Women’s & girls’ open training / trials – Summer 2024

Trials and open training session for women's and girls' teams
Photo: Colin Lock

Here is our summer 2024 free listing for clubs recruiting players for their women’s or girls’ teams, as well as voluntary staff.

Beds & Herts

Ampthill Town – Looking for experienced players to join the squad. Email ATFCWomen@outlook.com

Apsley – Recruiting players for girls teams and also women’s side, in association with Leverstock Green FC. DM @Apsleyfootball

Bedford Albion – New women’s team in County League begins training. Email afcbedford@hotmail.com

Buntingford Town – New manager/coach wanted, contact Kirsty on 07804 420452.

Cheshunt – Trials every Wednesday, 8pm at Cheshunt FC. Contact manager Kevin Stewart on 07429 334993.

Hartham United – Looking for a goal keeper. Training Wednesdays 7:30 King George, Welwyn Garden City.

Hitchin Town – Pre-season training every Tuesday & Thursday until September, 7.30-9pm at Baldock Rd Rec Ground, Letchworth.

Royston Town – Register your interest in upcoming trials here.

St Margaretsbury – On the lookout for talented players. Contact manager Paul Dicker on 07908 301886.

Berks & Bucks 

Ascot United

Berks County – Recruiting new players, open training for the summer has now started. DM @bcfcgirls

Buckingham – Looking to appoint new management team, full details here.

Caversham United – Looking for new players, DM @CavershamUnited

FC Bracknell – All abilities welcome for new team, training every Wednesday at Wildridings Playing Field, 7-8pm.

Finchampstead – Players wanted for new Development Squad. Contact Andy Ryan at andyr@contactpointresourcing.co.uk

Hambleden – Looking to start a women’s team, for details DM @hambledenfc

Maidenhead United – Hosting open training sessions, sign up here.

Penn & Tylers Green – Looking for new players, train twice a week. Contact Dan on 07584 074616.

Windsor & Eton – New team for the 2024/25 season, particularly in need of a goalkeeper. Email comms@wefc.co.uk

Wing Raiders – Based on the Beds/Bucks border, looking for new players. Please contact wingladiesfc@gmail.com

Woodley United – Training has now resumed, to attend DM @WoodleyUtdLFC

Yateley United – New manager required for Thames Valley League side, DM @YateleyUtdFC

Cambridgeshire

Cambridge City – Looking for experienced players for 1st team & U-23s, plus U-12s & U-13s. Email Cambridgecitywomen@outlook.com

Deeping Rangers – Training for new U-16s team starting. Contact Andy on 07850 545022 for details.

Eaton Socon – Looking for new players, training now underway. Email eatonsoconeagles@gmail.com

Milton – New team welcomes players of all abilities, contact Nicola on 07583 057219.

Newmarket Town – Looking to add a 1st team coach and U-18s manager, email Kevin Parsons at kdp888@hotmail.co.uk

Soham Town Rangers – Newly-formed team training every Thursday in July at Mildenhall Hub, 7.30 – 8.30pm.

Willingham Wolves – Looking for a goalkeeper to join the squad, contact Jamie Smith on 07477 572109.

Wimblington – March-based Cambs Premiership side have now resumed training. To join in, DM @WimboLadies

Cheshire

Ellesmere Port Town – Players wanted for North West League side, call Nigel Basnet on 07960 411417.

Runcorn Linnets – Open training sessions have begun, for details DM @LinnetsLadiesFC

Warrington Town – Recruiting players for first and reserve teams, register your interest here.

East Midlands

Basford United – Open training on 15, 20 & 23 August. Email Pauladamsgk1@hotmail.com for details.

Brigg Town – New players wanted for Lincolnshire League side. DM @officialbrigg for details.

Chesterfield Ladies – Experienced players wanted, apply here. Also, coaches required: email jonbaines@chesterfieldladiesfc.co.uk 

Chesterfield FC – Open training on Tuesdays until 20 August, apply here.

