Niamh Peacock
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Niamh Lucy Peacock[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 2008 | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Portsmouth F.C. | ||
| Number | 43 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2016 | Isleworthians Youth FC | ||
| 2016– | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Arsenal | ||
| 2025–2026 | → Watford (loan) | ||
| 2026 | → Portsmouth F.C. (ADR) | ||
| International career | |||
| 2022–2024 | England U15 | ||
| 2024–2025 | England U17 | ||
| 2025– | England U19 | ||
| 2026– | England U20 | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Niamh Lucy Peacock (born 22 March 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League 2 club Portsmouth, on an Academy Development Registration from Arsenal. She has represented England at the under-15, under-17, and under-20 levels. She is the first-ever player in WSL2 history to be signed on an Academy Development Registration (ADR).[2]
Early life
Peacock began playing football at the age of five, joining her local team, Isleworthians Youth FC, where she was the only girl on the team.[3]
She was encouraged to attend a Chelsea FC Talent ID session aged 5 & a half, and impressed the club but was too young to play for their U7s team. However, Chelsea allowed her to attend their weekly sessions and Peacock stayed with them for a season and a half before trialling for Arsenal Women's U9’s Player Development Centre Team.[4]
After a successful trial, Peacock officially joined the Arsenal academy at the age of eight, where she initially played as a midfielder.[2][3][5]
Club career
Peacock has represented Arsenal up to the under-21 level.[2][6] She captained the team as they won the PGA League Under-21 Division One title in the 2024–25 season.[7] She was called up to the senior team for the first time on 29 January 2025, where she was an unused substitute in Arsenal's 5–0 win over Bristol City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.[8][9]
On 20 August 2025, it was announced that Peacock had joined FA Women's National League South side Watford on a dual-registration contract.[5][10] She made her debut for the club on the same day, featuring in a 7–0 win over Charlton Athletic PGA.[11]
On 30 January 2026, Peacock signed with WSL2 club Portsmouth, becoming the first player in the league's history to be signed on an Academy Development Registration, which allows the player to continue training with their parent club's academy while playing competitive matches for another club.[2][12][13][14] She made her debut for Portsmouth on 8 February 2026, coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 loss against Ipswich Town.[15]
International career
Peacock has represented England at the under-15, under-17, under-19, and under-20 levels.[12][16][17][18] She was part of the U17 squad at the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.[19] She played for England during the qualification campaign for the 2026 UEFA Women's Under-19 European Championship.[20]
References
- ^ "FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 – Squad List (ENG)" (PDF). FIFA. p. 5. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d Lynch, Kieran (30 January 2026). "Niamh Peacock makes history with switch from Arsenal to Portsmouth". She Kicks. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ a b Holbrook, Emma (30 December 2024). "Young Gun: Niamh Peacock". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "The Peacock Triumvirate – The Success of Sibling Footballers". www.wemakefootballers.com. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ^ a b "Women: Niamh Peacock Signs". www.watfordfc.com. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Holbrook, Emma (1 May 2024). "U21 Report: Arsenal Women 1-3 Man United Women". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Arsenal Women U21s secure league title". Arsenal FC. 23 April 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Holbrook, Emma (29 January 2025). "Report: Arsenal 5-0 Bristol City Women". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Cardy, Freddie (29 January 2025). "Arsenal Women make seven changes for FA Cup fourth round outing". Online Gooner. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Drury, Adam (20 August 2025). "Watford Women announce double signing from Arsenal". Watford Observer. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Women: Watford 7-0 Charlton Athletic PGA". www.watfordfc.com. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Pompey Women Sign Niamh Peacock". Portsmouth FC. 30 January 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Jamet, Sylvain (7 February 2026). "Arsenal Women's quiet window leaves major summer work". Daily Cannon. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Pentland, Daniel (30 January 2026). "Portsmouth sign Arsenal defender Peacock on Academy Development Registration deal". WSL Full-Time. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Pompey Women 1 Ipswich 2". Portsmouth FC. 8 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ McHugh, Beth (18 February 2026). "England WU20s squad chosen for trio of internationals". England Football. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Wright, Stephen (24 February 2026). "International call-ups: February and March". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Booth, Connor (6 March 2026). "Four Gunners feature for England U20s in Alicante". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ Wright, Stephen (4 October 2024). "8 young Gunners called up for England WU17". Arsenal FC. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (22 October 2025). "Report: England WU19s 6-0 Estonia". England Football. Retrieved 28 February 2026.