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Leah Williamson

Leah Cathrine Williamson (born 29 March 1997) is an English women's football player who currently plays for Arsenal of the FA WSL and the England national team. A versatile player, she started playing as a midfielder before moving to central defence after a managerial change. She has played for her only domestic football club since 2014 as a senior player.

Club Career

Rushden & Diamonds

Williamson joined Rushden & Diamonds Centre of Excellence at the age of 6. On that period, Williamson said, "My coach at the time left to go to Arsenal. I went across with her and had a couple of trials and luckily they took me on and I never looked back from there. So I owe it all to my coach from when I was 9."

Arsenal

Williamson joined Arsenal's Centre of Excellence in 2006 at the age of nine.

2014

Williamson made her senior team debut as she came on as an 81st-minute substitution for Rachel Yankey in Arsenal's 0–2 defeat to Birmingham City in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final. She continued to make her FA WSL debut on 16 April against Notts County. She won her first major title, the 2014 FA Women's Cup with Arsenal on 1 June in the final against Everton, in which she came on as a 76th-minute substitute for Jade Bailey. On 13 July, Williamson netted her first professional goal for Arsenal in a 4–0 win away against Millwall Lionesses in the League Cup. On 4 September, she scored her first league goal against Chelsea. She made 12 appearances in the 2014 FA Women's Super League. Williamson played in the 2014 League Cup final against Man City which Arsenal lost 1–0. At the end of the 2014 season, she was named the League Cup Player of the Year, ahead of Jess Clarke from Notts County, Ji So-yun from Chelsea and Toni Duggan from Manchester City.

2015

On 8 January, Williamson won the England Women's Youth Player of the Year award. Before the start of the 2015 FA Women's Su

