Everton F.C. Women
English women's football club based in Liverpool.
Everton F.C. Women, based in Liverpool, plays in the FA Women's Super League, England’s top division. The club began in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C. and, after merging with Dolphins Y.C. to become Leasowe and later adding Pacific in a sponsorship deal, it joined the Everton setup in 1995. Since February 2020, home games were played at Walton Hall Park; as of 2025, the team uses Goodison Park, the men’s former stadium. Its trophy haul includes one Premier League National Division title, one Premier League Cup, and two Women’s FA Cups.
The early side, Leasowe Pacific, won the North West Women’s League in 1987–88 and reached the 1988 FA Cup final, losing 3–1 to Doncaster Belles. The following year, it beat Friends of Fulham 3–2 to claim its first FA Cup. By 1991–92, the club had won its regional league five years running, and when the national competition expanded, it entered Division One North, finished first, and moved into the FA Women’s Premier League.
After rebranding as Everton Ladies in 1995, the team reached the Premier League Cup final in 1997 but lost 2–1 to Millwall Lionesses. The next season, it became National Premier League Champions—its biggest success at the time. A 1999 League Cup final loss to Arsenal (3–1) and a 2005 FA Cup final defeat to Charlton Athletic (1–0) followed. In 2007, Everton finished second in the Premier League, and because champions Arsenal had already won the UEFA Women’s Cup, that spot earned Everton a European debut in 2007–08. That same year, it won the Premier League Cup by beating Arsenal, who had been unbeaten in England for two years.
In Europe, Everton won its first match 4–0 against Lithuania’s Gintra, then beat Glentoran and Zulwil without conceding, scoring 20 goals in the group stage. The campaign ended controversially at the second group stage: despite a 3–1 win over Valur in the final game, Everton finished third and missed the quarter-finals. On 10 May 2009, a draw against Arsenal would have won the league, but a 1–0 loss left the team runners-up on goal difference. Still, it qualified for the rebranded UEFA Women’s Champions League, entering at the qualifying stage and exiting in the round of 32 to Norway’s Roa IL. In 2010, Everton beat Arsenal 3–2 in the FA Cup final, with Natasha Dowie scoring the winner in extra time.
Quick Facts
- Clubname
- Everton
- Fullname
- Everton Football Club
- Nickname
- The Blues / The Toffees
- Ground
- Goodison Park / Hill Dickinson Stadium
- Capacity
- 39,414
- Manager
- Scott Phelan
- Season
- Everton2
- Position
- Everton3
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Lore & Background
The club began in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C., later merging with Dolphins YC to become Leasowe, then adding Pacific to its title through a sponsorship deal. In 1987–88, the team reached the Women's FA Cup final, losing 3–1 to Doncaster Belles, but returned the following year to beat Friends of Fulham 3–2 and win the cup. By 1991–92, Leasowe Pacific had won its regional league for five consecutive years, and when the national competition expanded, it was admitted to Division One North, finishing first to join the FA Women's Premier League.
In 1995, the club became known as Everton Ladies. It won the National Premier League in 1997–98, its biggest success to date. The club made its European debut in 2007–08 after pipping Charlton to second place in the Premier League. In 2008, it won the Premier League Cup by beating Arsenal, who had been unbeaten in England for two years. The 2009–10 season saw Everton beat Arsenal 3–2 to win the FA Women's Cup, with Natasha Dowie scoring the winner in extra time.
After relegation to FA WSL 2 in 2014, Everton won the FA WSL 2 Spring Series in 2017 and was invited back to the top flight for the 2017–18 season. The team dropped 'Ladies' from its name ahead of the 2019–20 season, now using 'Everton Women' formally when necessary. In 2024–25, Everton beat Manchester City for the first time, winning 2–1 in December 2024.
Reader's Guide
Everton F.C. Women represents a significant presence in English women's football, with a history spanning over four decades. The club's early success as Leasowe Pacific, including an FA Women's Cup win in 1989, established it as a competitive force. After becoming Everton Ladies in 1995, the team achieved its first league title in 1997–98 and later added a Premier League Cup in 2008 and a second FA Women's Cup in 2010. The club's European campaigns, including a quarter-final run in the 2010–11 Champions League, demonstrated its ability to compete internationally. Despite relegation in 2014, Everton returned to the top flight and has remained in the Women's Super League. The move to Goodison Park in 2025, after the men's team departed, marked a new chapter. The club's honours include two FA Women's Cup titles, one Premier League National Division title, and one Premier League Cup, reflecting its enduring role in the development of women's football in England.
Did You Know?
- The club was originally formed in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C.
- Everton won the FA Women's Cup in 2009–10 with a 3–2 victory over Arsenal, Natasha Dowie scoring the winner in extra time.
- In May 2025, it was announced that the club would move permanently to Goodison Park.
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