Goalkeeper Poppy Groves has signed a new contract with the Norwich City Women’s team, securing her place in the squad as the club prepares for life in the third tier of English women’s football. This move comes as the team builds on their successful promotion campaign, which concluded on 3 May 2026 with a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Moneyfields at the Pirelli Stadium.
Groves, who previously joined Norwich City from the Leicester City Under-21s, will continue to provide depth in the goalkeeping position. She will work alongside first-choice goalkeeper Sarah Quantrill, who played a decisive role in the team’s promotion by saving two spot-kicks during the playoff final.
The contract announcement follows a period of significant change for the club. Despite their promotion, the team is currently without a head coach or assistant coach after the departures of Andy Cook and Ethan Scott, who left their roles just two days after the promotion victory. Under the leadership of Flo Allen, who has served as the Head of Women’s Football since June 2022, the club is now searching for new coaching staff to guide the squad through the upcoming season.
The women’s side finished second in the FA Women’s National League Division One South East this year before successfully navigating the playoffs to earn their spot in the higher division. The club continues to focus on strengthening the squad for the challenges of tier three football.
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