Alty Women before their 2025 Cup win.

Altrincham FC runs an open-age team which played as Altrincham FC Ladies' before changing to Altrincham FC Women in 2021. In 2023-24 they competed in the North West Regional League, Division One South but were relegated.

In 2024-25 they play in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women's & Youth Football League.

Management

• Manager - Daryll Abrahams, who succeeded Duncan Jones (interim manager) on 1 July 2025
• Head of Women's Football - Duncan Jones
• Coaching and Analysis - Ryan Terrey

2025-26 SEASON

23 September 2025

ALTY WOMEN MAKE FA CUP PROGRESS

The Third Round Qualifying draw... pits Daryll Abraham's side against an Anchoresses squad who put eight goals past Hartlepool Youth on Sunday afternoon in [the] Second Round Qualifying.

Alty booked their place in the final round of qualifying by beating fellow NWWRL side Atherton LR Ladies on Sunday.

The Second Round Qualifying tie was moved to Leigh Sports Village's 4G pitches after Saturday's torrential downpour left the pitch at LR's Crilly Park home unplayable.

Kira Saycell (2) and Georgia McKnight found the net for the Robins in an exciting 3-2 victory".

8 September 2025

ALTY WOMEN'S AWAY DRAW

ALTY WOMEN PROGRESS IN FA CUP

After the match Brian Flynn interviewed manager Daryll Abrahams for Alty TV.

1 September 2025

ALTY WOMEN SEARCHING FOR A WIN

Right: Brogan Walsh.

The season started for Alty on 17 August with an 8-1 hammering at Nantwich Town. Three goals by Amanda Fallon put The Dwbbers 3-1 ahead at the interval before the Nantwich woman ended the match with five goals to her name.

Alty Women lined up (in a/z order) as Ashley Jones, Elise Jones, Katie Locke, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Georgia McKnight, Brianna Morrison, Isabella Moss, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and Toni Williams. The bench comprised Katie Baker, Phoebe Gibson, Isabella Molloy and Matilda Whitehead.

Ashley Jones was Alty's goalscorer.

On 20 August Altrincham drew an evening match at Macclesfield FC 1-1 with Kira Saycell levelling, shortly after Macc had gone ahead in the second half. Alty's squad was Carmen Culbert, Phoebe Gibson, Olivia Kaleta, Katie Locke, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Georgia McKnight, Brianna Morrison, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Kira Saycell, Matilda Whitehead with a bench comprising Ashley Jones, Elise Jones, Isabella Molloy, Isabella Moss and Emily Rutter.

A 4-1 defeat away to Manchester Laces FC followed on 24 August before a 2-2 home draw was secured against Chester FC.

At Wythenshawe Town's ground, against Manchester Laces the team was Carmen Culbert, Elise Jones, Olivia Kaleta, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Georgia McKnight, Brianna Morrison, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Kira Saycell and Matilda Whitehead. McKnight was Altrincham's scorer. The subs were Ireyimika Bamigboye, Phoebe Gibson, Isabella Moss and Emily Rutter.

For the game at Partington Sports Village with Chester, watched by 105 spectators, Natalie Lowe and Ashley Jones came off the bench to put Alty two-up before they were pegged back to 2-2.

Altrincham started game with Ireyimika Bamigboye, Carmen Culbert, Esty Frischman, Milla Jacobson, Olivia Kaleta, Katie Locke, Georgia McKnight, Isabella Molloy, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Brogan Walsh and Matilda Whitehead.

Named on the bench were Phoebe Gibson, Ashley Jones, Natalie Lowe, Brianna Morrison and Isabella Moss.

On Sunday 7 September, Altrincham Women host Macclesfield in the FA Cup at the J. Davidson Stadium. ENtry is free with kick off at 2pm.

31 July 2025

WOMEN'S FA CUP

As a Tier 6 team, the Robins enter the competition at the first round qualifying stage on Sunday September 7th. The draws for both the preliminary and first qualifying rounds take place on Monday 4 August.

The prize money for the competition has increased significantly in recent years, and in the first qualifying round, the winning club secures £1,800 in prize money and the losing club £450...

The season will kick-off with the preliminary round on Sunday August 24th".

Footnote: Last season Altrincham FC Women bowed out of the Adobe Women's FA Cup in the First Round Qualifying, losing 1-3 at Moss Lane, against Macclesfield FC Women.

