Grace Neville

Grace Neville (born 9 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ipswich Town. Born in England, she plays for the New Zealand national team.

Early life

Neville was scouted by the youth academy of English side Arsenal at the age of ten.

Club career London City Lionesses, 2019–2025 In 2019, Neville joined Women's Championship side London City Lionesses ahead of the club's inaugural season. She scored the team's first goal in their debut match, a 2–1 win over London Bees.

In July 2024, she signed a further one-year contract with the club.

On 22 July 2025, the club announced that Neville would be leaving London City at the end of the season, and thanked her for playing a "pivotal role" in the team's promotion to the Women's Super League.

Ipswich Town On 31 July 2025, Neville joined Women's Super League 2 team Ipswich Town on a permanent transfer.

International career In January 2023, Neville received her first call up to the New Zealand national team, making her debut in a match against the United States on 18 January.

On 4 July 2024, Neville was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Personal life

Neville was born to a New Zealand mother and an English father.

In June 2026, she married fellow footballer Shanade Hopcroft.

Honours London City Lionesses Women's Championship: 2024–25