Sophie Whitehouse carved her name into Charlton Athletic folklore as she saved four penalties in a dramatic shootout to secure her side's promotion to the Women's Super League, condemning Leicester City to relegation in the process.
Goalkeeper Heroics Decide Playoff Final
The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper's extraordinary performance gave Charlton a 2-1 victory on penalties after a tense, goalless 120 minutes in the playoff final. The result capped a dismal season for Leicester, who have now lost every match they have played in 2026, while Charlton's joy was unbridled.
Second-Time Lucky for Charlton
This was a case of 'second-time lucky' for the Addicks, who had missed out on automatic promotion after losing a decisive game on the final day of the regular season. The shootout victory marks a historic moment for the club, as they return to the top flight of women's football in England.