2024-25 SEASON

ALTY WOMEN'S NEW ERA

First Team Manager

Daryll Abrahams

Elite U18/Reserve Team Manager

Mihai Damian

James Findlow

At just 21, Spencer brings youthful energy and dedication to his craft.

Timur Zakirov

Timur offers valuable continuity, having coached many dual-registered Altrincham/Sale U18 players. UEFA licensed, with international experience in South Korea’s Rising Stars Academy...

Anisa Ali

Anisa brings a fresh, inclusive approach to the staff team...

Janae Curtis

Aged 33 and UEFA C and FA Talent ID Level 2 qualified, Janae brings with her a wealth of grassroots, international, and academy-level coaching experience...

Harry Dare

Harry joins the team with eight years of coaching experience, including at Juventus Academy and Port Vale FC...

Media & Communications Team...

7x Photographers & Videographers... 9x Analysts, 7x Scouts, 5x Medical & Fitness Staff

Altrincham FC Women are ready to take bold strides into the 2025/26 season. The future is bright for the women’s game at Altrincham Football Club".

22 May 2025

ALTY WOMEN'S APPOINTMENT

He continues, "Mihai will officially begin his role on 1st July 2025...

Born in Romania, raised in Spain, shaped by Scotland, and now coaching in England, Mihai brings a truly international perspective to his role. With a professional background in enterprise IT and AI transformation, Mihai blends analytical thinking, leadership, and a growth mindset...

Since 2018, Mihai has coached across multiple age groups in the UK. He most recently led Macclesfield FC U14s Elite in the Junior Premier League (JPL) and Sale United Phoenix, guiding them to consecutive league titles in the FA Timperley & District Junior Football League after taking over as U15s coach...

The Elite U18/Reserve Team will serve as a vital stepping stone between youth football and the senior game...

Mihai’s philosophy is simple but powerful 'put the person before the player'is focus lies in creating a high-trust, high-expectation environment where individuals are challenged, supported, and inspired — both on and off the pitch">

16 May 2025

ALTY WOMEN'S NEW TEAMS

This exciting new addition strengthens the longstanding bond between Altrincham FC Juniors and the Women’s section, offering clear and structured opportunities for young players to continue their football journey within the club...

Right: The aim is for players to enjoy the game as well as be successful; here we see players lining up before the Cup Final win last Sunday

The Elite under-18/Reserve team will serve as a vital stepping stone between youth football and the senior game, providing high-quality coaching, performance-focused training, and competitive match experience. The programme is designed to prepare players technically, tactically, physically, and mentally for the demands of women’s football, all within the framework of Altrincham Football Club’s values and vision...

Newly appointed women’s first team manager for the 2025/26 season, Daryll Abrahams, expressed his excitement for the future... 'The Elite U18/Reserve Team creates that much-needed bridge for players to continue their development and prepare for the demands of senior football.

'But it’s more than just football. We’re developing well-rounded individuals...

To further support the youth development model, the club is also planning to recruit a small number of experienced players who can offer valuable leadership, guidance, and quality to complement the promising young talent coming through...

We are hosting an open evening/recruitment event on Thursday June 5th for current, interested and new players to learn about our upcoming plans, meet staff and take part in some team activities."

14 May 2025

WOMEN'S SUCCESSFUL SEASON

In the league, they finished third in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women's & Youth Football League with 30 points from their 16 games. The title was won by Nantwich Town who amassed 45 points

11 May, 2025

ALTY WOMEN LIFT THE CUP

In the Cheshire Women’s and Youth Football League Challenge Cup Final held on Sunday at Nantwich Town, Altrincham FC Women beat Witton Albion Women 3-2.

Though Alty played 2024-25 season in a higher division, Witton had won promotion for next season from a lower division with an undefeated campaign.

With four goals in the first fifteen minutes the score was two apiece. Alty twice had to come from behind, with goals from Kira Saycell (penalty) and Elise Jones.

The winning goal came after 75 minutes through Natalie Lowe.

Match report here.

Above: Altrincham's sixteen-strong squad line up at Nantwich before kick-off.

8 May 2025

ALTY WOMEN'S BIG DAY

Albion have already finished top of their league to be crowned champions in their inaugural campaign... Dean Meadows’s team defeated Vauxhall Motors Ladies 2-0 at the U Lock It Stadium to book their place in the showdown.

Waiting for them are an Altrincham side who play in a division above, the league’s top flight, and ended the campaign in third place.

This will, therefore be a big task for Witton who will go into the decider as underdogs.

