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| Full name | Newcastle United Women's Football Club | |||
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| Nickname | The Magpies | |||
| Founded | 1989; 36 years ago (1989) asNewcastle United Ladies | |||
| Ground | Gateshead International Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 11,800 | |||
| Owners | Public Investment Fund (85%) RB Sports & Media (15%)[1] | |||
| Manager | Tanya Oxtoby | |||
| League | Women's Super League 2 | |||
| 2024–25 | Women's Championship, 5th of 11 | |||
| Website | newcastleunited.com/women | |||
Newcastle United Women's Football Club is a professionalEnglishwomen's football club, affiliated withNewcastle 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 atGateshead International Stadium,Gateshead. They are currently members of theWomen's Super League 2.
In the summer of 2016, they became officially affiliated withNewcastle 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]
In 1989, Newcastle United W.F.C. was formed and freshly known as Newcastle United Ladies.[3] In 1996, the team played atWembley, prior to theNewcastle men's team vsManchester UnitedFA Charity Shield match as a curtain raiser, the team playedManchester United, losing 2–0.[citation needed]
In 1999, the club achieved promotion to theNorthern Combination Women's Football League from the NWRFL and also won the league cup. The club continued to grow creating youth set up based atUniversity of Northumbria.[citation needed]
During 2001, the club was well established in the top half of the Northern Combination League, and through its partnership withNewcastle City Council's Football Development Scheme, a five-year plan was put in place in August to reach theFA Women's Premier League. Those five years have seen the club achieve major success on and off the field, winning theNorthumberland FA Senior Cup on a record five consecutive occasions.[citation needed]
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 behindStockport 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 inBarcelona against International players from Mexico, Spain and Sweden.[citation needed]
The club was recognised byThe Football Association for good practice and coach development and won theFA Charter Standard Award.[citation needed]
Following a Northern Combination League runners up spot behindStockport County in 2003, the club gained promotion to theFA 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.[citation needed]
During the 2006–07 season, the club preserved itsPremier League status, finishing a creditable 8th, and reached theFA Women's Cup quarter finals for the first time ever, losing toLiverpool 9–8 on penalties following a 2–2 draw. The final away game of the season took place atEwood Park against champions electBlackburn Rovers. In May the club was honoured byThe Football Association and received the Nationwide Club of the Year award inLondon.[citation needed]
The club ended the season winning their first ever international trophy by lifting the Y.E.S. Cup (Year of Exercise and Sport) beatingLiverpool,FC Barcelona Femenino and Gateshead Academy over the three-day event.[citation needed]
In August 2013 the club has announced a deal which sawWonga.com become the club's principal sponsor for the 2013–14 season. This is the first time that an officialNewcastle United sponsor has also committed themselves to the women's team, demonstrating the growing importance nationally of women's football.[4]
In the 2015–16 season the club achieved their highest ever finish in the third tier of Women's football, finishing 9th under managerThomas 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.[citation needed]
In the pre-season of 2016, there was a change of management at the club. Former Newcastle United andSunderland 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.[citation needed]
From 2017, Newcastle United Women became part of Newcastle United Foundation, the registered charity arm of Newcastle United FC, although still remaining independently owned.[citation needed]
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.[5]
On 1 May 2022, Newcastle United Women played their first game atSt James' Park, attracting a crowd of 22,134. The team won 4–0 against Alnwick Town Ladies.[6] 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.[7][8]
On 14 April 2024, Newcastle United were promoted to theWomen's Championship (WSL 2) as champions of the2023–24 National League, after their 10–0 win againstHuddersfield Town.[9]
On 10 August 2024 Newcastle United maintained their 100% win record atSt James' Park with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory againstAC Milan which saw them win the Sela Cup in front of 37,000 fans.[citation needed]
As of 5 September 2025[10][11]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Position | Staff |
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| Manager |  Tanya Oxtoby |
| Assistant Manager |  Claire Ditchburn |
| First Team Coach | Luke Thomas-Arayo |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Stephen Brass |
| Sports Scientist | Thomas Keeney |
| Sports Scientist |  David Martinez |
| Head Physio | Rhys Griffiths |
| Physio | Becky Gray |
| Doctor | Ross Floyd |
| Development Team Manager | Courtney Vacher |
| Development Team Assistant Manager | Codie Nichols |
| Development Team Assistant Manager | Abi Giles-Haigh |
| Development Team Coach |  Cara Milne-Redhead |
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| Chairman |  Yasir Al-Rumayyan |
| CEO |  David Hopkinson |
| Director | Jamie Reuben |
| Sporting Director | Ross Wilson |
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