List of women's association football clubs in England
League structures
All women's leagues in England are part of a pyramid structure with the FA Women's Premier League being the pinnacle. Leagues become gradually more regional the further down the pyramid you go.
The Women's football in England pyramid has 8 steps upon it.
FA Women's Super League Division – Step 1
The following clubs are in the FA WSL for the 2013 season:
- Arsenal L.F.C.
- Birmingham City L.F.C.
- Bristol Academy W.F.C.
- Chelsea L.F.C.
- Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C.
- Everton L.F.C.
- Liverpool L.F.C.
- Lincoln Ladies F.C.
FA Women's Premier League National Division – Step 2
The following clubs are in the FA Women's Premier League National Division for the 2012–13 season:[1]
- Aston Villa LFC
- Barnet LFC
- Cardiff City LFC
- Charlton Athletic LFC
- Coventry City L.F.C.
- Leeds United LFC
- Manchester City L.F.C. (promoted from FA Women's Premier League Northern Division)
- Portsmouth L.F.C. (promoted from FA Women's Premier League Southern Division)
- Sunderland AFC Women (Champion 2011–12)
- Watford LFC
FA Women's Premier League Northern Division – Step 3
The following clubs are in the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division for the 2013–14 season:[2]
- Blackburn Rovers L.F.C.
- Bradford City W.F.C.
- Derby County L.F.C.
- Leeds United L.F.C.
- Newcastle United W.F.C.
- Nottingham Forest L.F.C.
- Preston North End W.F.C.
- Sheffield F.C. Ladies
- Sporting Club Albion L.F.C.
- Stoke City L.F.C.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers W.F.C.
FA Women's Premier League Southern Division – Step 3
The following clubs are in the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division for the 2012–13 season:[3]
- Brighton & Hove Albion L.F.C.
- Colchester United L.F.C.
- Gillingham L.F.C.
- Lewes L.F.C. (promoted from South East Combination Women's Football League)
- Millwall Lionesses L.F.C.
- Queens Park Rangers L.F.C.
- Reading F.C. Women (relegated from FA Women's Premier League National Division)
- Tottenham Hotspur L.F.C.
- West Ham United L.F.C.
- Yeovil Town L.F.C. (promoted from South West Combination Women's Football League)
Combination League Clubs – Step 4
Northern Combination
The following clubs are in the Northern Combination Women's Football League for the 2013–14 season:[4]
- Cheadle Heath Nomads
- Chester Le Street Town
- Chorley L.F.C.
- Huddersfield Town L.F.C.
- Leeds City Vixens L.F.C.
- Liverpool Feds L.F.C.
- Middlesbrough F.C. Ladies
- Mossley Hill L.F.C.
- Sheffield United Community L.F.C.
- Stockport County L.F.C.
- Tranmere Rovers
- Wakefield L.F.C.
Midland Combination
The following clubs are in the Midland Combination Women's Football League for the 2012–13 season:[5]
- Copsewood (Coventry) L.F.C.
- Curzon Ashton L.F.C.
- Daventry Town L.F.C.
- Leafield Athletic L.F.C.
- Leamington Lions L.F.C.
- Leicester City W.F.C.
- Loughborough Foxes L.F.C.
- Loughborough Students L.F.C.
- Northampton Town L.F.C.
- Radcliffe Olympic L.F.C.
- Rotherham United L.F.C.
- Stoke City L.F.C.
South West Combination
The following clubs are in the South West Combination Women's Football League for the 2012–13 season:[6]
- Exeter City L.F.C.
- Forest Green Rovers L.F.C.
- Gloucester City L.F.C.
- Havant & Waterlooville L.F.C.
- Keynsham Development L.F.C.
- Keynsham Town L.F.C.
- Newquay L.F.C.
- Oxford United L.F.C.
- Plymouth Argyle L.F.C.
- Southampton Saints L.F.C.
- Swindon Town L.F.C.
- University of Portsmouth L.F.C.
South East Combination
The following clubs are in the South East Combination Women's Football League for the 2012–13 season:[7]
- Arlesey Town L.F.C.
- Brentwood Town L.F.C.
- Cambridge Women F.C.
- Chesham United L.F.C.
- Chichester City L.F.C.
- Crystal Palace L.F.C.
- Ebbsfleet United L.F.C.
- Enfield Town L.F.C.
- Ipswich Town L.F.C.
- Luton Town L.F.C.
- Milton Keynes Dons L.F.C.
- Norwich City L.F.C.
Regional League Premier Clubs – Step 5
Eastern Region Premier
The following clubs are in the Eastern Region Women's Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[8]
- Barking L.F.C.
- Bedford F.C. Ladies
- Billericay Town L.F.C.
- Braintree Town L.F.C.
- C & K Basildon L.F.C.