However, Albion have already knocked out two Premier Division sides en route to the final...

Witton secured the Cheshire Women's and Youth Football League Championship West Trophy in February after winning 13 and drawing one of their 14 games.

They scored 82 goals and conceded only six along the way".

Kick off is at 3pm this Sunday, 10 May, at Nantwich Town FC

23 April 2025

NEW SPONSOR FOR ALTY WOMEN

The Greater Manchester legal firm, which also has offices in Cheshire, Merseyside and Shropshire, has signed an agreement for their branding to feature on training gear and coaching equipment for the 2025/26 season...

Helen Johnson, Partner and Head of Marketing at Aaron & Partners, said 'We’re incredibly proud to support Altrincham FC Women at such a defining moment in the club’s journey. As the team transitions from the community trust into the main club structure, it marks the start of a new chapter.

'We believe in backing the local communities we serve at grassroots level".

16 April 2025

NEW MANAGER FOR ALTY WOMEN

Daryll grew up in Sale and attended Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College in Altrincham. A keen Alty fan, captaining Altrincham FC as a football scholar (16-18) whilst completing a BTEC Level 3 in Sport...

A bachelor’s degree with honours in Football Coaching & Administration at The University of South Wales followed, in partnership with Wigan Athletic and The English Football League and the newly appointed manager is currently studying for a master’s degree in leadership.

Daryll, who has a UEFA B Licence, has worked for Manchester United for the past four seasons and... For the past two years Daryll has worked for Liverpool Football Club as an Academy Coach with their International Academy...

During the last 12 months, Alty’s future women’s manager worked in the Middle East for Juventus as an academy coach, with their International Academy...

Also, during the last year, Daryll carried out the role of Head of Football Operations at Sale United FC... Recently appointed Head of Women’s Football, Duncan Jones who has been in charge of team affairs since January, added... 'Daryll... is the perfect candidate to help propel the club to the next level.'"

14 April 2025

ALTY WOMEN REACH FINAL

The Dabbers had completed a league double over the Robins and were crowned champions of The Cheshire Women’s & Youth League, Premier Division last week.

With the hosts unbeaten at The Swansway Stadium this season, the win represents, possibly, the most significant result in the history of Altrincham FC Women, who will face Witton Albion or Vauxhall Motors in the final, which is likely to be played at the end of the month or early in May, as their semi-final is not being played until Wednesday April 23 at Wincham Park...

Alty took the lead just after the half hour mark... The Dabbers equalised just before the break... and an even first period finished level at 1-1.

After the interval, Alty gradually took control of proceedings and Saycell restored the lead just before the hour...

The third goal was the best of the game with the industrious Walsh again involved in the initial play, which ended with Nat Lowe’s slide rule ball dissecting the heart of the Dabbers defence to pick out Elise Jones, who calmly rolled the ball past the outstretched legs of the advancing Niamh Harding...

But some sloppy play in the 83rd minute gifted possession to the Cheshire side and Poppy Smith took full advantage with a powerful left foot strike... just underneath the crossbar...

Alty (4-4-2) Ari Shapiro; Annie O’Donoghue, Brianna Morrison, Emily O’Leary, Libby Newton, Holly Lloyd, Ashley Jones, Nat Lowe (c), Grace McArdle, Kira Saycell, Elise Jones. Game Changers: Brogan Walsh, Caitlin Beaty, Rose Fitzgerald, Rhianna Pickering, Katie Robins."

10 April 2025

ALTY WOMEN JOIN THE FOLD

Having previously been part of Altrincham FC Community Sports, the official charity of Altrincham FC, the women’s team is now moving under the umbrella of the football club, alongside the men’s first team, reserve team and academy.

Duncan Jones has been appointed as Head of Women’s Football and will be overseeing the development and evolution of Altrincham FC Women.

Duncan has been involved with both Altrincham FC Juniors and the women’s first team for many years and is currently managing the women’s first team through one of its most successful seasons, having finished 3rd in The Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League, Premier Division and progressed to the League Challenge Cup semi-final."

ALTY WOMEN'S CUP WIN

25 February 2025

ALTY WOMEN HIT BY GOALS IN QUICK SUCCESION

Although they are three points ahead of second placed Nantwich Town, the Dabbers' Ladies have six games in hand!

On Sunday they hosted Stockport County Ladies and trailed 1-3 at the interval after Natalie Lowe had put them ahead after five minutes. Two quick-fire goals just before the break by Stockport were major blows.

