Formed in 1975 as Heathfield Rovers, initially as a West Midlands League second division club, they later became Wolverhampton & Wednesbury Tube and then Wolverhampton Ladies before taking the name Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1993. In the 1993/94 season they we were promoted to the Premier League, which was then the top flight of Women’s football.
In 2008/09, the women and girls’ programme were taken on board by the Wolves community trust. This support continued until the 2021/22 season, where the academy took control of the female provision, ensuring the boys and girls alike are given opportunities to play at Wolves.
The 2019/20 season and 2020/21 season saw Wolves Women top of the table in both seasons, only to have the leagues ended abruptly due to Covid-19. This prevented promotion to tier 3; however, Wolves were successful in an ‘upwards movement’ initiative, allowing them to move into the FA Women’s National League, Northern Premier Division.
Following a sustained period of progression, Wolves Women achieved promotion to WSL 2 after winning Tier 3 and is firmly established as a leading side within the FA Women’s National League. Building on a second-place league finish and a successful promotion campaign, the team now competes in WSL 2, marking a significant step in its continued development. As the club advances, the focus remains on competing at the highest level possible while providing a professional environment that supports the ongoing growth and performance of both players and staff.
