Lizzy Ashcroft
Lizzy Ashcroft | |
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| Born | 1905 |
| Died | 1973 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | footballer |
Lizzy Ashcroft (1905 – 1973) was an English footballer.[1][2]
Early life
Ashcroft was a native of Parr, St Helens.[3] She was born in about 1905.[1]
Career
Ashcroft has been regarded as one of the preeminent pre-World War Two women's footballers and an important part of the Dick, Kerr Ladies side which transformed the sport.[4] In total, Ashcroft spent fifteen years playing St Helens Ladies FC and the legendary Dick Kerr Ladies.[5]
Style of play
Ashcroft mainly operated as a full-back.[6]
Death and legacy
She died in 1973 aged 68. In 2025 a blue plaque was placed in her memory in St Helens.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Molyneux, Jess; Lines, Andy (2025-06-30). "Ten years ago nobody had heard of my nan - now everyone will". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Films celebrating Lancashire ladies' football star and Lytham Hall history given Blackpool premiere". blackpoolgazette.co.uk. 2 February 2023.
- ^ "LIZZY ASHCROFT: LEGEND OF WOMEN'S FOOTBALL". playingpasts.co.uk.
- ^ "Lizzy Ashcroft: Preston's hidden footballing heroine honoured in new film after family discover suitcases of forgotten memorabilia". Lancashire Telegraph. 16 May 2022.
- ^ "A look back to when St Helens Ladies beat Dick Kerr Ladies 5-1". sthelensstar.co.uk. 2 April 2023.
- ^ "St Helens' Lizzy Ashcroft has a place women's football history". sthelensstar.co.uk. 28 March 2021.