PSUK Women’s Football Tournament 2025

by | Jun 15, 2025 | News

PSUK Women’s Football Tournament 2025

From outstanding football on the pitch to meaningful connection off it, the PSUK Women’s Football Tournament 2025 delivered a truly memorable experience at the University of Surrey Sports Park on 11–12 June.

Organised by Police Sport UK with the support of TeamPolice, this flagship event continues to grow in stature each year and in 2025, it once again highlighted why police sport plays a critical role in supporting mental health, resilience, and inclusion across the policing family.

With thanks to sponsors Nuix and Check Point Software Technologies, the tournament brought together 17 teams, dozens of staff and volunteers, and supporters. All united around a shared belief in the power of sport to build stronger policing community and improve wellbeing.

 

 

⚽ Day 1: Group Stage Action Sets the Standard

 

Wednesday began with back-to-back group fixtures across multiple pitches, with teams representing 15 forces from across the UK. There was no shortage of standout moments: quick-footed wing play, long-range strikes, and resolute defending under pressure. But more than that, there was a clear sense of shared purpose.

Every team gave their all, and the standard of professionalism and sportsmanship on display was outstanding.

At the close of the day, the top four teams from each group progressed to the quarter-finals:

🔹 Group A Final Standings

  1. Northern Ireland – 18 pts

  2. South Yorkshire – 17 pts

  3. Devon & Cornwall – 16 pts

  4. Hampshire – 15  pts

🔹 Group B Final Standings

  1. Scotland – 22 pts

  2. Met  – 17 pts

  3. Northumbria & Durham – 17 pts

  4. West Midlands (Team 1) – 15 pts

For many of the players, some of whom were playing together for the first time, the day marked more than a tournament; it was an opportunity to represent their force with pride and feel part of something bigger.

 

 

🍽️ The TeamPolice Dinner & Drinks Reception

 

As the sun set on Day 1, teams and guests gathered at Hillside for a special TeamPolice Dinner & Reception, generously supported by SCC. This wasn’t just a social event, it was a celebration of how far the section and wider police sport has come, and where it’s going next.

Senior officers, event sponsors and team representatives shared reflections and stories over dinner, reinforcing the values behind the tournament: leadership, wellbeing, and the power of connection.

For many attendees, especially those new to TeamPolice or PSUK events, the dinner was a powerful reminder that sport is about far more than winning and that sport is a powerful tool in our community for workforce health and wellbeing.

 

 

🏆 Day 2: Knockouts, Commitment, and a Champion 

 

Thursday’s knockout stage brought even more intensity, and no shortage of drama.

Quarter-Finals

  • West Midlands (Team 1) 1–0 Northern Ireland

  • Scotland 1–0 Hampshire

  • Devon & Cornwall 1–0 Met

  • South Yorkshire 2–0 Northumbria & Durham

Semi-Finals

  • West Midlands (Team 1) def. Devon & Cornwall

  • Scotland def. South Yorkshire

Final

  • West Midlands (Team 1) def. Scotland

The final match, between two sides who had impressed throughout the tournament ended in a goalless draw. Neither team could break the deadlock, but both emerged with enormous credit and pride, with West Midlands going on to win the tournament title.

Across every knockout game, the commitment, discipline, and team cohesion on show were a testament to the hard work of coaches and players alike.

 

 

👏 Gratitude and Reflections

 

TeamPolice wishes to extend sincere thanks to every team, referee, event volunteer, supporter and sponsor who made this tournament possible. The professionalism, effort and character shown by all involved was inspiring and uplifting.

A heartfelt thank you goes to:

Your investment in sport and wellbeing in policing continues to make a profound impact as we raise much needed funds for Police Sport UK.

 

 

👀 Looking Ahead: What’s Next?

 

This tournament is just one part of a busy and purposeful calendar of TeamPolice and PSUK events.

We’re proud to continue supporting access to physical activity, team competition, and connection across all parts of the policing family. Here’s what’s coming up:

  • TeamPolice Golf Day – 30 July 2025, Forest Pines, Lincolnshire

  • 50th Anniversary of the National Police Cricket Final – 24 September 2025, Uptonsteel Ground, Leicester

  • TeamPolice Evening at Salesforce Tower – 15 October 2025, London

  • Wellbeing & Inclusion Webinar Series – November 2025

  • TeamPolice New Year Reception – January 2026

  • PSUK & NPCC Sports & Wellbeing Awards – 18 March 2026

Each of these events will continue our mission to promote Wellbeing Through Sport, and we welcome all partners, supporters and sponsors to get involved.

 

 

📸 Matchday Photos & Media

 

A full photo gallery of the tournament will be published soon — capturing moments from the matches, the dinner, and behind-the-scenes highlights. Stay tuned via www.teampolice.uk and our social media channels.

 

 

📩 Get Involved

 

To learn more about supporting police sport, attending an upcoming event, or joining our growing sponsor community, contact the TeamPolice team at:


📧 events@teampolice.org
🌐 www.teampolice.uk