Manchester City Women’s Football Club, formerly known as Manchester City Ladies F.C., is an English women’s football club based in Manchester. The club is affiliated with Premier League team Manchester City. The club was formed in November 1988, at the idea of the Manchester City Community Officer Neil Mather — who would go on to become the first manager of the side.
Founded: 1988
First Manager: Neil Mather
*As per information available from the club’s modern era
Nickname: The Citizens, The Blues, City, Man City
Current Manager: Andrée Jeglertz
Trophies:
Leagues
FA Women’s Super League (Level 1)
Winners: 2016, 2025–26
Runners-up: 2015, 2017, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2023–24
FA Women’s National League North (Level 3)
Winners: 2011–12
Northern Combination Women’s Football League (Level 3)
Winners: 2000–01
North West Women’s Regional Football League Premier Division (Level 4)
Winners: 1999–2000
Runners-up: 1998–99
North West Women’s Regional Football League Division Two (Level 4)
Winners: 1997–98
Cups
Women’s FA Cup
Winners: 2016–17, 2018–19, 2019–20 ٫ 2025–26
Runners-up: 2021–22
FA Women’s League Cup
Winners: 2014, 2016, 2018–19, 2021–22
Runners-up: 2017–18, 2024–25
North West Challenge Trophy
Winners: 1999–2000
North West League Cup
Winners: 1999–2000
Debut in the WSL: 2014
Home Ground: Joie Stadium
Latest WSL Standing (25-26): 1st of 12 (Champions)
Stars of the Club:
Steph Houghton – Former club captain who led the team from 2014 onwards and became a defensive rock for the team
Jill Scott – A legendary England midfielder who spent a stellar multi-year career with City
Ellen White – England’s former record-shattering goalscorer who finished her decorated career with Man City
