Premier Squash League

The University of Nottingham is delighted to continue our involvement in the Premier Squash League, which will feature four teams in 2023-24. 

The teams, comprising two male and two female players, will compete in a league format between October and April, with all six matches played on one court in best of five to 11 format. Teams will play each other twice, once at home and once away.

The final will see the two top finishers in the league play for the chance to be crowned new PSL Champions.

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Previous champions in 2016/17, University of Nottingham will once again be in contention for the 2023/24 PSL title.

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Matches are hosted at the iconic £40 million David Ross Sports Village located on the University's University Park campus, using the brand new all-glass show court.

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The squad features some of the world's best players including former World No. 1 Nick Matthew. The team also includes top student players from the University's performance squash programme including current scholars Lewis Harding and Faiza Zafar.

Our PSL Fixtures and Results

PSL Cup 2023/24 Fixtures & Results

Round 1 | Tuesday 24th October - vs. St George's - Away

Round 2 | Tuesday 21st November - vs. Chichester - Home

Round 3 | Tuesday 9th January - vs. RAC - Away

Round 4 | Tuesday 6th February - vs. St George's - Home

Round 5 | Tuesday 12th March - vs. RAC - Home

Round 6 | Tuesday 30th April - vs. Chichester - Away

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University of Nottingham team; TBC

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Tickets for this fixture will be available shortly. 

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University of Nottingham team; TBC

PSL Standings

Team Played Won Lost GF GA Points
RAC 0 0 0 0 0 0
St George's 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chichester 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nottingham 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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Our PSL Squad

Below are bios for all of our Premier Squash League representatives. 

Nick Matthew on court at David Ross Sports Village Nick Matthew

Nick, otherwise known as ‘The Wolf’, first drew the squash world’s attention when, in 2006, he became the first English player to win the British Open men's title since 1939. From then he reached World No.1 in June 2010 and won both the British Open and the World Open three times!

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Millie Tomlinson on the court for the University of Nottingham Millie Tomlinson (World Ranking: 57)

Millie Tomlinson has been playing professionally on the PSA Tour since 2008, and has forged a successful career in the sport, breaking into the top 20 in 2019.

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UoN Sport Logo George Parker (World Ranking: 46)

Joining our University of Nottingham roster for the first time is world top-50 player, George Parker.

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UoN Sport Logo Lowri Roberts (World Ranking: 128)

Lowri Roberts currently sits just outside the world top 100, and has been playing on the PSA World Tour for the last eight years.

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UoN Sport Logo Ben Smith (World Ranking: 74)

Also making his debut on the #GreenandGold PSL roster in 2023/24 is another top 100 player in Ben Smith.

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UoN Sport Logo Sanne Veldkamp (World Ranking: 148)

Sanne Veldkamp is a well know name for the #GreenandGold having been a scholar and regular for Nottingham in BUCS and PSL fixtures over recent years.

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Declan James on court for the University of Nottingham Declan James (World Ranking: 97)

Declan, who is originally from Nottingham, rapidly climbed his way up the world rankings reaching the top 20 in 2018, before claiming Commonwealth doubles gold.

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UoN Sport Logo Amina Yousry

Former world number 39 Amina Yousry joins the University of Nottingham as a sports scholar this year after success at Harvard University.

Owain Taylor on court for the University of Nottingham Owain Taylor (World Ranking: 107)

Owain is a University of Nottingham graduate and current assistant coach for the university. He is a Welsh international who studied BEng Architectural Environment Engineering and MSc Sustainable Building Technology.

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Faiza on court in University of Nottingham kit Faiza Zafar

Faiza is studying a PhD in Business Management in Nottingham and has never lost when playing in the #GreenandGold!

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Our partners

We are delighted to partner with the University of Nottingham Sport, Nottingham Squash Rackets Club, the University of Nottingham, The Clubhouse Cafe, and the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre. You can find out more about our partners below.

A University of Nottingham Squash player at the Clubhouse Café The Clubhouse Café

The on-site Club House Café at David Ross Sports Village recently re-opened in 2021 and offers a full variety of hot/cold snacks and drinks from Starbucks Coffee.

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CBTRC Logo Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre (CBTRC)

For the past 25 years, visionary clinicians and researchers, along with generous donors, volunteers and fundraisers, have all helped to make the CBTRC into the world-leading research centre it is today. With your support, the centre can continue to strive to discover more effective and kinder treatments for currently devastating cancers.

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Our previous PSL performances

Click the relevant year button below to see how we have fared in PSL competition through the years. 

2022/23 PSL Fixtures & Results

Round 1 | Tuesday 25th October - vs. Birmingham - Away - Won 8-7 on countback

Round 2 | Tuesday 22nd November - vs. Alba Storm - Home - Lost 0-4

Round 3 | Tuesday 20th December - vs. St George's - Home (@ Nottingham Squash & Rackets Club) - Lost 1-3

Round 4 | Bye

Round 5 | Tuesday 21st February - vs. Pontefract - Away - Lost 0-4

Round 6 | Tuesday 21st March - vs. Crawley - Away - Won 3-1

Round 7 | Tuesday 18th April - vs. RAC - Home - Lost 1-3

2019/20 PSL Fixtures & Results

The 2019/20 PSL season was curtailed due to Coronavirus.

