London Pulse v Surrey Storm – All You Need To Know
Netball Super League Round 5
Copper Box Arena Saturday 4th March 2023, 6:00pm GMT
Saturday saw a record crowd watch an epic match up between London Pulse and Manchester Thunder. With Pulse losing a closely fought match, the squad are looking to bounce back quickly with a win against the unbeaten Surrey Storm.
Last season, London Pulse took both the home and away win v Surrey Storm and will be looking to repeat that in the 2023 season. Saturdays match will celebrate International Women’s Day – starting with a showcase of all of our young Academy athletes. Our U17, U19 and U21 academy athletes will play their U19 fixtures v Surrey Storm on the showcourt ahead of the NPL fixture.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash with Surrey Storm
Tickets…
There are a very small number of tickets available that you can purchase below.
How to follow…
This match is not being broadcast so the only way to watch the match is to join us in the arena.
Quarter score updates will be available across social media
The NPL matches will be streamed and can be accessed here
Merch…
Merchandise including replica kit and many other items will be available on the mezzanine level of the Copper Box Arena
Team News…
Head Coach Sam Bird goes into the fixture with a full squad.
“We’ve taken everything we learned from last weekend’s game into training this week and the entire squad is ready for this match. Surrey have had a great start to the season but I believe we have what it takes to get back to winning ways on Saturday. ”
Rd Four Team Stats:
Team Shooting Stats: 96% (Berri 100%, Olivia 95)
Defensive Stats: Tips 15 (Funmi 7, Zara 4); Interceptions 5 (Funmi 3, Hali 2)
Successful Feeds: 72 (92%). Jade 36, Alicia 15, Chelsea 12
The Opposition…
Surrey Storm finished 7th in the 2022 season but have made some significant changes to their roster for 2023 with the arrivals of England Roses such as Layla Gusgoth and Sophie Drakeford Lewis.
With 5 rounds under their belt in 2023, Storm sit top of the table with 5 wins from 5.
The London Pulse Family
At London Pulse, we are proud to be based in one of the most multicultural areas of the country where equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation or beliefs, everyone is welcome at our Club.
Please visit our website for opportunities to get involved with the club be it as a volunteer, participating in camps or joining us as a partner/sponsor
London Pulse Shoe Exchange
Don’t forget to bring your trainers (new and used but in good condition) to the Copper Box for donation. These will be redistributed to the local school community in East London via this programme led by our NSL athlete Ellie Rattu.
Travel…
Fans attending Saturday’s fixture at the Copper Box Arena should note that the easiest way to access the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is via public transport.
If you are driving there are two car parks close to the venue – Westfield Shopping Centre and Here East.
Fans are advised to check their journeys before travel, with resources such as TfL’s Journey Planner or the TfL Go app helping to plan your journey.
Supporters may also wish to visit the National Rail website to plan their journey if travelling on the rail network.