Halifax F.C. Women

Football club

Halifax WomenFull name| Halifax Football Club Women

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Nickname(s)| The Eagles
Founded| 2013; 11 years ago (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/

Home colours

Away colours

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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

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### Brighouse Town (2013–2023)

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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)

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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

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### Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

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Period  | Kit manufacturer  | Home sponsor  | Away sponsor

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2024–  | Avec | Rapid Fitness 26  | Kipmate[7]

## Players

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### Current squad

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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.

| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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1  | GK |  NIR | Becky Flaherty
2  | MF |  ENG | Meg Boydell
3  | DF |  ENG | Shauna Legge (captain)
4  | DF |  ENG | Annabelle Class
5  | DF |  ENG | Isobel Dean
6  | MF |  ENG | Nicole Kemp
7  | MF |  ENG | Drew Greene
8  | MF |  ENG | Monique Watson
9  | FW |  ENG | Katie Ramsden
10  | MF |  ENG | Ellie White
| No. | Pos. | Nation  | Player

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11  | FW |  ENG | Darcie Greene
12  | DF |  ENG | Lauryn Wilcock
14  | FW |  ENG | Lucy Sowerby
15  | DF |  ENG | Olivia Wilson
16  | MF |  ENG | Maisie Norde
18  | FW |  ENG | Georgia Stevens
19  | DF |  ENG | Lucy Cook
20  | MF |  ENG | Courtney Willis
21  | MF |  ENG | Eve O'Carrol
22  | MF |  ENG | Maddie Oliver

### Reserves

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Halifax operate a reserve team who play in the FA Women's National League Reserve Northern Division.[9]

## Management and staff

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As of 24 January 2024.[10]
Position  | Name

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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

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League

* North East Regional Premier Division (level 5)
* Champions: 2015–16
* North East Regional Southern Division (level 6)
* Champions: 2013–14

## References

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1. ^ "North East Regional Womens Football League – 2013–14 Southern Division". The Football Association. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
2. ^ "Brighouse Town Ladies: We are the champions". Halifax Courier. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
3. ^ "Brighouse Town Women gain historic promotion". Halifax Courier. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
4. ^ "Boss sets out plans for Brighouse Town Women after team moves to Bradford". Halifax Courier. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
5. ^ "Brighouse Town Women as we knew it rebrand to become Halifax FC". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
6. ^ "Match Report: FC United of Manchester 1–6 Halifax". Halifax F.C. Women. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
7. ^ "Partners and Sponsors". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
8. ^ "First team players". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
9. ^ "Reserves". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
10. ^ "Our Staff". Halifax F.C. Women. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

## External links

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* Official website

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*[No.]: Number
*[Pos.]: Position
*[GK]: Goalkeeper
*[MF]: Midfielder
*[DF]: Defender
*[FW]: Forward