Fourteen years after the island’s men entered English football for the first time with Guernsey FC, the Green Lionesses will follow in their footsteps, playing in the 12-team Southern Region Women’s Football League Division One South next season.
Their debut campaign at step 6 of the women’s game is set to kick-off in September and comes after they were crowned Jersey Women’s Combination League champions in April.
‘We are delighted to have been accepted,’ said manager Anna Gauvain, who has led the side since they were formed two years ago.
‘This is the next step in our development, and I am thrilled to lead the girls into our next challenge. Roll on next season.’
The club said fixtures would be announced in August, with club season tickets and women’s-only season tickets set to be available.
‘Securing Step 6 football is fantastic news and the realisation of stage three of our three-year plan,’ said communications & commercial director Nic Legg.
‘We would be delighted to hear from any businesses that would like to partner with us and sponsor the Green Lionesses as we play in the UK pyramid for the very first time, and help us take the next step.
‘There is no better time to get involved. With Maya Le Tissier currently at her first major tournament with the Lionesses, this will further inspire our own Green Lionesses,’ he said.
Division One South clubs next season
• AFC Stoneham
• AFC Varsity
• Andover New Street
• Bemerton Heath Harlequins
• Bournemouth Sports Reserves
• Bursledon
• Farnham Town
• Havant & Waterlooville
• Nursling & Shirley (QK Southampton)
• Shaftesbury
• Wimborne Town
• Guernsey FC Women
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