AFC Wimbledon Women

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AFC Wimbledon Women are a women's football team from London. The team currently competes in the FAWNL Premier Division South.

AFC Wimbledon Women
Full nameAFC Wimbledon Women
Nickname(s)The Dons, The Wombles
Founded2003
GroundGrand Drive, Raynes Park[1]
Plough Lane (selected matches)
ChairmanDavid Growns
ManagerKevin Foster
LeagueFA Women's National League South
2023–24FA Women's National League Division One South East, 1st of 12 (promoted)

The club was founded after the ladies team representing Wimbledon F.C. decided to transfer to AFC Wimbledon, after the old club's relocation. The ladies team of Fulham F.C., known as Friends of Fulham, started its bonds with the name Wimbledon, when they voted yes on the decision to transfer to Wimbledon F.C., as a new entity. AFC Wimbledon Ladies are now owned by The Dons Trust.

From 2003 to 2006 it was one of the few Women's Premier League sides not to be affiliated with a club from the male Premiership or Football League.

On Sunday 24 October 2021, AFC Wimbledon beat Walton Casuals 7–1 in the FA Cup 3rd qualifying round in their first game at the club's main Plough Lane Stadium.

Founded as AFC Wimbledon Ladies, the club rebranded to 'AFC Wimbledon Women' before the 2022–23 season.

In April 2024, the club were confirmed champions of Division One South East, securing promotion to Premier Division South for the 2024–25 season.[2]

Current squad

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF   ENG Rosie Russell (Vice Captain)
5 DF   ENG Kelly Highman
7 FW   WAL Emma Plewa
8 MF   ENG Fran Ali
9 FW   ENG Ashlee Hincks (Captain)
12 MF   ENG Hannah Mackenzie
16 MF   ENG Emily Donovan
17 FW   POR Sandra Soares-Martins
19 FW   ENG Kelly-Jade Whelan
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 DF   ENG Hannah Billingham
21 MF   ENG Remmi Gardner
22 FW   ENG Ellie Dorey
25 DF   ENG Ella Newman
26 GK   ENG Lauren Allen
28 FW   ENG Summer Roberts
29 FW   ENG Skye Bacon
- FW   ENG Leanne Bell

Management

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Current management and coaching staff

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Name Role
  Kevin Foster Manager
  Andy May First-team coach
  Blaine Walsh First-team coach
  Jacob Miller Strength and Conditioning coach
  Laila Braam Head of Medical
  Isiah Goddard-Joseph Physiotherapist
  George Jones Kit Man

Performance

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Season Division Position Notes
2003-04 FA Women's National League Southern Division 3rd
2004-05 FA Women's National League Southern Division 5th
2005-06 FA Women's National League Southern Division 7th
2006-07 FA Women's National League Southern Division 11th Relegated
2007-08 South East Combination Women's Football League 11th Relegated
2008-09 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 6th
2009-10 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 10th
2010-11 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 11th
2011-12 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 7th
2012-13 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 9th
2013-14 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 10th
2014-15 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 3rd
2015-16 London and South East Women's Regional Football League 1st Promoted as Champions
2016-17 FA Women's Premier League Division One South East 3rd
2017-18 FA Women's Premier League Division One South East 2nd
2018-19 FA Women's National League Division One South East 6th League rebranded following a restructure of the women's football pyramid
2019-20 FA Women's National League Division One South East 2nd Season curtailed early due to COVID-19 pandemic with no promotion or relegation
2020-21 FA Women's National League Division One South East N/A Season curtailed
2021-22 FA Women's National League Division One South East 3rd Played first game at Plough Lane Stadium and reached final of FAWNL Plate
2022-23 FA Women's National League Division One South East 2nd Reached final of the Capital Cup
2023-24 FA Women's National League Division One South East 1st Promoted as Champions
2024-25 FA Women's National League South tbc Moved primary home ground and training ground from Carshalton to Grand Drive, Raynes Park

References

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  1. ^ https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2024/june/28/women-new-home-away-from-home/
  2. ^ "Derby win Plate as Wimbledon promoted". The FA. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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