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Newcastle United Women
Full name	Newcastle United Women's Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Magpies
Founded	1989
Ground	Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Capacity	10,200
Owners	Public Investment Fund (85%); RB Sports & Media (15%)
Manager	Becky Langley
League	Women's Championship
2023–24	FA Women's National League North, 1st of 12 (promoted)
Website	https://www.newcastleunited.com/

Newcastle United Women's Football Club is a professional English women's football club, affiliated with Newcastle United F.C. They were founded in 1989 and are based at the Newcastle United Academy Training Centre, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, and play their home matches at Kingston Park, Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. They are currently members of the Women's Championship.

In the summer of 2016, they became officially affiliated with Newcastle United F.C, operating independently with the support of the Newcastle United Foundation. In August 2022, restructuring meant that the women's team was brought under the complete ownership of Newcastle United, with plans to transition to full-time football.^[2]

History

In 1989, Newcastle United W.F.C. was formed. In 1996, the team played at Wembley, prior to the Newcastle men's team vs Manchester United FA Charity Shield match as a curtain raiser, the team played Manchester United, losing 2–0.

In 1999, the club achieved promotion to the Northern Combination Women's Football League from the NWRFL and also won the league cup. The club continued to grow creating youth set up based at University of Northumbria.

During 2001, the club was well established in the top half of the Northern Combination League, and through its partnership with Newcastle City Council's Football Development Scheme, a five-year plan was put in place in August to reach the FA Women's Premier League. Those five years have seen the club achieve major success on and off the field, winning the Northumberland FA Senior Cup on a record five consecutive occasions.

The club became a major force in women's football running teams from Under 10s, U12s, U13s, U14s, and three open age squads with over 120 club members. During 2003–04 season they finished runners up behind Stockport County in the Northern Combination League. In 2004, the club ventured into European competition entering the Lloret Cup, Barcelona, won the competition and also the fair play award. The club has also played in the MIC in Barcelona against International players from Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

The club was recognised by The Football Association for good practice and coach development and won the FA Charter Standard Award.

Following a Northern Combination League runners up spot behind Stockport County in 2003, the club gained promotion to the FA Women's Premier League Northern Division on the back of the league's best defensive record of only conceding 16 goals in 18 games. In May the club was recognised for its achievements and was given a civic reception to mark the occasion of being presented with the League Trophy and NFA Senior Cup. In June, to the delight of all members past and present, the club was renamed Newcastle United Women's Football Club.

During the 2006–07 season, the club preserved its Premier League status, finishing a creditable 8th, and reached the FA Women's Cup quarter finals for the first time ever, losing to Liverpool 9–8 on penalties following a 2–2 draw. The final away game of the season took place at Ewood Park against champions elect Blackburn Rovers. In May the club was honoured by The Football Association and received the Nationwide Club of the Year award in London.

The club ended the season winning their first ever international trophy by lifting the Y.E.S. Cup (Year of Exercise and Sport) beating Liverpool, FC Barcelona Femenino and Gateshead Academy over the three-day event.

In August 2013 the club has announced a deal which saw Wonga.com become the club's principal sponsor for the 2013–14 season. This is the first time that an official Newcastle United sponsor has also committed themselves to the women's team, demonstrating the growing importance nationally of women's football.^[3]

In the 2015–16 season the club achieved their highest ever finish in the third tier of Women's football, finishing 9th under manager Thomas Butler. As well as the first team securing their highest ever finish, they also reached the semi-final of the FAWPL Plate, where they were defeated by Enfield Town. The club's development side went on to win the FA Women's Premier League Reserve Division Northern under the management team of Andrew Inness and Alex Curran.

In the pre-season of 2016, there was a change of management at the club. Former Newcastle United and Sunderland Ladies player, Victoria Greenwell, taking over as first team manager. Jill Stacey took over as development team manager, retaining Alex Curran and adding Ross Flintoft to the coaching set up.

From 2017, Newcastle United Women became part of Newcastle United Foundation, the registered charity arm of Newcastle United FC, although still remaining independently owned.

