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NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom (Interstat) – A battle between two struggling women’s professional basketball teams takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026, when the London squad visits Nottingham in a Britain in United Kingdom league matchup.

London (7-10) arrives seeking its third win in four outings, coming off a 71-51 victory over Cardiff on April 18. Nottingham (4-13) has lost four straight and eight of its last nine.

London guard Annika Shah has been the team’s catalyst. Over her last five games, Shah has posted three double-digit scoring performances, including 29 points in a 100-92 loss to Newcastle on April 9 and 21 points in an 80-76 win at Manchester on March 29. In London’s most recent victory, Shah logged 9 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists in 25 minutes.

Nottingham counters with forward Jocelyn Tate, who has been a dominant rebounder despite the team’s struggles. Tate recorded 15 rebounds and 12 points in Nottingham’s 81-70 loss to Essex on April 18, adding 5 assists and 2 blocks. She managed just 4 points and 9 rebounds in a 59-58 loss at Newcastle on April 11.

The teams met once this season, with London prevailing 68-63 at home on Nov. 1, 2025. Nottingham has lost six of its last seven home games.

London enters as the hotter team, having won two of its last three overall. Shah’s playmaking ability – she has at least 6 assists in three of her last five games – could exploit a Nottingham defense that has allowed 81 or more points in three of its last four losses.

Nottingham’s league-worst offense (averaging roughly 64 points per game) faces a London defense that held Cardiff to 51 points. The home team will need Tate to control the glass and find support from Jo Langbehn, who added 13 points and 15 rebounds against Essex.

Tipoff is Saturday, time TBA, at Nottingham Arena.