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Leah Williamson

Leah Williamson News

26 March 2024
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Sarina Wiegman names England Women squad for first Euro 2025 qualifiers
England Women's manager Sarina Wiegman has confirmed a 23-player squad for the start of the Lionesses' Euro 2025 qualifying campaign next month.
23 March 2024
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Aston Villavs.Arsenal Women
Arsenal Women will try to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Chelsea when they travel to Villa Park for Sunday's Women's Super League meeting with Aston Villa Women.
1 March 2024
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Preview: Arsenal Women vs. Tottenham Hotspur Ladies - prediction, team news, lineups
Arsenal Women will face local rivals Tottenham Hotspur Ladies in Sunday's North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
1 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema out for "several weeks" due to knee surgery
Arsenal Women's head coach Jonas Eidevall has announced that Vivianne Miedema will soon undergo a "minor" knee operation and will be absent for several weeks.
14 February 2024
talksport.com
Wiegman identifies 'many leaders' among Lionesses as Williamson decision looms
Sarina Wiegman has admitted the England captaincy is yet to be decided, with several potential candidates for the role.
13 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal's Leah Williamson returns to England Women squad after ACL injury
Arsenal Women's defender Leah Williamson has been recalled to the England Women's squad for the first time since suffering her devastating ACL injury last year.
3 February 2024
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Jen Beattie leaves Arsenal for second time to join Bay FC
Arsenal Women have announced the exit of defender Jen Beattie on a permanent deal to National Women's Soccer League expansion side Bay FC.
27 January 2024
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Preview: Liverpool Women vs. Arsenal Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Liverpool Women will try to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Manchester City when they welcome Arsenal Women to Prenton Park on Sunday.
24 January 2024
talksport.com
Williamson assists after getting brilliant reception by Arsenal fans on return
Arsenal star Leah Williamson wasted no time on her return to action after nine months out with an ACL injury.
18 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Arsenal Women vs. Everton Ladies - prediction, team news, lineups
On Saturday, title-chasing Arsenal Women will play host to Everton Ladies in their first Women's Super League outing of 2024.
7 January 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea's Sam Kerr to miss rest of season with ACL injury
Chelsea Women's forward Sam Kerr has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament during a warm-weather training camp, the Blues have confirmed.
14 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur Ladies vs. Arsenal Women - prediction, team news, lineups
For the second time in just a matter of days, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies will go head to head with their North London rivals Arsenal Women.
24 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Arsenal Women vs. West Ham United Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Arsenal Women will have the chance to claim an eighth consecutive vicotry in all competitions when they play host to West Ham United Women on Sunday.
11 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Leicester Women vs. Arsenal Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Arsenal Women will have the chance to record a fifth straight victory in all competitons when they face Leicester Women in Sunday's Women's Super League clash.
3 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Arsenal Women vs. Manchester City Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Manchester City Women will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they travel to Meadow Park for Sunday's Women's Super League meeting with Arsenal Women.
25 October 2023
talksport.com
England v Belgium LIVE: Lionesses bid to return to winning ways in double-header
England face the first game of their UEFA Women's Nations League double-header against Belgium this week, live on talkSPORT.
20 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Bristol City Women vs. Arsenal Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Arsenal Women will have the chance to claim a second straight victory when they face newly-promoted Bristol City Women on Sunday.
20 October 2023
talksport.com
Leah Williamson hailed as a 'great leader' after buying Beth Mead hilarious gift
England captain Leah Williamson led the Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory - but Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall has hailed her leadership skills for a very different reason.
20 October 2023
talksport.com
Lioness icon says Beth Mead is not ready for England duty despite huge Arsenal assist
Beth Mead's return to Arsenal action following her recovery from her ACL injury could scarcely have gone better.
13 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Arsenal Women vs. Aston Villa Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Arsenal Women and Aston Villa Women will both be looking to claim their first win of the Women's Super League season when they face off at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
13 October 2023
talksport.com
Arsenal captain is midfield maestro who won the first ever WSL and isn't finished yet
With 13 Arsenal trophies to her name, captain Kim Little has already cemented her name in the list all-time Gunner-greats - but she insists she is not done yet.
13 October 2023
talksport.com
What do Scotland need to qualify for Euro 2024? Tartan Army close despite Spain defeat
Scotland can still seal their place at Euro 2024 this weekend despite their unbeaten run coming to an end.
9 October 2023
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When Scotland can qualify for Euro 2024 with Tartan Army closing in on place
Scotland are one of five teams that can seal their place at Euro 2024 on matchweek seven.
9 October 2023
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Fans love 'biggest Gooner' Leah Williamson as footage emerges of reaction to Arsenal goal
Leah Williamson was labelled the 'biggest Gooner' following her priceless reaction to Arsenal taking the lead against Manchester City.
5 October 2023
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Jonas Eidevall extends contract with Arsenal after shock WSL defeat to Liverpool
Jonas Eidevall has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal Women after the club's nightmare start to the season.
5 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal Women's head coach Jonas Eidevall signs new Gunners contract
Arsenal Women's head coach Jonas Eidevall has signed a new contract at the Emirates, the Gunners have confirmed.
5 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Manchester United Women vs. Arsenal Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Alessia Russo's return to Leigh Sports Village will be one of the main talking points when Arsenal Women travel to the North West for Friday's Women's Super League meeting with Manchester United Women.
1 October 2023
talksport.com
ACL injuries in women's football: 'Female stars treated like second class citizens'
ACL injuries are arguably the worst that any footballer can suffer, which is why the increasing number of them occurring in the women's game is a huge concern.
29 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Arsenal Women vs. Liverpool Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Arsenal Women will begin the 2023-24 Women's Super League season with a home fixture against Liverpool Women on Sunday.
5 September 2023
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Arsenal Women will begin their 2023-24 season when they face Linkoping Women in Women's Champions League qualifying on Wednesday.
19 August 2023
talksport.com
Key players missing, suspensions but still England on verge of history against Spain
To say the Lionesses have stood tall in the face of adversity during this World Cup would be an understatement.
12 August 2023
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Rachel Daly goes down in tears as England fear another injury blow at Women's World Cup
England could be dealt another injury blow following their quarter-final win over Colombia.
10 August 2023
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Preview: England Women vs. Colombia Women - prediction, team news, lineups
On Saturday, England Women will go head-to-head with Colombia Women for a place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup 2023.
29 July 2023
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England's Keira Walsh ruled out of China clash but avoids ACL injury
England Women's midfielder Keira Walsh has been ruled out of the Lionesses' final World Cup group-stage clash against China due to the injury that she suffered in the recent win over Denmark.
22 July 2023
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Lionesses open World Cup account after VAR drama as Stanway maintains record
England's Women's World Cup campaign had a dramatic start, with VAR used three times in the first half an hour of their opening game.
21 July 2023
talksport.com
Man United's captain, rising star and a returning veteran - meet England's 'new' Lionesses
England's Lionesses have a number of new faces in their squad for this summer's Women's World Cup.