UNITED KINGDOM / AGILITYPR.NEWS / May 06, 2025 / https://www.lewesfootballfoundation.org/lewes-fc-Lewes FC and Lewes Football Foundation are thrilled to announce the phenomenal achievements of their Under 13 Select Girls team in their inaugural season in the Junior Premier League (JPL). The team, comprised of nine players from Lewes FC Juniors Rooks U13 Girls and nine additional players from three other Sussex grassroots clubs, have been crowned Champions of the National Premier Conference League after AFC Wimbledon dropped points on Wednesday evening.

Adding to their incredible success, Lewes FC Select U13 Girls have also reached the prestigious Junior Premier League National Cup Final. They are set to face Arsenal FC Women U13 on Saturday, May 10th at the Sixways Stadium in Worcester. This achievement underscores the exceptional talent and dedication within the club’s elite-level football development programme.

"Our under 13 Select girls have not only demonstrated incredible skill and teamwork but also the passion and commitment to push beyond expectations," commented Tim Wilmshurst Lewes FC Select’s Manager. 

Coach Charlie Rowlands said "Their progression in both the Junior Premier League and the National Cup is something extraordinary. We will celebrate this weekend and then embrace the challenge of facing Arsenal in the National cup final playing our way, with no fear, we will give a good account of ourselves and we’re confident. My self and the rest of the coaching team are immensely proud of the achievements of the girls and are eager to continue supporting and celebrating their success.”

Lewes FC Select Captain, Chloe Mintram, added, “I’ve loved representing Lewes FC and playing in the Junior Premier League and I’m so proud of how we’ve developed as a team. All the hard work the girls have put in has paid off, we’ve done it, we’re champions, it’s unbelievable. We are all so excited to get to the National Cup final. It’s so cool to play against a big name like Arsenal but we’ll treat the match the same as any team we play - working hard for each other, giving it our all. Win or lose we’ll enjoy every minute of this special occasion.”

These impressive achievements highlight the growing strength of girls’ football in Lewes and the bright future ahead for Lewes FC Women. The club remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting these young athletes and ensuring they receive the recognition they deserve as they continue to break barriers.

Find out more at: https://www.lewesfootballfoundation.org/lewes-fc-select or follow on Instagram @lewesfcselect