Halifax F.C. Women

Halifax Women
Full nameHalifax Football Club Women
Nickname(s)The Eagles
Founded2013; 11 years ago (2013)
GroundClayborn Ground
Capacity2,000
ManagerRob Mitchell
LeagueFA Women's National League North
2023–24FA Women's National League North, 6th of 12
Websitehttps://halifaxfcwomen.co.uk/

Halifax Football Club Women is an English women's football club based in West Yorkshire. Formed in 2013, they currently play in the , with home games at the Clayborn Ground, Cleckheaton.

History

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Brighouse Town (2013–2023)

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Brighouse Town A.F.C. Women was formed in 2013. The club won the 2013–14 North East Regional Southern Division, and were promoted to the Premier Division.[1] A second promotion was achieved in 2016, when the club won the 2015–16 North East Regional Premier Division, and were promoted to the FA Women's National League Division One North.[2] Following an application for promotion, Brighouse were promoted to the FA Women's National League Northern Division for the 2021–22 season.[3]

Halifax (2023–present)

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In May 2023, following a split away from Brighouse Town, the club rebranded as Halifax F.C. Women.[4][5] The club's first match following the rebrand was a 6–1 win against FC United of Manchester in the 2023–24 FA National League Cup, on 27 August 2023.[6]

Kits

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Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

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Period Kit manufacturer Home sponsor Away sponsor
2024– Avec Rapid Fitness 26 Kipmate[7]

Players

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Current squad

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As of 6 August 2023.[8]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Northern Ireland NIR Becky Flaherty
2 MF England ENG Meg Boydell
3 DF England ENG Shauna Legge (captain)
4 DF England ENG Annabelle Class
5 DF England ENG Isobel Dean
6 MF England ENG Nicole Kemp
7 MF England ENG Drew Greene
8 MF England ENG Monique Watson
9 FW England ENG Katie Ramsden
10 MF England ENG Ellie White
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 FW England ENG Darcie Greene
12 DF England ENG Lauryn Wilcock
14 FW England ENG Lucy Sowerby
15 DF England ENG Olivia Wilson
16 MF England ENG Maisie Norde
18 FW England ENG Georgia Stevens
19 DF England ENG Lucy Cook
20 MF England ENG Courtney Willis
21 MF England ENG Eve O'Carrol
22 MF England ENG Maddie Oliver

Reserves

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Halifax operate a reserve team who play in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division.[9]

Management and staff

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As of 24 January 2024.[10]
Position Name
First team manager Robs Players Mitchell
Assistant / Fitness coach Kevin Heetun
Assistant / Goalkeeping coach Lee Harrison
Sports therapist Connor Kavanagh
Reserves coach Jonny Kilroy
U10 coach Kayleigh Bamforth

Honours

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League

References

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  1. ^ "North East Regional Womens Football League – 2013–14 Southern Division". The Football Association. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Brighouse Town Ladies: We are the champions". Halifax Courier. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Brighouse Town Women gain historic promotion". Halifax Courier. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Boss sets out plans for Brighouse Town Women after team moves to Bradford". Halifax Courier. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Brighouse Town Women as we knew it rebrand to become Halifax FC". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Match Report: FC United of Manchester 1–6 Halifax". Halifax F.C. Women. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Partners and Sponsors". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  8. ^ "First team players". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Reserves". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Our Staff". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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