Newcastle United W.F.C.

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Newcastle United Women
Newcastle United Logo.svg
Full nameNewcastle United Women's Football Club
Nickname(s)The Magpies
Founded1989
Ground Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Capacity10,200
Owners Public Investment Fund (85%)
RB Sports & Media (15%) [1]
ManagerBecky Langley
League Women's Championship
2023–24 FA Women's National League North, 1st of 12 (promoted)
Website https://www.newcastleunited.com/

Newcastle United Women's Football Club is a professional English women's football club, affiliated with Newcastle United F.C. They were founded in 1989 and are based at the Newcastle United Academy Training Centre, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, and play their home matches at Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. They are currently members of the Women's Championship.

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In the summer of 2016, they became officially affiliated with Newcastle United F.C, operating independently with the support of the Newcastle United Foundation. In August 2022, restructuring meant that the women's team was brought under the complete ownership of Newcastle United, with plans to transition to full-time football. [2]

History

In 1989, Newcastle United W.F.C. was formed. In 1996, the team played at Wembley, prior to the Newcastle men's team vs Manchester United FA Charity Shield match as a curtain raiser, the team played Manchester United, losing 2–0.

In 1999, the club achieved promotion to the Northern Combination Women's Football League from the NWRFL and also won the league cup. The club continued to grow creating youth set up based at University of Northumbria.

During 2001, the club was well established in the top half of the Northern Combination League, and through its partnership with Newcastle City Council's Football Development Scheme, a five-year plan was put in place in August to reach the FA Women's Premier League. Those five years have seen the club achieve major success on and off the field, winning the Northumberland FA Senior Cup on a record five consecutive occasions.

The club became a major force in women's football running teams from Under 10s, U12s, U13s, U14s, and three open age squads with over 120 club members. During 2003–04 season they finished runners up behind Stockport County in the Northern Combination League. In 2004, the club ventured into European competition entering the Lloret Cup, Barcelona, won the competition and also the fair play award. The club has also played in the MIC in Barcelona against International players from Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

The club was recognised by The Football Association for good practice and coach development and won the FA Charter Standard Award.

Following a Northern Combination League runners up spot behind Stockport County in 2003, the club gained promotion to the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division on the back of the league's best defensive record of only conceding 16 goals in 18 games. In May the club was recognised for its achievements and was given a civic reception to mark the occasion of being presented with the League Trophy and NFA Senior Cup. In June, to the delight of all members past and present, the club was renamed Newcastle United Women's Football Club.

During the 2006–07 season, the club preserved its Premier League status, finishing a creditable 8th, and reached the FA Women's Cup quarter finals for the first time ever, losing to Liverpool 9–8 on penalties following a 2–2 draw. The final away game of the season took place at Ewood Park against champions elect Blackburn Rovers. In May the club was honoured by The Football Association and received the Nationwide Club of the Year award in London.

The club ended the season winning their first ever international trophy by lifting the Y.E.S. Cup (Year of Exercise and Sport) beating Liverpool, FC Barcelona Femenino and Gateshead Academy over the three-day event.

In August 2013 the club has announced a deal which saw Wonga.com become the club's principal sponsor for the 2013–14 season. This is the first time that an official Newcastle United sponsor has also committed themselves to the women's team, demonstrating the growing importance nationally of women's football. [3]

In the 2015–16 season the club achieved their highest ever finish in the third tier of Women's football, finishing 9th under manager Thomas Butler. As well as the first team securing their highest ever finish, they also reached the semi-final of the FAWPL Plate, where they were defeated by Enfield Town. The club's development side went on to win the FA Women's Premier League Reserve Division Northern under the management team of Andrew Inness and Alex Curran.

In the pre-season of 2016, there was a change of management at the club. Former Newcastle United and Sunderland Ladies player, Victoria Greenwell, taking over as first team manager. Jill Stacey took over as development team manager, retaining Alex Curran and adding Ross Flintoft to the coaching set up.

From 2017, Newcastle United Women became part of Newcastle United Foundation, the registered charity arm of Newcastle United FC, although still remaining independently owned.

From the 2019–20 season, a two-year strategic partnership was announced with Newcastle United Foundation and Northumbria University to provide Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis and Physiotherapy support for the team. In addition, the new Head of Women's Football at Northumbria University, Becky Langley, assumed a dual responsibility to manage and lead Newcastle United Women combined with leading Northumbria University Performance Football squads. [4]

On 1 May 2022, Newcastle United Women played their first game at St James' Park, attracting a crowd of 22,134. The team won 4–0 against Alnwick Town Ladies. [5] Following promotion to the third tier at the end of the 2022–23 season, the club turned professional, becoming the first professional side to compete in the English women's third tier. [6] [7]

On 14 April 2024, Newcastle United were promoted to the Women's Championship (WSL 2) as champions of the 2023–24 National League, after their 10–0 win against Huddersfield Town. [8]

On 10 August 2024 Newcastle United maintained their 100% win record at St James' Park with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory against AC Milan which saw them win the Sela Cup in front of 37,000 fans.