Hinckley Borough – Players wanted for U-15s to U-18s, plus open-age team. Email ant.hinckleyboroughfc@gmail.com

Keyworth United – Open training on Wednesdays, for details email info@keyworthunited.com

Lincoln Griffins – Recruiting players from age five through to seniors. Email lisamyhill242@hotmail.com

Notts County – Recruiting for aspirational players across senior teams. Register your interest here.

Radcliffe Olympic – Looking to add to friendly squad, training Thursday evenings. Contact Mark on markamoore@hotmail.co.uk

Retford – Looking for players to join their East Midlands League squad. For details of trials, email goodstu@hotmail.co.uk

SJR Worksop – Looking to strengthen Regional and County League squads, DM @StWorksop for details.

Skegness Town – Looking for new players to join step 6 team. Contact through social media at @skegtownwomen

Tove Valley – Northants League newcomers welcome players to Tuesday training sessions. DM @ToveValleyFC

Wellingborough Town – Recruiting ambitious and motivated players, email wellingboroughtownlfc@gmail.com

Woodhall Spa United – New U-18 team to play in Lincolnshire League, DM @WoodhallSpaFC_

Essex

Bowers & Pitsea – 1st team trials, plus Reserves open training every Wednesday. Register here.

Brightlingsea Regent – Email brightlingsealadiesfc@gmail.com to register for trials.

Burnham Ramblers – Training sessions every Wednesday, contact Katherine on 07736 901799.

Emerson & Upminster – Open training sessions for all abilities at Hall Lane Playing Fields; Tues 7-9pm, Sat 10am-12pm.

Halstead Town – Training on Thursdays, 8-9pm at Calum Leys Memorial Pitch, Halstead Leisure Centre.

Hashtag United – Seeking coach to join Reserves’ management team, call 07938 455227.

Saffron Walden – Spaces available in U-13 to U-18 teams, email enquiries@swcfc.club

Hampshire

Alton – New players wanted, register here. For U-18s, contact Karen on 07553 358461.

Ash United – Newly-formed team invites players to training. Contact 073684 08241.

Basingstoke Town – Interested in joining the squad next season? Email btfcw@btfc.co.uk

City Ladies – Portsmouth club adding new open-age, U-12 & U-13s teams. Players and coaches wanted, DM @CITYLADYPOMPEY

Clanfield – Seeking a goalkeeper. Training on Thursdays. Contact Colin on 07810 864584

Eling Open sessions every Wednesday from 7 – 9pm. DM @HytheDibdenFC

Fleet Town – Now holding open training sessions, for info email womensmanager@fleettownfc.co.uk

Gosport Borough – Open training for three senior teams now underway. Email gosportblfc@gmail.com

Hamble – 1st team recruiting new players, click here for information.

Havant & Waterlooville – Reserves looking for additional players, for info email gary@havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk

Hythe & Dibden – Welcome ambitious players to open sessions on Wednesdays. DM @HDFCWomen

Lymington Town – Additional players wanted for the team, DM @lymingtontownfc

Southampton WFC – Senior sides recruiting, email sotonwomensfcmanager@gmail.com

United Services Portsmouth – Open sessions for Southern League side on Tuesdays, contact Charlie on 07760 131904.

Kent

Aylesford – Looking for new players for regional and county league teams, register here.

Cray Wanderers – Holding trials for first and development teams, register here.

Danson Sports – New players wanted, email dave.kelly@dansonsports.com

Deal Town – Looking for new experienced players, DM @dealtownwomenfc

Faversham Town – Training sessions underway for new open-age & U-18 teams, register here.

Kings Hill – SECWFL Premier Division team looking for new players, contact Charlotte on 07309 588845.

Tunbridge Wells Foresters – Recruiting players for three open-age teams, click here for details.

Lancashire

Accrington Stanley – Recruiting coaches, development officers and media & comms support. Send CV to enquiries@aswomen.org

AFC Fylde – FA WNL side looking for more players, email Heather.Watson@afcfylde.co.uk

Blackpool – Welcome players of all ages, for more info DM @BFC1887Ladies

Chorley – Reserves have begun pre-season training, Tuesdays 7-9pm at Balshaw Church of England School.

