| 2023–24 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Willie Kirk | |||
| Stadium | King Power Stadium, Leicester | |||
| WSL | 8th | |||
| FA Cup | Fifth round | |||
| League Cup | Group stage | |||
| Highest home attendance | 4,179 (vs. Arsenal, 12 November) | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 1,521 (vs. West Ham United, 17 December) | |||
| Average home league attendance | 2,450 | |||
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The 2023–24 Leicester City W.F.C. season was the club's 20th season of existence and their third season in the Women's Super League, the highest level of the football pyramid. Along with competing in the WSL, the club will also contest two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Squad
- As of 5 January 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
Transfers in
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2023 | DF | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
Courtney Nevin |  Hammarby |
[1] |
| 7 July 2023 | GK |  |
Janina Leitzig | Bayern Munich |
[2] |
| 10 July 2023 | FW | |
Lena Petermann |  Montpellier |
[3] |
| 11 July 2023 | MF | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
Janice Cayman | Lyon |
[4] |
| 1 August 2023 | MF |  |
Aimee Palmer | Bristol City |
[5] |
| 16 August 2023 | GK |  |
Lize Kop | Ajax |
[6] |
| 25 August 2023 | FW |  |
Jutta Rantala | Vittsjö GIK |
[7] |
| 31 August 2023 | DF | |
Julie Thibaud | Bordeaux |
[8] |
| 8 September 2023 | FW | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} |
Deanne Rose | Reading |
[9] |
| 1 January 2024 | MF |  |
Saori Takarada | Linköping FC |
[10] |
| 5 January 2024 | FW | |
Yuka Momiki | Linköping FC |
[11] |
Transfers out
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2023 | GK | |
Sophia Poor | Aston Villa |
[12] |
| 6 June 2023 | DF | |
Sophie Barker | Sheffield United |
[13][14] |
| FW | |
Natasha Flint | Liverpool |
[13][15] | |
| GK | |
Kirstie Levell | Burnley |
[13][16] | |
| MF | |
Charlie Devlin | Birmingham City |
[13][17] | |
| FW | |
Lachante Paul | Burnley |
[13][18] | |
| MF | |
Molly Pike | Southampton |
[13][19] | |
| FW | |
Jessica Sigsworth | Sheffield United |
[13][20] | |
| DF | |
Abbie McManus | Retired | [13][21] | |
| MF | |
Connie Scofield | London City Lionesses |
[13][22] | |
| DF | |
Jemma Purfield | Southampton |
[13][23] | |
| FW | |
Ellen Jones | Sunderland |
[13][24] | |
| DF | |
Georgia Eaton-Collins |  HB Køge |
[13][25] | |
| FW | |
Mackenzie Smith |  NC State Wolfpack |
[13][26] | |
| 7 July 2023 | DF | |
Erin Simon | Retired | [27] |
| 13 July 2023 | DF |  |
Ashleigh Plumptre |  Al-Ittihad |
[28][29] |
Loans Out
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 September 2023 | GK | |
Demi Lambourne | Crystal Palace |
End of season | [30] |
| 3 January 2024 | DF | |
Jess Reavill[lower-alpha 1] | West Bromwich Albion |
End of season | [31] |
- ↑ Dual registration
Preseason
Women's Super League
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 |
| 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 21 | −6 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | −4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | −2 |
Last updated: 17 December 2023.
