Middlesbrough F.C. Women

Middlesbrough Football Club Women (/ˈmɪdəlzbrə/ ⓘ MID-əlz-brə) is an English women's football club. Founded in 1976, they currently play in the FA Women's National League Division One North, with home games played at Bishopton Road West, Stockton.

This article is about the women's football club. For the men's football club, see Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough
Full nameMiddlesbrough Football Club Women
Nickname(s)Boro
Short nameMFC
Founded1976 (1976)
GroundBishopton Road West
Riverside Stadium
Capacity1,800 (200 seated, Bishopton Road West)
ChairmanSteve Gibson
ManagerMichael Mulhern
LeagueFA Women's National League Division One North
2022–23FA Women's National League Division One North, 10th of 12
WebsiteClub website

Middlesbrough were founding members of the Northern Combination in 1998, and spent much of their early history in the third and fourth tiers of woman's football, aside from a brief spell in the second tier FA Women's Premier League Northern Division from 2002 to 2006. The club officially became affiliated with the men's team in 2023.

Middlesbrough also have a reserve side competing in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division. Their home games are played at Middlesbrough College.[1]

History
Further information: List of Middlesbrough F.C. Women seasons

Formation and early years (1976–2010)

Middlesbrough Football Club Women was formed in 1976.[2] Originally known as Cleveland Spartans, they played in the Nottinghamshire Ladies League,[3] and were coached by Middlesbrough players Mark Proctor and David Hodgson.[4] The club reached the 1982 WFA Cup Final, losing 2–0 to Lowestoft.[5] Middlesbrough later played in the Yorkshire and Humberside Ladies League.[6]

In 1996 Marrie Wieczorek became full time manager. Under her guidance Middlesbrough won the 2001–02 Northern Combination, and were promoted to the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division.[7] They remained in the Northern Division for four seasons, returning to the Northern Combination following relegation at the end of the 2005–06 season.[8]

Ups and downs (2010–present)

In September 2010, Middlesbrough travelled to North Korea and played two friendly matches against April 25, losing 6–2, and Kalmaegi, losing 5–0.[9] In 2012 Gemma Grainger was appointed manager, and the club finished the 2012–13 season in fourth place.[10] Grainger left the club in 2013 due to commitments to the England U19 team, and was replaced by player-manager Samantha Leigh.[11]

Crest 2017–2023

As a result of the restructuring of the FA Women's Premier League for the 2014–15 season, Middlesbrough competed in the newly formed FA Women's Premier League Northern Division One.[12] Under new manager and owner Lindsey Stephenson,[13] the club finnished the season in fourth place.[14] Middlesbrough won the 2015–16 Northern Division One, and were promoted to the Northern Premier Division.[15] In their first season back in the third tier of woman's football, Middlesbrough achieved a second-place finish.[16] In June 2017 the club unveiled a new crest.[17]

In January 2020, Ben Fisher was announced as new chairman,[18] while Marrie Wieczorek returned to the club as an ambassador.[19] Middlesbrough reached the semi-finals of the 2019–20 FA Women's National League Plate, losing 2–0 to Watford.[20] On 24 August 2021, former Middlesbrough player Andy Campbell was appointed manager.[21] Middlesbrough were relegated to the National League Division One North at the end of the 2021–22 season.[22]

On 26 May 2023, the club officially became affiliated with the men’s team, and Michael Mulhern was announced as manager.[23] Middlesbrough played their first game at the Riverside Stadium on 17 September, a 0–0 draw against Stockport County.[24]

Kits

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2010–2015 Adidas Wells Solutions[25]
2015–2017 Amigos Pizza[26]
2017–2018 Northern Coffee[27]
2018–2020 Hummel
2020–2021 Team Stokes Limited (TSL)[28]
2021–2022 Map Group (UK)[29]
2022–2023 Erreà
2023– Durata[30]

Stadium

During the 2000s, Middlesbrough played their home games at Central Avenue, Billingham Synthonia,[31] before moving to Teesdale Park, Thornaby Football Club, in 2010. In July 2018, the club moved to Bedford Terrace, Billingham Town.[32]

Since June 2022, Middlesbrough have played their home games at Bishopton Road West, Stockton Town.[33] The stadium underwent a £1 million redevelopment in 2015, and now includes modern facilities and a 3G pitch.[34] With affiliation into Middlesbrough Football Club in 2023, the team have select matches at the Riverside Stadium.