Date Opponent Location Result More information
1 Oct 2019 Newcastle University Newcastle University Lost 3-2  
15 Oct 2019 University of Birmingham Lions David Ross Sports Village Lost 3-2 Read match report
5 Nov 2019 Alba Storm Edinburgh Sports Club (ESC) Won 2-3  
10 Dec 2019 Team Pontefract Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 5-0 Read match report
7 Jan 2020 Newcastle University Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1 Read match report
30 Jan 2020 University of Birmingham Lions UB Sport and Fitness Won 4-1  
18 Feb 2020 Alba Storm David Ross Sports Village Won 4-1 Read match report
2018/19 PSL Fixtures & Results
Date Opponent Location Result More information
25 Sep 2018 Newcastle University Newcastle University Won 5-0  
23 Oct 2018 Team Pontefract Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Lost 2-3 Read match report
06 Nov 2018 Warwick & Kenilworth Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club Lost 1-4  
27 Nov 2018 University of Birmingham Lions UB Sport & Fitness, Birmingham  Lost 0-5  
04 Dec 2018 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol David Ross Sports Village Won 3-2

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08 January 2019 Newcastle University Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1 Read Match Report
05 February 2019 Team Pontefract Pontefract Squash and Leisure Club Lost 0-5  
05 March 2019 Warwick & Kenilworth David Ross Sports Village Lost 1-4

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19 March 2019 University of Birmingham Lions Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1  
02 April 2019 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol Workout Bristol Harbourside Lost 2-3  
2017/18 PSL Fixtures & Results
Date Opponent Location Result
02 Oct 2017 Pontefract &Woodfield Woodfield Squash & Leisure Club Won 3-2
24 Oct 2017 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 3-2
07 Nov 2017 Warwick & Kenilworth Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club Won 3-2
21 Nov 2017 University of Birmingham Lions David Ross Sports Village Won 3-2
09 Jan 2018 Pontefract & Woodfield Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1
30 Jan 2018 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol Harbourside, Bristol Won 5-0
27 Feb 2018 Warwick & Kenilworth David Ross Sports Village Lost 2-3
13 Mar 2018 University of Birmingham Lions UB Sport & Fitness, Birmingham Won 3-2 
08 May 2018 (Semi Final) Luxfords St George's Hill Nottingham Squash Rackets Club  Lost 2-3
2022/23 PSL Fixtures & Results

Round 1 | Tuesday 25th October - vs. Birmingham - Away - Won 8-7 on countback

Round 2 | Tuesday 22nd November - vs. Alba Storm - Home - Lost 0-4

Round 3 | Tuesday 20th December - vs. St George's - Home (@ Nottingham Squash & Rackets Club) - Lost 1-3

Round 4 | Bye

Round 5 | Tuesday 21st February - vs. Pontefract - Away - Lost 0-4

Round 6 | Tuesday 21st March - vs. Crawley - Away - Won 3-1

Round 7 | Tuesday 18th April - vs. RAC - Home - Lost 1-3

2019/20 PSL Fixtures & Results

The 2019/20 PSL season was curtailed due to Coronavirus.

Date Opponent Location Result More information
1 Oct 2019 Newcastle University Newcastle University Lost 3-2  
15 Oct 2019 University of Birmingham Lions David Ross Sports Village Lost 3-2 Read match report
5 Nov 2019 Alba Storm Edinburgh Sports Club (ESC) Won 2-3  
10 Dec 2019 Team Pontefract Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 5-0 Read match report
7 Jan 2020 Newcastle University Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1 Read match report
30 Jan 2020 University of Birmingham Lions UB Sport and Fitness Won 4-1  
18 Feb 2020 Alba Storm David Ross Sports Village Won 4-1 Read match report
2018/19 PSL Fixtures & Results
Date Opponent Location Result More information
25 Sep 2018 Newcastle University Newcastle University Won 5-0  
23 Oct 2018 Team Pontefract Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Lost 2-3 Read match report
06 Nov 2018 Warwick & Kenilworth Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club Lost 1-4  
27 Nov 2018 University of Birmingham Lions UB Sport & Fitness, Birmingham  Lost 0-5  
04 Dec 2018 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol David Ross Sports Village Won 3-2

Read Match Report

Read Programme

08 January 2019 Newcastle University Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1 Read Match Report
05 February 2019 Team Pontefract Pontefract Squash and Leisure Club Lost 0-5  
05 March 2019 Warwick & Kenilworth David Ross Sports Village Lost 1-4

Read Match Report

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19 March 2019 University of Birmingham Lions Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1  
02 April 2019 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol Workout Bristol Harbourside Lost 2-3  
2017/18 PSL Fixtures & Results
Date Opponent Location Result
02 Oct 2017 Pontefract &Woodfield Woodfield Squash & Leisure Club Won 3-2
24 Oct 2017 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 3-2
07 Nov 2017 Warwick & Kenilworth Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club Won 3-2
21 Nov 2017 University of Birmingham Lions David Ross Sports Village Won 3-2
09 Jan 2018 Pontefract & Woodfield Nottingham Squash Rackets Club Won 4-1
30 Jan 2018 UWE & Elite Squash Bristol Harbourside, Bristol Won 5-0
27 Feb 2018 Warwick & Kenilworth David Ross Sports Village Lost 2-3
13 Mar 2018 University of Birmingham Lions UB Sport & Fitness, Birmingham Won 3-2 
08 May 2018 (Semi Final) Luxfords St George's Hill Nottingham Squash Rackets Club  Lost 2-3

Our PSL Venues

We host Premier Squash League matches at our all-glass court at David Ross Sports Village which is located on the University of Nottingham campus. 

David Ross Sports Village

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Getting to David Ross Sports Village

The David Ross Sports Village is located on the west side of the main University Park campus and can be easily accessed via the West Entrance just off University Boulevard (use postcode NG7 2RD).

Download a copy of the campus map here and you'll find us at location number 34. Parking is available free of charge after 4.30pm in marked spaces and our event car park. Blue badge parking can be found in front of the main entrance to the building.

You can also find details of how to get here by car, bus or tram here. Our nearest park and ride is Toton Lane and you hop off at the University Boulevard stop.

Spectators can purchase food and drinks from the Clubhouse Cafe at David Ross Sports Village.