Lionesses mark 500th game with special shirt

As the Lionesses prepare to play their 500th international match against Iceland in Reykjavik, they are marking the occasion with a special pre-match shirt.

Nike have released a commemorative shirt, which will be debuted in Iceland as part of the milestone celebrations, with fans also able to purchase the limited edition shirt.

This is as part of celebrations taking place to honour the Lionesses' history, trailblazers, and recent achievements.

Landmark 500th game celebrations

The Lionesses will mark a historic milestone as they play their 500th international fixture against Iceland on Saturday 18 April in Reykjavik, as a crucial part of their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.

To commemorate the occasion, the team will wear a bespoke Nike limited edition 500th anniversary pre-match top, inspired by the original Women’s FA logo and designed as a tribute to the pioneers of women’s football.

Celebrating five decades of progress and achievement in women’s football in England, fans will also have the opportunity to purchase the limited-edition anniversary shirt online.

The celebrations began at Wembley on Tuesday night during their 499th match against Spain - where England beat the world champions 1-0.

More than 50 former Lionesses were in attendance to form a guard of honour as the teams entered the pitch and a special match programme was designed featuring artwork that named all capped Lionesses.

A commemorative plaque is also being unveiled in Nuneaton to honour the site of England’s first home fixture - an 8-0 win over Scotland in 1973, with members of the squad attending the ceremony.

Speaking of the significance of the landmark, captain Leah Williamson said: “As we reach the 500th game it feels more important than ever to honour every former Lioness and those who had to play in the shadows prior. We are the lucky ones, we get to play with opportunities they could only dream of.

“The trailblazers who played with passion and determination broke boundaries and built the foundations we stand on today. We’re custodians of the game now, and it’s our responsibility to keep pushing it forward for the next generation, just as they did for us. This milestone belongs to every single one of them.”