Players

Current squad
As of 6 August 2023.[35]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK England ENG Laura Wareham
2 DF England ENG Jane Harland
3 DF England ENG Emma Wallis
4 MF England ENG Bethany Guy
5 DF England ENG Ellen Packham
6 DF England ENG Abby Towers
7 FW England ENG Ellen Turnbull
8 FW England ENG Jessica Mett
9 FW England ENG Armani Maxwell
10 MF England ENG Lauren Robson
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 FW England ENG Ella Baker
12 MF England ENG Eve Marshall
13 GK England ENG Ruby Cook
14 DF England ENG Emma Foster
16 MF England ENG Francesca Ward
17 DF England ENG Millie Bell
18 MF England ENG Sarah Burn (captain)
19 FW United States USA Jolie Donzo
22 DF England ENG Rachel Hindle
23 FW England ENG Nicole Havery

Reserves

Middlesbrough operate a reserve team who compete in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division, and play home games at Middlesbrough College.[36] The club also operate a development team, who play in the North Riding Women's Premier League.[37]

Club staff
As of 18 September 2023.[35]
Executive Members
RolePerson
Chair of clubEngland Steve Gibson
General managerEngland Ben Fisher
Management & Backroom Staff
RolePerson
First Team ManagerEngland Michael Mulhern
Assistant ManagerEngland Joe Lillie
Goalkeeping CoachEngland Iain Longstaff
Fitness CoachEngland Lee Phoenix
Performance AnalystEngland Jason Elgie
U16's ManagerEngland Ben Fisher

Managerial history

Dates Name
1996–2012 England Marrie Wieczorek
2012–2013 England Gemma Grainger
2013–2014 England Samantha Leigh
2014–2018 England Lindsey Stephenson
2018 England Kelsey Byrne
2018–2021 England Steph Fairless
2021–2023 England Andy Campbell
2023– England Michael Mulhern

Honours

League

See also

References

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  2. "Club". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  3. "Internationals on show at league cup final". Long Eaton Advertiser. 27 April 1978. Retrieved 22 October 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Marrie Wieczorek joy as Team GB women make history". GazetteLive. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  5. "History of the Woman's FA Cup Final". The Football Association. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  6. "Ladies on the ball". East Cleveland Herald & Post. 29 September 1993. Retrieved 22 October 2022 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. "Northern Combination – 2001/02 season". Northern Combination Football League. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  8. "Boro ladies target promotion". GazetteLive. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  9. "Middlesbrough Ladies footballers back from North Korea". BBC. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  10. "Middlesbrough Ladies' team packed with young talent". GazetteLive. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
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  12. "MFC Ladies". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  13. "Chairman and First Team Manager: Lindsey Stephenson". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  14. "FA Women's Premier League: Northern Division One 2014/15". The Football Association. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  15. "Title 'Means the World' to Boro". SheKicks. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  16. "Middlesbrough Women aim to make it back-to-back wins against Burton in the cup". GazetteLive. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  17. @BoroWomen (3 June 2017). "New season. New badge. New memories" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. "Club Statement: Fisher takes over Middlesbrough Women FC". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  19. "Marrie Becomes Football Welcomes Women's Ambassador". MFC Foundation. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  20. "Good Luck to Middlesbrough Women FC In FAWNL Plate Semi-Final". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  21. "Boro Women Announce Andy Campbell As Manager". Middlesbrough Football Club. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  22. "Women Preview: Burnley vs. Middlesbrough". Burnley Football Club. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  23. "Club Welcomes Middlesbrough FC Women". Middlesbrough Football Club. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
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  27. @BoroWomen (2 November 2017). "Congratulations to our home shirt sponsor Northern Coffee Co on the official opening" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  28. "Middlesbrough Women FC announce new first-team sponsorship with TSL". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  29. @BoroWomen (8 August 2022). "Middlesbrough Women FC are excited to announce MAP Group UK Ltd will continue to be our first team sponsor for the 2022/23 season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  30. "Durata Are The New Premium Partner Of MFC Women". Middlesbrough Football Club. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  31. "Middlesbrough Ladies Football Club". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 23 March 2004. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
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  33. "Home Ground Announcement". Middlesbrough Women F.C. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  34. "New £1m facility in Stockton provides 'best sporting facilities outside pro football in the North-east'". GazetteLive. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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