Elise Jones made it 2-3 early in the second half but two very late goals, again in quick succession, undid any hopes of Altrincham retrieving a point.

The Altrincham line-up was, (alphabetically), Caitlin Beaty, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Kira Saycell and Brogan Walsh.

18 February 2025

ANOTHER WIN FOR ALTY WOMEN

Altrincham's starting eleven comprised Ash Gilmore, Elise Jones, Holly LLoyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Kira Saycell and AN Other. All the goals came after the interval and they were scored by McArdle, Jones and Saycell.

11 February 2025

BIG CUP WIN FOR ALTY WOMEN

The Alty line up comprised (in a/z order) Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and Brogan Walsh.

4 February 2025

HIGH-SCORING WIN FOR ALTY WOMEN

On Sunday in the Cheshire Women's & Youth Football League Premier Division, Altrincham FC Women won 6-3, away at Newton-Le-Willows Ladies, thanks to a strong second-half performance

It was a great day for Kira Saycell who struck four times. The other goals came from Ash Gilmore and Grace McArdle.

The Altrincham line-up in A/Z order was Ash Gilmore, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and another player unnamed on the league website.

Although Alty remain top of the Division, they are pursued by second place Nantwich Town Ladies who have no fewer than five games in hand and just a three-point deficit to bridge.

28 January 2025

WOMEN PROGRESS IN CUP

Grace McArdle, Natalie Lowe and Kira Saycell put Alty 3-0 up at the interval. A second goal from McArdle and one from Brogan Walsh made it 5-0 after 76 minutes, but County responded with two late goals to complete the scoring.

The Alty line up, in alphabetical order, was Caitlin Beaty, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and Brogan Walsh.

25 January 2025

ALTY WOMEN LOSE SUCCESSFUL MANAGER

Alex has transformed the fortunes of our women's team since being appointed last June and has led them top the top of the Cheshire Women's and Youth League Premier Division in his first season in charge.

His impact has not gone unnoticed, and when the women's set-up at Everton offered him a full-time role as Academy goalkeeper coach, it proved too good to turn down".

22 January 2025

WOMEN STAY TOP DESPITE DEFEAT

Holly Lloyd was the Altrincham scorer on Sunday.

The Alty starting eleven comprised Phoebe Dunn-Barrett, Katie Evans, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Ariella Shapiro and Brogan Walsh

7 January 2025

WOMEN'S TEAM UPDATE

The three games witnessed no fewer than 22 goals!

• 1/12/24: Altrincham FC Women 6-4 Congleton Town Ladies.

  The sides were level at 3-3 at the interval after a bizarre opening half. Alty sped into a three-goal lead before conceding three times in the final six minutes before the interval.

  By the 72nd minute Alty led 5-3 before the visitors pulled back a goal. Alty settled the game with a sixth success in the 81st minute.

  The scorers were Jones (2), Lloyd (3) and Heathcote.

  Alty's starters were Caitlin Beaty, Katie Evans, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Brianna Morrison, Abigail Morton, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and Ariella Shapiro. Sub: Amelie Heathcote.

• 8/12/24 Nantwich Town FC Ladies 4-3 Altrincham FC Women.

  Despite a hat-trick by Saycell, Alty once again let a lead slip, having led 2-0 before conceding four times in ten minutes leaving the hosts 4-2 up with ten minutes remaining.

  Saycell's hat-trick goal after 85 minutes made it 4-3.

  Alty's team was Caitlin Beaty, Katie Evans, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Abigail Morton, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary and Kira Saycell.

• 15/12/24 Altrincham FC Women 5-0 Chester FC Women Development

  This time there was no comeback from the opposition as Alty built on a 3-0 interval lead to run out comfortable winners, 5-0.

  The team was Katie Evans, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and Ariella Shapiro.

  The goals were netted by Jones (2), Morrison, O'Donoghue and Saycell.

18 November 2024

ALTY ON WRONG END OF 13-GOAL CUP TIE

And the pain was increased by five of the opposition goals being netted by a player called Newby!

The game was close at the interval with the visitors narrowly ahead, 3-2.

The tie was in the Cheshire FA County Cup. Poulton, based in the Wallasey area of The Wirral, are currently leading Division One West of the North West Women's Regional League.

11 November 2024

WIN KEEPS ALTY TOP OF THE LEAGUE

The win leaves them still top of the league, four points ahead of AFC Crewe Women, but the south Cheshire club has three games in hand.

