Leeds United Women prepare for FA WNL season opener against Thornaby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Leeds United Women are set to host Thornaby Women at the BD Community Stadium this Sunday in their FA WNL Division One North opener. Captain Shauna Legge expressed enthusiasm for the match after a productive pre-season, which included the addition of several new players. Legge emphasized the importance of starting the season strong, especially at home, and highlighted the team's goal of winning the league. Leeds hopes to improve on last year's performance and plans to leverage their new recruits to achieve success.
- •Leeds United Women host Thornaby Women in their season opener.
- •The match takes place at the BD Community Stadium.
- •Captain Shauna Legge highlighted the team's pre-season preparations.
- •Leeds added four new players to strengthen their squad.
- •Legge aims for a league title this season.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Shauna Legge: Time to put the hard work into action
"Leeds United Women are back in FA WNL Division One North action this weekend as they host Thornaby Women at the newly-renamed BD Community Stadium.Ahead of the opener, captain Shauna Legge has spoken ...
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