Burnley F.C. Women
| Full name | Burnley Football Club Women | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Clarets | ||
| Founded | 1995 | ||
| Ground | County Ground, Leyland, Lancashire | ||
| Capacity | 2,300 | ||
| Manager | Rebecca Sawiuk | ||
| League | FA Women's National League North | ||
| 2023–24 | FA Women's National League North, 2nd of 12 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Burnley FC Women is an English
History
Burnley FC Girls and Ladies was founded in 1995 by John Lister, just too late for hometown girl and former
The club established a junior set-up from the outset. An Under 10s side was formed by Grahame Meeks and Peter Cooper shortly after the first-team was founded.[2] The youth set-up was grassroots for many years, to encourage players of all ages and abilities to take-up football, including England youth international Naomi Hartley.[4]
At the end of the 2016–17 season, the management and operation of the club was transferred to Burnley FC in the Community. The following season, in the
In February 2021, it was announced that the women's team would be integrated into Burnley F.C., as the club's new American owner Alan Pace sought to turn the women's team professional.[6] Several months later, Burnley became the first British team to stream their home games on the video-sharing app TikTok, with the club hitting one million views on TikTok live in April 2023.[7][8] Burnley Women played their first game at Turf Moor on 30 April 2023, winning 2–1 against Liverpool Feds in front of almost 3,000 supporters. It was the last game of the 2022–23 league season, with Burnley finishing third in the FA Women's National League North.[9][10]
Players
First-team squad
- As of 26 June 2024[11]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- Manager: Rebecca Sawiuk
Honours
- Division One North
- Winners: 2018–19
North West Women's Regional Football League
- Premier Division
- Winners: 2017–18
- Division Two
- Winners: 2004–05
- Division Three
- Winners: 2003–04
Lancashire FA Women’s Senior Cup
- Winners: 2022–23, 2023–24
Lancashire FA Women's Challenge Cup
- Winners: 2021–22
References
- ^ Geldard, Suzanne (8 September 2014). "England International Rachel Brown-Finnis wants to see the Burnley girls on the up". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ a b Milne-Redhead, Tim. "Club History". Burnley FC Girls & Ladies. Pitchero. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "North West Womens Regional League". Full-Time League Administration. The Football Association. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ Tinniswood, Steve (21 October 2014). "Brunshaw girl Naomi delighted as Manchester United sign her up". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Women's FA Cup: Cardiff & TNS make fourth round". BBC Sport. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Burnley women's team amalgamated into club, aim to turn professional". Sky Sports. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Burnley to stream women's home games on TikTok". BBC Sport. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ McGee, Sarah (12 April 2023). "Burnley FC Women hit one million views on TikTok live videos". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "Women's Report: Burnley 2–1 Liverpool Feds". Burnley F.C. 30 April 2023. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (30 April 2023). "Nottingham Forest Women win FAWNL Northern Premier title". She Kicks. Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "Women". Burnley F.C. Retrieved 26 June 2024.