Alty's line-up was as follows: Caitlin Beaty, Rose Fitzgerald, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Abigail Morton, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Kira Saycell and Ariella Shapiro.

Alty actually trailed 1-0 at the break but four second-half goals turned the match around. A brace from Grace McArdle was followed by goals from Elise Jones and Brianna Morrison.

3 November 2024

WOMEN THUMP NORTHWICH

The result consolidates the Women's position at the top of the Premier Division.

The line up comprised: Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Grace Lewis, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Abigail Morton, Libby Newton, Emily O'Leary, Kira Saycell and Ariella Shapiro.

Altrincham FC press and media officer, Brian Flynn, provides more details on the recent win (reported below) for the Women in the Cheshire FA Cup over Ellesmere Port Town.

Brian also reports on last week's 4-3 league victory at home to Newton-Le-Willows Newton Ladies. Alty's goals came from a brace from Grace Mcardle and goals from Grace Lewis and Kira Saycell

The Alty team was: Holly Lloyd, Grace Lewis, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Libby Newton, annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Kira Saycell, Ariella Shapiro and Brogan Walsh.

20 October 2024

WOMEN SHOW THE WAY FROM THE SPOT

After drawing 5-5 the shoot-out was won by Alty 4-3, away at Ellesmere Port Town Ladies.

Whilst Alty were playing their cup tie, in the league, Chester FC knocked Alty off top spot with a 3-1 away win at Wirral United.

14 October 2024

WOMEN GO TOP

The scorers were Elise Jones (2) and Brogan Walsh.

The Alty starters were Caitlin Beaty, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Abigail Morton, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, and Kira Saycell> The goals came in a ten-minute spell through Elis Jones (56,61 mins) and substtitute Brogan Walsh (66 mins).

30 September 2024

TWO WINS FOR ALTY WOMEN

After their chastening defeat on the opening day of the season, the Women have improved in form, winning two of their next three fixtures.

These were, firstly, a 4-2 away win at Northwich Vixens on 15 September, followed by another away win, 3-1 at Wirral United FC Women on 22 September.

However, their home form has not matched that on the road as they lost 2-5 at home to Nantwich Town FC Ladies last Sunday. The results leave them third in the nine-club division, albeit thay are one of only two clubs to have completed four fixtures this campaign.

For the game against Northwich, the team comprised Ash Gilmore, Isobel Hilton, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Katie Robins and Kira Saycell. The scorers were Saycell (1), Lowe (15), Lloyd (36) and McArdle (62).

Against Wirral, the side was Caitlin Beaty, Charlotte Bromley, Ash Gilmore, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Rhianna Pickering and Kira Saycell.

The scorers were Saycell (15") and Jones (42").

For the home match against Nantwich, the starters were Caitlin Beaty, Charlotte Bromley, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering,Kira Saycell, Tayla Simms and Brogan Walsh.

23 September 2024

IMPROVING START TO SEASON

They are now in the Cheshire Women's & Youth Football League Premier Division.

The match did not go well for Altrincham as they trailed 0-4 by half-time.

That became 0-5 early in the second half before Altrincham scored a consolation goal, late in the game, through Kira Saycell.

The Alty squad comprised Phoebe Dunn-Barrett, Ash Gilmore, Rose Hennessy, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Katie Robins, Kira Saycell and1 Ariella Shapiro.

Things were much improved in their next two fixtures. Firstly, they beat Northwich Vixens at Lostock Gralam FC, by four goals to two.

Kira Saycell opened the scoring in the first minute, with Natalie Lowe scoring the second goal after 15 minutes. Holly Lloyd added a third in the 36th minute before Grace McArdle completed Alty's scoring after 62 minutes.

The team was: Ash Gilmore, Isobel Hilton, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Emily O'Leary, Rhianna Pickering, Katie Robins and Kira Saycell.

And, last Sunday (22nd), came another excellent away win, this time 3-1 at Tranmere Rovers's Solar Campus, against Wirral United.

Saycell was again on target, scoring a brace in the 15th and 25th minutes before Elise Jones completed the scoring after 42 minutes.

The line-up comprised Caitlin Beaty, Charlotte Bromley, Ash Gilmore, Elise Jones, Holly Lloyd, Natalie Lowe, Grace McArdle, Brianna Morrison, Annie Rose O'Donoghue, Rhianna Pickering and Kira Saycell.

Altrincham noe lie third in the nine-strong league.

Next Sunday, the Women are at home to Nantwich Town at Partington Sports Village (2pm).

