QUEENS PARK RANGERS 12.10.25 2PM
CLEDARA ABBEY STADIUM ISSUE #1
Notes from the boARd
Welcome to the Cledara Abbey Stadium!
Whether you’re a loyal fan, a first-time visitor, a student joining us or one of our valued sponsors, thank you for your support.
A warm welcome to fans, players and staff from our opponents, QPR.
We’ve had a fantastic start to the season, winning our last four FAWNL games, progressing to the First Round of the FA Cup last week and we’re excited to have you with us on this journey.
It’s been a busy and exciting summer for the club, marked by significant developments both on and off the pitch. We’ve undergone a change in governance, and I’m delighted to welcome
Mark Brian and Liz Pamplin to the Women’s Board. In addition, Charlotte Crisp has taken on the role of general manager, making an impact with the women’s operations team to facilitate further growth for the United Women.
We also began a new chapter with the appointment of Sean Greygoose as our new head coach. Sean brings great energy, leadership, and vision to the role and we’re looking forward to seeing the team develop under his guidance.
Today’s opponents, QPR, arrive with 9 points from their first 5 games, a strong start, and a clear sign that we’re in for a competitive fixture.
Off the pitch we continue to invest in the future. We’re proud to have added an U16s JPL team to our player development structure complementing our existing U18s. Alongside our ETC talent pathway, this is another step in strengthening our pipeline and giving young girls the opportunity to compete at the highest level.
We hope you enjoy the matchday experience and the atmosphere here at the Abbey. We’re passionate about building a strong connection with our fans across Cambridgeshire and we’d love to hear your thoughts on today’s experience, and what you’d like to see in the future.
Enjoy the match!
Gisela Otten Chair, Cambridge United Women
GREYGooSE
Welcome to the Cledara Abbey Stadium, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the players, staff and supporters of QPR and hope you enjoy the game and a safe trip home.
We would also like to say a huge welcome to all the Cambridge United fans that are attending today’s game and I know the players and staff are grateful for you coming out and supporting us today. We hope that you enjoy the different activities before the game which the foundation are running in the kids zone. I would also like to thank all the people behind the scenes that are helping make today’s game happen at the Abbey.
As I mentioned above we are welcoming QPR for today’s league fixture who have had a good start to the season and we hope today will be an exciting fixture with lots of action and goals.
I KNow No mAttER th E RESUlt All th E PlAYERS ANd StAff ARE REAllY KEEN to mEEt th E fANS
We have had a positive start to the season and as a group we are pleased however we also understand that it’s very early in the season.
We have just come off the back of a good FA cup win last weekend and after today we have back to back cup games in the league cup and FA cup.
I know no matter the result all the players and staff are really keen to meet the fans and please feel free to ask for photos or to speak with the players.
Hope you enjoy the game and have a great day.
Sean Head Coach
history of QPr fC womEN
QPR FC Women have a proud history dating back to 1969, when the team was first established under the name QPR Ladies. They were among the early pioneers of women’s football in England, achieving notable success in the 1970s. The club lifted the Women’s FA Cup in 1976/77, defeating Southampton in the final, and reached the final again the following year, a testament to their competitive pedigree and early influence in the women’s game.
In more recent years, QPR FC Women have been closely connected with QPR in the Community Trust, which took over management of the senior women’s setup in 2019/20. This move aimed to strengthen the link between the women’s team, the club, and the local community,
From the 2024/25 season, the club announced a new chapter for its women’s and girls’ programme. QPR FC Women and QPR Girls are now aligned directly under the club infrastructure, rather than the Community Trust, with the vision of developing an elite pathway into the women’s first team.
IN moRE REcENt YEARS, QPR fc womEN hAvE bEEN cloSElY coNNEctEd wIth QPR IN th E commUNItY tRUSt
The team are now be based at the TSG Training Centre, gaining access to the same world-class resources and facilities used by both the men’s first team and academy.
QPR FC Women have also enjoyed recent silverware success, capturing the Capital Cup and earning promotion to Tier 4 of the women’s football pyramid in recent seasons.
SEASoN So fAR
QPR Women began their 2025/26 FA Women’s National League campaign in commanding style, opening with a 7–0 away victory over MK Dons Women. Followed by successive FAWNL groupstagecup wins against Chesham United and Charlton Athletic PGA.
However, in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, Rangers were narrowly eliminated by Dartford FC Women after a 1–1 draw, losing 4–1 in the penalty shootout.
QPR Women have also drawn AFC Bournemouth Women at home in the first round of the FA Women’s National League Cup.
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GRAcE StANlEY
There are few names more synonymous with QPR FC Women in recent seasons than Grace Stanley. The prolific forward has been crowned Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons. Stanley has been in outstanding form once again this campaign, finding the net regularly and leading the line with confidence. Her four-goal haul in the opening day 7–0 win over MK Dons Women showcased her instinctive finishing and sharp movement in the final third.
