Manchester United Women Football Club is a professional club based in Leigh, Greater Manchester. They gained promotion to the WSL in 2019 and won their first major honour in the 23-24 season when they won the Women’s FA Cup. Manchester United Supporters Club Ladies began operations in the late 1970s and was unofficially recognised as the club’s senior women’s team.
It was in 2001 that the team formed an official partnership with Manchester United. Unfortunately, the team disbanded in 2005, shortly after Malcolm Glazer’s complete takeover, with the new regime deciding that the women’s team was not part of the “core business” and was unprofitable. In March 2018, Manchester United stated their intentions to reintroduce a women’s football team. This marked the club’s return to women’s football after 13 years.
Founded: 28 May, 2018
First Manager: Casey Stoney
*As per information available from the club’s modern era
Nickname: The Red Devils
Current Manager: Eva Olid
Trophies:
Women’s FA Cup
Winners: 2023–24
FA Women’s Championship
Winners: 2018–19
Debut in the WSL: 2019
Home Ground: Leigh Sports Village
Latest WSL Standing (25-26): 4th of 12
Stars of the Club:
Ella Toone – Joined during the club’s inaugural season in 2018, scored during the 2024 FA Cup final to help United win their first major trophy
Katie Zelem – A long-time captain of the club, known for her set-piece delivery, made over 160 appearances for Man United
Leah Galton – A key winger since day one and a fan favourite for her attacking consistency. She made a total of 177 appearances for the club before leaving this summer
Millie Turner – The centre-back who made 189 appearances for the Red Devils and anchored United’s defence
