Oxford United W.F.C.
Oxford United Women's Football Club is an English women's football club affiliated with Oxford United, and founded in 2005. They had major success in their first season by winning the league. In 2012–13 they won the South-West Combination and were elected as inaugural members of the Women's Super League 2nd division (WSL 2).
Full name | Oxford United Women's Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | U’s / Yellows |
Founded | 2005 |
Ground | Marsh Lane, Oxford |
Capacity | 2,000 |
Manager | Liam Gilbert |
League | FA Women's National League South |
2022–23 | FA Women's National League South, 3rd of 12 |
Website | Club website |
The success of Oxford United Women's F.C. is recognised and promoted by Oxford United.[1]
History
The first team won the three major cup competitions in their league.[2]
The Oxford United Ladies first team were promoted to the Southern Region Division One for season 2006–07, where they continued their success and again won the League.
Oxford United Ladies have won the Ladies Oxfordshire Senior Cup, beating Henley Town Ladies 2–1 at Bicester Town F.C. The scorers were Lauren Allison and Stacey Coles five minutes from time. "Credit must go to the girls for the win," said ladies boss Ben Thomas after the match.
Current squad
- As of 28 September 2022.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
- As of 15 September 2020.
Position | Name |
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Head Coach | Liam Gilbert |
Assistant Manager | Tom Hartley |
Honours
- South-West Combination: Winners
- 2012/2013
- Thames Valley Division Two: Winners
- 2009/2010
- Oxfordshire FA County Cup : Runners up
- 2009/2010
- Southern Region Division One :Runners up
- 2008/2009
- Southern Region Division One: 1
- 2006/2007
- Thames Valley Division One: 1
- 2005/2006
- Thames Valley League Cup: 1
- 2005/2006
- Oxfordshire FA County Cup: 1
- 2005/2006
References
- "Oxford United women eye title in season finale". BBC Sport.
- "2005/06 season OULFC Awards evening". Oxford United Ladies FC. Archived from the original on 20 August 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2015.