Lewes Women
- Alias
- Lewes (W)
- Leagues Played
- England Championship Women 87 England National League Premier Women 20 England FA Cup Women 14 England League Cup Women 9 England FA Premier Women 3 England FA National League Cup Women 2 England National League Division 1 Women 1
- Links
- Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube lewesfc.com/women Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Lewes Lewes Women
Results
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Wins | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Draws | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Losses | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Goals for | 16 | 12 | 4 |
| Goals against | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Wikipedia - Lewes F.C. Women
Lewes Football Club Women is a women's football club affiliated with Lewes F.C. The club compete in the FA Women's National League South and play at The Dripping Pan. The team's highest ever league finish was 5th place in the second-tier FA Women's Championship in 2020–21.
History
Lewes Ladies FC was established in 2002 as the women's affiliate of Lewes FC, a not-for-profit club helping pioneer 100% fan and community ownership. The team started playing in the South East Counties football league and within a ten-year period climbed through the pyramid, winning promotion to the fourth-tier FA Women's Premier League in 2012 following an unbeaten season.
In 2017, Lewes became the first professional or semi-professional football club to pay its women's team the same as its men's team as part of their Equality FC initiative.
In 2018, the team was awarded a place in the FA Women's Championship. In September 2019 club director Barry Collins resigned, frustrated at the board's preoccupation with equality campaigning: "I joined a football club and feel like I'm leaving a political party".
Lewes Women is known for its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, making it a trailblazer in promoting gender equality in sports. The club has garnered attention not only for its competitive spirit on the pitch but also for its pioneering initiatives, such as being the first club in the world to implement a gender pay parity policy, ensuring equal pay for both its women's and men's teams.
The team's colors are traditionally black and red, and they play their home matches at the Dripping Pan, a historic ground that offers a unique and intimate atmosphere for fans. With a passionate fan base and a strong focus on developing local talent, Lewes Women continues to inspire the next generation of female athletes while striving for success in the league.
Under the guidance of dedicated coaching staff, the team emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and resilience, making them a formidable opponent in every match. As they aim for promotion to the top tier of women's football, Lewes Women remains a symbol of progress and empowerment in the sport.