Thunder claim top spot in Netball Super League with last-minute win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
AO Manchester Thunder secured the top position in the Netball Super League after a thrilling 68-67 victory against Loughborough Lightning on May 31, 2026. Sophie Fawns scored the decisive goal in the final seconds, propelling Thunder from a level score to victory. Loughborough Lightning had a four-point lead entering the final quarter but could not hold off Thunder's late surge. London Pulse finished second by defeating Nottingham Forest 62-51, setting up a major semi-final showdown against Thunder. The play-offs begin on June 6, with the Grand Final scheduled for June 20.
- •Thunder finish regular season atop the standings.
- •Fawns scores game-winning goal in final seconds.
- •Lightning lose despite a strong performance.
- •Pulse claim second place with a win over Forest.
- •Play-off semi-finals begin on June 6.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder finish top after last-gasp winner against Lightning
"Sophie Fawns scores in the final seconds of her team's Netball Super League regular season as AO Manchester Thunder finish top by beating Loughborough Lightning as London Pulse clinch second spot.
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