Clitheroe – Open Training Sessions every Mondays, contact Joe Blackburn on 07415 446068.

Darwen – Currently holding open training sessions, email ladies@darwenfc.co.uk

Fleetwood Town Wrens – Looking to add players to three established senior teams, apply here.

Mill Hill – East Lancs club welcoming new players for first season in County League, Email info@millhillfc.co.uk

Sir Tom Finney – Looking to add more players, also require assistant and goalkeeping coaches. Call Darryl on 07534 229465.

Southport – New players wanted for first team, DM @southport_wfc

AFC Fylde v Stourbridge, FA Women's National League
Photo: John Shirras

Liverpool

Alder – Looking to strengthen side in County Premier Division, DM @alderfcwomen

Litherland REMYCA – Looking for additional players for Youth & Open-Age teams.Register your interest here.

Maghull – Both senior teams and U-16s are looking for players. If interested, get in contact at maghullfcladies@gmail.com

Pilkington – Looking to expand their first team next season, DM @PilksFCWomen

St Helens Rovers – Recruiting for first and reserve teams, fill in form here.

London

Balham – Open sessions for next season’s U-9s to U-18s and seniors, DM @BalhamFC

Barking – Holding trials for first and reserve teams, apply here.

Denham United – Open training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. E-mail Jo at Dulfc@live.co.uk to register your interest.

Eagles United – New team in Haringey looking for players, email eaglesuniteduk@gmail.com

Headstone Manor – Greater London Premier side seeks new players, details here. Also looking for a new manager, info here.

Leyton Orient – To join coaching or support staff, email o.worsfold@leytonorient.com

Peckham Town – Looking for assistant coach, call 07715 386547.

South London – Coaches wanted for Greater London League sides, DM @chloelongdon95

Tooting Bec – Coaches required, email tootingbecfcwomen@gmail.com

Wandsworth Borough – Recruiting players for Greater London League side, DM @WBL_FC

Whetstone Wildcats – Free taster sessions for year 5 to year 10 girls and open-age. DM @N20_Wildcats_FC

Manchester

Altrincham – Goalkeeper wanted for County League side, email women@altrinchamfootballclun.co.uk

Bolton Wanderers – Register your interest for open training sessions from school year 4 through to open-age teams by clicking here.

Crompton – Experienced players wanted (call Sean on 07464 727484), also newcomers for U-18s (call Matt on 07843 624263)

JPS – Expanding to two teams in the Greater Manchester League. Fill in the form here to receive details.

Mellor – Looking for new players, train and play in Marple. Message 07494 683933.

Mersey Valley – Sale-based side looking for new players, email merseyvalleyfc@gmail.com 

Radcliffe – Open training sessions taking place each week, register here.

Swinton – Recruiting experienced additional players. DM @SwintonFCladies

Norfolk / Suffolk

Aylsham Town – Norwich-based side welcome new players and coach. Email aylshamfcwomenandgirls@gmail.com

Bury Town – Seeking new players for U-16 team, contact Mark on mhawes01@hotmail.com

Dersingham Rovers – Welcome players and coaches for potential new team. DM @DersinghamFC

Fakenham Town – Welcome players for a trial, contact Kris Healey on 07765 777307.

Great Yarmouth Town – Holding open training sessions every Wednesday, 5.45 – 7pm at The Wellesley Stadium.

Ipswich Valley Rangers – Looking to add more experienced players, email ivrchair@gmail.com

Kirkley & Pakefield – Reformed women’s team back up and running. To join, contact Abbie on 079313 42947.

March Town – Looking for new or experienced players, DM @MTFC_Ladies

Martham – Training has restarted, with new 7-a-side team added to 11-a-side. DM @MarthamFC1

Sprowston – Training on Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm at Sprowston Rec. DM @SprowstonLadies

Thetford Town – Regional League side looking to strengthen their squad. Register your interest here.

North East

Alnwick Town – Holding open training sessions for players interested in joining the First Team. DM @AlnwickTownLFC

Bishop Auckland – Looking for players to join 1sts, Reserves and new Development team. Click here for details.

Brandon United – Open training sessions for new team, DM @BrandonUnited for more information.

