Sheffield Wednesday Ladies boss looks back on progressive campaign
Sheffield Wednesday Ladies manager, Kieron Lee, was pleased with their 2025/26 season, but is hoping for more in the upcoming campaign.
The Owlesses look likely to finish fifth in the North East Regional Women’s Football League South, three places higher than last season, and with six points more than they amassed over the course of the 2024/25 campaign.
It marks a season of progress for SWLFC, who will now be looking to add to their squad over the summer in order to try and finish even higher in their upcoming campaign. It won’t be easy, but they’re hopeful of keeping hold of their key players - and building on what they achieved this time around.
Their manager, who returned to the fold for the final stretch of the season, is aiming high.
Wednesday Ladies eye further progress
“Looking back on our season I am pleased with the progress the squad has made,” Lee told The Wednesday Word. “We have a talented group who are loyal and always looking to learn and improve. We have built an identity into the first team squad, and the results at times have shown we are going in the right direction.
“The youngsters who have been given an opportunity have all done really well. Looking at new players coming in, we will be holding trials and I definitely want to look to give some of our youngsters at the club the opportunity to push for a shot at first-team football. All in all, it’s been a good season - but we want to improve and push for a higher league finish next season.”
In terms of key performers, Nicole Shaw, finished up as the club’s top goalscorer with 11 - one ahead of Amy Broomhead (10) - while Rachel Norsworthy’s six assists saw her claim the title of top creator.
Both Shaw and Broomhead contributed a total of 14 G/A, the highest of anyone in the side, while Imogen Yeardley - with her 20 appearances - went down as the most-used player. All are set to play a big role in 2026/27, with some fresh faces set to join the fight as well.
Thanks for this Joe. Would be great to have you or one of the local journos ask the new SWFC owners if they intend to invest in the women's team as well.