For Plymouth Argyle Women, what should have been a season of celebration has ended in disappointment, following a decision by the club to significantly reduce the team’s budget, with the majority of players set to leave when their contracts expire next month. After achieving one of the most successful campaigns in the club's history, players now face uncertainty about the future. 

According to a statement released on behalf of the players, Plymouth Argyle’s board made the decision to significantly reduce the women’s team budget following the conclusion of the 25-26 season. The announcement came shortly after the resignation of manager Marie Hourihan, who had overseen one of the most successful periods in the team's history. Additionally, players were informed via email that they would be released when their contracts expire next month.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Women head coach Dan McNamara spoke to the media ahead of his side’s FA Women’s National League Tier 3 play-off match against their Southern Division counterparts Plymouth Argyle at the Pirelli Stadium on Monday.

After securing second place in the Women's National League Premier Division table, Wolves earned promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League 2, as the Old Gold secured professional status for the first time in the club’s history. 

Wolverhampton Wanderers are a club striving to achieve big in the FA Women’s National League. Jenny Wilkes has been Chair of the Wolves Girls and Women’s Football Club since 1999, when women’s football was still in its infancy, and the women’s section of the club was struggling to survive.

She led the charge during a period of development that saw the Old Gold become fully integrated into the club, and now sits on their advisory board, developing new pathways for young women from youth up to academy level.

Wilkes is also the president of the Official Supporters’ Club. She gave an insight to the growth of the club, Wolves’ long-term ambitions and the premise of promotion in future seasons.

AFC Bournemouth Women secured a close 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in the FA Women’s National League Cup final, despite strong opposition from the Pilgrims, who created opportunities throughout both halves and caused problems for the Cherries.

Forward, Kenni Thompson broke the deadlock in the seventh minute of the first half from a corner in favour of the Cherries, who looked composed and controlled when she crossed into the box and headed it in, giving them the lead.

It was a feisty affair, with both teams attempting to assert dominance and create opportunities in the final third, but it was ultimately Bournemouth who remained victorious in the end.

In the 34th edition of the FA Women’s National League Cup, AFC Bournemouth will face Plymouth Argyle in the Final at Loftus Road on 28th March 2026. 

Plymouth sits six points ahead of Bournemouth in the FAWNL South, with the two sides facing one another last weekend. The Greens took the win thanks to a Phoebe Poole goal and a late minute winner from Una Lue. 

Having seen this fixture as almost a test match for this weekend’s final, the Cherries look to bounce back and defy the odds with a victory. It is guaranteed that the final will be unexpected and full of excitement, with hopes of a strong crowd at Loftus Road!

At the heart of Manchester’s grassroots football renaissance stands, Wythenshawe FC Women: a club redefining success in women’s football through belief, structure, and community rather than finances and status.

Leading the Northwest Counties, a Football League with 80 points and targeting yet another promotion, Wythenshawe’s rise is the product of a long-term vision rooted in culture, development, and identity. 

The FA Round Table Series brought together key figures shaping that journey: Carl Barrat (Club Chair), James Mulvihill (First Team Manager), Kirsty Chambers (Club Captain), and Nick Perchard (Director of Community, Premier League).

Moneyfields FC Women were featured in the FA Women’s National League club spotlight series during a round-table Zoom media call, with captain Ali Hall, first-team head coach Jack Randall, and manager Karl Watson offering insight into the club’s rise, its culture, and the standards being set both on and off the pitch.

With Moneyfields continuing to push at the top end of the division and progressing across multiple cup competitions, the session reflected a club building momentum-driven by unity, high expectations, and an increasingly professional approach.

AFC Bournemouth Women host Watford FC Women in their final FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division clash of the year.

Bournemouth came into this game knowing a win would put them in a strong position for the title, having a game in hand over the two closest contenders (Watford and Plymouth Argyle). However, the Golden Girls (their opponents today) will be looking to bounce back from their last match in the league - a 3-2 defeat to Lewes.

Fulham FC Women remained at the top of the FA Women’s National League Division One South East table after they thrashed London Bees at home.

Top scorer, Ellie Olds made it double as the Whites ran riot at Motspur Park, finishing a low ball in the second half. While Kayleigh Stead, Stella Gandee Morgan, and Katie Dungate ensured the Cottagers had complete control.

Queen’s Park Rangers Women are navigating a new chapter of growth and success, where they shine a light on team culture, youth and grassroots development, alongside being highly ambitious for the 2025/26 season.

QPR play in the Division One South East, the fourth tier of the women’s football pyramid, after securing promotion in 2021. The team currently sit fourth in the league table, with four wins, two draws, and two losses. The team plan on securing promotion to Tier 3, the FA Women’s National League, through playoffs next season. 

On Sunday, the club face Luton Town on the big stage at Loftus Road in the FAWNL Cup, hoping to welcome another record crowd in a tough contest for the women’s side.

AFC Bournemouth Women are on an incredible run of form, with an unbeaten streak of over nine hundred days. During this period, they earned promotion to tier three and now compete in the FA Women’s National League, Southern Premier Division. This is an incredible feat for the Cherries.

The team have big ambitions to continue their remarkable form and gain promotion to the Barclays WSL 2, and eventually the Barclays Women’s Super League.

Bournemouth’s Bruce Saraci, Helen Bleazard, and Jessica Hennessey spoke to the media about the Cherries’ positive form and ambitions, alongside the future of the club.

As we head into the 2025/26 season, Norwich City kick off their season in Division One South East against Actonians at The Nest on Sunday. The start of an exciting season for an ambitious squad.

As a team, they set some clear goals ahead of the season: promotion being the main one. The club have taken a massive step to build a strong and passionate team, willing to fight for the top spot in the league.