Birmingham Panthers continued their 2026 Netball Super League campaign with an away fixture against Nottingham Forest Netball at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Sunday.

In a fast-paced and high-scoring encounter, Birmingham Panthers produced strong passages of play and remained competitive throughout the contest before the match concluded 68–58 in favour of the home side. The fixture provided another valuable opportunity for Birmingham Panthers to continue building cohesion and confidence as the squad develops during the early stages of the Netball Super League season.

Birmingham Panthers settled into the match well, matching Nottingham Forest’s intensity from the opening centre pass. The ball moved confidently through the mid-court, creating early attacking opportunities while the defensive unit worked hard to contest every phase of play. Birmingham Panthers remained composed in possession and continued to create shooting chances, ensuring the contest stayed competitive through the opening exchanges.

As the match progressed, Nottingham Forest began to capitalise on turnover ball and gradually extend their advantage. Birmingham Panthers responded with determination, maintaining discipline across the court and continuing to work the ball effectively through the thirds. The squad showed resilience in defence and composure in attack, demonstrating encouraging connections across combinations as the game developed.

A standout performance came from Birmingham Panthers captain Betsy Creak, whose leadership and experience were evident throughout the contest. Her performance was recognised at the final whistle as she was named the Kissimmee Player of the Match.

Birmingham Panthers continued to compete strongly in the closing stages, maintaining attacking intent and work rate until the final whistle. While the result went in favour of Nottingham Forest, the performance again highlighted the determination, resilience and developing chemistry within the Birmingham Panthers squad.

The match provides another important step in the growth of Birmingham Panthers as the Netball Super League season continues. The team will now turn its focus towards the next challenge, determined to keep building on these performances and continue progressing as the campaign unfolds.

Final Score
Nottingham Forest Netball 68–58 Birmingham Panthers