne Cowan | 9 | 0 | 7+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 4 | MF | ENG |
Poppy Wilson | 14 | 0 | 11+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG |
Hannah Short | 16 | 0 | 13+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 6 | DF | ENG |
Ylenia Priest | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 7 | MF |  IRL |
Alli Murphy | 21 | 1 | 17+1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | FW | ENG |
Freda Ayisi | 9 | 1 | 4+5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW |  FIN |
Juliette Kemppi | 21 | 0 | 12+7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | ENG |
Lily Agg | 20 | 2 | 16+2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | ENG |
Annie Rossiter | 16 | 0 | 2+11 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | ENG |
Grace Neville | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | GK | ENG |
Hope Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | ENG |
Kallie Balfour | 18 | 3 | 9+8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | IRL |
Hayley Nolan | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 16 | MF | ENG |
Harley Bennett | 23 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | MF | ENG |
Lucy Fitzgerald | 20 | 1 | 11+6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 |
| 18 | MF | ENG |
Ellie Mason | 3 | 2 | 1+1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | FW |  POL |
Wiktoria Fronc | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | FW | ENG |
Atlanta Primus | 22 | 4 | 18+1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | MF | ENG |
Flo Fyfe | 8 | 0 | 2+4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 22 | FW | ENG |
Eden Bailey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | ENG |
Lilly Pursey | 3 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | GK |  USA |
Shae Yanez | 23 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 37 | MF |  ALB |
Elizabeta Ejupi | 14 | 3 | 8+5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 44 | GK | ENG |
Nina Wilson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FW | ENG |
Gabby Ravenscroft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Transfers
Transfers in
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2020 | MF | |
Alli Murphy |  Selfoss |
[14] |
| 16 July 2020 | GK | |
Shae Yanez |  Santa Teresa |
[15] |
| 9 August 2020 | MF | |
Lilly Pursey | Chelsea |
[16] |
| 28 August 2020 | MF | |
Hayley Nolan | Connecticut Fusion |
[17] |
| 4 September 2020 | FW | |
Atlanta Primus | Cal State Fullerton Titans |
[18] |
| 1 February 2021 | GK | |
Nina Wilson | Fjarðab/Höttur/Leiknir |
[19] |
Loans in
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Until | Ref. |
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| 28 March 2021 | FW | |
Wiktoria Fronc | West Ham United |
End of season | [20] |
Transfers out
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2020 | MF | |
Ellie Arnold | USC Upstate Spartans |
[21] |
| 19 June 2020 | FW |  |
Vanessa Susanna |  Hellas Verona |
[22][23] |
| MF | |
Charlotte Gurr | Charlton Athletic |
[22][24] | |
| 6 September 2020 | FW | |
Evie Clarke | Hashtag United |
[25] |
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