Jo blodGEtt
A long-standing member of the squad, Jo Blodgett represents everything that’s good about QPR FC Women. A dependable figure in midfield, Blodgett’s leadership both on and off the pitch continues to set the standard for younger players around her. Her commitment to the club’s values was recognised when she was named QPR FC Women’s PFA Community Champion (2023/24) for her tireless efforts supporting the club’s community projects and inspiring the next generation of female footballers.
mElIS mEhmEt
A new signing for the 2024/25 season, forward Melis Mehmet has wasted no time making her mark in the blue and white hoops. Her tireless pressing and attacking drive have already caused problems for defenders across the league, and she etched her name into early-season headlines by scoring four goals against Charlton Athletic in the League Cup. Mehmet’s energy, intensity, and instinct around goal bring an exciting new dimension to QPR’s frontline.
fRAN AlI
Another new arrival this season, Fran Ali joins QPR FC Women with a wealth of experience across the women’s game and has already shown her leadership qualities in midfield. Known for her composure on the ball and tactical intelligence, Ali has quickly become a key figure in dictating play and connecting defence to attack. Her calmness under pressure and ability to control tempo make her a natural leader at the heart of the team.
Looking ahead, QPR FC Women aim to build on their strong recent form, combining on-field ambition with a commitment to development, inclusivity, and community impact. With a talented squad, dedicated coaching staff, and a sustainable club structure behind them, the future looks bright for the R’s as they continue their rise through the ranks of English women’s football.
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Josie
dCBAAdmire
Which player did you idolise growing up?
Lauren Hemp
BuCket list
What’s one thing on your bucket list you’ve yet to do?
Learn to surf
CereAl
What’s your favourite cereal?
Crunchy nut clusters
disruPtive
Who is the naughtiest teammate in the squad?
Sammy e
euPhoriA
Best moment in your career?
Assisting the last minute goal and beating our rivals for my college team
GffAmous
Biggest celebrity you’ve ever met?
Russell Martin
Groovy
What song gets you on the dance floor?
Anything country h holdAy
Favourite destination?
Australia Sunshine Coast i
iNsPirAtioN
Who inspires you the most?
My nanny poppy
JJoker
Funniest in the squad?
Does Ben count?
k kit
Favourite kit this season?
suPerstitioN
Any pre-game rituals?
Away kit l
mluNCh
If you could have lunch with anyone dead or alive who would it be?
My grandad I didn’t get to meet
movie
Which film can you watch over and over?
Gilmore girls series
NostAlGiC
PoNWhat childhood memory makes you smile?
Cosy christmases by the fire at my nannys farm house
oPPositioN
Toughest opponent you’ve faced?
Fulham
PAssioN
What are you most passionate about outside of football?
Fitness or nutrition/ food
rQQuirky
What’s a quirky habit you have?
Finding a coffee shop at every new place I go
relAx
How do you unwind after a tough day?
Cooking my favourite food with my boyfriend s
Toasted bagel and cream cheese with fruit t
tAleNt
Hidden talent no one knows about?
ultimAte
Ultimate three course dinner?
Painting and cooking u
Bruschetta, creamy cajun chicken and tomato pasta and garlic flatbread, warm cookie dough and ice cream v
viNtAGe
Do you have a retro or vintage item of clothing you love?
Vintage oversized
San Fransisco Giants hoodie I got in SF
W Wrestle
Which teammate would you not want to face in a wrestling match?
Kim
x xmAs
What’s your most memorable or unusual Christmas present you’ve ever received?
An orange y youth
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Enjoy the little things in life
Z Zoo
If you could have any animal from the zoo as a pet, what would it be?
Red panda
RESUltS, fIXtURES & tAblE
HEAD
LAUREN WEBB
TALLY MILES
LAUREN TOMLINSON
BROOKLYN CHEAL-FERRIS
LAUREN ROUSE
ABBIE JACKSON
MIA RICHARDS
ALYSHA STOJKO-DOWN
MOLLIE COUPAR
JADE BELL
SHANNON SHAW
SAMMY EDGAR
SOPHIE SHULTS
JOSEPHINE JARVIS
LAUREN CULLUM
EMILIA REINHARDT
FLORENCE HJALTUN-RAYNER
KIM FARROW
MILLIE DOCKING
REBECCA STEPHENSON
MOLLY SUTHERLAND
ELLA MARDEN
ZOE WOOD
BELLA SIMMONS
QUEENS PARK RANGERS
HEAD COACH: DANNY HARRIGAN
KENNY CLARKE
LIBBY DOYLE
ELLIE SEARLE
MEILA D’SANTOS
JO BLODGETT
GEORGIE LEWIN
ANNA DYZADYK
EMILY HILL
GRACE STANLEY
MELIS MEHMET
CHLOE SAMPSON
JESSICA LEACH
LILLY WELLESLEY-DAVIES
BILLIE BROOKS
JAIME GOTCH
FERN ORCHARD
JULIET ADEBOWALE-ARIMORO
IZZY OWEN
NATALIA MAKOWSKA
FRAN ALI
FAYE BAKER
ABBIE MORRIS
ALANA MUNRO
ALYX RAY