Hull City Ladies' future unclear amid club probe
The 1-1 home draw against Rugby Borough was secured against the backdrop of a police investigation into suspected financial fraud at the club.
Humberside Police confirmed its economic crime unit was exploring several lines of inquiry after being contacted earlier this month. The Football Association is currently working with the club.
Player Hope Knight, who has been with the team for three seasons, said: "At the team huddle [at half-time], the message was simple, 'this could be our last 45 minutes of Hull City', and it really does get to you."
She added: "It's difficult because we give everything - blood sweat and tears to play for this club and we don't know what's happening next season.
"We're fighting. We're fighting so hard to be here."
Supporter Molly Oxley regularly attends the matches and is also worried about what the club could look like next season.
She said: "I feel upset and frustrated as they've built up such a great team in the years that I've been watching them."
The club was founded in 2001 and play their home games at Barton Town FC. They are not associated with Hull City AFC.
Sunday's draw sealed an eighth-place finish in the FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division.
Police are appealing for anyone who thinks they might have useful information to get in touch.
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