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Celtic F.C. Women
ClubnameCeltic F.C. Women
FullnameCeltic Football Club Women
NicknameCelts
Founded2007 (reformed)
GroundBarrowfield Park, Glasgow
Capacity6,000
ChairmanPeter Lawwell
ManagerFran Alonso
LeagueScottish Women's Premier League
Websitehttps://www.celticfc.com

Celtic F.C. Women is the senior women's football team affiliated with Celtic F.C. based in Glasgow. The team competes in the Scottish Women's Premier League and participates in domestic cup competitions such as the Scottish Women's Cup and the SWPL Cup. The side plays home matches at a dedicated facility in the East End of Glasgow and operates within the wider sporting and community structure of Celtic Football Club.

History

The roots trace to early women's clubs in Glasgow and the evolution of women's football in Scotland, with a reform in 2007 following earlier iterations tied to local amateur sides. The team's progress mirrors structural changes introduced by the Scottish Football Association and the professionalisation wave seen across UEFA nations, leading to increased investment, coaching appointments from the English Women's Super League and recruitment of players with experience at Barcelona Femení, Arsenal W.F.C., Chelsea F.C. Women and Manchester City W.F.C.. Notable managerial appointments and transfers have involved figures who have worked within systems at Real Madrid Femenino, Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, Bayern Munich (women), and national teams such as Scotland women's national football team, Spain women's national football team and England women's national football team. The club's history includes campaigns against rivals from Rangers W.F.C., Hibernian L.F.C. and fixtures staged during high-profile Scottish derbies at venues like Celtic Park and neutral grounds used for Scottish Women's Cup finals.

Stadium and Facilities

The team trains and plays at a ground in the East End near Barrowfield Park and benefits from access to the academy infrastructure associated with Lennoxtown Training Centre and the club's youth complex used by Celtic F.C. Academy. Facilities have been upgraded to meet UEFA Women's Champions League requirements and to host fixtures with broadcasting capacity for partners including the BBC and private sports broadcasters. The site sits within the sporting landscape of Glasgow Green and shares proximity with other clubs' facilities such as Rangers Training Centre.

Players and Staff

The playing squad has combined homegrown talent developed through the Celtic F.C. Academy and signings from across Europe, including professionals with experience in leagues like the Damallsvenskan, Frauen-Bundesliga, Liga F, and the NWSL. Coaching and backroom staff have included individuals with backgrounds at Real Sociedad Femenino, Juventus Women, Ajax Women and national associations such as the Scottish Football Association and the Football Association. Captains and senior players have been involved with international squads including Scotland under-19, Republic of Ireland women's national football team, Northern Ireland women's national football team and Wales women's national football team. Medical and performance staff collaborate with organisations like NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for sports medicine support.

Competitive Record

The team's league campaigns in the Scottish Women's Premier League have seen title challenges, top-half finishes, and qualification for domestic cup finals including the Scottish Women's Cup Final and SWPL Cup deciders. Cup runs have featured ties against historic opponents such as Hibernian L.F.C. and Rangers W.F.C. with matches staged at neutral venues including Hampden Park for marquee fixtures. The club's ambitions have encompassed qualification for the UEFA Women's Champions League via Scottish domestic success, aligning with continental competition formats overseen by UEFA and broadcast agreements involving entities like Sky Sports.

Youth and Development

The women's programme is integrated with a youth pathway serving age groups from under-9s to under-19s, linked to the Celtic F.C. Academy and participating in regional leagues administered by the Scottish Women's Football organisation. Development initiatives include coaching education aligned with UEFA coaching badges and exchanges with academies at clubs such as Rangers Academy, Kilmarnock Youth Academy, Dundee United Academy and partnerships with schools across Glasgow. Talented graduates have progressed to senior squads and represented nations in tournaments overseen by UEFA and FIFA at youth level.

Community and Culture

The team forms part of the club’s community engagement delivered through the Celtic FC Foundation which runs programmes across Glasgow, addressing health and participation in sport and collaborating with organisations such as Sportscotland, local councils and charities. Supporter culture intersects with the broader fanbase of Celtic F.C., including attendances influenced by derby fixtures against Rangers F.C. and community events hosted at Celtic Park. The club's cultural footprint includes representation in media coverage by outlets like the Scottish Sun, The Herald (Glasgow), The Scotsman and features in campaigns promoting women's sport across Scotland and the United Kingdom.

Category:Scottish Women's Premier League clubs Category:Association football clubs established in 2007 Category:Football clubs in Glasgow