Source: WSL
Results by matchday
Source:
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Results
| 1 October 2023 1 | Bristol City | 2–4 | Leicester City | Bristol |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 4,132 Referee: Elizabeth Simms |
| 8 October 2023 2 | Leicester City | 1–0 | Everton | Leicester |
| 15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 2,150 Referee: Stacey Fullicks |
| 15 October 2023 3 | Manchester United | 1–1 | Leicester City | Leigh |
| 12:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Leigh Sports Village Attendance: 4,903 Referee: Adewunmi Soneye |
| 21 October 2023 4 | Leicester City | 0–1 | Manchester City | Leicester |
| 17:15 |
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Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 2,447 Referee: Farai Hallam |
| 5 November 2023 5 | Liverpool | 2–1 | Leicester City | Birkenhead |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Prenton Park Attendance: 1,783 Referee: Phoebe Cross |
| 12 November 2023 6 | Leicester City | 2–6 | Arsenal | Leicester |
| 18:45 | Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 4,179 Referee: Stacey Fullicks |
| 19 November 2023 7 | Leicester City | 1–1 | Tottenham Hotspur | Leicester |
| 15:00 |
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Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 1,953 Referee: Andy Madley |
| 26 November 2023 8 | Chelsea | 5–2 | Leicester City | Kingston upon Thames |
| 14:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Kingsmeadow Attendance: 2,558 Referee: Marc Wilson |
| 10 December 2023 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2–2 | Leicester City | Crawley |
| 14:00 | Report | Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,954 Referee: Melissa Burgin |
| 17 December 2023 10 | Leicester City | 1–1 | West Ham United | Leicester |
| 15:00 | Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 1,521 Referee: Abigail Byrne |
| 20/21 January 2024 11 | Leicester City | v | Aston Villa | Leicester |
| Stadium: King Power Stadium |
| 27/28 January 2024 12 | Everton | v | Leicester City | Liverpool |
| Stadium: Walton Hall Park |
| 3/4 February 2024 13 | Manchester City | v | Leicester City | Manchester |
| Stadium: Academy Stadium |
| 17/18 February 2024 14 | Leicester City | v | Bristol City | Leicester |
| Stadium: King Power Stadium |
| 2/3 March 2024 15 | Leicester City | v | Chelsea | Leicester |
| Stadium: King Power Stadium |
| 16/17 March 2024 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | v | Leicester City | Leyton |
| Stadium: Brisbane Road |
| 23/24 March 2024 17 | Leicester City | v | Brighton & Hove Albion | Leicester |
| Stadium: King Power Stadium |
| 30/31 March 2024 18 | Aston Villa | v | Leicester City | Walsall |
| Stadium: Bescot Stadium |
| 20/21 April 2024 19 | Arsenal | v | Leicester City | Borehamwood |
| Stadium: Meadow Park |
| 27/28 April 2024 20 | Leicester City | v | Manchester United | Leicester |
| Stadium: King Power Stadium |
| 4/5 May 2024 21 | West Ham United | v | Leicester City | Dagenham |
| Stadium: Victoria Road |
| 18/19 May 2024 22 | Leicester City | v | Liverpool | Leicester |
| Stadium: King Power Stadium |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 20 | −5 | 15 |
| 7 | Everton | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 19 | −10 | 11 |
| 8 | Leicester City | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 21 | −6 | 10 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 22 | −10 | 9 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 22 | −12 | 8 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 December 2023. Source: Women's Super League
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 first tier, Leicester entered the FA Cup in the fourth round proper.
| 14 January 2024 Fourth round | Derby County | 0–4 | Leicester City | Mickleover |
| 14:00 |
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Stadium: Don Amott Arena |
| 11 February 2024 Fifth round | TBD |
FA Women's League Cup
| 11 October 2023 Group Stage | Leicester City | 2–1 | Liverpool | Burton upon Trent |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Pirelli Stadium Attendance: 485 |
| 22 November 2023 Group Stage | Manchester City | 2–2 (3–4 p) | Leicester City | Manchester |
| 19:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Academy Stadium Attendance: 1,358 | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 14 December 2023 Group Stage | Manchester United | 3–1 | Leicester City | Leigh |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Leigh Sports Village |
| 24 January 2024 Group Stage | Leicester City | v | Everton | Leicester |
| 19:00 | Stadium: King Power Stadium |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | +10 | 9 | Advanced to knock-out stage |
| 2 | Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 7 | Possible knock-out stage based on ranking |
| 3 | Leicester City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 5 | |
| 4 | Liverpool (E) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 3 | |
| 5 | Everton (E) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | −9 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 14 December 2023. Source: FA Women's League Cup
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record
(E) Eliminated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record
(E) Eliminated
