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 | ||
| 2022–23 | FA Women's National League North, 5th of 12 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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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 FA Women's National League North, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Nike | 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 | Rob 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.