- Colchester Town L.F.C.
- Gt Shelford L.F.C.
- Haringey Borough L.F.C.
- Peterborough Sports L.F.C.
- Sawbridgeworth Town L.F.C.
- Stevenage Borough L.F.C.
- Thorpe United L.F.C.
London & SE Region Premier
The following clubs are in the London and South East Women's Regional Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[9]
- AFC Wimbledon Ladies
- Crawley Wasps L.F.C.
- Denham United WFC
- Eastbourne Town L.F.C.
- Hemel Hempstead Town L.F.C.
- KIKK L.F.C.
- London Corinthians L.F.C.
- Maidstone Town L.F.C.
- Old Actonians L.F.C.
- Panthers W.F.C.
- Westfield L.F.C.
South West Region Premier
The following clubs are in the South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[10]
- Bridgwater Town (1984) L.F.C.
- Bristol Ladies Union F.C.
- Cheltenham Town L.F.C.
- Cleeve West Town L.F.C.
- Downend Flyers L.F.C.
- Frome Town L.F.C.
- Larkhall Athletic L.F.C.
- Plymstock United L.F.C.
- Stoke Gabriel L.F.C.
- Stoke Lane Athletic L.F.C.
- Weymouth Town L.F.C.
Southern Region Premier
The following clubs are in the Southern Region Women's Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[11]
- Aldershot Town L.F.C.
- Basingstoke Town L.F.C.
- Bracknell Town L.F.C.
- Launton L.F.C.
- Maidenhead United F.C. Ladies
- Mansfield Road L.F.C.
- Oxford City L.F.C.
- Parley Sports L.F.C.
- Shanklin L.F.C.
- Southampton W.F.C.
- Woodley United L.F.C.
- Wycombe Wanderers L.F.C.
West Midlands Region Premier
The following clubs are in the West Midlands Regional Women's Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[12]
- Allscott L.F.C.
- Birmingham & West Midlands Police L.F.C.
- Bradwell Belles L.F.C.
- Cannock L.F.C.
- F.C. Reedswood
- Hereford Pegasus L.F.C.
- Kidderminster Harriers L.F.C.
- Kingshurst Sporting Club L.F.C.
- Lichfield Diamonds L.F.C.
- Solihull L.F.C.
- The New Saints L.F.C.
- Wednesfield Town L.F.C.
East Midlands Region Premier
The following clubs are in the East Midlands Regional Women's Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[13]
- Arnold Town L.F.C.
- Barlestown St Giles L.F.C.
- Ellistown W.F.C.
- Gedling Town L.F.C.
- Long Eaton United L.F.C.
- Mansfield Town L.F.C.
- Nettleham Ladies L.F.C.
- Peterborough Northern Star L.F.C.
- Real United L.F.C.
- Rise Park L.F.C.
- Sandiacre Town L.F.C.
- Steel City Wanderers L.F.C.
North West Region Premier
The following clubs are in the North West Women's Regional Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[14]
- Blackpool F.C. Girls & Ladies
- Bolton Wanderers L.F.C.
- Burnley F.C. Girls & Ladies
- City of Manchester L.F.C.
- Crewe Alexandra L.F.C.
- Denton Town L.F.C.
- Irlam L.F.C.
- Morecambe L.F.C.
- Northwich Vixens L.F.C.
- Preston North End L.F.C.
- Tranmere Rovers L.F.C.
- Wigan Athletic L.F.C.
North East Region Premier
The following clubs are in the North East Regional Women's Football League Premier Division for the 2012–13 season:[15]
- Barnsley L.F.C.
- Castleford White Rose L.F.C.
- Chester-Le-Street Town L.F.C.
- Guiseley L.F.C.
- Hessle Town L.F.C.
- Hull City L.F.C.
- Lepton L.F.C.
- Peterlee Town L.F.C.
- Scunthorpe L.F.C.
- Sheffield United Junior Blades L.F.C.
- Whitley Bay F.C. Women
- York City L.F.C.
County League Clubs (Level 7 and below)
Greater Manchester Women's Football League
South East Counties Womens Football League Kent County Division Herne Bay LFC
See also
- Women's football (soccer)
- List of women's national football teams
- List of women's football teams
- List of women's football (soccer) competitions
References
- ^ FA Women's Premier League National Division at FA Full Time
- ^ FA Women's Premier League Northern Division at FA Full Time
- ^ FA Women's Premier League Southern Division at FA Full Time
- ^ Northern Combination Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ Midland Combination Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ South West Combination Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ South East Combination Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ Eastern Region Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ London and South East Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ South West Women's Football League website – Table
- ^ Southern Region Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ West Midlands Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ East Midlands Women's Football League at FA Full Time
- ^ North West Women's Regional League at FA Full Time
- ^ North East Regional Women's Football League at FA Full Time