Middlesbrough W.F.C.

Middlesbrough Women Football Club (/ˈmɪdəlzbrə/ (listen) MID-əlz-brə) is an English women's football club. Founded in 1976, they currently play in the FA Women's National League North, with home games played at Bishopton Road West, Stockton.

Middlesbrough WFC
Full nameMiddlesbrough Women Football Club[1]
Nickname(s)Boro
Short nameMWFC
Founded1976 (1976)[1]
GroundBishopton Road West
Capacity1,800 (200 seated)
ChairmanBen Fisher
ManagerAndy Campbell
LeagueFA Women's National League North
2021–22FA Women's National League North, 11th of 13 (relegated)
WebsiteClub website

Middlesbrough also have a reserve side competing in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division. Their home games are played at Middlesbrough College.[1]

History
Further information: List of Middlesbrough W.F.C. seasons

Formation and early years (1976–2010)

Middlesbrough Women Football Club was formed in 1976. Originally known as Cleveland Spartans, the club played in the Nottinghamshire Ladies League,[2] and were coached by Middlesbrough players Mark Proctor and David Hodgson.[3] The club reached the 1982 WFA Cup Final, losing 2–0 to Lowestoft.[4] Middlesbrough later played in the Yorkshire and Humberside Ladies League.[5]

In 1996 Marrie Wieczorek became full time manager. Under her guidance Middlesbrough won the 2001–02 Northern Combination and were promoted to the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division. They remained in the Northern Division for four seasons, returning to the Northern Combination following relegation at the end of the 2005–06 season.[6]

Ups and downs (2010–present)

In September 2010, Middlesbrough travelled to North Korea and played two friendly matches against April 25 SC, losing 6–2, and Kalmaegi, losing 5–0.[7] In 2013 Gemma Grainger was appointed manager, and the club finished the 2012–13 season in fourth place.[8]

As a result of the restructuring of the FA Women's Premier League for the 2014–15 season, Middlesbrough competed in the newly formed FA Women's Premier League Northern Division One, finishing the season in fourth place.[9] For the 2015–16 season, manager Lindsey Stephenson stated that the team's aim was promotion to the Premier League Northern Division.[10] In their first season back in the third tier of woman's football, Middlesbrough achieved a second place finish.[11]

In January 2020, Ben Fisher was announced as new chairman, while Marrie Wieczorek returned to the club as an ambassador.[12] In 2020, Middlesbrough reached the semi-finals of the 2019–20 FA Women's National League Plate, losing 2–0 to Watford.[13] On 24 August 2021, former Middlesbrough player Andy Campbell was appointed manager.[14] Middlesbrough were relegated to the National League Division One North at the end of the 2021–22 season.[15]

Kits

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2020–2021 Hummel Team Stokes Limited (TSL)[16]
2021–2022 Map Group (UK)[17]
2022– Erreà

Stadium

Middlesbrough spent ten years playing home games at Teesdale Park, Thornaby. In July 2018, the club moved to Bedford Terrace, Billingham.[18] Since June 2022, Middlesbrough have played their home games at Bishopton Road West, Stockton.[19]

Players

Current squad
As of 16 December 2022.[20]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK  ENG Kayley Dunn
— DF  ENG Sarah Bartlett
— DF  ENG Emma Foster
— DF  ENG Becky Hanratty
— DF  ENG Simone Laverick
— DF  ENG Brooke Newton
— DF  ENG Abby Robson
— MF  ENG Jess Dawson
— MF  ENG Emily Fewster
— MF  ENG Eve Marshall
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF  ENG Hannah Robson
— MF  ENG Fran Ward
— MF  ENG Jess Whittaker
— FW  ENG Armani Maxwell
— FW  ENG Amber Rodgers
— FW  ENG Abbey Harland
— FW  ENG Jess Mett

Reserves

Middlesbrough operate a reserve team who compete in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division, and play home games at Middlesbrough College. The team also compete in the North Riding Women's County Cup.[21]

The club also operate a developmental team, who play in the North Riding Women's Premier League.[22]

Club staff

As of 1 June 2022.[23]

Executive Members
RolePerson
Chair Person Ben Fisher[24]
Club Secretary Ben Fisher
Management & Backroom Staff
RolePerson
First Team Manager Andy Campbell
Assistant Manager Claire Streeter
First Team Coach Jill Stacey
Reserve Team Manager Abbey Lyle
Reserve Team Coach Damian Shanahan
U16's Manager Ben Fisher

Managerial history
Dates Name
1996–2013 Marrie Wieczorek
2013–2014 Gemma Grainger
2014–2018 Lindsey Stephenson
2018 Kelsey Byrne
2018–2021 Steph Fairless
2021– Andy Campbell

Honours

League

References
  1. "Middlesbrough Women F.C." Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. "Internationals on show at league cup final". Long Eaton Advertiser. 27 April 1978. Retrieved 22 October 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Marrie Wieczorek joy as Team GB women make history". GazetteLive. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  4. "History of the Woman's FA Cup Final". The Football Association. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  5. "Ladies on the ball". East Cleveland Herald & Post. 29 September 1993. Retrieved 22 October 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. "Boro ladies target promotion". GazetteLive. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  7. "Middlesbrough Ladies footballers back from North Korea". BBC. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  8. "Middlesbrough Ladies' team packed with young talent". GazetteLive. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  9. "FA Women's Premier League: Northern Division One 2014/15". The Football Association. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  10. "MFC Ladies". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  11. "Middlesbrough Women aim to make it back-to-back wins against Burton in the cup". GazetteLive. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  12. "Marrie Becomes Football Welcomes Women's Ambassador". MFC Foundation. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  13. "Good Luck to Middlesbrough Women FC In FAWNL Plate Semi-Final". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  14. "Boro Women Announce Andy Campbell As Manager". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  15. "Women Preview: Burnley vs. Middlesbrough". Burnley Football Club. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  16. "Middlesbrough Women FC announce new first-team sponsorship with TSL". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  17. @BoroWomen (8 August 2022). "Middlesbrough Women FC are excited to announce MAP Group UK Ltd will continue to be our first team sponsor for the 2022/23 season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. "Middlesbrough Women announce new Billingham Town base". SheKicks. 31 July 2018.
  19. "Home Ground Announcement". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  20. "Team Info – Player Profiles". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  21. "County Cup Finals Underway". North Riding County Football Association. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  22. "Middlesbrough Women Development". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  23. "Staff". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  24. "Chair Person". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

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