Netball Super Cup | Utilita Arena (Sheffield)
Game 1 vs Pulse
Mavericks opened their Super Cup campaign with a 16–8 defeat to London Pulse in an intense contest, with Jamie Golob making her debut in competitive action. Despite a late Super Shot from Emily Andrew, Pulse controlled the key moments to take the win.
Game 2 vs Rhinos
Game two saw a strong response as Mavericks drew 13–13 with Leeds Rhinos after a determined second-half fightback. Emily Andrew and George Inger combined well in attack to help level the game in the closing seconds.
Game 3 vs Thunder
Mavericks finished the tournament in style with a dominant 19–8 win over Manchester Thunder, built on a strong defensive performance and clinical shooting from Emily Andrew to secure a statement victory.
Round 1 | vs Forest | Herts Sports Village | 59-60
London Mavericks opened their 2026 campaign with a thrilling contest against Nottingham Forest that went down to the final seconds. After building a five-goal half-time lead through relentless defensive pressure and composed attacking play, Mavericks looked on course for victory. Debutant Jamie Golob impressed in her first NSL appearance, while Suzie Liverseidge controlled proceedings through midcourt. However, Forest snatched a dramatic last-second winner to hand Mavericks a heartbreaking 60-59 defeat in front of a packed home crowd.
Top Stats: Suzie Liverseidge- 41 Successful Feeds, 7 Tips & 3 Intercepts
Round 2 | vs Thunder | Belle Vue Arena | 69-59
Mavericks faced a tough test on the road against four-time champions Manchester Thunder, who were led by star internationals Eleanor Cardwell and Nat Metcalf. A strong opening quarter from the hosts proved decisive, but Mavericks responded well and matched Thunder for large spells of the contest. George Inger shot a flawless 20 from 20, while Emma Thacker’s long-range accuracy kept the visitors in touch. Despite a determined second-half effort and valuable contributions from across the squad, Mavericks fell to a 69-59 defeat against one of the league’s strongest sides.
Top Stats: Jamie Golob- 6 Tips, 3 Intercepts & 3 Rebounds
Round 3 | vs Panthers | Motorpoint Arena | 49-76
Mavericks claimed their first victory of the 2026 season in style, producing a dominant all-round display to defeat Birmingham Panthers. After a competitive opening period, Mavericks gradually took control through relentless defensive pressure and clinical finishing, with Jamie Golob, Razia Quashie and Hannah Knightbridge helping disrupt the Panthers’ attack. Emma Thacker’s Super Shot accuracy and George Inger’s commanding presence in the shooting circle drove the scoring, while contributions across the court highlighted the squad’s depth. The convincing win also saw Mavericks record the highest score in the league at that stage of the season.
Top Stats: George Inger– 42 Goals, 5 Rebounds & 100% Amex Super Shot Accuracy
Round 4 | vs Lightning | Essex Sports Arena | 58-66
Mavericks delivered one of their strongest performances of the season as they pushed league leaders Loughborough Lightning all the way in front of a sold-out Essex Arena crowd. The hosts matched the table-toppers throughout a fiercely contested encounter, with Izzi Phillips and Hannah Knightbridge producing influential displays and helping Mavericks stay within touching distance. Backed by an electric home atmosphere, Mavericks threatened a statement victory before Lightning found a decisive late surge to edge the contest, leaving Mavericks with plenty of positives despite the narrow defeat.
Top Stats: Team- 8 Rebounds, 83 Feeds & 94% Feed Success
Round 5 | vs Dragons | House Of Sport | 54-58
Mavericks claimed a hard-fought victory over Cardiff Dragons in a match that swung back and forth throughout all four quarters. The attacking unit was particularly impressive, shooting at 89% accuracy in the first half, while George Inger and Emma Thacker led the scoring effort. Defensive pressure from Jamie Golob and Razia Quashie helped create crucial turnover ball, and Emily Andrew’s buzzer-beating Super Shot before half-time proved a pivotal moment. Holding their composure in a tense finish, Mavericks edged the Dragons to secure their second win of the season.
Top Stats: Jemma Donoghue– 6 Tips, 5 Gains & 3 Intercepts
Round 6 | vs Rhinos | Herts Sports Village | 54-44
Mavericks produced a dominant display to defeat Rhinos 54-44 in front of a sold-out home crowd at HSV, securing consecutive victories for the first time that season. A blistering start saw the hosts race into a 6-0 lead before finishing the opening quarter 16-7 ahead, with Razia Quashie leading a defensive unit that repeatedly disrupted the Rhinos attack. Emma Thacker’s Super Shot success helped Mavericks maintain their advantage despite the visitors reducing the gap to 24-20 at half-time. The hosts regained full control after the break, extending their lead to 38-27 by the end of the third quarter before calmly seeing out a deserved 10-goal victory.
Top Stats: Razia Quashie- 9 Tips, 8 Gains & 3 Intercepts
Round 7 | vs Pulse | Copper Box Arena | 56-46
Mavericks faced a stern challenge in their first London derby of the season, falling 56-46 to London Pulse after a difficult opening quarter at the Copper Box Arena. Pulse raced into a 20-8 lead after the first 15 minutes, leaving Mavericks with a mountain to climb. However, the visitors responded impressively, winning the second quarter and reducing the deficit to just four goals at 42-38 heading into the final period. Emma Thacker and Amelia Hall led the fightback with a series of crucial Super Shots, while Jamie Golob’s defensive efforts helped shift momentum. Despite the spirited comeback, Pulse held firm in the closing stages to secure victory.
