Lobby League: Women Take Centre Stage on FC 25
This past weekend saw the Lobby League Powered by Sky Broadband return with an all-women's tournament on FC 25, shining a spotlight on the incredible talent and competitiveness within the women’s football esports community.
Four star-studded duos, each captained by a renowned figure in the scene, battled it out in a two-legged format, with each teammate playing one leg per tie. After Team Harrie Silver won the opening Lobby League tournament on Fortnite, her opposing Team Captains were keen to pull one back.
The Line-Up:
Team Sunpi: Guild pro player and Women’s Esports Finals winner FUTHeda & Football & gaming content creator Sara Guzo
Team Ebonix: Content creator and presenter Alia Harvey & FC creator nunurage
Team Cadaea: Streamer and creator gwenldn & first eLioness and Women’s Esports Finals runner-up Lisa Manley
Team Harrie Silver: Commonwealth Esports Championships gold medallist Emzii & FC streamer and creator JadieLou92
Whilst the players competed online, the show was broadcast live from the Sky Guild Gaming Centre in London, presented by Nina-Jade Paul with Team Captains Ebonix and Cadaea cheering their teams on. We also had Anita Abayomi and Mina Ibrahim calling the action as our casters from the Ginx TV studio.
Semi-Final Showdowns
Team Harrie Silver vs Team Ebonix
The opening clash saw a dominant performance from JadieLou92, who bagged a 3-0 win over Alia Harvey. However, nunurage turned the tie on its head with a phenomenal 8-1 victory against Emzii, propelling Team Ebonix to the final.
Team Sunpi vs Team Cadaea
Guild pro and Women’s Esports Finals winner FUTHeda put in a clinical performance with a 4-0 win against gwenldn, while Lisa Manley fought hard to bring Team Cadaea back into contention with a 5-2 win over Sara Guzo, leading to a nervy last few minutes. But the aggregate scoreline favoured Team Sunpi, who progressed to the final.
3rd Place Playoff: Team Harrie Silver vs Team Cadaea
A spirited effort from Team Harrie Silver saw JadieLou92 hold Gwenldn to a 2-2 draw, but Lisa Manley once again proved her quality with a 4-1 win over Emzii. That sealed third place for Team Cadaea, and rounded out a strong showing for Lisa across both fixtures.
The Final: Team Ebonix vs Team Sunpi
All eyes were on this thrilling finale, and it didn’t disappoint.
Sara Guzo kicked things off for Team Sunpi in emphatic fashion, securing a 5-0 win over Alia Harvey. But nunurage wasn’t going down without a fight — she fired back with five goals of her own. In a tense, high-scoring showdown, FUTHeda edged the leg 6-5, sealing the championship for Team Sunpi.
Final Standings & Prizes
1st place Team Sunpi – £3,000
2nd place Team Ebonix – £1,800
3rd place Team Cadaea – £1,200
4th place Team Harrie Silver – £740
The Lobby League, powered by Sky Broadband, continues to be a vibrant space for emerging and established women in esports to showcase their skills on a competitive stage. With standout performances across the board, including FUTHeda’s consistency, Lisa Manley’s impressive goal tally, and nunurage’s explosive semi-final, the event was a reminder of the depth of talent in the scene.
Congratulations to Team Sunpi, our worthy champions - and we can’t wait to see more players compete in the next Lobby League tournament - on Assetto Corsa on Saturday, 14 June. You can sign up to qualify for both Assetto Corsa and the newly announced Marvel Rivals tournament at egl.tv/thelobby.
We are also close to the second Lobby Live event at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre, where sim racing will take centre stage, with guests encouraged to take to the sim rigs and put their name in the hat for qualification. If you are interested in attending, you can sign up here.
