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The Oldest Women's Football Club in the North East Reaches It's 50th Anniversary

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As Middlesbrough secured a fifth place finish on their return to the third tier, 2026 also marks a significant milestone for the club. Middlesbrough FC Women is turning 50. Believe it or not, that's older than me (not by much). Over the past five decades the club has undergone a number of changes. Starting in a park in Middlesbrough as Cleveland Spartans in 1976 (the year before the first Star Wars film was released), John Sims - founder of the team - could not have predicted the journey this club would have gone on from Middlesbrough, Stockton, Billingham, Nottinghamshire, the Riverside, Wembley and North Korea. The club has been involved in big occasions, moments of personal achievement and low moments too. From those early days as Cleveland Spartans, Middlesbrough Women have evolved through eras of change — from local parks to national stadiums, from grassroots beginnings to international fixtures. Each decade has carried its own challenges and triumphs, shaping the identity of ...
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2025/26 Season Review

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Middlesbrough's first season back in the FA WNL Northern Premier Division is a success. Newly promoted Middlesbrough entered the third tier for the fist time since their relegation in 2022 with hopes of consolidation and did so much better than their preseason expectations by finishing fifth. Boro went toe to toe with some of the best sides in the third tier of English women's football. Middlesbrough earned a hard fought point when they hosted third place finishers Rugby Borough with a solid defensive display and a world class performance from Ruby Cook in goal against a physically strong, athletic and well organised Rugby. Boro also made history when they defeated last season's title rivals in the division below 4-0 at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Park in the first ever live televised Women's FA Cup First Round tie. While Burnley and Wolves were on another level compared to the rest of the league, Boro more than held their own with wins against established Premier Di...
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Weekend Preview: Guisborough Town Reserves v Boro Rangers - Middlesbrough Development v Redcar Athletic - Kader v Old Malton St Mary's - North Riding League

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  Boro Rangers begin life in the North Riding League with a Teesside derby at Guisborough Town Reserves. Boro Rangers will be a very different side with a lot of changes for the new season. Guisborough Reserves will continue to grow and improve and this will be an interesting game to see where both sides are. Redcar Athletic start their campaign with a Teesside derby at Middlesbrough Women Development. On paper, Boro Devs look to have a competitive side with the addition of players like Vicky Gunn, Tyler Sharp and, Ebony Housam, among others. Athletic are always competitive and will be eyeing a place at the top or as close as come the end of the season. Kader return to the senior leagues this season with a home game against fellow newcomers Old Malton St Mary’s .
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Weekend Preview: Stockton Town v CLS Amazons - Durham County League 1

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  Stockton Town get underway in the Durham County League 1 with a home game against CLS Amazons this Weekend. Stockton had a difficult season last term but, survived and will now be looking to push on and fully establish themselves in the division. Amazons finished last season in eighth place.
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Weekend Preview: Hartlepool Utd v Spennymoor Town - Guisborough Town v Wallsend BC Reserves - Norton Reserves v West Allotment Celtic - Pools Youth v Thornaby - North East Regional League North

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  Hartlepool Utd begin their season with a home game against Spennymoor Town in the North East Regional L eague North this Sunday. Pools were relegated at the end of last season and will be considered among the contenders full the league this term. Spennymoor ended last season in sixth place so should be expected to be at least around that level. Guisborough Town start their campaign at home against Wallsend BC Reserves. There were 26 points between the sides at end of last season and Guisborough will be looking establish themselves in the division after surviving last term. Wallsend Reserves will also be looking to build on last season where they finished fourth. Norton & Stockton Ancients Reserves begins the season with a home game against West Allotment Celtic . Norton's Reserves had a good record at home last term and will be looking to carry that into the new season whilst also looking to improve their away form this time around. Newly promoted Pools Youth kick off...
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Weekend Preview: Wallsend BC v Redcar Town - North East Regional League Premier

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  Redcar Town kick off their North East Regional L eague Premier campaign with a trip to Wallsend BC . There've been a lot of changes at Redcar and it'll be interesting how the new look side will gel and find their feet with a number of younger players coming through to the first team. Wallsend always provide good competition and must always be respected.
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Weekend Preview: Leeds Utd v Middlesbrough - Norton v Chorley - FA Women's National League Division 1 North

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Middlesbrough look to make it three wins from three this Sunday as they travel to West Yorkshire for a big match against Leeds United in The FA National League . Boro have started the season with back to back wins and hope to make a treble this weekend as they bid for an instant return to the premier division. Leeds are currently fourth in the Division 1 North after three games. They won their opening game against Hull 1-0 at home before losing away to Barnsley. The hosts also won their third game in midweek 4-0 at home against Stockport. Last weekend Boro had to dig in against Chorley to come from behind to claim three points for the second game in a row. Norton & Stockton Ancients host Chorley this Sunday looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. Following Wednesday night's well earned point at Durham Cestria, Norton are in sixth place with five points from their first three games while Chorley are just two points and one place behind. The visitors picked up...
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