Everton FC

From Hoylake origins to Goodison Park: A legacy of cup wins and European battles.

Everton Football Club is an English women's association football team based in Liverpool, competing in the FA Women's Super League. Formed in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C., the club merged with Dolphins YC to become Leasowe and later adopted the Everton name in 1995. After playing at Walton Hall Park since February 2020, the team moved permanently to Goodison Park in May 2025 following the men's relocation. The squad has secured major honours including two Women's FA Cups, a Premier League National Division title, and a Premier League Cup, marking a journey from regional dominance to top-flight European competition.

Lore & Background

The club's history began in 1983 as Hoylake WFC before merging with Dolphins YC to form Leasowe. By the 1987–88 season, they reached their first Women's FA Cup final, losing 3–1 to Doncaster Belles, only to return and defeat Friends of Fulham 3–2 for their maiden title in 1988–89. In 1995, rebranding as Everton Ladies, they secured their biggest success to date by winning the National Premier League title in 1997–98. Their European debut in 2007–08 saw them score 20 goals without conceding in the group stages against Gintra, Glentoran, and Zulwil, though a third-place finish ended their quarter-final hopes.

Reader's Guide

Everton's stadium history reflects their evolution. They called Rossett Park home from 1998, sharing with Marine FC, before moving to Halton Stadium in 2013 to meet WSL standards. Ahead of the 2018–19 season, they played at Haig Avenue due to delays at Walton Hall Park, finally settling there in February 2020. In May 2025, it was announced they would move permanently to Goodison Park after the men's team departed. Their first home league match there was against Tottenham Hotspur Women on 14 September 2025. On the pitch, the 2024–25 season marked a historic moment in December 2024 when Everton beat Manchester City 2–1 for the first time ever, securing two first-half goals.

Did You Know?

Everton won the FA Women's Cup twice: once in 1988–89 as Leasowe Pacific and again in 2009–10.
In the 2007–08 UEFA competition, Everton scored 20 goals without conceding a single one during the group stages.
The team spent 21 years in top-flight football before being relegated to WSL 2 in September 2014.