Aberdeen F.C. Women

Aberdeen Football Club Women, formerly known as Aberdeen Football Club Ladies, is a Scottish women's football club affiliated with Aberdeen Football Club[3] that competes in the Scottish Women's Premier League 2, the second tier of women's football in Scotland.

Aberdeen F.C. Women
Full nameAberdeen Football Club Women
FoundedJanuary 2011 (2011-01)[1]
29 November 2018 (2018-11-29), as part of Aberdeen F.C.
Co-managersHarley Hamdani and
Emma Hunter[2]
LeagueScottish Women's Premier League 2
2020SWFL Division 1 – North, 1st (Champions)
WebsiteClub website

History

Aberdeen F.C. Ladies was formed in January 2011, with the merger of Aberdeen City, Aberdeen University, East End Girls F.C. and Aberdeen Ladies & Girls F.C.[1]

On 12 November 2017, after a 4–2 defeat to Stirling University, Aberdeen were relegated from the SWPL 1, the first tier of the Scottish Women's Premier League.[4] When Stefan Laird left the club, Derek Gordon took over as interim head coach.[5] In 2018, the team, who was left with only four players over the age of 20,[5] finished seventh in the league and was once again relegated.[6]

On 29 November 2018, Aberdeen F.C. launched Aberdeen F.C. Women[7]; the club formalised its relationship with Aberdeen Ladies F.C., who will continue to operate teams from U7s to U19 National Performance League, and invited the senior team to Pittodrie Stadium to sign their official registration forms with the club and begin the process of integration with the club.[8] They won the 2019 SWFL Division 1 – North, being immediately promoted back to the Scottish Women's Premier League 2.[9]

Current squad
As of 5 April 2020.[10][11]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Anna Blanchard
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Sophie Jamieson
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Kelly Forrest
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Johan Fraser
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Lauren Gordon
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Bayley Hutchison
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Natasha Bruce
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Loren Campbell
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Carrie Doig
No. Pos. Nation Player
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Eilidh Shore
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Chloe Gover
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Francesca Ogilvie
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Amy Strath
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Beth McPherson
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Eva Thomson
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Jenna Penman
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Jessica Broadrick
— {{{pos}}}  SCO Zoe Johnstone

Honours
  • Scottish Women's First Division
    • Winners (2): 2003–04, 2011
  • SWFL Division 1 – North
    • Winners (1): 2019
  • Scottish Women's Football League Cup
    • Winners (1): 2011

References
  1. "History - Aberdeen F.C. Ladies". Aberdeen F.C. Ladies. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  2. "AFC Women get set for season kick off". Aberdeen F.C. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  3. "Dons announce official launch of Aberdeen FC Women". Aberdeen F.C. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  4. Oliver, Tim (12 November 2017). "Aberdeen Relegated And Celtic Win Old Firm – SBS SWPL 1 Round-Up – 12 Nov 17". TartanKicks. Archived from the original on 31 October 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  5. Michie, Lewis (21 June 2018). ""We absolutely cannot get relegated" – Aberdeen Interim Boss, Derek Gordon". Scottish Women's Premier League. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  6. Dewar, Heather (24 December 2018). "Celtic Women going full-time hailed a 'potential game-changer' for Scottish game". BBC Sprot. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  7. Third, Paul (29 November 2018). "Aberdeen announce launch of first ever senior women's side". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  8. Law, Callum (24 November 2018). "Aberdeen want 'to be part of' women's sports, commercial director Wicks says after ladies side talks". Evening Express. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  9. Durent, Jamie (26 October 2019). "Title-winning Aberdeen FC Women keen to push 'one club' mantra as part of Dons family". Press and Journal. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  10. "Women". Aberdeen F.C. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  11. "Share of the spoils on opening day for Dons & Killie". Aberdeen F.C. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
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