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

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

Dunstable Town – Holding Wednesday sessions throughout June & July, email ladies.dunstabletownfc@gmail.com

Luton Town – Trials being held up until 27 June, register your interest here.

Royston Town – Register your interest in upcoming trials here.

St Albans City – Last trials for Eastern Premier side on 25 June, sign up at https://loom.ly/GCnXFZE

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

Stevenage – Open trials from 25 June to 4 July, register here.

Stotfold – Trials on 7 & 14 July, fill in the form here.

Wormley Rovers – Open training sessions 2-11 July, register here.

Berks & Bucks 

Berks County – Recruiting new players now, DM @bcfcgirls

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 ladies team, for details DM @hambledenfc

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

Newport Pagnell Town – Open training on 2 & 9 July for 1st team and new Development squad. Register here.

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

Slough Town – Trial dates for team who have applied for promotion to regional league, are 27 June & 4 July. Click here to register.

Wallingford & Crowmarsh – Open training on 26 June, contact 07876 102589.

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

Cambridgeshire

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

Cambridge United – Trials for U-15s to U-18s on 22 June, 10am-12pm at Cambourne Village College.

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

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

Newmarket Town – Looking to add a coach to the management team, email Kevin Parsons at kdp888@hotmail.co.uk

St Ives Town – Looking to expand squads, open sessions on 10, 17 & 24 July. Contact 07887605126.

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

Wimblington – March-based Cambs Premiership side starts training 4 July, DM @WimboLadies

Cheshire

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

Runcorn Linnets – First open training session on 23 June, DM @LinnetsLadiesFC

Stockport County – Trials for senior teams on 23 June, email: sclfcheadofdevelopment@gmail.com

Vauxhall Motors – Training trial sessions on 26 June, plus 3 July. Message Chris Bedford on 07833 099455.

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

East Midlands

Anstey Nomads – Trials on 26 June & 2 July for regional league side, email ansteynomadswomen@outlook.com

Basford United – Trials for 1st team and U-23 on 7, 11 & 14 July, email stephen.rooth@basfordunitedfc.com

Birstall United – New women’s team has open training on 27 June. DM @birstall_united

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

Burton Albion – Trials on 26 June. apply here.

Buxton – Trials on 27 June, register here..

Chesterfield Ladies – Looking to add experience and quality to 1st team squad, apply here.

Corby Town – Open sessions for two senior sides on Tuesdays until end of June. Contact Phil Toon on 07742 714024.

Dronfield Town – Trials for 1st & Reserves on 30 June, contact 07470 217838.

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 from 19 June, for details email info@keyworthunited.com

Lincoln Griffins – Recruiting from age five to seniors, email lisamyhill242@hotmail.com

Lincoln United – Trials for FA WNL side on 26 & 29 June, register your interest here.

Long Eaton United – Trials on 23 June for new U-18 Development team, register here.

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

Pride Park – Derby side has open sessions for 1st and Development squads on 25 June. Register 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 – Holding trials for first and development teams, DM @StWorksop for details.

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

Thrapston Town – Open training sessions throughout June, email thrapstontownladies@gmail.com

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 and Reserves open training every Wednesday in 3 July. Register here.

Brightlingsea Regent – Email brightlingsealadiesfc@gmail.com to register for trials starting 30 June.

Burnham Ramblers – Training sessions on Wednesdays from 17 July, contact Katherine on 07736 901799.

Emerson & Upminster – Trials day on 22 June, DM @EandUFC

Hashtag United – Trials on 30 June for First and Reserve teams, click here for details.

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

Hampshire

Alton Town U-18s – Current year 10s & 11s wanted for next season. Contact Karen on 07553 358461.

Ash United – Newly-formed team invites players to training 26 June. Contact 073684 08241.

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

Bursledon – Trials on 26 June & 3 July for those interested in playing in Southern League. DM @BursledonLFC for more info.

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

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

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

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

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

Portsmouth – U-23 trials being held in Havant on 25 June, click here for details.

Southampton WFC – U-11 to U-18 teams now recruiting, register here.

United Services Portsmouth – Open sessions for Southern League side on Tuesdays from 2 July, 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 – Looking to add players to the team. 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.

