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Rachel Dugdale
Northern Ireland footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rachel Dugdale (née Newborough; born 19 November 1996) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played as a defender for the Northern Ireland women's national team and various clubs in England and the USA.[1]
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Club career
Doncaster Rovers Belles
Newborough made her debut for Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2017 when she was still a teenager. During her time with them, she helped them win the FA WSL 2 championship before moving to the United States for university and playing for Boston College Eagles Women.[2]
Charlton Athletic
In July 2019, Newborough joined FA Women's Championship club Charlton Athletic.[3] Two years later, she signed a professional contract with the club.[4] In 2022, she suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept her out of Northern Ireland's squad for the Women's European Championship that year.[1]
Coventry United
In January 2023, Newborough joined Coventry United on a free transfer after she departed Charlton Athletic by mutual consent.[5]
Reading
On 25 August 2023, Reading announced the signing of Dugdale, who'd previously been at the club at youth level.[6] Due to Reading withdrawing from the Women's Championship in 2024, Dugdale opted to leave the club after making 22 appearances.[7]
Blackburn Rovers
On 4 September 2024, Dugdale was announced to have signed a contract Blackburn Rovers after moving from Reading on a free transfer.[7][8]
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International career
Dugdale has been capped 43 times for the Northern Ireland national team, appearing for the team during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying cycle.[9]
Retirement
Dugdale announced her retirement from professional football on 15 September 2025.[10][11]
Personal life
Newborough studied philosophy, politics and economics at Boston College and has a masters degree in business.[1][12] During her ACL injury, she founded her own marketing company.[1] Newborough married her partner, Guy Dugdale, on 13 May 2023.[1]
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 April 2024[13]
References
External links
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