Sammy Howarth

Samantha "Sammy" Howarth (born Samantha Hayward; 1 February 1971) is an English international footballer. She played in the FA Women's Premier League National Division with Liverpool, Doncaster Belles and Tranmere Rovers. As of 2013, she currently plays for Southampton Women's F.C.

Samantha Howarth
Personal information
Full name Samantha Howarth
Date of birth (1971-02-01) 1 February 1971
Place of birth Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Position(s) Defender / Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Southampton Women's F.C
Youth career
Manchester Corinthians
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Liverpool
Tranmere Rovers
2001–2003 Doncaster Belles
2003–2007 Southampton Saints
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Bournemouth
Andover New Street
International career
1991– England 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

Club

Howarth played in the 1993–94 Women's FA Cup final for Knowsley United against Doncaster Belles. Eight years later she was an unused substitute for Doncaster Belles as they lost the 2002 final to Fulham.

International

In June 1991 Howarth won the first of five England caps in a friendly draw against Denmark in Nordby.[1]

In November 2022, Howarth was recognized by The Football Association as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 89th women's player to be capped by England.[2][3]

References
  1. "Howarth debut for Southampton Saints". femaleSOCCER.net. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  2. Gerty, David (31 May 2023). "England squad named for World Cup". The FA. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. Lacey-Hatton, Jack (18 November 2022). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". Mirror. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  • Howarth profile at Andover New Street Ladies FC website


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