Wales women's national under-19 football team

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Wales Women's Under-19
Nickname(s) Young Dragons (Welsh: Dreigiau Ifanc)
Association Football Association of Wales (FAW)
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Nia Davies
FIFA code WAL
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First colours
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First international
Switzerland  Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 1–1 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
(Becerril de la Sierra, Spain; 4 December 1998)
Biggest win
Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 21–0 Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Slovenia; 11 September 2010
Biggest defeat
Germany  Flag of Germany.svg 7–0 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Macedonia; 2 October 2007

The Wales women's national under-19 football team, also known as Wales women under-19s or Wales WU19, is a youth association football team operated by the Football Association of Wales. [1] The under-19 team represents Wales in international women's youth football competitions including the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship. [2] The youth team is intended to prepare players for the senior team, [3] featuring training camps and international friendly fixtures, [2] [4] and can include players who have been capped for the senior team. [5] [6] In August 2024, Nia Davies was appointed as the new head coach for the team, having previously managed the under-17s. [3]

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

The team has never qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup [7]

YearResultMatchesWinsDraws*LossesGFGA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 did not qualify
Flag of Thailand.svg 2004
Flag of Russia.svg 2006
Flag of Chile.svg 2008
Flag of Germany.svg 2010
Flag of Japan.svg 2012
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2014
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2016
Flag of France.svg 2018
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2022 did not qualify
Flag of Colombia.svg 2024
Flag of Poland.svg 2026 to be determined
Total0/12000000

UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship

The team has qualified for the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship tournaments once, as championship hosts, in 2013. [8]

YearRoundPositionGPWDL
1998 did not qualify
Flag of Sweden.svg 1999
Flag of France.svg 2000
Flag of Norway.svg 2001
Flag of Sweden.svg 2002
Flag of Germany.svg 2003
Flag of Finland.svg 2004
Flag of Hungary.svg 2005
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2006
Flag of Iceland.svg 2007
Flag of France.svg 2008
Flag of Belarus.svg 2009
Flag of North Macedonia.svg 2010
Flag of Italy.svg 2011
Flag of Turkey.svg 2012
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 2013
Flag of Norway.svg 2014
Flag of Israel.svg 2015
Flag of Slovakia.svg 2016
Ulster Banner.svg 2017
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 2018
Flag of Scotland.svg 2019
Flag of Georgia.svg 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Flag of Belarus.svg 2021
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 2022 did not qualify
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2023
Flag of Lithuania.svg 2024
Flag of Portugal.svg 2025 to be determined
Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg 2026
Flag of Hungary.svg 2027

Current squad

The following 20 players were named to the squad for 2025 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification Round 2 matches in April 2025. [9]

Head coach: Nia Davies

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
1 GK Soffia Kelly (2007-03-06) 6 March 2007 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Aston Villa
1 GK Cadi Doran (2007-05-28) 28 May 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Liverpool dual registration with Liverpool Feds
2 DF Amy Richardson (2006-01-05) 5 January 2006 (age 19) Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic on loan to Partick Thistle
2 DF Evie Hughes (2006-06-10) 10 June 2006 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Stoke City on loan to Sporting Khalsa
2 DF Casi Evans (2007-02-10) 10 February 2007 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Blackburn Rovers dual registration with Halifax
2 DF Shurima Vine (2007-12-01) 1 December 2007 (age 17) Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia United
2 DF Teagan Scarlett (2007-09-21) 21 September 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Arsenal
2 DF Scarlett Hill (2007-10-09) 9 October 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Manchester United
2 DF Charlotte Salisbury-Williams (2007-01-25) 25 January 2007 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Blackburn Rovers on loan to Halifax
3 MF Charlotte Lee (2006-01-05) 5 January 2006 (age 19) Flag of England.svg Aston Villa
3 MF Gwen Zimmerman (2007-09-24) 24 September 2007 (age 17) Flag of the United States.svg Eclipse Select
3 MF Elena Cole (2007-04-08) 8 April 2007 (age 17) Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia United
3 MF Kiera O'Keefe (2007-09-06) 6 September 2007 (age 17) Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia United
3 MF Ffion Bowen (2007-09-28) 28 September 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Leicester City
3 MF Mared Griffiths (2007-03-03) 3 March 2007 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Manchester United
3 MF Emily Cole (2007-07-12) 12 July 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Everton on loan to Liverpool Feds
4 FW Amelie Curtis (2007-04-23) 23 April 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Bristol City on loan to Cheltenham Town
4 FW Olivia Francis (2006-02-20) 20 February 2006 (age 19) Flag of England.svg Manchester United dual registration with Liverpool Feds
4 FW Ania Denham (2007-03-06) 6 March 2007 (age 18) Flag of England.svg Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan to Sporting Khalsa
4 FW Casi Gregson (2007-11-03) 3 November 2007 (age 17) Flag of England.svg Gwalia United

