Those of you who have seen the team in action over pre-season will have noticed a few new faces for the Clapton CFC Women’s First Team.

Leigha Bradding-Butler

A silky smooth attacker, Leigha joins us after playing for Bloomfield College in New Jersey and (closer to home) Billericay Town in the Women’s National League Division One South East. She joined CCFC because of the “inclusive community and good vibes right from the first trial” and scored a great goal in the friendly against Haringey Borough.

Ella Bowles

Ella is a brave and agile young goalkeeping talent. She has been an ever-present in our friendlies, earning a deserved first clean sheet against Comets last week. We have the strong Clapton Community presence among staff and students at her school to thank for encouraging her to join. 

Ella previously played at London Seaward and Camden Town, for whom she made her FA Cup debut last season. She’s also been to St George’s Park to meet and train with the England squad.