| Full name | Barnsley Football Club Women | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Reds | |||
| Founded | 2020 | |||
| Ground | Oakwell Training Ground | |||
| Capacity | 1,000 | |||
| Manager | Jessica Horsley | |||
| League | FA Women's National League Division One Midlands | |||
| 2023–24 | North East Regional Women's Football League Premier Division, 1st of 12 | |||
| Website | https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/ | |||
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Barnsley Football Club Women is an English women's football club affiliated with Barnsley F.C. and based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The club currently play in the fifth tier of English women's football.
History
A women's football club connected to Barnsley F.C. had run since the 1980s, but severed ties with the men's team in 2018 to become Barnsley W.F.C. Affiliated with the men's club, the new ladies team was announced on 18 June 2020, and were placed in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Division One for their inaugural season. The season was abandoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the club were granted promotion to the North East Regional Division One South.
Barnsley won the 2022–23 North East Regional Division One South, and were promoted to the North East Regional Premier Division. In May 2023, Barnsley further integrated the club, including a name change to Barnsley Football Club Women. The club achieved successive promotions after winning the 2023–24 North East Regional Premier Division, and were promoted to the FA National League.
As part of its ongoing development initiatives, Barnsley FC is committed to improving player pathways and technical development, working with Reds in the Community and Barnsley Ladies. The club has set its mission to promote women's football through local school and club partnerships.
Players
Current squad
- As of 12 May 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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Seasons
| Season | Division | Level | Position | FA Cup | Notes | |
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| 2020–21 | Sheffield & Hallamshire Division One | 7 | 1st/11 | - | Season abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic, promoted | |
| 2021–22 | North East Regional Division One South | 6 | 4th/9 | - | ||
| 2022–23 | North East Regional Division One South | 6 | 1st/12 | - | League champions, promoted | |
| 2023–24 | North East Regional Premier Division | 5 | 1st/12 | - | League champions, promoted | |
| Source: Football Association | ||||||
Honours and achievements
League
- North East Regional Division One South (level 6)
- Champions: 2022–23
- North East Regional Premier Division (level 5)
- Champions: 2023–24
References
- ^ "Barnsley FC - New Ladies Team". Barnsley Football Club. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Barnsley FC Ladies enter Sheffield & Hallamshire Women's and Girls open age League". Barnsley Community Trust. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "No Place I'd Rather Be". Barnsley Football Club. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "League Champions!". Barnsley Football Club Ladies. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Barnsley FC launch Woman's team". Barnsley Football Club. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Reds Promoted as Champions with Wallsend Victory!". Barnsley Football Club. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Barnsley FC (18 March 2023). "Cheap Football Shirts". BARNSLEY FC LAUNCH WOMEN'S TEAM. Archived from the original on 23 January 2025. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "Women's Team". Barnsley Football Club. Retrieved 12 May 2024.