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Wales under-19 squad within the last twelve months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Cerys Phillips (2006-10-17) 17 October 2006 (age 18)-- Flag of England.svg London City Lionesses v. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland, 24 February 2024
DF Olivia Owen (2005-12-18) 18 December 2005 (age 19)-- Flag of England.svg West Bromwich Albion v. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland, 24 February 2024
DF Mayzee Davies (2006-08-25) 25 August 2006 (age 18)-- Flag of England.svg Manchester United v. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland, 24 February 2024
DF Grace Dunkerley-- Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg The New Saints v. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland, 24 February 2024
MF Ania Denham (2007-03-06) 6 March 2007 (age 18)-- Flag of England.svg Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland, 24 February 2024
MF Maia Owen-- Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg FAW South Girls Academyv. Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland, 24 February 2024
Notes
  • PRE = Preliminary squad

Recent schedule and results

This list includes match results from the past, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. [10]

2023

20 September 2023 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg0-7Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland Wrexham, Wales
15:00 BST Report
Stadium: Colliers Park
Referee: Arthur Smallman
22 September 2023 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg0–6Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland Wrexham, Wales
16:00 [BST]]
 Report Stadium: Colliers Park
Referee: Richard Wright
27 October 2023 2024 U19 Euros qualification Round 1 England  Flag of England.svg6–1Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Newport, Wales
18:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Dragon Park
Referee: Olatz Rivera Olmedo (Spain)
30 October 2023 2024 U19 Euros qualification Round 1 Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg0–3Flag of Greece.svg  Greece Newport, Wales
12:00 GMT Report
Stadium: Dragon Park
Referee: Deborah Bianci (Italian Football Federation)

2024

21 February 2024 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg1-5Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Wrexham, Wales
15:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Colliers Park
Referee: Mark James
24 February 2024 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg2–5Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Wrexham, Wales
12:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Colliers Park
Referee: Conor Fleming
3 April 2024 2024 U19 Euros qualification Round 2 Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg2–0Flag of Lithuania.svg  Lithuania Orhei, Moldova
11:00 EEST
Report Stadium: District Sport Complex
Attendance: 47
Referee: Mzevinari Sharashanidze (Georgia)
6 April 2024 2024 U19 Euros qualification Round 2 Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg3–0Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova Chisinau, Moldova
11:00 EEST
Report Stadium: Zimbru 2
Attendance: 110
Referee: Sabina Bolic (Croatia)
9 April 2024 2024 U19 Euros qualification Round 2 North Macedonia  Flag of North Macedonia.svg2–1Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Orhei, Moldova
11:00 EEST
Report
Stadium: District Sport Complex
Referee: Sabina Bolic (Croatia)

2025

20 February 2025 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg0–6Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Mealhada Portugal
15:00 GMT
Stadium: Centro de Estágios do Luso
Referee: TBC
23 February 2025 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg0–6Flag of Poland.svg  Poland Pampilhosa Portugal
11:00 GMT
Stadium: Estádio Municipal Carlos Duarte
Referee: TBC
26 February 2025 Friendly Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg0–3Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Pampilhosa Portugal
10:30 GMT
Stadium: Estádio Municipal Carlos Duarte
Referee: TBC

Coaching history

References

  1. ↑ "Wales U19 W". UEFA .
  2. 1 2 Grosvenor, Gavin (13 May 2021). "Llanidloes star earns Wales football camp call". Powys County Times. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Grosvenor, Gavin (22 August 2024). "Wales unveil former Newtown and Caereinion pupil as under 17s women's team manager". Powys County Times. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  4. ↑ "Squad named for Women's Under-19s Wales double-header". Scottish FA . 6 February 2024. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Loren Dykes: Former defender to lead Wales U17s and U19s training camps". BBC Sport . 11 May 2021. Archived from the original on 5 December 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  6. ↑ "Wales women name squad of 21 for Algarve Cup tournament". BBC Sport . 26 February 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2024 tickets". FIFA .
  8. ↑ "Wales Team Guide". FIFA . Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  9. ↑ {{Cite web |last= |date=27 March 2025 |title=WU19 squad announced for EURO qualifiers in south Wales |url=https://faw.cymru/news/cymru-wu19-squad-euro-qualifiers/
  10. ↑ "Wales U19 W". Flashscore. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  11. ↑ "Lauren Smith - stats and career". FotMob. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  12. ↑ Hughes, Adam (16 May 2021). "Former defender Loren to lead Wales U17s and U19s training camps". South Wales Guardian . Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "UEFA coach mentor programme: promising coaches making headway". UEFA . 17 July 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  14. ↑ Wales women's national under-19 football team at Soccerway
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