Super Falcons Defender Ashleigh Plumptre’ Leicester City Women has managed to escape the jaws of relegation, defying all odds and securing their top-flight status for another season.

Plumptre played a huge role, in helping her side win Brighton and Hove Albion Ladies 1-0 away from home and was voted second best player in the important victory.

“For us we need to reflect on what happened throughout the season and try to work harder next year. It was a solid performance, one which we have to keep working on.

Leicester City Women finished the 2022/2023 Barclays Women Super League season in 10th position with 16 points, same points with Brighton and Hove Albion Ladies.