Ide Hill – Open trials on 7 & 14 July in Sevenoaks, DM @idehillfc

Margate – Open trials on 23 June, email mfcwomen@margate-fc.com

Staplehurst Monarchs – Trials for experienced players on 17 July, register interest via email – staplehurstwfc@gmail.com

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 – Holding one more trial session on 22 June, apply here.

Blackpool – Open sessions in June for 1sts, Development team and U-9s to U-18s. Email femalefootball@bfcct.co.uk

Darwen – Holding open training sessions starting from 2 July. If interested, email ladies@darwenfc.co.uk

Euxton – Open training all through June for U-16, U-18, Reserves and Women’s Team, register here.

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

Lancaster City – Open training session on 23 June, email lancastercityfcladies@gmail.com

Mill Hill – East Lancs club forming new team, DM @MillHill_FC

Morecambe – Trial session on 14 July, register your interest here.

Preston North End – Trials for U-11 to U-16 teams through to 27 June, register here.

Sir Tom Finney – Require a lead, assistant and goalkeeping coach. Contact Darryl on 07534 229465.

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

Liverpool

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

Liverpool FedsTrials for First, Reserves & Development Teams in June. Sign up here.

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

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

London

Actonians – Trials for 1st team and Reserves on both 27 June & 2 July, register here.

AFC Leyton – Trial sessions for U-8s to U-18s on 6 July. Click here for details.

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.

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

Haringey Borough – Trials from 25 June to 4 July, click here to register your interest.

Hendon – Register here for trials on 28 June.

Leyton Orient – Sessions for U-16s to seniors until 27 June, register here. To join coaching/support staff, email o.worsfold@leytonorient.com

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

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

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 for seniors (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.

Radcliffe – Open training sessions weekly from 20 June, register here.

Rochdale – Open trials on 30 June & 4 July, register here.

Swinton – Recruiting experienced additional players. DM @SwintonFCladies

Norfolk / Suffolk

Aylsham Town – New coach needed, email aylshamfcwomenandgirls@gmail.com

Brantham Athletic – Open trials throughout July, if interested email Dan.claxton@branthamathletic.com

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

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

Horsford – Open training on 3 & 10 July for players of all abilities and experience. Visit horsfordfc.co.uk/wohu for more details.

Kings Lynn Town – Trials up to 27 June, with training remaining open until 31 July. Click here for details.

Kirkley & Pakefield – Reformed ladies 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 restarts on 1 July, with new 7-a-side team added to 11-a-side. DM @MarthamFC1

Mulbarton Wanderers – Hosting open training sessions for three senior sides on 27 June & 4 July, register here.

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

Woodbridge Town – Newcomers welcome for team training & events in July, plus open session on 1 August. DM @WTLadiesFC

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.

Chester le Street Town – Open sessions on 2 & 4 July, DM @CLSTLadies1

Gateshead – Open trials on 25 June, register here.

Gosforth Bohemians  – Trials will be held at Benson Park on 22 June, DM @Bohs1894

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.

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 starts 1 July, contact Dave on 07900 567140.

Easington Sports – Open sessions on 7 & 14 July, email leaheasingtonladiesfc@gmail.com

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 – Open session on 27 June, looking to add development team.

Launceston – Reforming with development team, training on Wednesdays, 7-9pm, at Launceston FC from 19 June.

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

Padstow United – Pre-season training on Wednesdays from 3 July, all abilities welcome. Email puyfcinfo@gmail.com

Plympton – Resuming training on 21 June, to join in DM @plymptonladies

Redruth United – Training for 1st & Development teams on Wednesdays from 26 June. 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.

Torquay United – More open training added by popular demand on 2 & 4 July, register here.

Surrey

Ash United – Open trials on 26 June. Contact Dan on 07546 866605.

Badshot Lea – Open training for Southern League side, 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-based club require assistant manager. DM @CorCasWomen

Cove – Sessions for new team on 26 & 30 June in Guildford area. Email covebeesfc@gmail.com

Croydon – Trials on 21 & 28 July for 1st & Development teams, email admin@croydonwfc.co.uk

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

Manorcroft United – Recruiting for club’s first women‘s team, open trials every Friday at Hox Park throughout June.

