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 Division One 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
Manager[[]]
LeagueFA Women's National League Division One North
2022–23FA Women's National League Division One North, 10th of 12
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, they 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.[6] They remained in the Northern Division for four seasons, returning to the Northern Combination following relegation at the end of the 2005–06 season.[7]

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.[8] In 2012 Gemma Grainger was appointed manager, and the club finished the 2012–13 season in fourth place.[9] Grainger left the club in 2013 due to commitments to the England U19 team, and was replaced by player-manager Samantha Leigh.[10]

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.[11] Under new manager and owner Lindsey Stephenson,[12] the club finnished the season in fourth place.[13] Middlesbrough won the 2015–16 Northern Division One, and were promoted to the Northern Premier Division.[14] In their first season back in the third tier of woman's football, Middlesbrough achieved a second place finish.[15] In June 2017 the club unveiled a new crest.[16]

In January 2020, Ben Fisher was announced as new chairman,[17] while Marrie Wieczorek returned to the club as an ambassador.[18] Middlesbrough reached the semi-finals of the 2019–20 FA Women's National League Plate, losing 2–0 to Watford.[19] On 24 August 2021, former Middlesbrough player Andy Campbell was appointed manager.[20] Middlesbrough were relegated to the National League Division One North at the end of the 2021–22 season.[21]

Kits

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2020–2021 Hummel Team Stokes Limited (TSL)[22]
2021–2022 Map Group (UK)[23]
2022– Erreà

Stadium

Middlesbrough spent ten years playing home games at Teesdale Park, Thornaby. In July 2018, the club moved to Bedford Terrace, Billingham.[24] Since June 2022, Middlesbrough have played their home games at Bishopton Road West, Stockton.[25]

The stadium underwent a £1 million redevelopment in 2015, and now includes modern facilities and a 3G pitch.[26]

Players

Current squad
As of 16 December 2022.[27]

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 England ENG Kayley Dunn
— DF England ENG Sarah Bartlett
— DF England ENG Emma Foster
— DF England ENG Becky Hanratty
— DF England ENG Simone Laverick
— DF England ENG Brooke Newton
— DF England ENG Abby Robson
— MF England ENG Jess Dawson
— MF England ENG Emily Fewster
— MF England ENG Eve Marshall
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF England ENG Hannah Robson
— MF England ENG Fran Ward
— MF England ENG Jess Whittaker
— FW England ENG Armani Maxwell
— FW England ENG Amber Rodgers
— FW England ENG Abbey Harland
— FW England 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.[28] The club also operate a development team, who play in the North Riding Women's Premier League.[29]

Club staff

As of 1 June 2022.[30]

Executive Members
RolePerson
Chair PersonEngland Ben Fisher
Club SecretaryEngland Ben Fisher
Management & Backroom Staff
RolePerson
First Team ManagerEngland Andy Campbell
Assistant ManagerEngland Claire Streeter
First Team CoachEngland Jill Stacey
Reserve Team ManagerEngland Abbey Lyle
Reserve Team CoachEngland Damian Shanahan
U16's ManagerEngland Ben Fisher

Managerial history
Dates Name
1996–2012 England Marrie Wieczorek
2012–2013 England Gemma Grainger
2013–2014 England Samantha Leigh
2014–2018 England Lindsey Stephenson
2018 England Kelsey Byrne
2018–2021 England Steph Fairless
2021–2023 England 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. "Northern Combination – 2001/02 season". Northern Combination Football League. Archived from the original on 6 June 2006. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  7. "Boro ladies target promotion". GazetteLive. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  8. "Middlesbrough Ladies footballers back from North Korea". BBC. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  9. "Middlesbrough Ladies' team packed with young talent". GazetteLive. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  10. "MFC Ladies Sammie Leigh". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  11. "MFC Ladies". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  12. "Chairman and First Team Manager: Lindsey Stephenson". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  13. "FA Women's Premier League: Northern Division One 2014/15". The Football Association. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  14. "Title 'Means the World' to Boro". SheKicks. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  15. "Middlesbrough Women aim to make it back-to-back wins against Burton in the cup". GazetteLive. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  16. @BoroWomen (3 June 2017). "New season. New badge. New memories" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  17. "Club Statement: Fisher takes over Middlesbrough Women FC". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  18. "Marrie Becomes Football Welcomes Women's Ambassador". MFC Foundation. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  19. "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.
  20. "Boro Women Announce Andy Campbell As Manager". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  21. "Women Preview: Burnley vs. Middlesbrough". Burnley Football Club. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  22. "Middlesbrough Women FC announce new first-team sponsorship with TSL". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  23. @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.
  24. "Middlesbrough Women announce new Billingham Town base". SheKicks. 31 July 2018.
  25. "Home Ground Announcement". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  26. "New £1m facility in Stockton provides 'best sporting facilities outside pro football in the North-east'". GazetteLive. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  27. "Team Info – Player Profiles". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  28. "Middlesbrough Women Reserves". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  29. "Middlesbrough Women Development". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  30. "Staff". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

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