Welcoming England’s Lionesses to Nottingham

Nottingham is home for thousands of our colleagues and tens of thousands of our customers, at home and in business.

And we’re helping make the city a more sustainable place to work and live – from long‑term partnerships with local organisations including colleges and hospitals to supporting community initiatives across the region.

So we’re thrilled that the Lionesses, England’s Women’s team, are coming to Nottingham for their World Cup qualifier against Iceland at the City Ground. Their visit is another exciting moment for a city with such a strong sporting heritage and a proud connection to football.

Bringing another England team to Nottingham – following on from the men’s national team match at the City Ground last summer – combines two of E.ON Next’s long‑term partnerships, inspirational activities aimed at bringing together grassroots football, sustainability and community in a city we call home.

Our long-term partnership with England Football, the Greener Game, is designed to help community clubs become more sustainable, while also inspiring their wider communities. The Greener Game helps community with expert guidance, practical support, and access to free energy audits and potential infrastructure improvements – giving them the tools to reduce energy use, cut bills, and lower their environmental impact.

And at the Premier League level, our work as sustainability partner to Nottingham Forest is helping across multiple initiatives, from solar power and batteries to community action and education initiatives. From launching a climate-positive Fan Zone powered by solar panels to backing the club’s commitment to the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, we’re proving that when energy meets purpose, everyone wins.

In the wider community we are working with several schools and colleges in the city, including Nottingham College, on the apprenticeships and green skills that will inspire future careers for our young people.

We’re improving the QMC with its transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions – and creating a warmer, more comfortable building for its patients, medical staff and visitors.

Elsewhere across Nottingham, we’ve been helping organisations upgrade buildings, introduce renewable and low‑carbon technologies, improve heating efficiency, and reduce overall energy consumption – all helping to support the city’s wider sustainability goals.

Scott Somerville, Director of External Affairs at E.ON UK, said: “Our roots in Nottingham run deep, going back to the days of East Midlands Electricity. Today, thousands of our colleagues live and work across the city and county. We’re part of the local economy, part of the local community, and part of the city’s future.

“We’re proud of the impact we continue to make and with the Lionesses heading to Nottingham, it’s fantastic to see our passion for football and our commitment to this community coming together in one place.”

To find out more about our work supporting England Football’s  Greener Game and how we’re helping make grassroots football more sustainable, visit www.englandfootball.com/greenergame