Chester le Street Amazons – Regional league side accepting expressions of interest to join, apply here.

Hebburn Town – Looking for new talent, contact Chris Wold on 07951 146659.

Heddon United – Northumberland League side training on Wednesdays, to join in contact Liam on 07415 525322.

Sunderland West End – Pre-season training every Wednesday and Sunday in Houghton-le-Spring. DM @WestEnd_Ladies

Washington – Recruiting for two outfield players to join the team. Contact Gary on 07743820274

Oxfordshire

Abingdon United – Recruiting players for next season, register your interest here.

Didcot Town – Training for new team has now started. To attend, contact Dave on 07900 567140.

Launton – Looking for a few more players, contact Claire on 07540 013105.

North Leigh – Searching for new players, training has now started. DM for more info @NorthleighLFC

South West

AFC St Austell – Looking for experienced goalkeeper, coach & physio. DM @AfcAustell

Axminster Town – Devon side looking for new players, DM @burrough_rachel

Bridport – Looking for a few more players for Reserve team in Dorset League, call Lianne on 07714 259495.

Feniton – Pre-season training resumes, to join in contact James Hiscox on 07518 826703.

Launceston – Reforming with development team, training on Wednesdays, 7-9pm, at Launceston FC.

Longham – Training in Bournemouth every Wednesday, email longhamladiesfc@gmail.com

Padstow United – Pre-season training on Wednesdays, all abilities welcome. Email puyfcinfo@gmail.com

Plympton – Training has now resumed, to join in DM @plymptonladies

Redruth United – Training for 1st & Development teams on Wednesdays. Contact Dan Horler on 07485 102389.

Ridgeway – Free taster sessions for Weymouth-based club in South West League, plus new Development team. DM @RedlandsFC

Sherborne Town – Recruiting for first and reserves teams. Register your details here.

Surrey

Badshot Lea – Open training ongoing for Southern League newcomers, contact Kevin Jordan on 07986 385252.

Carshalton Athletic – Players wanted for new senior and community teams based at Colston Avenue Stadium. Apply here.

Corinthian Casuals – Tolworth club has trials every Wednesday, click here for info. Require assistant manager, DM @CorCasWomen

Cove – To attend training for new team in Guildford area, email covebeesfc@gmail.com

Epsom & Ewell – Based at Cobham FC and playing in Tier 6 next season. For a trial, email women@epsomandewellfc.co.uk

Met Police – Players wanted for U-12s through to seniors, for club in Esher area. Email: sb-mpyfc@outlook.com

Richmond & Kew – Open training Tuesdays & Thursdays through to 8 August, DM @Rkfc_womens

Sussex

Lewes – Accepting expressions of interest to play for National League team. Full details here.

Pagham – Looking to add to squad, for details DM @PaghamLadiesFC

Seaford Town – Girls going into Year 9/10 from September wanted for new U-15 team. Contact Fiona on 07900 678988.

Selsey – Pre-season is in full flow, to join in click here.

Shoreham – Recruiting for senior and U-18 teams, contact shorehamfcwomen@gmail.com

Worthing Town – U-13s looking for new players for next season. Contact Lauren.yates13@gmail.com

West

Bridgwater United – Relaunching U-21 team and adding new U-11 side. For info, email katie.sharkey@bridgwaterunitedwfc.com

Cheddar – Pre-season training is in full swing. Join in on Wednesdays, 7pm at Sharpham Playing Fields, Cheddar.

Cheltenham Saracens – Recruiting more players for Gloucestershire Division 1 side, email saracens.women@gmail.com

Cheltenham Spa – New county league team looking for new players, email m.beaver12@hotmail.com

Cheltenham Town – Click here to express interest in joining 1st team in FA WNL, apply here for Reserves and Development trials.

Clevedon Town – Recruiting new players, for info DM @ClevedonTownFC

Combe St Nicholas – Training on Tuesdays, 7pm at Combe FC, TA20 3HQ.

Congresbury – Somerset club looking for new players of all abilities. DM @CongresburyFC

Corsham Town – Holding open trials every Thursday until 1 September, 6.45pm at The Southbank.

