North West Women's League

The North West Women's League (NWWL) was a women's football league, representing the top level of play in North West England.

The league was founded in 1970 and originally consisted of eight teams, including Fodens Ladies F.C.[1] Later teams in the division included St Helens W.F.C.,[2] Chorley L.F.C., Crewe L.F.C., F.C. Redstar, Leasowe Pacific and Preston Rangers W.F.C.[3][4]

In 1989, the league merged with the Greater Manchester and Merseyside League, and with the Three Counties League, to form the North West Women's Regional Football League.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Williams, Jean (2022). The History of Women's Football. Pen and Sword History. ISBN 152678534X.
  2. ^ "Pioneers hang up their boots". St Helens Star. 7 September 2006.
  3. ^ a b "Club History". Chorley Women FC. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  4. ^ Keeling, Neal (24 July 2022). "They paved the way for the Women's Euros in muddy Fog Lane Park - the legend of Manchester Corinthians". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 August 2022.