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Today, two of Bede Sixth Form College’s Women’s Football Academy players made their debut after being selected to represent Durham Women’s FC Academy team against Everton in the FA WSL Academy Cup. 

The partnership between Bede Sixth Form College and Durham Women FC continues to provide unique opportunities for its academy players. Our women’s football academy students have the opportunity to represent Durham Women FC in a number of prestigious educational based leagues and cups, including the National Football Youth League and the FA WSL Academy Cup.  For students Jess and Lily this opportunity has arisen early in the academic year.   

The duo played today as part of a two-legged tie against Everton and will play again on September 29.  

The first match couldn’t have gone any better with Durham Women’s FC winning 5-1 and our very own Jess scoring the fifth goal.  

ISE Lead, Ian Hewitt, couldn’t be more thrilled, he said: “I’m delighted and really proud of our players. To be selected to play with Durham Women’s FC is amazing but to score a goal against a team like Everton is incredible.” 

Bede Sixth Form College’s Women’s Football Academy has had many reasons to celebrate in the last year.  

Last season ended on a high with the academy taking the top spot of the North East College’s League. At the end of the 2020 season two players secured lucrative scholarships to continue their education in the USA in NCAA Division 1 Colleges. Whilst Faye was recently called up for yet another Lionesses youth camp.  

“It is great to see how much the programme at Bede Sixth Form has helped players to get to this point.” said Ian. “Jess and Lily played extremely well today and I can’t wait to see how they play on September 29.”  

If you would like to find out more about our Women’s Football Academy, then come along to our open event on Thursday October 7 between 5 and 7pm to chat to our coaches and current players and take part in a training session.  

Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for more information.  

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