Arsenal W is the London-based women’s team of Arsenal, founded in 1987 and rooted in the club’s red-and-white identity. Its profile combines a long domestic tradition with a distinctive European legacy, while home fixtures are associated with Meadow Park and major occasions with Emirates Stadium. The page presents the side’s current identity in the context of its 2026 playing group, leadership timeline, recent squad movement and recorded competitions, connecting present-day Arsenal W with the history and culture that have made it a landmark in English women’s football.
Arsenal W Upcoming matches by league
FA WSL
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- Regular Season - 3
Arsenal W
Manchester United W
Emirates Stadium -
- Regular Season - 4
Chelsea W
Arsenal W
Stamford Bridge -
- Regular Season - 5
Manchester City WNo H2HArsenal W
Academy Stadium -
- Regular Season - 6
Arsenal WNo H2HBirmingham City W
Emirates Stadium
UEFA Champions League Women
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- League Stage - 1
Inter Milano WNo H2HArsenal W
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- League Stage - 1
Barcelona WNo H2HArsenal W
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- League Stage - 1
Arsenal WNo H2HKøge
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- League Stage - 1
Arsenal WNo H2HSL Benfica
Arsenal W Last matches by league
FA WSL
UEFA Champions League Women
FA Women's Cup
WSL Cup
Arsenal W Team Roster
Arsenal W have a 20-player squad divided across five attackers, eight defenders, three goalkeepers and four midfielders. The attacking options include A. Russo, C. Foord, C. Kelly, Mariona Caldentey and S. Blackstenius. The defensive group features E. Fox, L. Williamson, L. Wubben-Moy, S. Catley and T. Hinds, while A. Borbe, D. Van Domselaar and I. Damm cover goalkeeping duties. F. Maanum and K. Little are among four listed midfielders, alongside M. Dixon and O. Smith. Shirt numbers in the current list range from 2 to 60, with 20 players recorded in total.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Emily Ann Fox
Carlotte Mae Wubben-Moy
Élisa Flore de Almeida
Leah Cathrine Williamson
Stephanie-Elise Catley
L. Baum
Ona Batlle Pascual
Taylor Jasmine Hinds
Smilla Hilma Holmberg
position Midfielder
Kim Alison Little
Olivia Smith
Frida Leonhardsen Maanum
Kyra Lillee Cooney-Cross
M. Dixon
position Attacker
Georgia Marie Stanway
María Francesca Caldentey Oliver
Caitlin Jade Foord
Géraldine Reuteler
Chloe Maggie Kelly
Alessia Mia Teresa Russo
Emma Stina Blackstenius
Selina Cerci
Last Arsenal W Coachs
Renée Slegers is Arsenal W’s current head coach, having begun the role on 1 October 2024. The Netherlands coach followed Jonas Eidevall, whose tenure ran from August 2021 to October 2024. Joseph Montemurro led the side from November 2017 until June 2021, after Pedro Martínez’s period from August 2014 to October 2017. Michelle Kerr’s earlier spell began in March 2013 and ended in July 2014. The timeline reflects a succession of coaches from the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, Spain and Scotland.
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2024 | |||
| 1 August 2021 | 1 October 2024 | ||
| Joseph Adrian Montemurro | Australia | 1 November 2017 | 1 June 2021 |
| Pedro Martínez Losa | Spain | 1 August 2014 | 1 October 2017 |
| Laura Kate Harvey | England | 1 February 2010 | 1 December 2012 |
Arsenal W Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixture of permanent moves, free-agent additions, loans and returns from loan. L. Baum arrived from RB Leipzig W in a transfer, while S. Holmberg joined from Hammarby W and O. Smith from Liverpool W in recorded transfers. I. Damm came from Brøndby W as a free agent, and A. Borbe and T. Hinds were listed as free transfers. Barbora Votíková arrived on loan from Slavia Praha W. Several other entries concern players returning after temporary spells elsewhere, including J. Nighswonger, J. Gale, M. Agyemang and R. Kafaji. The list is a dated sample, not a complete arrivals total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Baum |
RB Leipzig W
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Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| Ona Batlle |
Barcelona W
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Transfer | 9 July 2026 |
| I. Damm |
Brøndby W
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| I. Damm |
Brøndby W
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Niamh Peacock |
Portsmouth W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| V. Lia |
Hammarby W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Kafaji |
Brighton W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Agyemang |
Brighton W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Gale |
Bristol City W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Nighswonger |
Aston Villa W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Earl |
Ipswich Town W
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Return from loan | 29 May 2026 |
| V. Lia |
Nottingham Forest W
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Return from loan | 20 February 2026 |
| Barbora Votíková |
Slavia Praha W
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Loan | 2 February 2026 |
| J. Gale |
Portsmouth W
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Return from loan | 8 January 2026 |
| N. Williams |
Bristol City W
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Return from loan | 8 January 2026 |
The listed departures include several free-agent exits at the end of June 2026. V. Pelova moved to Tottenham Hotspur W, B. Mead to Manchester City W, K. McCabe to Chelsea W and Laia Codina to West Ham W under that classification. M. Zinsberger also left for Dortmund W as a free agent. Other movements were temporary, with V. Lia, C. Wellesley-Smith, J. Gale and J. Nighswonger listed as loans, while M. Earl and L. Wälti made recorded transfers. The entries represent a dated selection of departures rather than a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Harwood |
Sheffield United W
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Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| J. Gale |
Newcastle United W
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Loan | 5 August 2026 |
| L. Harbert |
Watford W
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| V. Lia |
Eintracht Frankfurt W
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| Laia Codina |
West Ham W
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| K. McCabe |
Chelsea W
