Derry City Women
Fixtures
| Northern Ireland Premier League Women | 10/12 17:00 | 17 |
Crusaders Strikers (W)
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Derry City (W) 
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Results
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Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Wins | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Goals for | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Goals against | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Wikipedia - Derry City F.C. Women
Derry City Football Club Women is the women's association football department of Derry City, in Derry, Northern Ireland. It was founded in 2002 by Declan Devine and in 2007 affiliated to the Northern Ireland Women's Football Association; since 2015 it has played in the Women's Premiership. Its home matches have been played at various grounds, recently including the Brandywell Stadium used by the men's senior team.
History
To coincide with the men's team's 75th anniversary, Derry City Ladies were formed and played their first match at the men's team's Brandywell Stadium against Donegal Celtic F.C. which resulted in a 3–3 draw. Despite the men's team being affiliated with the Republic of Ireland's Football Association of Ireland and play in the Republic of Ireland's league system, the ladies team are affiliated with the Irish Football Association's Northern Ireland Women's Football Association and play in the Northern Irish leagues. They initially started playing league football in the Republic of Ireland's Inishowen Football League but later moved into the Northern Irish league system in 2007.
In 2015, they won the NIWFA Championship and were promoted into the Women's Premiership for the first time. They also won the Foyle Cup, Ballymena Sevens, NIWFA Championship League Cup. Despite this, they had no official home ground. They asked Derry and Strabane District Council for permission to play at the Brandywell Stadium. However consent was not granted and no permanent address was published in the league's handbook, so they played their matches at Riverside Stadium in Drumahoe. The club finished bottom of the league in their debut season and were relegated back to the NIWFA Championship for 2017. However they won promotion back to the Women's Premier League the following season.
The squad is known for its dynamic playing style, characterized by skillful ball control, strategic teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of victory. Derry City Women prides itself on nurturing local talent, providing young athletes with opportunities to develop their skills and pursue their passion for the game.
The team's home matches are held at the iconic Brandywell Stadium, where passionate fans come together to support their players, creating an electric atmosphere that fuels the team's performance. Derry City Women not only aims for success in the league but also strives to inspire the next generation of female footballers in the region.
With a strong focus on community engagement and empowerment, Derry City Women is more than just a soccer team; it is a symbol of resilience, ambition, and the growing prominence of women's sports in Great Britain. As they continue to make strides in the league, the team remains committed to excellence both on and off the field, embodying the spirit of teamwork and determination.