Young fans will get to see their footballing heroes on Tuesday night, when women’s football returns to Sheffield. 

England welcome Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland to Bramall Lane, their final international friendly match this year.

It is their first time playing in the city since 2022, when they won the women’s European Championships.

Bramall Lane hosted four matches at that year’s tournament, including The Lionesses memorable 4-0 semi final win against Sweden.

Dave McCarthy, Head of Operations at Sheffield United, said the club is very excited for the Lionesses’ return and is expecting close to a sell-out. 

He said that more international fixtures should be played throughout the country, as it will help inspire the next generation of footballers.

He said: “It gives young girls who play football, or who might be wanting to get involved in playing football, a chance to see the elite in front of a big attendance.”

Mr McCarthy hopes there will be many first time watchers of women’s international football on the night and hopes they will want to support their local team after seeing how exciting women’s football is. 

Ahead of the fixture, head coach Sarina Wiegman, said that while it will be nice to return to the stadium which produced such a memorable moment, The Lionesses are focussed on pushing forward next year. 

She said: “Our full focus is now on our next chapter as a team.”

The Lionesses will first face the USA at Wembley stadium tomorrow night, before travelling to Bramall Lane for Tuesday’s match.