Squad statistics
Appearances
- As of match played 14 January 2024
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | WSL | FA Cup | League Cup | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | GER |
Janina Leitzig | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | AUS |
Courtney Nevin | 14 | 0 | 9+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG |
Sam Tierney | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | DF |  NZL |
CJ Bott | 11 | 0 | 7+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | DF |  SCO |
Sophie Howard | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 6 | MF | ENG |
Aimee Palmer | 10 | 2 | 4+3 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | FW | CAN |
Deanne Rose | 8 | 1 | 1+5 | 0 | 0+1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | FW | FIN |
Jutta Rantala | 14 | 4 | 8+2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | GER |
Lena Petermann | 14 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0+3 | 0 |
| 10 | FW | ENG |
Aileen Whelan | 12 | 2 | 7+2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | MF | BEL |
Janice Cayman | 13 | 4 | 8+1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2+1 | 1 |
| 13 | MF | ENG |
Monique Robinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | MF |  WAL |
Josie Green | 13 | 0 | 6+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | JPN |
Saori Takarada | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | DF | FRA |
Julie Thibaud | 12 | 0 | 7+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | FW | AUS |
Remy Siemsen | 6 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | FW | ENG |
Missy Goodwin | 14 | 1 | 5+5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | FW | WAL |
Hannah Cain | 10 | 1 | 4+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 1 |
| 23 | GK | NED |
Lize Kop | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | MF | ENG |
Shannon O'Brien | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 29 | FW | JPN |
Yuka Momiki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | MF | ENG |
Ava Baker | 5 | 0 | 0+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 38 | GK | ENG |
Holly Mears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 | MF | ENG |
Simone Sherwood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 49 | FW | ENG |
Denny Draper | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
- ↑ "Leicester sign full-back Nevin on permanent deal". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "Janina Leitzig completes LCFC Women return". Leicester City F.C. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "LCFC Women sign German international Lena Petermann". 10 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ↑ "Janice Cayman switches to LCFC Women". Leicester City F.C. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ↑ Frith, Wilf (1 August 2023). "Leicester City Women sign midfielder Aimee Palmer". She Kicks.
- ↑ "LCFC Women Confirm Lize Kop Signing". Leicester City FC. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ↑ "LCFC Women sign Finland international Jutta Rantala". Leicester City F.C. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ "Julie Thibaud signs for LCFC Women". Leicester City FC. 31 August 2023.
- ↑ "Deanne Rose agrees LCFC Women move". Leicester City FC. 8 September 2023.
- ↑ "Saori Takarada Signs Pre-Contract With LCFC Women". Leicester City F.C. 8 December 2023.
- ↑ "LCFC Women Sign Japan International Yuka Momiki". Leicester City F.C. 5 January 2024.
- ↑ "Aston Villa Women squad numbers for 2023/24". Aston Villa Football Club. 24 August 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "LCFC Women Confirm End-Of-Season Departures". Leicester City FC.
- ↑ "Sheffield United women announce 'full-time' plan". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "Liverpool sign striker Flint from Leicester City". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "Levell is a claret". Burnley Football Club. 18 August 2023.
- ↑ "Blues sign Charlie Devlin". Birmingham City Football Club.
- ↑ "Duo sign for Burnley FC Women". www.burnleyfootballclub.com.
- ↑ "Molly Pike joins Saints following Leicester City exit". Daily Echo. 20 July 2023.
- ↑ Frith, Wilf (21 July 2023). "Sheffield United Women sign Jess Sigsworth".
- ↑ "Former Lionesses defender McManus retires aged 30". BBC Sport.
- ↑ Frith, Wilf (21 July 2023). "London City Lionesses sign midfielder Connie Scofield".
- ↑ "Southampton FC Women sign experienced defender Jemma Purfield". www.southamptonfc.com.
- ↑ "Ellen Jones joins the Lasses". Sunderland Association Football Club. 1 August 2023.
- ↑ Ebbesen, Anders (22 July 2023). "Welcome Georgia". HB Køge (in Danish).
- ↑ "NC State women's soccer adds four freshmen to 2023 signing class". SoccerWire.
- ↑ "LCFC Women defender Erin Simon announces retirement". Leicester City FC. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ↑ "Ashleigh Plumptre departs Leicester City". Leicester City FC. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
- ↑ "Ashleigh Plumptre: Former England youth international signs for Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad Ladies". Sky Sports.
- ↑ "Demi Lambourne completes Crystal Palace loan switch". Leicester City FC. 28 September 2023.
- ↑ "Jess Reavill links up with West Brom on dual-registration loan". Leicester City FC. 3 January 2024.
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