Halifax F.C. Women
| Full name | Halifax Football Club Women | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Eagles | ||
| Founded | 2013 | ||
| Ground | Clayborn Ground | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| Manager | Rob Mitchell | ||
| League | FA Women's National League North | ||
| 2023–24 | FA Women's National League North, 6th of 12 | ||
| Website | https://halifaxfcwomen.co.uk/ | ||
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Halifax Football Club Women is an English women's football club based in West Yorkshire. Formed in 2013, they currently play in the , with home games at the Clayborn Ground, Cleckheaton.
History
[edit]Brighouse Town (2013–2023)
[edit]Brighouse Town A.F.C. Women was formed in 2013. The club won the 2013–14 North East Regional Southern Division, and were promoted to the Premier Division.[1] A second promotion was achieved in 2016, when the club won the 2015–16 North East Regional Premier Division, and were promoted to the FA Women's National League Division One North.[2] Following an application for promotion, Brighouse were promoted to the FA Women's National League Northern Division for the 2021–22 season.[3]
Halifax (2023–present)
[edit]In May 2023, following a split away from Brighouse Town, the club rebranded as Halifax F.C. Women.[4][5] The club's first match following the rebrand was a 6–1 win against FC United of Manchester in the 2023–24 FA National League Cup, on 27 August 2023.[6]
Kits
[edit]Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
[edit]| Period | Kit manufacturer | Home sponsor | Away sponsor |
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| 2024– | Avec | Rapid Fitness 26 | Kipmate[7] |
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- As of 6 August 2023.[8]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Reserves
[edit]Halifax operate a reserve team who play in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division.[9]
Management and staff
[edit]- As of 24 January 2024.[10]
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| First team manager | Robs Players Mitchell |
| Assistant / Fitness coach | Kevin Heetun |
| Assistant / Goalkeeping coach | Lee Harrison |
| Sports therapist | Connor Kavanagh |
| Reserves coach | Jonny Kilroy |
| U10 coach | Kayleigh Bamforth |
Honours
[edit]League
- North East Regional Premier Division (level 5)
- Champions: 2015–16
- North East Regional Southern Division (level 6)
- Champions: 2013–14
References
[edit]- ^ "North East Regional Womens Football League – 2013–14 Southern Division". The Football Association. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Brighouse Town Ladies: We are the champions". Halifax Courier. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Brighouse Town Women gain historic promotion". Halifax Courier. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Boss sets out plans for Brighouse Town Women after team moves to Bradford". Halifax Courier. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Brighouse Town Women as we knew it rebrand to become Halifax FC". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Match Report: FC United of Manchester 1–6 Halifax". Halifax F.C. Women. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Partners and Sponsors". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "First team players". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Reserves". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Our Staff". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 24 January 2024.