Evesham United – Recruiting 1st team manager/coach, contact Karen on 07866 187921. To join U-16s, call Jonathan on 07980 701371.

Gloucester City – Looking for coaches to join the set up. For details, please email Chris at ladies@gcafc.co.uk

Hutton – Based near Weston super Mare, welcome all abilities to Thursday sessions at Springwood Playing Fields 7-8pm.

Ilminster Town – Training on Tuesdays & Thursdays, register your interest here. Recruiting media team, email itlfcmedia@gmail.com

Longlevens – Gloucestershire League side welcome new players, contact Rob on 07487 719082.

Middlezoy – Recruiting for Somerset League side, email steve.hellard@talktalk.net 

Odd Down – Bath-based side training on Thursdays, contact Rob Macer on 07825 295595 for more information.

Paulton Rovers – Pre-Season training underway for first, reserves & development teams. Email paultonroversladies@gmail.com

Pen Mill – Yeovil-based club with two teams, training every Monday & Wednesday. Email penmill-ladies@hotmail.co.uk

Portishead Town – Players wanted for FAWNL side, contact Josh on 07402 518890.

Purton – South West League side looking for new players, email purtonwfc@gmail.com

Ross – Looking to add a couple of new players, DM @rossjuniors

Staunton & Corse – North Gloucestershire side seeks players for training and friendlies. DM @StauntonCorseFC

Street – New team in Somerset looking for new players, training Tuesdays & Fridays, email football@streetfc.co.uk

Tewkesbury Town – Require additional coaching staff, DM @TewkesburyTown

Wellington – Herefordshire club welcoming new players, including a goalkeeper. Contact Mark Jones 07971 634 328

Worcester City – Looking for new players, coaching staff, match day volunteers, media staff. Click here for details.

Yeovil Town – Invite confident players to challenge for a spot in the First Team squad. Click here to apply.

Gloucester City v Hereford Pegasus, Pre-season friendly
Barcud-Coch Photography

West Midlands

Coventrians – Now running two senior teams, email coventriansfc@sky.com for more info.

Coventry City – Open training every Wednesday and Sunday, contact Claire on 07555 396758.

Coventry Sphinx – Recruiting 1st team & GK coaches, send CV to SecretaryCSLFC@gmail.com

Hereford Pegasus – To join the club’s Regional or County League teams, DM @LadiesPegasus

Ludlow Town – Recruiting new players to play in Step 7. Pre-season training on Wednesdays. Message Kyle on 07557 038886.

Lye Town – Openings for U-15s to U-18s and in two senior teams. Please message 07494 033407 if interested.

Newcastle Town – Looking for players for regional league side, contact Rosie Tomkinson on 07522 376433.

Newport Town – Recruiting players of any level of experience for Shropshire League team, DM @NewportTownFC23

Rugby Borough – Players aged between 16-20 wanted for Development Team trials. DM @RugbyBoroughWFC

Sutton United – Birmingham club recruiting goalkeepers for 1sts and Reserve teams. Contact Clare on 07823 770042.

Walsall FC – Spaces available in U-11, U-14 & U-15 teams. Email walsallfcwomen@walsallfc.co.uk

Walsall Wood – Require central defender and left back. Open trials on Sunday & Tuesday, DM PaulMadders1

Welland – Training for Firsts & Reserves on Thursdays, all abilities welcome, Email welland_secretary@outlook.com

Westfields – Hereford club has open sessions on Thursdays, DM @WestfieldsWomen

Yorkshire

Altofts – West Yorks team playing in regional league is recruiting players. Express your interest here.

Dewsbury Moor – Still on the look out for new players, DM @DewsburyMoorFC

Dewsbury Rangers – Players of any ability welcome, email secretary@dewsburyrangers.co.uk

Dronfield – Looking for new players, for details DM @dronfield_fc

Halifax – Apply for third-tier team’s trials here, or girls’ teams here.

Leeds City – Looking to strengthen with new players, get in touch via leedscityfootball@gmail.com

Lepton Highlanders – Newly-formed team trains every Wednesday, contact Tasha on 07703 341324.

