George Bates’ new-look team will look to continue their dominance of the sport, having won all three Women’s Premier League (WPL) championships since the league’s inception in 2021/22.

Lightning’s squad for the new campaign features a blend of youth and experience and will once again be spearheaded by Head Coach Bates.

“The new season is potentially a different one for us,” Bates told Loughborough Sport.

“There’s been a lot of change in the squad, and we have a talented young group of players. We’ll be looking to build each game and hopefully secure a positive position towards the end of the season.”

Lightning’s first home game on campus will be against the Mohawks on 21 February (6:30 pm).

Loughborough Lightning’s 2025 squad:

Jess Whyte
Kayli English
Siobhan Fitzpatrick
Jess Atherley
Niamh Horan
Ana Blease
Holly Lounds
Elana Brand

Loughborough Lightning’s Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 fixture list:

18 January - Worcester (A) 5:00 pm

21 February - Mohawks (H) 6:30 pm

28 February - UEL (A) (TBC)

15 March - Cardiff (A) (TBC)

21 March - UEL (H) 6:30 pm

28 March - Cardiff (H) 6:30 pm

11 April - Worcester (H) 6:30 pm

19 April - Mohawks (A) (TBC)

17-18 May – Playoffs (TBC)

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