AFC Wimbledon Women

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AFC Wimbledon Women
Full nameAFC Wimbledon Women
Nickname(s)The Dons, The Wombles
Founded2003
Ground Grand Drive, Raynes Park [1]
Plough Lane (selected matches)
ChairmanDavid Growns
ManagerKevin Foster
League FA Women's National League South
2023–24 FA Women's National League Division One South East, 1st of 12 (promoted)

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

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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. 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

As of 27 August 2024

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of England.svg  ENG Rose Kite
2 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Rosie Russell(Vice-Captain)
4 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Leeta Rutherford
5 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Kelly Highman
6 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Hannah Mackenzie
7 FW Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  WAL Emma Plewa
8 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Fran Ali
9 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Ashlee Hincks(Captain)
10 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Ellie Dorey
11 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Alex Hennessey
12 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kau’inohea Solomon-Taylor
13 FW Flag of Ireland.svg  IRL Cherelle Khassal
No.Pos.NationPlayer
14 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Leanne Bell
15 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Ella Newman
16 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Emily Donovan
19 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Kelly-Jade Whelan
20 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Hannah Billingham
21 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Remmi Gardner
23 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jánaye Beaufort
26 GK Flag of England.svg  ENG Lauren Allen
28 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Summer Roberts
29 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Skye Bacon
35 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Georgia Clifford


Management

Current management and coaching staff

NameRole
Flag of England.svg Kevin FosterManager
Flag of England.svg Andy MayFirst-team coach
Flag of Ireland.svg Blaine WalshFirst-team coach
Flag of England.svg Jacob MillerStrength and Conditioning coach
Flag of England.svg Laila BraamHead of Medical
Flag of England.svg Isiah Goddard-JosephPhysiotherapist
Flag of England.svg George JonesKit Man

Performance

SeasonDivisionPositionNotes
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 11thRelegated
2007-08 South East Combination Women's Football League 11thRelegated
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 1stPromoted 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 6thLeague rebranded following a restructure of the women's football pyramid
2019-20 FA Women's National League Division One South East 2ndSeason curtailed early due to COVID-19 pandemic with no promotion or relegation
2020-21 FA Women's National League Division One South East N/ASeason curtailed
2021-22 FA Women's National League Division One South East 3rdPlayed first game at Plough Lane Stadium and reached final of FAWNL Plate
2022-23 FA Women's National League Division One South East 2ndReached final of the Capital Cup
2023-24 FA Women's National League Division One South East 1stPromoted as Champions
2024-25 FA Women's National League South tbcMoved primary home ground and training ground from Carshalton to Grand Drive, Raynes Park

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References

  1. "AFC Wimbledon Women's new home away from home". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. 28 June 2024.
  2. "Derby win Plate as Wimbledon promoted". The FA. Retrieved 21 April 2024.