Current squad

As of 20 January 2025 [9]

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.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of England.svg  ENG Grace Donnelly
2 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jodie Bartle
3 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Demi Stokes
4 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Amber-Keegan Stobbs (captain)
5 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Olivia Watt
6 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Elysia Boddy
7 FW Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Shania Hayles
8 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Emma Kelly
9 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Katie Barker
11 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Freya Gregory
12 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Deanna Cooper
13 GK Flag of England.svg  ENG Claudia Moan
14 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Poppy Pritchard (on loan from Manchester City [10] )
No.Pos.NationPlayer
15 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Hannah Greenwood
17 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Amy Andrews
18 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Sophie Haywood
19 MF Ulster Banner.svg  NIR Rachel Furness
20 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Isabella Sibley(on loan from Crystal Palace)
21 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jasmine McQuade
22 DF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  WAL Lois Joel
23 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Charlotte Potts
24 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Charlotte Wardlaw
26 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Beth Lumsden
27 GK Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Hannah Hawkins
33 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Ava Chapman
55 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Ella Baker
99 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Lia Cataldo


Out on loan

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.NationPlayer
10 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Georgia Gibson(at Middlesbrough until May 2025)
24 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Daisy Burt(at Derby County until 30 June 2025)
16 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Becky Ferguson(at Middlesbrough until TBC)

Former players

Development squad

Updated 29 December 2024

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.NationPlayer
Flag of England.svg  ENG Abbie Richardson
Flag of England.svg  ENG Abigail Allan
Flag of England.svg  ENG Alexandra Pennock
Flag of England.svg  ENG Amy Goodwin
Flag of England.svg  ENG Ava Chapman
Flag of England.svg  ENG Beth Teasdale
Flag of England.svg  ENG Cara Fisher
Flag of England.svg  ENG Devyn Wilson
Flag of England.svg  ENG Ebonie Knox
Flag of England.svg  ENG Eleanor Winter
Flag of England.svg  ENG Elen Valentine
Flag of England.svg  ENG Ella Baker
Flag of England.svg  ENG Ellen Dixon
No.Pos.NationPlayer
Flag of England.svg  ENG Esther Lane
Flag of England.svg  ENG Francesca Takher
Flag of England.svg  ENG Georgina Leech
Flag of England.svg  ENG Hannah McIntosh
Flag of England.svg  ENG Jessica Weighell
Flag of England.svg  ENG Kayla Campbell
Flag of England.svg  ENG Libby Corney
Flag of England.svg  ENG Lily Clark
Flag of England.svg  ENG Lucy Gilbert
Flag of England.svg  ENG Lucy Glenwright
Flag of England.svg  ENG Lucy Plews
Flag of England.svg  ENG Poppy Alderson
Flag of England.svg  ENG Rose McCarthy

Management

First Team

PositionStaff
Manager Flag of England.svg Becky Langley
Assistant Manager Flag of England.svg Claire Ditchburn
First Team Coach Flag of England.svg Luke Thomas-Arayo
Goalkeeper Coach Flag of England.svg Stephen Brass
Sports Scientist Flag of England.svg Thomas Keeney
Sports Scientist Flag of Spain.svg David Martinez
Head Physio Flag of England.svg Rhys Griffiths
Physio Flag of England.svg Becky Gray
Doctor Flag of England.svg Ross Floyd
Development Team Manager Flag of England.svg Courtney Vacher
Development Team Assistant Manager Flag of England.svg Codie Nichols
Development Team Coach Flag of England.svg Cara Milne-Redhead

Source: [ citation needed ]

Board

PositionStaff
Chairman Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Yasir Al-Rumayyan
CEO Flag of England.svg Darren Eales
Director Flag of England.svg Jamie Reuben
Sporting Director Flag of England.svg Paul Mitchell

Source: [ citation needed ]

Honours


Winners: 2023–24
Winners: 2022–23
Winners: 2011–12
Runners-up: 2003–04
2004–05
1998–99
2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2011–12
2006–07
2003–04
2006–07
2009–10
FA Women's Premier League Reserve Division North: 1
2015–16
2024

See also

References

  1. "Newcastle United announces agreement to change its ownership structure". Newcastle United F.C. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  2. Newcastle United's women's team completes historic move to club ownership Archived 21 August 2022 at the Wayback Machine Newcastle United FC. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. Wonga expands Newcastle shirt sponsorship, SportsPro, By Ian McPherson, 23 August 2013
  4. Northumbria University and Newcastle United Founation Partnership, Newcastle United Foundation, By Charlotte Bowe, 5 August 2019
  5. "'Empowered' Newcastle women prepare for St James' Park return". BBC Sport. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  6. "Third division Newcastle Women turn professional". BBC Sport. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  7. "'Historic': Newcastle Women become third tier's only fully professional club". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  8. Nelson, Joe (14 April 2024). "Newcastle United: Magpies promoted to Women's Championship after 10-0 win". BBC Sport.
  9. "Women - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  10. "Newcastle United Women sign Poppy Pritchard on loan". Newcastle United F.C. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.