AFC Wimbledon Women
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| Full name | AFC Wimbledon Women | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Dons,The Wombles | |||
| Founded | 2003 | |||
| Ground | Grand Drive, Raynes Park[1] Plough Lane(selected matches) | |||
| Chairman | David Growns | |||
| Manager | Kevin Foster | |||
| League | FA Women's National League South | |||
| 2023–24 | FA Women's National LeagueDivision One South East, 1st of 12 (promoted) | |||
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AFC Wimbledon Womenare awomen's footballteam fromLondon.The team currently competes in theFA Women's National League South.
The club was founded after the ladies team representingWimbledon F.C.decided to transfer toAFC Wimbledon,after the old club'srelocation.The ladies team ofFulham F.C.,known asFriends of Fulham,started its bonds with the name Wimbledon, when they voted yes on the decision to transfer toWimbledon F.C.,as a new entity. AFC Wimbledon Ladies are now owned byThe Dons Trust.
From 2003 to 2006 it was one of the few Women's Premier League sides not to be affiliated with a club from the malePremiershiporFootball League.
On Sunday 24 October 2021, AFC Wimbledon beat Walton Casuals 7–1 in the FA Cup 3rd qualifying round in their first game at the club's mainPlough LaneStadium.
Founded asAFC Wimbledon Ladies,the club rebranded to 'AFC Wimbledon Women' before the 2022–23 season.
In April 2024, the club were confirmed champions of Division One South East, securing promotion to Premier Division South for the 2024–25 season.[2]
Current squad
[edit]- As of 27 August 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules, some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management
[edit]Current management and coaching staff
[edit]| Name | Role |
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 Kevin Foster
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Manager |
| Andy May
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First-team coach |
 Blaine Walsh
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First-team coach |
| Jacob Miller
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Strength and Conditioning coach |
| Laila Braam
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Head of Medical |
| Isiah Goddard-Joseph
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Physiotherapist |
| George Jones
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Kit Man |
Performance
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"AFC Wimbledon Women's new home away from home".afcwimbledon.co.uk.28 June 2024.
- ^"Derby win Plate as Wimbledon promoted".The FA.Retrieved21 April2024.