Skipper becomes first Women signing of the summer.

Oxford City Women are delighted to announce that captain and midfielder Grace Craven has extended her stay at The MGroup Stadium.

Grace was a stalwart in the midfielder last season and played a crucial role in a historic FA Cup run during which the Women reached new heights in progressing to the Second Round Proper for the first time in Oxford City history.

The 22-year-old scored the last minute equaliser to take the game against Denham United to penalties and take The Hoops to their best FA Cup finish ever.

Grace studied Sport at New City College and was part of the college's Tottenham Hotspur Football Development Programme.

During her time there, she was selected for the England Colleges FA National Team after a successful trial with the National Youth Football All Star League Southern Region squad.

It will be her second seasonal The MGroup Stadium and her first full season with the armband.

Grace told us: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be here for next season. I'm looking forward to continue building on what was a positive end to last season.

"We have high aspirations in what we want to achieve this year and continue adding to the successes we created."

Women's First Team Manager, Aliyah Anthony said: "Grace has always been the engine and. energy within the team. She is a quality leader and been outstanding in the dressing room.

"I can't wait to get her back in the building. She has the quality both on and off the field to take everyone around her to another level."

Welcome back, Grace!

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