Millmoor – Open training on Wednesdays for Regional and County League sides, contact Leigh Parlett on 07850 730371.

Northallerton Town – Open sessions on Thursday evenings, for more info contact David Crilly on 07446 024176.

Parkgate – New U-18s team in Sheffield & Hallamshire League. For details of trials, contact manager Karl on 07429 275022.

Redcar Athletic – Searching for both experienced stars and keen youthful players. Email matthewgibson787@gmail.com

Rossington Main – For info on upcoming trials, please email rmfc1919@rossingtonmainfc.co.uk

Rotherham United – Looking for a qualified physio. Contact ruwomenfc@gmail.com

Ryburn United – West Riding side taking on new players, visit the club’s website for details.

Sheffield Wednesday – Looking for players to join first team and reserves, also spaces in U-10 to U-18 sides, apply here.

Silsden – Recruiting for team in West Riding League Premier Division, DM @SilsdenLadies

Wombwell Town – Looking for new players, training on Wednesdays at Recreation Ground, Station Rd, Barnsley S73 0BJ.

Scotland

Aberdeen – Players wanted for SWFL North team, email recruitment@aberdeenfcladies.com

Airdrie – Looking to add to their SWF League One squad, DM @AirdrieLadiesfc

Alloa Athletic – Training Tuesdays & Fridays, for details email allan.milne@alloaathletic.co.uk

Ardeer Thistle – New team welcomes players. For more information, call Lauren on 07506 683476.

Buchan Ladies United – Training based in Peterhead, for more info email loudc@hotmail.co.uk

Clachnacuddin – Players age 15+, all welcome. For more information, email clachnacuddinwomenfc@gmail.com

Cumbernauld Colts – Currently recruiting players for the new season. Email admin@cumbernauld-colts.com

Cumbernauld United – Recruiting experienced players in preparation to enter the league. Email cumberlauldunitedladies@hotmail.com

Gretna – New team is being established with sessions underway. For details, email gretnasocial@gmail.com

Inverurie Loco Works – Looking for ambitious players to add to current squad, email secretary@locoladies.com

Musselburgh Windsor – Recruiting on SWFL East team, email jackarchibald26@gmail.com

Penicuik Athletic – New women’s team begin training in July, email leezavaroni@gmail.com

Renfrew – SWFL Championship side looking to strengthen squad. Call Kirsty on 07532 814588.

Ross County – Welcome experienced players for SWFL North newcomers, email rosscountygwfc@gmail.com

St Anthony’s – Glasgow-based side from offer free two nights training a week. Contact Gerry on 07895 838977.

Stonehaven –  Training on Tuesdays & Thursdays. For more information, email Stoneyladies@gmail.com

Wales

Airbus UK Broughton – Open trials every Wednesday, contact Lee Starkey on 07793 596697.

Barry Athletic – Recruiting for new women’s team. For more info, email barryathleticgirls@gmail.com

Bellevue – Wrexham-based club training Tuesdays & Thursdays, DM @fc_bellevue

Caerphilly Dragons – Looking for new players for South Wales League side. Training 7-8 pm on Thursdays at St Martins School.

Caldicot Town – Email CaldicotLadiesFC@outlook.com to join in training, click here to attend 4 August open day for ages 14 to 18.

Clydach and Cambrian Vale – Welcome all ages from U-7s to open-age, register here.

Connah’s Quay Nomads – Open sessions on Thursdays for 1st team & U-19s. Contact Jordan Perry on 07960 364142.

Felinfach – Open training sessions begin late July in Felin. DM @CPDFelinfach

Llangefni – Training on Tuesdays, 7-8pm at Cae Bob Parry. New players welcome.

Penybont – Looking for coaches for Adran Leagues team, email penybontladies@hotmail.com

The New Saints – Accepting expressions of interest for joining Adran Premier and U-19 teams. Click here.

Emerging Talent Centres

The Girls’ Emerging Talent Centres across England replace Regional Talent Clubs for U-10s, U-12s, U-14s & U-16s. There are up to 70 ETCs across the country, click here for details and contact map.

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