Everton F.C. (women) is an English professional football club that competes in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL), the top tier of women’s football in England. The club is the women’s section of Everton Football Club, based in Liverpool, Merseyside, and shares the parent club’s colours of royal blue and white.
History
The team was originally founded in 1983 as Hoylake W.F.C. and later became known as Everton Ladies after affiliating with Everton F.C. in 1995. Since then, the club has progressed through the English women’s football league system, gaining promotion to the top flight in 2005. Everton F.C. (women) has been a regular participant in the WSL since the league’s inception in 2011, with periods of relegation and promotion. The club won the FA Women’s Cup in the 2009–10 season and has been runner‑up on several occasions.
Stadium
Everton F.C. (women) plays its home matches at Walton Hall Park, a purpose‑built stadium adjacent to the main Everton training complex. The ground has a seated capacity of approximately 2,200 spectators.
Ownership and Management
The club is owned and operated by Everton Football Club Ltd., which also oversees the men’s professional team. As of the 2023–24 season, the first‑team head coach is Brian Sørensen, appointed in 2022. The coaching and support staff are integrated within the broader Everton football operation, sharing resources such as medical, sports science, and youth development facilities.
Competitive Record
- FA Women’s Super League: Regular participant since 2011; highest league finishes have placed the club in the top half of the table.
- FA Women’s Cup: Winners (2009–10); multiple semi‑final and final appearances.
- FA Women’s League Cup: Semi‑finalists on several occasions.
Youth Development
Everton F.C. (women) maintains a youth academy that fields teams across various age groups, aiming to develop talent for the senior squad and promote pathways into professional football for female players.
Community and Outreach
The club participates in community programmes across Merseyside, focusing on encouraging female participation in sport, promoting health and well‑being, and supporting local schools and charities.
References
- FA Women’s Super League official website.
- Everton F.C. (women) club announcements and annual reports.
- England Football Association competition records.
