Coventry City announce plans for new stadium

Daniel Foley23/07/2020 8:00 am23/07/2020

Coventry City has announced plans for a new stadium to be built via a partnership with the University of Warwick.

The stadium would be built on land owned by the university and will become the new base for the Sky Blues.

Coventry says that there are also plans for a light rail system to be built and that the new stadium would be easy to access for local fans.

They will be working with local authorities, councils, and the West Midlands Combined Local Authority to ensure there is funding to build the light rail infrastructure.

“The club will own and be entirely responsible for the cost of the stadium and its operation; equally, the club will receive all stadium revenues it generates,” Coventry City and the University of Warwick said in a joint statement.

“Both the university and the club are committed to a visionary, environmentally friendly stadium in terms of materials, energy, noise, building and of course access.

“Whilst an exact site has yet to be agreed, its proximity would be on the agricultural field area of the University of Warwick land on its main campus at the southwest edge of Coventry.

“The Club and the University wanted to make people aware of this exciting new development as soon as possible and hope that in doing so, it will pave the way to many discussions needed with a range of partners to progress this project.”

Coventry currently play home games in Birmingham at St Andrew’s which has a capacity of 29,409.

The Sky Blues had previously played at Richoh Arena in Coventry however a dispute with the owners of the ground meant they had to find a different stadium to host their home games.

The club is currently in negotiations as to where it will play its home matches for the next season.

They were crowned as the champions of SkyBet League One last season and will play in the EFL Championship for the 2020-21 season.

Further information on the partnership and stadium will be available at a later date.

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Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year

Patrick Irving14/05/2026 5:55 am13/05/2026

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The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 on Saturday.

A rapid rise

After debuting in 2023, Mossin has quickly proved quality, composure and confidence as a referee in the Ninja A-League.

As a result of the achievement, Mossin will be the appointed referee for this weekend’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Wellington Phoenix.

After beginning in the North West Sydney Football Association, Mossin then honed her craft with the Football NSW Referee Academy, a journey with foundations truly embedded in youth development and grassroots football.

Thus, Mossin is not just am individual success story, but a symbol of what institutional investment and opportunities can do for young women looking for a pathway to the game.

Celebrating success

The plaudits, unsurprisngly, are arriving from across Australia’s football landscape, with many emphasising the incredible standards set by Mossin since her debut just three years ago.

“This award is testament to Isabella’s hard work and dedication to refereeing, and a great reflection of the next generation of referees coming through the system in Australia,” said A-Leagues CEO, Steve Rosich.

“At just 25 years of age, she has consistently demonstrated composure, leadership, strong decision-making and the ability to perform under pressure in some of the biggest matches in the competition,” highlighted Football Australia Head of Referees, Jon Moss.

“Having someone refereeing their first Ninja A-league Women’s Grand Final at the age of 25 years should inspire all girls and young women referees (and potential referees) and show them that age is not a barrier to talent being recognised within Football Australia refereeing,” said Chair of Football Australia Referee Committee, David Elleray.

Given Mossin’s reputation and experience already at the top level of women’s football in Australia, there is no doubt that she will rise to the occasion this Saturday.

Female Football Week kicks off across Northern NSW

Declan Chan12/05/2026 6:05 am11/05/2026

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Female Football Week has officially begun across Northern NSW, with a program of gala days, networking events and awards ceremonies running until Sunday May 17, marking a ten-day celebration that organisers say reflects both the growth of women’s football in the region and the work still required to sustain it.

The national initiative, now a fixture on the football calendar, provides a dedicated period of visibility for female participants across all levels of the game from players, coaches, referees to volunteers, whose contributions have historically received less recognition than their male counterparts.

NNSWF Participation and Women’s Football Officer Serena Carter said the week offered something for everyone connected to women’s football in the region.

“Female Football Week provides a fantastic chance to highlight the dedication and skill of female players, coaches, referees and volunteers across the northern NSW community,” Carter said. “There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from grassroots participants to elite competitors.”

Women’s football in northern NSW spans remote and regional communities where clubs operate on limited resources, alongside more established metropolitan programs with clearer development pathways. Female Football Week creates a moment of shared recognition across that spectrum and acknowledges the role volunteers play, from running the canteen to progressing through the pathway.

Northern NSW Football has recorded some of its strongest participation numbers in women’s and girls’ football in recent seasons, a trend that has placed increasing pressure on clubs and facilities to keep pace. The week’s events offer clubs an opportunity to showcase their commitment to diversity and inclusion at a time when that commitment is being tested by growth.