5 September 2024

WOMEN OUT OF FA CUP

Despite dominating the tie from the early minutes, Macclesfield were thwarted by a disciplined defensive performance from the Robins, led by Charlotte Bromley and Brianna Morrison, before two goals in three minutes around the half hour mark, from Katie Locke and Ebony Stewart, put Mark Alderson’s team firmly in the driving seat...

Despite being outplayed, Altrincham kept plugging away and were rewarded midway through the second period, with a wonderful move, involving four of Alty’s most influential players, producing the finest goal of the game to halve the deficit..

Alex Hilton-Slee reflected on his first game in charge 'In the first half we struggled to retain the ball in attacking areas and failed to create real chances so at half-time we switched formation and brought Katie Robins into the game along with Rhianna Pickering. Both players made a real difference, and we managed to get a goal back through Kira Saycell.

'I couldn’t be prouder of the girls’ efforts'".

Alty TV has highlights of the match.

ALTY WOMEN BOW OUT OF FA CUP

16 August 2024

WOMEN'S FA CUP TIE

His team has "to find a way of getting past local rivals Macclesfield in an FA Cup first qualifying round tie that kicks off at 2pm on Sunday September 1st.

It will be the new manager's first competitive appearance in the dug-out since his appointment during the close-season, and it promises to be a challenging one against opponents who are fresh from winning the league the Robins will be playing in this coming campaign.

That's the Cheshire Women's and Youth League Premier Division, and the list of 2024-25 fixtures for the Robins begins on Sunday, September 8th...

The club have decided to make entry free of charge [on]... Sunday September 1st (kick-off 2pm), and get along to The J.Davidson Stadium if you possibly can".

26 June 2024

NEW MANAGER FOR ALTY WOMEN

Alex brings with him a wealth of experience in women’s football having held positions at AFC Fylde Women, Blackpool FC Women & Chorley Women FC.

The experience and contacts that Alex brings will provide the team with the motivation and renewed vigour to take next season by storm".

The new manager said, "This is a very exciting opportunity for me to work with an ambitious club and a talented squad of players".

The club continues, saying "Alex... has already met with Head Coach Duncan Jones to continue the pre season plans that Duncan had already put in place...

Alex brings with him Ryan Terrey who will provide both coaching and analysis support for the team".

Footnote: Former management of the Women's team comprised manager Nick Pearce and assistant Chris Redfern.

24 April 2024

WOMEN'S END OF SEASON AWARDS

Five awards were handed out in total following the conclusion of the 2023/24 North West Women's Regional League season.

• Most Improved Player | Natalie Lowe
• Coaches Player of the Season | Abi Morton
• Players' Player of the Season | Annie Rose O’Donoghue
• Best Trainer | Grace McArdle
• Most Valuable Player | Elise Jones

If you're interested in playing or coaching with Altrincham FC Women next season please contact Women's Development OfficerTom Dore for more information".

13 May 2024

WOMEN'S TEAM SCRAP PLAYER FEES

The move comes after a thorough review of how the team struggled last season and whether players having to pay a £40 signing-on fee and £25 per month for the duration of the campaign might have had a detrimental effect.

As a consequence, the club can announce that fees will no longer apply to any player representing the women's team, with any costs being absorbed by Altrincham FC and Altrincham FC Community Sports...

The players [are] continuing to train twice a week at Broadoak Academy’s fantastic new 3G facility and Cheadle Hulme School".

Last season the Women's team was relegated from the Northwest Women’s Regional League South. "A series of issues and disruptions affecting the playing and coaching side of the women's team did not help... As we await confirmation of which league we will be in next season, meetings have taken place to discuss the future of the women’s team and how the club can ensure it has the best chance of turning round their fortunes and emulating the success of the men's team". S

ALTY WOMEN'S NEWS

This Sunday 26th March sees Altrincham host the NWWRFL Division 1 South leaders Bury AFC at Mersey Valley FC.

ALTY WOMEN DRAW

The concluding fixtures for the rest of the season are:

• 19th March A v Runcorn Linnets
• 26th March H v Bury AFC
• 16th April H v Chester FC
• 23rd April H v Hindley Juniors

Also Charlotte Higginson has left the club to join Bury AFC, who currently reside at the summit of the division".

ALTY WOMEN'S NEWS

Two goals from Beth Tattersall and Shelby Wolstencroft saw Alty cement their 8th position in the NWWRFL Division 1 South with a top-half position now in their sights.