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 2 July to 8 August, DM @Rkfc_womens

Sussex

Burgess Hill Town – Trials for new players on 25 & 27 June, DM @TomClingo for details.

Eastbourne Town – Trials on 22 June, for 1sts call Toby Fox on 07746 486101, for Development team call Sarah Walshaw on 07710 654102.

Gatwick United – Trials in June for experienced players and U17s/18s. Register here.

Horsham Sparrows – Holding trial sessions in June, for details email ladies@horshamsparrows.co.uk

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

Newhaven – Open sessions 30 June & 3 July, DM @NewhavenLadies

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

Selsey – Trials on 23 June, for details and to register, click here.

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

Steyning Town – Women’s team and new U-18s side have trials on 19 June, register here.

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

West

AEK BOCO – Open training for new senior sides in Bristol on 26 June plus 3 July. Fill in form here.

Bemerton Heath Harlequins – Salisbury-based club holding open training for 1st & Reserves on 3, 7 & 10 July. Email bhhlfc@gmail.com

Berrow – Open training sessions near Burnham-on-Sea for all abilities between 3 & 14 July, contact Dan Furbey on 07984 064738.

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

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

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

Evesham United – Adding second U-16 team next season, for more info contact Jonathan on 07980 701371.

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

Ilminster Town – Training on Tuesdays & Thursdays starting 27 June, register your interest here.

Longlevens – Gloucestershire League side requires goalkeeper, contact Rob on 07487 719082.

Malvern Town – Open sessions on 30 June & 4 July. Find out more here.

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

Portishead Town – Trials on 27 June, 2 & 4 July, apply here. Also require coach, GK coach, analyst and social media officer. DM @PTFCLadies

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

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

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

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

West Midlands

Chasetown – Trials on 23 June, apply here.

Coventry Sphinx – Open session on 26 June, register here. Also recruiting 1st team & GK coach, send CV to SecretaryCSLFC@gmail.com

Halesowen Town – Trials on 30 June & 3 July for newly formed team. Register your interest here.

Leek Town – Trials on 23 June, email: leektownfcgirls@yahoo.co.uk

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 – Sutton Coldfield-based side have trials for two teams on 27 June, 4 & 11 July. Call Clare on 07823 770042.

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

Walsall Wood – Trials on 27 June, contact Paul on 07842 537579.

Whitchurch Alport – Email alportwomen@gmail.com for details of open training on 10 & 17 July.

Worcester City – Open sessions for 1st & Development teams on 25 & 27 June, register here.

Yorkshire

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

Barnsley FC Women – Trials on 23 & 30 June, register your interest by email to jess.horsley@barnsleyfc.co.uk

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

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

Eccleshill United – Trials being held on 30 June, email ash@eccleshillunited.co.uk

Frickley Athletic – Trials on 26 June & 3 July, contact Nicola on 07889 405011.

Halifax – Apply for third-tier open-age trials here, or girls’ teams here.

Horsforth St Margarets – Training for 1st team & Reserves on Thursdays until 11 July, call 07877 724637.

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

Leeds United – Open trials for 1st team & U-23s on 18 & 20 June, click here to register.

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

Millmoor – First & Development trials until 27 June, register your interest here.

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

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 – Trials for 1st Team & U-21s on 23 June. Register your interest here.

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

Sheffield FC – Trials on 27 & 30 June, apply here.

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 Premier, DM @SilsdenLadies

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

Scotland

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

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

Dyce – Trials for SWFL North side on 25, 27 & 30 June. For more info, email dycewomenfc@outlook.com

Glenrothes Strollers – New players welcome to open session on 23 June, 1pm to 2.30pm, at Overstenton.

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

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

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

Wales

Aberystwyth Town – Open training session on 23 June, register your interest here.

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 – Training on Tues & Thurs evenings plus Sunday at noon. Email CaldicotLadiesFC@outlook.com

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.

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

Swansea University – No need to be a student to join, open session on 30 June. Email d.c.sheehan@outlook.com

Taffs Well – Open training session on 23 June, click here to register.

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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