Abi Harding
bi Harding is a Sports Journalist who is currently in her first year of studying Sports Journalism at the University of Gloucestershire. Having grown up a football fan, she mainly covers football and specialises in EFL football. She joined The Real EFL in the summer of 2024.
Professional Background
Studying sports journalism in Gloucestershire has opened up internships at the likes of local sides such as Gloucester City Women as well as freelance roles at local outlets such as Severn Sport. On top of this, she holds a role as a writer at The Midfield Press, and runs a Cheltenham Town Instagram account with over 800 followers (Everythingctfc).
She specialises in both EFL, Non-League football and the WSL, and has covered teams such as the likes of Aston Villa Women, Bristol City, West Bromwich Albion, Cheltenham Town and Gloucester City.
Role at The Real EFL
Mainly apart of The Real EFL predictions team, she works to tight deadlines as well as providing quality, in- depth predictions.
Certifications and Education
First Year Sports Journalism BA (Hons) student at the University of Gloucestershire
Personal Insights
Her inspiration is to drive change for the future and prove that women and girls have space in sports.
The EFL is going to keep growing as fans turn to lower down the pyramid for better and more connected matchday experiences.
Connect with Abi Harding
You can find Abi’s professional social media profiles through the below links:
X/Twitter: Abi Harding (@AbiSportsJourno) / X
LinkedIn: Abi Harding | LinkedIn
Instagram: Instagram
Published Articles
Perfect Plymouth Put League Two’s Cheltenham Town To The Sword
Five-star Plymouth Argyle continued their pre-season campaign with a stunning win against Cheltenham Town on Saturday afternoon. Cheltenham Town welcomed Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle to Whaddon Road in the Town’s
Top Flight Side Join Race For Former Stoke City Star
Ex-Stoke City star Tyrese Campbell is wanted by top-flight Scottish side Rangers, according to the Daily Mail. Campbell, son of the late Kevin Campbell, joined Stoke from the Manchester City
Swansea City Eyeing Move For Top-Flight Striker
According to reports from the Daily Record, Swansea City are considering a move for released Rangers striker James Graham. The 20-year-old Scottish striker is available on a free transfer after
Former Exeter City Favourite Set For Top Flight Switch
According to the Football Insider, former Exeter City shot-stopper Viljami Sinisalo is set to leave Aston Villa to join Scottish giants Celtic. The 22-year-old Finnish international spent last season on
Exeter City Win Battle For Premier League Man
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Joe Whitworth is set to join League One side Exeter City on loan, according to reports from the South London Press. Whitworth, an England youth international, has
Burnley Fend Off European Interest To Wrap Up £3.4 Million Signing
According to Get Football News France and L’Equipe, Burnley have agreed a deal with French side Caen to sign talented forward Andreas Hountondji. The Benin international shone last season in
Cheltenham Town Closing In On Former Aston Villa Midfielder
According to journalist Jon Palmer and the Sunderland Echo, Gloucester-born 22-year-old Harrison Sohna has been on trial with League Two club Cheltenham Town for the last few weeks. The midfielder
Former £500K Swansea City Signing Wanted By League One Side
Wigan Athletic, alongside another unnamed team, have submitted a bid for former Swansea City star and current Blackpool striker Kyle Joseph, according to journalist Pete O’Rouke. The 22-year-old is reportedly
Swansea City Bid For Top Flight Striker
Championship side Swansea City have submitted an offer for St. Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh, according to the Football Insider. The same news outlet revealed back in May that newly-promoted Derby
Bristol City Identify Top Flight Striker As Potential Transfer Target
Championship side Bristol City are among several clubs set to watch former Aston Villa striker Brad Young in a Champions League qualifier on Tuesday, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. The
Birmingham City Star Set For Top Flight Move
Birmingham City midfielder Juninho Bacuna is set to join Turkish Süper Lig side Sivasspor, according to journalist Darren Witcoop on Twitter (X). It is reported that the two sides have
£1.4 Million Brentford Star Being Tracked By Championship Trio
Championship sides Sheffield Wednesday, Swansea City and Oxford United are all interested in signing Brentford youngster Myles Peart-Harris on loan, according to the Football Insider. Ex-Forest Green Rovers and Portsmouth
West Ham United Prospect Agrees League One Move
West Ham United U21s captain Michael Forbes has agreed to join League One side Bristol Rovers on loan, according to a report from Football Insider. The young Nothern Irish international
Manchester United Dealt Blow As EFL Target Set To Pen New Deal
Sunderland prospect Chris Rigg has decided to sign a new long-term deal with the Black Cats, according to a report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. England U17s captain Rigg was
Swansea City Interested In Former Cardiff City Star
Swansea City are interested in current Oxford United and former Cardiff City striker Mark Harris, according to a report from journalist Alan Nixon. Harris played a crucial part in Oxford’s
Cheltenham Town Set To Lose First Team Player
Lincoln City are on the verge of signing Cheltenham Town striker Rob Street, according to Gloucestershire Live journalist Jon Palmer. As reported by Palmer earlier this week, Lincoln are understood
Swansea City Ace Gathering International Interest
Championship side Swansea City could face losing young talent Aimar Govea amid reports of Premier League and European interest. According to a report from WalesOnline, the 18-year-old’s future with the
West Ham United Join Transfer Battle For Championship Star
Championship side Hull City could face losing another key player amid reports that multiple Premier League clubs are interested in centre-back Jacob Greaves. According to the Football Insider, West Ham
Former Chelsea and Reading Defender Makes Switch To League One Rivals
League One side Bristol Rovers have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old left-back Clinton Mola following his release from fellow League One outfit Reading last season. According to the club website,