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| B. Mead |
Manchester City W
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| V. Pelova |
Tottenham Hotspur W
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Zinsberger |
Dortmund W
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Barbora Votíková |
Slavia Praha W
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| V. Lia |
Hammarby W
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Loan | 21 February 2026 |
| C. Wellesley-Smith |
Rosengård W
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Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| Niamh Peacock |
Portsmouth W
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- | 31 January 2026 |
| J. Nighswonger |
Aston Villa W
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Loan | 9 January 2026 |
| J. Gale |
Bristol City W
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Loan | 9 January 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Arsenal W’s movement pattern combines direct squad changes with loan activity and free-agent movement. The arrivals include direct transfers, free-agent additions and a loan, alongside multiple returns from temporary spells. The departures show a similarly mixed picture: free-agent exits, outbound loans and recorded transfers appear together, with the largest visible concentration occurring around the 2026 summer period. Several players also move in and out on loan at different points, creating a continuing cycle of temporary placements and returns rather than a single one-way reshaping. Because the available arrival and departure lists are limited selections, they support a directional reading of player movement but not a complete accounting of the season’s activity. No recorded fees are attached to the movements, so the clearest conclusion is structural: Arsenal W’s recent activity spans permanent changes, free-agent transactions and recurring loan pathways.
Leagues Arsenal W has participated in
Arsenal W’s recorded competitive footprint covers four major women’s competitions. The club has participation entries in the FA WSL from 2016 through 2025 and in the FA Women’s Cup from 2019 through 2025. Its continental record on this page includes the UEFA Champions League Women from 2019 through 2025, while the WSL Cup is recorded from 2020 through 2025. All four appear in the recent competitive picture through 2025, placing Arsenal W within England’s top-flight league and domestic cup structure alongside its European programme. The years describe recorded participation rather than a complete account of every match or campaign.
More about Arsenal W
Arsenal W is the women’s football identity of Arsenal in London, England. The team was founded in 1987 as Arsenal Ladies Football Club by Debbie Bampton, a starting point for a history that has made it one of the defining institutions in English women’s football. The modern name, Arsenal Women, sits within the wider Arsenal structure and carries the same red-and-white visual language, with the cannon as its central symbol. That emblem reflects the club’s historic association with Woolwich and North London and links the women’s side to Arsenal’s broader sporting heritage.
Meadow Park in Borehamwood is the traditional home for domestic fixtures. Major matches have also been staged at Emirates Stadium in Highbury and Holloway, giving the team two distinct London-area settings: an established football ground for regular league occasions and a larger marquee venue for high-profile events. The contrast is part of the side’s modern identity, balancing community familiarity with the scale of Arsenal’s principal stadium.
Arsenal Holdings Limited provides the ownership umbrella and institutional connection with the men’s senior setup. This alignment supports a shared club culture while the women’s team retains its own competitive history and sporting profile. The footballing tradition associated with Arsenal W emphasizes possession, technical quality and sustained control, shaped by a succession of influential managers and long-term team building. That culture has helped the club develop a reputation for combining experienced English players with international talent from across Europe, Asia and North America.
The club has a significant European place in the English game. Arsenal is the only English club to have won the UEFA Women’s Cup or Champions League, a distinction that gives its continental identity unusual depth. Its ecosystem includes regular participation in the Women’s Super League, the Women’s FA Cup, the FA Women’s League Cup and the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Together, the heritage, venues, governance and European record make Arsenal W a central part of the modern English women’s football landscape.
Last matches statistics for Arsenal W
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Arsenal W
0 - 2
Brighton W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Arsenal W
2 - 1
Lyon W
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6 / 16 |
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80 | 6 | - | 0 |
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Arsenal W
7 - 0
Leicester City WFC
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Lyon W
3 - 1
Arsenal W
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2 / 7 |
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76 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
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Brighton W
1 - 1
Arsenal W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Aston Villa W
0 - 3
Arsenal W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Arsenal W
1 - 0
Everton W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Liverpool W
1 - 3
Arsenal W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Brighton W
0 - 1
Arsenal W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Arsenal W
0 - 0
Crystal Palace W
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Arsenal W
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Last rating points (most recent matches).
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Lyon W vs Arsenal W
UEFA Champions League Women 2025 - 1539428
Arsenal W vs Lyon W
UEFA Champions League Women 2025 - 1539425
Chelsea W vs Arsenal W
UEFA Champions League Women 2025 - 1525453
Arsenal W vs Chelsea W
UEFA Champions League Women 2025 - 1525451
Chelsea W vs Arsenal W
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Arsenal W vs Manchester United W
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