Peterborough United Women produced a convincing 3-0 win in a closed-doors friendly at Notts County as they continue preparations for the new campaign. The victory was notable for goals from both established players and recent signings, giving the squad momentum ahead of their first home warm-up in front of supporters.
Goals from established names and newcomers
Lauren Wilshaw opened the scoring before two of the club’s new arrivals — Camille Jenkins and Ellie May — added further goals to secure a comfortable result. The match was staged away from the public, but the performance offered the manager a chance to assess tactics and fitness as the squad builds toward competitive fixtures.
“We moved the ball really well and you could see the patterns of play we have been working on in training,”
The comment came from manager Jake Poole after the game. He added that the team had chances to add to the tally and that finishing could be tidier, but overall the match provided a useful exercise for everyone in the group.
What it means locally
The result will be welcomed by supporters in and around Peterborough as the side looks to establish itself further in the local sporting landscape. With new signings already contributing on the scoresheet, there are hints of a competitive squad emerging ahead of the season proper.
- Result: Notts County 0–3 Peterborough United Women
- Goalscorers: Lauren Wilshaw, Camille Jenkins, Ellie May
- Next public fixture: Spurs Under-21s at PIMS Park on Sunday 9 August, 2pm kick-off
Preview: Spurs Under-21s visit PIMS Park
Posh will welcome a Tottenham Hotspur Under-21 side to PIMS Park next Sunday for their first warm-up match open to supporters. Poole described the visitors as "a good side and a good test" — an indication that the coaching staff expect a different kind of challenge compared with the closed friendly.
The crowd at PIMS Park will get the first chance to see recent signings in front of home fans, and the fixture provides a final opportunity to fine-tune combinations and match sharpness before competitive action begins.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue (closed friendly) | Notts County (away) |
| Upcoming home warm-up | PIMS Park v Spurs Under-21s — Sunday 9 August, 2pm |
Supporters planning to attend next Sunday should check club channels for any ticketing or entry updates. For now, the coaching staff will look to build on the positives taken from the trip to Nottingham as the players continue final preparations for the season.