Their next game is on Sunday 5th March when they travel to Hindley Juniors in the NWWRFL Division 1 South.

Also Nick Pearce has stepped down as coach/manager to go to Burnley Women of the Women's National Premier League. Colin Pickering is now the new manager."

CATCH-UP ON WOMEN'S SCORES

• NWWRL DIV1S 04/12/22 2pm Poulton Vics FC Ladies 2-2 Altrincham FC Women
• NWWRL DIV1S 27/11/22 2pm Altrincham FC Women 0-5 Northwich Vixens Women
• CUP 20/11/22 2pm West Kirby Ladies A-W Altrincham FC Women Away Walkover
• NWWRL DIV1S 13/11/22 2pm BRNESC Ladies 3-2 Altrincham FC Women
• NWWRL DIV1S 06/11/22 2pm Altrincham FC Women 1-3 Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies
• NWWRL DIV1S 30/10/22 2pm Alder FC Women 1-0 Altrincham FC Women
• CUP 09/10/22 2pm Altrincham FC Women 0-2 Crewe Alexandra FC Women FC
• NWWRL DIV1S 25/09/22 2pm Altrincham FC Women 4-4 Warrington Wolves Foundation Women FC
• NWWRL DIV1S 04/09/22 2pm Altrincham FC Women 2-7 Poulton Vics FC Ladies
• NWWRL DIV1S 31/08/22 6.45pm Altrincham FC Women 1-0 Wythenshawe Amateurs (Juniors) Women
• NWWRL DIV1S 28/08/22 2pm Altrincham FC Women 2-2 BRNESC Ladies
• NWWRL DIV1S 24/08/22 6.45pm Northwich Vixens Women 2-1 Altrincham FC Women
• NWWRL DIV1S 21/08/22 2pm Chester FC Women 4-0 Altrincham FC Women

Altrincham lie ninth in the eleven-strong Division One South.

5 November 2022

WOMEN'S CUP PROGRESS

The game ended Penwortham Town LFC 3 Altrincham Women 5

Ian writes, "Altrincham Women rekindled the magic of the cup with a delightful performance at the Vernon Carus Sports Club.

Altrincham had an indifferent start to the season with a win, a draw and 3 defeats including a 7-2 home defeat a fortnight ago.

In contrast Penwortham had three wins and a draw which saw them reside at the summit of the NWWRFL Division 1 North.

The early exchanges saw both keepers making fine saves to keep the game scoreless. The ninth minute saw Altrincham take the lead when a fine cross from the left found Megan Rowley who controlled the ball and calmly lifted it over the keeper from seven yards.

Megan Rowley scored her second on 22 minutes when she scored directly from a corner. Jade Hesketh made it 3-0 just before half-time when she dispatched a loose ball from eight yards past the keeper.

HT Penwortham Town LFC 0 Altrincham Women 3

The second half saw Altrincham continue to play some nice football, playing out from the back the Parkinson way. They were rewarded with a fourth on 59 minutes when three players combined to find Jade Hesketh who scored her second from seven yards.

The home side got on the score sheet on 70 minutes with a delightful 25 yard free kick.

Penwortham then began to show why they were top of their league as they then started an onslaught of the Alty goal. Town got their second on 79 minutes when a cross from the right found an unmarked player to score from nine yards.

Substitute Laura Kelly alleviated the pressure on 87 minutes after outpacing the defence to run on to a through ball to poke it pass the keeper from 18 yards to make it 5-2.

Penwortham scored another cracking 25 yard free- kick on 89 minutes to reduce the deficit to two goals.

Lauren Diskin made an excellent save in the 91st minute pushing an 18 yard free kick onto the post as the home side continued their onslaught.

Finally after seven minutes of injury time the FT whistle was blown and Altrincham had earned a place in the next round."

GIRLS' ACADEMY AT ALTY

The new Academy will be launched next September, and... the aim is to provide a pathway to the senior squad for youngsters in the area...

'We already have 20 girls’ teams in the club’s junior section,' said Alty director Cathal Morrison. 'The women’s section, in general, is going from strength to strength, and this is the perfect opportunity to keep building the pathway between junior and senior football for girls in and around the area.'

The scheme is being launched in partnership with Trafford College, and any girls currently in year 11 at school are eligible to apply for trials".

9 August 2022

ALTY WOMEN DRAW

ALTY WOMEN'S SEASON

In their twenty league games Altrincham won four times, drew twice and lost on fourteen occasions, giving them a total of fourteen points

Home matches were played at Manor Farm, Timperley.

