Welcome to The Dripping Pan for today’s FAWNL League match against Cheltenham Town F.C.

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Lewes FC Women 2025/26

Hello and welcome to the Dripping Pan to see the Rooks take on Cheltenham Town.

Ruby Seaby, who joins us on loan from Ipswich, scored a belter last week, to make us level against Exeter in rainy, difficult conditions. This week the Rooks take on the Robinesses of Cheltenham Town.

Message from The Chairman

A warm welcome to everyone at the Dripping Pan this afternoon as for the second week running we welcome a team from the South West with a similar league record to ourselves. Welcome everyone from Cheltenham.

Last week we saw the Rooks come back from a first half 0-1 deficit to level the score and push for a winner in a lively second half performance.

Unfortunately the game was cut short in the closing minutes following a medical issue suffered by Exeter captain Bow Jackson. Given that the wellbeing of players is paramount the referee abandoned the game as medical teams from both teams attended to Bow until ambulance staff arrived. We thank everyone who attended to Bow.

The referee made the right call and we now await confirmation from the league as to whether the 1-1 scoreline will stand.

Everyone at Lewes wishes Bow a speedy recovery and a swift return to both the football pitch and serving the public in her role as a firefighter.

Our second half performance was spearheaded by our debutant Ruby Seaby netting the winner, showing how important it can be to freshen up the squad during the WSL mid season transfer window.

The reset of the squad has also seen the departure of Taylor Bell to AFC Wimbledon and then this week news that first team regular and fan favourite Sarah Harvey has decided to seek a fresh challenge away from the club.

We wish both Taylor and Sarah all the best for their future. Sarah’s two seasons at Lewes will be long remembered not only for her strenuous, wholehearted efforts on the pitch but the work she did in the community coaching and supporting girls football in Lewes. We are going to miss you Sarah!

This afternoon promises to be another cracking match. Come on You Rooks

Trevor ‎

LEWES FC SQUAD LIST

Manager Emma Byrne
GK Coach and Analyst Leah Samain
Sports Therapist Joshua Essex
Performance Coach Daniella Da Silva
Head of Women’s Football Lynne Burrell
Operations and Fan Engagement Manager Shrey Nilvarna
Performance Lead Ivi Casagrande

CHELTENHAM TOWN SQUAD LIST

FILMING AT TODAY’S GAME

Today there may be film crews in the ground, filming on behalf of Lewes Football Club and other media organisations. The filming is usually for Lewes FC marketing purposes, to show what a match day looks/sounds like and to generally promote what we do. Lewes Football Club respectfully asks for your permission to be filmed. If you do not want to be filmed, please let the crew know directly and they will oblige.  Thanks for your cooperation in helping to build a successful club.

CREDITS AND LEGAL

The FA Women’s National League South strongly supports recent FA statements that there should be a zero tolerance approach against racism and all forms of discrimination. Accordingly, any form of discriminatory abuse, whether it be based on race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, faith, age, ability or any other form of abuse will be reported to The Football Association for action by that Association. (The FA 0800 085 0508/Kick It Out 020 7253 0162).“

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Honorary President Terry Parris
Chair Trevor Wells
Directors Ben Hall, John Peel, Stan Lahood, Tom McJennett, Joe Short, Steve Watts, Trevor Wells.

Life Members
Peter Brook, Dorothy Brook RIP, Vic Blunt RIP, Pat Dartnell, Gary Elphick, Gordon Fowlie, Peter Hiscox RIP, Billy Nixon, Derrick Parris RIP, Terry Parris, Jimmy Quinn, P. Swaysland, Steve Ibbitson, Jason Hopkinson, Steve White, Martin Elliot, Kevin Fingerneissl, Kevin Powell, David and Barbara Arnold, Roger and Cathy Feltham, Ethel Treagus, Roy Dartnell RIP, Ron Moore, Derek Southouse, Ray Smith, Ken Carter RIP

Manager Emma Byrne
GK Coach and Analyst Manager Leah Samain
Head of Women’s Football Lynne Burrell

COO Kelly Lindsey
Fan Engagement & Operations Shrey Nilvarna
Facilities Manager Damien Watts

Golden Rook Rob Read

Web Editors Shrey Nilvarna
Progcast Editors Clare Boden
Club Photographer James Boyes & Cecily