Lorne Magill
Lorne Magill
16 April, 2025
Sport

Gals FC Brings Its Joyful Football to Derby

Gals FC, the women’s football club making waves across the UK with its fun-first, no-score approach, is launching weekly sessions in Derby starting Tuesday 22nd April at Springwood Leisure Centre.

Gals FC Brighton

Following its recent feature in The Guardian, Gals FC continues its mission to get 150,000 women playing football each week, expanding for the first time into the Midlands.

The Derby sessions will run every Tuesday at 7:00 PM and are led by local Vibe Protectors Jenny Romeo and Amber Fletcher.

Gals FC Brighton
Gals FC Brighton Credit: Gals FC

Founded by best friends Lorne Magill and Nora Beqaj, Gals FC is about more than football – it’s about joy, connection, and community.

“We don’t keep score – we cheer every goal,” says Lorne. “70% of our members have never played before, and 90% say their mental health has improved. This is football for absolutely everyone.”

Gals FC Whitechapel
Gals FC Whitechapel Credit: Gals FC

Whether you’ve never kicked a ball or want to get back into the game, Gals FC invites you to join the movement and give it a go.

Co-founders Lorne and Nora
Co-founders Lorne and Nora Credit: Gals FC

 The club welcomes women of all abilities to play, make friends, and enjoy football in a welcoming, non-competitive environment.