Results in season 2021-22 (in League unless stated):

• 5.9.21 Alder FC Women (H) 1-3
• 12.9.21 Chester FC Women (A) 0-10
• 19.9.21 Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies (A) 3-6
• 26.9.21 Hindley Juniors Women (H) 3-5
• 3.10.21 Ashton Town Lionesses FC (H) 4-2 WOMEN'S FA CUP
• 10.10.21 Mersey Valley Ladies (A) 1-5
• 17.10.21 Warrington Wolves Foundation Women's FC (A) 1-4
• 24.10.21 Norton & Stockton Ancients LFC (H) 0-7 WOMEN'S FA CUP
• 21.11.21 Chester FC Women (H) 0-2
• 5.12.21 Northwich Vixens (A) 0-1
• 12.12.21 Alder FC Women (A) 2-0
• 9.1.22 Northwich Vixens (H) 1-2
• 23.1.22 Curzon Ashton FC Women's (A) 0-2
• 30.1.22 Wythenshawe Amateurs (H) 3-1
• 2.3.22 Wythenshawe Amateurs (A) 3-1
• 6.3.22 Warrington Wolves Foundation Women's FC (H) 0-2
• 13.3.22 Hindley Juniors Women (A) 1-2
• 20.3.22 Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies (H) 1-3
• 3.4.22 Curzon Ashton FC Women's (H) 1-1
• 17.4.22 Wythenshawe Amateurs (A) 0-2
• 24.4.22 West Kirby Ladies (H) 3-0
• 24.4.22 West Kirby Ladies (A) 0-0
• 1.5.22 Didsbury FC Ladies (A) 0-2
• 1.5.22 Didsbury FC Ladies (H) 3-0

ALTY WOMEN BOW OUT OF FA CUP

Marks Simpson's match report is on the Altrincham FC website.

CUP WIN FOR ALTRINCHAM WOMEN

After a disappointing start to the league campaign, the performance & result was a real shot in the arm for manager Nick Pearce and his assistant Chris Redfern, who will hope that this important victory can provide a platform to build on going forward.

ALTRINCHAM FC WOMEN: 1. Amber Kerr, 2. Irey Bamigboye, 4. Evie Chard, 5. Bliss Molyneaux, 3. Emma Gleave, 6. Jade Hesketh (c), 8. Tayla Simms, 7. Brogan Walsh, 10. Beth Hayes, 11. Maya Germain, 9. Laura Kelly. Subs: 10. Victoria Griffiths, 12. Megan Rowley, 13. Natalie Thornley, 14. Aimee Hopkinson, 15. Megan Price, 16. Gail Simpson-Scott

In their league campaign in the NW Regional League Division One South, the season has started with four defeats.

• Sunday 5th September 2021: Altrincham FC Women 1-3 Alder FC Women
• Sunday 12th September 2021: Chester FC Women 10-0 Altrincham FC Women
• Sunday 19th September 2021: Runcorn Linnets FC Ladies 6-3 Altrincham FC Women
• Sunday 26th September 2021: Altrincham FC Women 3-5 Hindley Juniors Women

ALTY WOMEN NAME CAPTAIN

Aimee, a defender, is a strong leader...

Altrincham Women followed up last week's 2-0 victory against Northwich Vixens with a 4-3 win on Sunday against Runcorn based Brookvale United Ladies.

The game was played on a 3G pitch in Warrington".

ALTY WOMEN'S FRIENDLY

Honours were even in a 6 goal thriller at Chester's impressive 1885 Arena.

The Robins led 1-0 & 2-1 but were pegged back on each occasion and it looked as if the home side woukld be the victors when they went into the lead for the first time to make it 3-2 but a last gasp equaliser secured a result for new manager, Nick Pearce, who was taking charge of his first game since being appointed in January.

Altrincham's goalscorers were Jade Hesketh, Megan Rowley and Casey Beamon.

The Women are next in action on Sunday in a behind closed doors fixture against Northwich Vixens at Egerton FC, Knutsford, which will be Altrincham FC Women's home venue this season".

Footnote: The team now seems to have been renamed Altrincham FC Women, although their twitter account is called Altrincham Women FC and the Cheshire League website still has them as Altrincham FC Ladies!

NON-STARTERS

The other teams played up to six matches before the final fixtures were played on 20 December 2020.

FIRST FIXTURE

LADIES KNOCKED OUT