Women's football
1,441 women's football teams in 45 leagues across England. Pick your county to see every women's team near you by league and division, with links to club websites.
Women's football runs from the National League down to county leagues, and many clubs run more than one team, so there's a level for experienced players and for people just starting out.
Women's football by county
- Berkshire33 teams
- Buckinghamshire31 teams
- Cambridgeshire26 teams
- Cheshire23 teams
- Cornwall26 teams
- County Durham31 teams
- Derbyshire38 teams
- Devon41 teams
- Dorset35 teams
- East Riding of Yorkshire21 teams
- East Sussex17 teams
- Essex43 teams
- Gloucestershire40 teams
- Greater London87 teams
- Greater Manchester56 teams
- Hampshire53 teams
- Hertfordshire29 teams
- Kent61 teams
- Lancashire46 teams
- Leicestershire27 teams
- Lincolnshire27 teams
- Merseyside30 teams
- Norfolk33 teams
- North Yorkshire29 teams
- Northamptonshire26 teams
- Nottinghamshire36 teams
- Oxfordshire32 teams
- Somerset44 teams
- South Yorkshire58 teams
- Staffordshire36 teams
- Suffolk29 teams
- Surrey24 teams
- Tyne and Wear33 teams
- West Midlands35 teams
- West Yorkshire57 teams
- Wiltshire21 teams
- Worcestershire23 teams
How to join a women's football team
- Find teams near you. Pick your county above. Teams are grouped by league and division, so you can see the level and how far you'd travel.
- Get in touch. Message a few clubs through their website or social media with your name, age, position, experience and where you live. If you're new or coming back, say so: many clubs have a team for that.
- Go to training. Most clubs invite new players to a training session first. Pre-season (July and August) is the busiest time, but clubs take players all year.
- Or let clubs find you. Make a free BallFindr player profile, set your positions and availability, and mark yourself open to trials.
How women's football is organised
- Tiers 1 and 2: the Women's Super League and WSL 2 (professional, not listed here).
- Tiers 3 and 4: the FA Women's National League.
- Tiers 5 and 6: regional women's leagues.
- Below that: county women's leagues, often with several divisions.
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Questions people ask
How do I find a women's football team near me?
Pick your county on this page to see every women's team there by league and division, with links to club websites. Contact a few near you, or make a free BallFindr player profile so women's clubs looking for your position can find you.
Can I join a women's team if I've never played before?
Yes. Many women's clubs run a second or development team, or open training sessions for new players, and the lower divisions of county leagues are a good place to start. Tell the club your experience when you get in touch.
How is women's football organised in England?
The Women's Super League and WSL 2 are professional. Below them, the FA Women's National League covers tiers 3 and 4, regional leagues cover tiers 5 and 6, and county leagues sit below that. BallFindr lists teams from the National League down.
What day do women's teams play?
Many women's teams play on Sundays, and some on Saturdays. It varies by league, so check with the club before you sign.
How old do you have to be to play women's football?
Most adult women's leagues accept players from 16, sometimes with extra rules for under-18s. BallFindr is for players aged 16 and over.