The London City Lionesses are one of the most ambitious and progressive clubs in English women’s football. Competing in the Women’s Super League (top tier), the Lionesses were founded in 2019 after separating from Millwall Lionesses to form an independent, fully professional women’s club — the first of its kind in the UK.
Their mission centres on female-led football development, community growth, and establishing themselves in the WSL after winning promotion as 2024–25 Women’s Championship winners.
The Lionesses play at Hayes Lane in Bromley (known for sponsorship reasons as the CopperJax Community Stadium), which they share with Bromley FC. They moved there from Princes Park in Dartford during the 2024–25 season.
Stadium features:
Hayes Lane is the club’s home for the 2026–27 WSL season. Princes Park in Dartford was the club’s previous ground.
Created in 2019, the club quickly established itself as a competitive Championship team.
Key milestones:
Their independence model has inspired other clubs to modernise their women’s football structures.
London City Lionesses typically build squads around athleticism, discipline, and young emerging talent.
Notable players (varies by season):
Playing identity:
The club is known for balancing performance with player development.
London City Lionesses compete in:
The club’s aim is to establish itself as a top-flight side.
Their main competitive rivalries include:
London derbies against clubs such as Charlton, Crystal Palace and West Ham are among the highlights of the WSL season.
One of the most affordable elite football experiences in London.
Typical pricing:
Prices vary by fixture, with early-bird, advance and matchday rates that rise closer to kick-off. Tickets and season tickets are sold through the club’s official website.
Expect:
At Hayes Lane, turnstiles open an hour and a half before kick-off and there is a fan zone in the stadium bowl.