Top Stats: Amelia Hall- 100% 1 Point Shooting accuracy & 100% Amex Super Shot Accuracy
Round 8 | vs Lightning | Sir David Wallace Arena | 73-56
Mavericks were edged 73-56 by reigning champions Loughborough Lightning in a high-quality contest where the visitors showed flashes of strong resistance but were ultimately undone by Lightning’s consistency across all four quarters. George Inger led the scoring early in a tight opening spell before Lightning pulled away to lead 17-12 after the first quarter. Despite periods of momentum through Emma Thacker’s Super Shot shooting and a strong midcourt performance from Izzi Phillips, Mavericks were unable to close the gap, with Lightning extending their advantage to 33-26 at half-time and 53-42 heading into the final quarter. A late push saw Mavericks reach the 50-goal mark, but Lightning’s control proved decisive.
Top Stats: Team– 9 Super Shots & 67 Feeds
Round 9 | vs Thunder | Brighton Centre | 47-60
Mavericks were left to reflect on a game of two halves as they fell to Manchester Thunder in Round 9, despite holding a 30-22 lead at the interval. A fast start saw the hosts edge the opening quarter 15-11, before building their advantage in the second with strong defensive pressure and key moments from Izzi Phillips in midcourt. Emma Thacker and George Inger kept the scoreboard moving efficiently as Mavericks looked in control heading into half-time. However, Thunder produced a dominant response after the break, overturning the deficit in the third quarter before pulling away decisively in the final period to complete the comeback victory.
Top Stats: Jamie Golob- 9 Gains, 3 Intercepts & 2 Tips
Round 10 | vs Rhinos | Canon Medical Arena | 63-60
London Mavericks held off NIC Leeds Rhinos 63–60 to secure a crucial win and strengthen their push for the top four after a run of three straight defeats. Mavericks completed a season double over Rhinos, though were pushed all the way by Harriet Jones’ 11 Super Shots in a tight, high-scoring contest. Izzi Phillips starred with 15 feeds to earn Player of the Match honours, while Ellie Sadler impressed defensively with four gains and four pickups as Mavericks did enough to close out a narrow victory.
Top Stats: Suzie Liverseidge- 36 Feeds, 3 Gains & 2 Intercepts
Round 11 | vs Forest | Motorpoint Arena | 57-48
Mavericks produced a strong second-half fightback but were ultimately edged 57-48 by Nottingham Forest in a crucial top-four clash at the Motorpoint Arena. George Inger opened the scoring early, but Forest responded with a clinical first-quarter spell to lead 16-11. Mavericks grew into the game through standout defensive work from Jamie Golob, who recorded multiple gains, and a composed attacking display from Suzie Liverseidge and Sophie Egbaran. A huge Super Shot helped Mavericks reduce the gap, before a dramatic third quarter saw them briefly close to within a single goal, only for Forest to respond with a buzzer-beating two-pointer. Despite levelling the contest at 43-43 in the final period, Mavericks were unable to hold off Forest’s late Super Shot surge.
Top Stats: Ellie Saddler- 13 Tips, 8 Gains & 2 Intercepts
Round 12 | vs Pulse | OVO Arena Wembley | 49-55
London Mavericks fell 49–55 to London Pulse in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 4,500 at the OVO Arena Wembley, the largest attendance in club history. Pulse made a fast start, racing into a 6–1 lead and forcing Mavericks onto the back foot early through the influence of a dominant defensive unit. Despite the pressure, Mavericks responded late in the first quarter with Super Shots from Emily Andrew and George Inger to narrow the gap to 9–16. The visitors maintained control into half-time at 33–24, before Mavericks mounted a strong second-half response led by Jamie Golob and Ellie Sadler’s defensive pressure. A spirited late push, including key contributions from Sophie Egbaran in the circle, reduced the deficit, but Pulse held firm to secure the derby win.
Top Stats: Team- 9 Super Shots, 6 Intercepts & 9 Rebounds
Round 13 | vs Panthers | Essex Sports Arena | 51-52
Mavericks were edged out 52–51 by Birmingham Panthers in a dramatic Round 13 contest at Essex Sports Arena, with the game going right down to the final moments after a fiercely competitive battle throughout. The sides were level at 26–26 at half-time following an intense opening half of momentum swings and physical exchanges. Mavericks briefly seized control in the third quarter, opening up a four-goal lead through strong midcourt work from Suzie Liverseidge and an energetic impact from Amelia Hall off the bench. However, Panthers responded strongly to close the gap and produced a decisive final-quarter surge, holding Mavericks to just seven goals in the closing period to snatch a narrow victory.
Top Stats: Jamie Golob- 6 Gains, 3 Intercepts & 2 Pickups
Round 14 | vs Dragons | Herts Sports Village | 50-57
Mavericks closed out their 2026 season with a 50–57 defeat to LexisNexis Dragons, as the Welsh side finished strongly to secure a fifth-place finish and continue their late-season surge. Mavericks were competitive throughout but were unable to contain Bethan Dyke’s influence, with the centre providing 44 feeds and driving consistent attacking pressure that allowed Georgia Rowe to convert 21 goals. Despite a challenging end to the campaign, including a run of injuries across key personnel, Sophie Egbaran again impressed in the shooting circle with 22 goals after her mid-season arrival, rounding off a difficult but resilient season for Mavericks.
Top Stats: Suzie Liverseidge- 45 Feeds, 3 Tips & 1 Intercept
