Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium hosted its first-ever England Women senior international fixture on Tuesday night.
UEFA EURO 2025 winners England faced Australia in an international friendly as part of their Homecoming Series. The Lionesses became the first-ever senior England side to win a major tournament on foreign soil by defeating Spain in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw.
Before a sold-out Pride Park crowd, England claimed a 3-0 victory over The Matildas thanks to a pair of first-half goals. Winger Aggie Beever-Jones put England ahead after 20 minutes with a rasping drive from distance moments after defender Alanna Kennedy was sent off for the visitors for a professional foul.
Author's summary: England Women defeat Australia 3-0 at Pride Park Stadium.