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AFC Wimbledon Women
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Full nameAFC Wimbledon Women
NicknamesThe Dons, The Wombles
Founded2003
GroundImperial Fields[1]
Plough Lane (selected matches)
ChairmanDavid Growns
ManagerKevin Foster
LeagueFA Women's National League South
2025–26FA Women's National League South, 10th of 12

AFC Wimbledon Women is a women's football team from London. The team currently competes in the FA Women's National League South.

The club was founded after the ladies team representing Wimbledon F.C. decided to transfer to AFC Wimbledon, after the old club's relocation. The ladies team of Fulham F.C., known as Friends of Fulham, started its bonds with the name Wimbledon, when they voted yes on the decision to transfer to Wimbledon F.C., as a new entity.[clarification needed] AFC Wimbledon Ladies are now owned by The Dons Trust.

From 2003 to 2006 it was one of the few Women's Premier League sides not to be affiliated with a club from the male Premiership or Football League.

On Sunday 24 October 2021, AFC Wimbledon beat Walton Casuals 7–1 in the FA Cup 3rd qualifying round in their first game at the club's main Plough Lane Stadium.

Founded as AFC Wimbledon Ladies, the club rebranded to 'AFC Wimbledon Women' before the 2022–23 season.

In April 2024, the club were confirmed champions of Division One South East, securing promotion to Premier Division South for the 2024–25 season.[2]

Current squad

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As of 6 April 2026

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ENG Rose Kite
2 DF  ENG Rosie Russell
3 DF  ENG Hattie sherlock
4 DF  ENG Kate Jeffery
5 DF  ENG Kelly Highman
6 DF  ENG Hannah Mackenzie
7 FW  ENG Daisy McLachlan
8 FW  ENG Leanne Bell
9 FW  ENG Ashlee Hincks (Captain)
10 MF  ENG Ellie Dorey
11 FW  ENG Alisha Buckingham
12 MF  USA Iola Cotter
14 FW  ENG Taylor Bell
15 FWDF  ENG Emily Taylor-Brown
16 MF  ENG Emily Donovan (Vice-Captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 DF  ENG Aliyat Lambe
18 MF  ENG Nadia Sabania
19 FW  ENG Kelly-Jade Whelan
20 DF  ENG Hannah Billingham
21 FW  ENG Amelia Ajao
22 DF  ENG Emily Wallace
23 FW  ENG Kaylee Buckingham
24 DF  ENG Mollie Peachey
25 MF  ENG Medeline Hotston
26 GK  ENG Lauren Allen
35 DF  ENG Georgia Clifford
39 DF  ENG Willow Scales
43 MF  ENG Lola Lyndsay-Finn

Management

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Current management and coaching staff

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Name Role
England Kevin Foster Manager
England Andy May Assistant Manager
England Quentin Hoad First-Team Coach
England George Aires Goalkeeper Coach
England Derek Isichei Physiotherapist
England Sam Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
England George Jones Kit Man

Performance

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Season Division Position Notes
2003-04 FA Women's National League Southern Division 3rd
2004-05 FA Women's National League Southern Division 5th
2005-06 FA Women's National League Southern Division 7th
2006-07 FA Women's National League Southern Division 11th Relegated
2007-08 South East Combination Women's Football League 11th Relegated
2008-09 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 6th
2009-10 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 10th
2010-11 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 11th
2011-12 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 7th
2012-13 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 9th
2013-14 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 10th
2014-15 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 3rd
2015-16 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 1st Promoted as Champions
2016-17 FA Women's Premier League Division One South East 3rd
2017-18 FA Women's Premier League Division One South East 2nd
2018-19 FA Women's National League Division One South East 6th League rebranded following a restructure of the women's football pyramid
2019-20 FA Women's National League Division One South East 2nd Season curtailed early due to COVID-19 pandemic with no promotion or relegation
2020-21 FA Women's National League Division One South East N/A Season curtailed
2021-22 FA Women's National League Division One South East 3rd Played first game at Plough Lane Stadium and reached final of FAWNL Plate
2022-23 FA Women's National League Division One South East 2nd Reached final of the Capital Cup
2023-24 FA Women's National League Division One South East 1st Promoted as Champions
2024-25 FA Women's National League South 7th Moved primary home ground and training ground from Carshalton to Grand Drive, Raynes Park

References

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  1. ^ "AFC Wimbledon Women partner with Tooting and Mitcham FC United". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Derby win Plate as Wimbledon promoted". The FA. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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