North West Women's League Explained

The North West Women's League (NWWL) was a women's football league, representing the top level of play in North West England.

The league was founded in 1970 and originally consisted of eight teams, including Fodens Ladies F.C.[1] Later teams in the division included St Helens W.F.C.,[2] Chorley L.F.C., Crewe L.F.C., F.C. Redstar, Leasowe Pacific and Preston Rangers W.F.C.[3] [4]

In 1989, the league merged with the Greater Manchester and Merseyside League, and with the Three Counties League, to form the North West Women's Regional Football League.

References

  1. Book: Williams . Jean . The History of Women's Football . 2022 . Pen and Sword History . 152678534X.
  2. Web site: Pioneers hang up their boots . St Helens Star . 7 September 2006.
  3. Web site: Club History . Chorley Women FC . 24 August 2022.
  4. News: Keeling . Neal . They paved the way for the Women's Euros in muddy Fog Lane Park - the legend of Manchester Corinthians . 24 August 2022 . Manchester Evening News . 24 July 2022.

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