From the 2019–20 season, a two-year strategic partnership was announced with Newcastle United Foundation and Northumbria University to provide Strength and Conditioning, Performance Analysis and Physiotherapy support for the team. In addition, the new Head of Women's Football at Northumbria University, Becky Langley, assumed a dual responsibility to manage and lead Newcastle United Women combined with leading Northumbria University Performance Football squads.^[4]

On 1 May 2022, Newcastle United Women played their first game at St James' Park, attracting a crowd of 22,134. The team won 4–0 against Alnwick Town Ladies.^[5] Following promotion to the third tier at the end of the 2022–23 season, the club turned professional, becoming the first professional side to compete in the English women's third tier.^[6]^[7]

On 14 April 2024, Newcastle United were promoted to the Women's Championship (WSL 2) as champions of the 2023–24 National League, after their 10–0 win against Huddersfield Town.^[8]

On 10 August 2024 Newcastle United maintained their 100% win record at St James' Park with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory against AC Milan which saw them win the Sela Cup in front of 37,000 fans.

Current squad

As of 23 October 2024^[9]

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


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
1	GK	ENG	Grace Donnelly
2	DF	ENG	Jodie Bartle
3	DF	ENG	Demi Stokes
4	MF	ENG	Amber-Keegan Stobbs (captain)
5	DF	ENG	Olivia Watt
6	MF	ENG	Elysia Boddy
7	FW	JAM	Shania Hayles
8	MF	ENG	Emma Kelly
9	FW	ENG	Katie Barker
10	MF	ENG	Georgia Gibson
11	MF	ENG	Kacie Elson
12	DF	ENG	Deanna Cooper


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
13	GK	ENG	Claudia Moan
15	MF	ENG	Hannah Greenwood
17	FW	ENG	Amy Andrews
18	FW	ENG	Sophie Haywood
19	MF	NIR	Rachel Furness
20	MF	ENG	Isabella Sibley (on loan from Crystal Palace)
21	MF	ENG	Jasmine McQuade
22	DF	WAL	Lois Joel
23	DF	ENG	Charlotte Potts
26	FW	ENG	Beth Lumsden
27	GK	SCO	Hannah Hawkins
99	DF	ENG	Lia Cataldo

Out on loan

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


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
24	DF	ENG	Daisy Burt (at Derby County until 30 June 2025)
16	FW	ENG	Becky Ferguson (at Middlesbrough until TBC)

Former players

Development squad

Updated 29 December 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.


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
—	—	ENG	Abbie Richardson
—	—	ENG	Abigail Allan
—	—	ENG	Alexandra Pennock
—	—	ENG	Amy Goodwin
—	—	ENG	Ava Chapman
—	—	ENG	Beth Teasdale
—	—	ENG	Cara Fisher
—	—	ENG	Devyn Wilson
—	—	ENG	Ebonie Knox
—	—	ENG	Eleanor Winter
—	—	ENG	Elen Valentine
—	—	ENG	Ella Baker
—	—	ENG	Ellen Dixon


No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
—	—	ENG	Esther Lane
—	—	ENG	Francesca Takher
—	—	ENG	Georgina Leech
—	—	ENG	Hannah McIntosh
—	—	ENG	Jessica Weighell
—	—	ENG	Kayla Campbell
—	—	ENG	Libby Corney
—	—	ENG	Lily Clark
—	—	ENG	Lucy Gilbert
—	—	ENG	Lucy Glenwright
—	—	ENG	Lucy Plews
—	—	ENG	Poppy Alderson
—	—	ENG	Rose McCarthy

Management

First Team

Position	Staff
Manager	Becky Langley
Assistant Manager	Claire Ditchburn
Goalkeeper Coach	Vacant
Sports Scientist	David Martinez
Data Analyst	Jess Saunders
Psychologist	Josh McClaren
Head Physio	Karen Dearden
Physio	Davide Ottaviani
Doctor	Ross Floyd
Development Team Manager	Courtney Vacher
Development Team Assistant Manager	Tom Gallagher