AFC Wimbledon Women explained

Clubname:AFC Wimbledon Women
Fullname:AFC Wimbledon Women
Nickname:The Dons, The Wombles
Founded:2003
Ground:Grand Drive, Raynes Park[1]
Plough Lane (selected matches)
Chairman:David Growns
Manager:Kevin Foster
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AFC Wimbledon Women are a women's football team from London. The team currently competes in the FA Women's National League South.

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]

Management

Current management and coaching staff

NameRole
Kevin FosterManager
Andy MayFirst-team coach
Blaine WalshFirst-team coach
Jacob MillerStrength and Conditioning coach
Laila BraamHead of Medical
Isiah Goddard-JosephPhysiotherapist
George JonesKit Man

Performance

! Season !! Division !! Position !! Notes
3rd
5th
7th
11th Relegated
2007-08 11th Relegated
2008-09 6th
2009-10 10th
2010-11 11th
2011-12 7th
2012-13 9th
2013-14 10th
2014-15 3rd
2015-16 1st Promoted as Champions
3rd
2nd
6th League rebranded following a restructure of the women's football pyramid
2nd Season curtailed early due to COVID-19 pandemic with no promotion or relegation
N/ASeason curtailed
2021-22FA Women's National League Division One South East3rd Played first game at Plough Lane Stadium and reached final of FAWNL Plate
2022-23FA Women's National League Division One South East2nd Reached final of the Capital Cup
2023-24FA Women's National League Division One South East1st Promoted as Champions
2024-25FA Women's National League Southtbc Moved primary home ground and training ground from Carshalton to Grand Drive, Raynes Park

External links

Notes and References

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