Guernsey FC Women fall 3-2 in historic FA Cup debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Guernsey FC Women faced a 3-2 defeat against Chessington & Hook United in their first-ever Women's FA Cup match on August 24. Calleigh Hedley scored twice to initially give Guernsey the lead, but the visitors equalized and secured the win with two late goals. The Green Lionesses were accepted into the FA Cup preliminary round in July, marking a significant milestone for the team, which formed in 2023 and previously competed in the Jersey Football Combination and Southern Region Women's Football League. Manager Anna Gauvain has emphasized building a foundation for future players.
- •Guernsey FC scored first through Calleigh Hedley early in the match.
- •Chessington & Hook United equalized and later took the lead.
- •Hedley scored twice but couldn't secure a win for Guernsey.
- •This match marks the club's first participation in the Women's FA Cup.
- •Guernsey FC Women were formed in 2023 and won the Jersey Football Combination last season.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Guernsey FC Women lose historic FA Cup debut
"The Green Lionesses' first-ever Women's FA Cup tie ends in a 3-2 defeat against Chessington & Hook United.
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