Huddersfield Town set to take control over women’s first team from 2025/26 | OneFootball

Huddersfield Town have decided to finally incorporate the women’s team into the club, meaning Huddersfield will take control of the team that only shared a name before the deal was struck.

After signing an initial service level agreement in 2019, Huddersfield Town only shared a badge, name and kit with the women’s team which existed as a completely separate organisation altogether.

The women’s side did build up their relationship with Huddersfield that led to them playing some games at the John Smith’s Stadium as well as training at Canalside.

With the new deal however, Huddersfield women will become a part of Huddersfield Town FC, meaning they can receive support from the club that will help them grow into a better club as a whole.

As well as the financial support, there is sure to be more commercial deals and marketing opportunities that will grow the brand of the club.

Huddersfield women are currently in the FA Women’s National League Division One North where they finished in sixth place last season.

With backing from the club, Huddersfield women will fancy themselves for a shot at promotion next year as they look to get promoted to the WSL2 for the first time in history.

What the Chairman’s had to say

Huddersfield Town Chairman Kevin Nagle said: “Since our arrival at the club two years ago, we have held a strong desire to incorporate Huddersfield Town Women as part of our wider operation here alongside the Men’s First Team and rapidly growing Academy. We’re now in a position to begin that exciting process.

“A serious, long-term vision that will begin with the Women’s First Team joining the club, this is the very first time our relationship has gone beyond a service level agreement that allowed for the use of our club name, brand and colours, and I’m proud that we’ve taken the first steps on this progressive journey forward.”

The Women’s team chairman, David Mallin, added: “This is something that we’ve been working towards for a considerable time. The growth of the women’s game in the last 10 years has meant that we’ve begun to fall behind our opponents in terms of being able to compete on a level playing field. I’m delighted that Kevin Nagle and his board have taken this step and even happier for the Huddersfield Town Women players who dedicate long hours to play the game that they love.”