1989: Newcastle Women’s FC was formed and played competitively, their main local rivals being Cowgate Kestrels.

NWFC continued to provide a good standard of football opportunities for local players with a good mix of up and coming youngsters.

1996:The pinnacle of this era was undoubtedly their appearance at the World famous Wembley stadium. Prior to the Newcastle United v Manchester United FA Charity Shield match the girls took on a Manchester United women’s side, losing 2-0.

One member of the 1996 squad, Jo Cartwright, is still with the club today, and performs an integral role as club captain.

1999: The club achieved promotion to the Northern Combination league from the NWRFL and also won the league cup. The club continued to grow with a thriving youth set up and use of the excellent facilities at University of Northumbria.

2001: The club was now well established in the top half of the Combination League and through its partnership with Newcastle City Council’s Football Development Scheme, a five year plan was put in place in August to reach the FAWPL. Those five years have seen the club achieve major success on and off the field, winning the Northumberland FA Senior Cup on a record five consecutive occasions against the following opponents:-

2001 Killingworth 5-1
2002 Killingworth 4-0
2003 Killingworth 8-0
2004 Blyth Town 4-0
2005 Blyth Town 2-1

The club also won the Rutherford International tournament beating Penrith 4-0 in the final.

The club was now seen as a major force in women’s football running teams from under 10`s, 12`s, 13`s, 14`s and three open age squads with over 120 club members.

2003: Finished runners up behind Stockport County in the Combination league.

2004: The club ventured into European competition entering the Lloret cup, Barcelona, winning the competition and also the fair play award. The club has also played in the MIC in Barcelona against International players from Mexico, Spain and Sweden.

The club was now recognised by the Football Association for good practice and coach development and gained the prestigious FA Charter Standard award.

 

2005: Following the Combination league runners up spot behind Stockport County in 2003 the elusive promotion into the top flight was eventually secured in the season 2004-05 on the back of the league's best defensive record of only conceding 16 goals in 18 games.

 

In May the club was recognised for its achievements and was given a civic reception to mark the occasion of being presented with the League Trophy and NFA Senior Cup.

Newcastle United Women’s FC, first team and the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress

In June, to the delight of all members past and present, the club was renamed Newcastle United Women’s Football Club.

In July the club launched the official NUWFC website.

2006: The club preserved its Premier League status, finishing a creditable 8th, and reached the Women’s FA cup quarter finals for the first time ever, losing to Liverpool 9-8 on penalties following a 2-2 draw. The final away game of the season took place at Ewood park against champions elect Blackburn Rovers.

In May the club was honoured by the Football Association and received the Nationwide Club of the Year award in London.

The club ended the season on a high winning their first ever international trophy by lifting the YES Cup (Year of Exercise and Sport) beating Liverpool, Barcelona and Gateshead Academy over the three day event.

Season 2006-07 sees the First team move to the magnificent playing surface at the Wheatsheaf ground, home of the famous Newcastle Blue Star FC, to play their home fixtures.

The next five years start here……………………………

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