A Fresh Kick-Off: Lewes Women vs Watford Women at The Pan

 

A Fresh Kick-Off: Lewes Women vs Watford Women at The Pan

Alright folks, Lenny here – your Walking Football Guru – but today we’re talking about the running game. Yep, the 2025/26 women’s football season is upon us, and where better to kick things off than our beloved Dripping Pan? Lewes Women are hosting Watford Women, and you can bet it’ll be a cracker.

Why This Matters

You see, the Pan isn’t just a football ground – it’s a heartbeat. It’s where the community comes together, where the chants echo off the South Downs, and where equality in football isn’t just a slogan, it’s baked into the club’s DNA. Lewes FC remain the only club in the world that pays their women’s and men’s teams the same. That’s something worth shouting about.

And what better way to start a new season than welcoming Watford Women? They’re no pushovers, and they’ll come hungry for a result. But Lewes Women? They’ve got grit, flair, and the roar of the Pan behind them.

The Buzz Around the Season

There’s a real sense of excitement this year. Off the back of the Lionesses’ triumph at the Euros earlier in the summer, women’s football is buzzing like never before. More girls are lacing up boots, more families are turning up at grounds, and more people are finally seeing what we’ve known for ages – women’s football is the real deal.

For Lewes Women, this season is a chance to push on, climb the table, and show that community, courage, and quality football can go hand in hand.

Why You Should Be There

If you’ve never been to the Dripping Pan, let me tell you – it’s not just about the football (though the football’s brilliant). It’s about the welcome. The flags, the songs, the kids running about, the smell of chips and burgers, the famous beach huts on the terraces – it’s football with soul.

And if you’re already part of the Pan family – well, you don’t need convincing, do you? Grab a mate, bring the kids, and let’s make the place bounce.

From Walking to Running

Now, I know I’m the walking football bloke – slower pace, louder laughs – but I love the full-pelt, shoulder-to-shoulder drama of the women’s game too. The truth is, whether you’re walking or running, football is about connection, joy, and belonging. That’s what Lewes FC is all about.

Final Whistle

So here’s your invitation: get yourself down to the Dripping Pan for Lewes Women vs Watford Women. Let’s fill the stands, cheer the team, and show once again that football in Lewes is something special.

See you at the Pan – and don’t forget, if you fancy a slower pace on the side, come have a chat with me about walking football. Because at the end of the day:

If you’re old enough, you’re good enough.

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