Matched Up

Jenny Ireland

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Penguin
24 June 2025

MATCHED UP. A gripping sports romance from Jenny Ireland, author of The First Move.

The third book from Branford Boase award nominated author, Jenny Ireland. This YA sport romance is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Emily Henry!

When Lexie sees Shane for the first time, she's blown away. Not only by the way he plays football (although that is great), but by his looks, and how he's not like the other boys. Best of all, he feels the same way about her. Electricity at first sight.

But there's a problem.

New in town, Shane has taken the position in Westing FC's starting 11 that Lexie's brother, Niall, had set his sights on. Now, they must be each other's biggest secret. Shane's family situation is complicated, so there isn't much space for a girlfriend... or is there?

At first, the sneaking around is exciting- after practice, meeting on the beach, hiding from Niall. But things are about to get complicated...

Also by Jenny Ireland-

THE FIRST MOVE \""I LOVED IT!! Amazing disability representation. Incredible character development. Gripping, fast-paced plot. This is YA romance at its finest!!\"" - Goodreads reader

THE BOY NEXT DOOR \""This book made me cry, laugh and also look at life slightly differently\"" - Goodreads reader

By: Jenny Ireland
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 216g
ISBN: 9780241720950
ISBN 10: 0241720958
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Recommended Age: From 12 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Children/juvenile , Young adult , Preschool (0-5) , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jenny Ireland is a Young Adult writer who lives outside Belfast with her husband, two children and border collie. She is a Law and French Law graduate and former paralegal. In 2019 she underwent emergency brain surgery. While this experience was relatively traumatic, the close encounter with death has given her the gift of seeing what truly matters in life. Writing books.