Forest Green Rovers has disbanded its women's team to concentrate on returning to the English Football League. The decision has been met with criticism from fans, players, and rival clubs.

What happened?

Forest Green Rovers Women finished second in the South West Regional Women's Football League last season. They won 14 of their 18 matches, just one point behind champions Torquay United.

Why it matters for Forest Green

The club's decision to end support for senior women's football has been widely criticized. FGR defender Sophia Mcgrath expressed her disappointment, saying she loved the team and appreciated the staff and teammates.

What comes next?

A Forest Green Rovers spokesperson stated that the club committed to returning to the EFL as quickly as possible. They plan to concentrate their resources and efforts on strengthening the club and achieving that goal. As of 01 Jul 2026, Forest Green stands 7th in the National League, with 81 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WLWDW. They have scored 82 goals and conceded 52, with a goal difference of +30. Their last result was a 1-0 loss to Boreham Wood on 2026-04-29. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 7th | | Points | 81 | | Recent Form | WLWDW | | Goals Scored | 82 | | Goals Conceded | 52 | | Goal Difference | +30 | The decision to disband the women's team has sparked a heated debate among fans and players, with many expressing their disappointment and frustration.