Welcome to Stirling University Women’s Football Club
Playing in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 and BUCS Premier North.
Stirling University Women’s Football Club was founded in 2015, through a merger with Falkirk Ladies. We play in Scottish Women's Premier League 2, Scotland's second tier of women's football. Next to our Premier League team, our student team competes in BUCS Premier North, the highest league of student football in the UK.
NEW SIGNINGS
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING WFC
EVE SOMERVILLE
Head Coach Nile says - "We're very excited that Eve has chosen to join us at the University to continue her footballing journey, she's a very technically gifted winger who will add a lot to our squad, she's already shown her ability in pre-season and we're looking forward to improving together!" Welcome Eve!
Recruitment
Are you a student starting at Stirling University soon? Or are you interested in playing for our SWPL2 side? If you have SWPL experience (talk to us about your level if you’re from outside Scotland) or are a talented academy player, there’s a good chance we are looking for a player like you! Get in touch with us to find out about our recruitment process!
Show Racism The Red Card Match Action
30th of October 2022
Stirling University WFC are proudly continuing their support Show Racism the Red Card’s Match Actions Campaign during our game against Boroughmuir Thistle on the 30th October 2022. Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism Education Charity, and our club has supported their messages of tolerance and inclusion for many years. Now more than ever, the importance of active anti-racism cannot be overstated.
Across Scottish football, clubs will show their commitment to anti-racism over one weekend – Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October. In doing so we can raise the profile of year round commitment to anti-racism within football. Show Racism the Red Card works within schools, workplaces, sport, and community organisations to educate children, young people, and adults on challenging prejudice and stereotypes, using the power of football as a powerful tool to initiate conversations about anti-racism. They ran educational programmes with over 10,000 participants here in Scotland over the past year.
Here at Stirling University WFC we recognize the importance of being alert to the inequalities that persist due to racism. A recent SRtRC survey revealed 46% of staff are aware of racist bullying or discrimination in Scottish schools, while 66.4% are aware of pupils expressing misconceptions, stereotypes, or negative attitudes that are racist.
Chris Priestley, from Show Racism the Red Card had this to say; “We are delighted with the support for anti-racism that exists within Scottish football and are very proud of our upcoming match actions. However the work must continue. We call on our supporters to continue to challenge racism. It is a shared responsibility across the game, from dressing rooms to boardrooms, and from stadiums to social media, to ensure that an anti-racism ethos is maintained throughout the year.
Captain Sophie McKay: “At SUWFC we do not condone any form of racism or discrimination of any type. We are a team that has showcased talents from many different players from many different countries, backgrounds and cultures and we aim to remain as diverse and inclusive as possible within our teams culture.”
Stirling University WFC stands with everyone who has had to endure racial prejudice in all areas of their lives. We condemn all forms of racism and any racist behaviour will not be tolerated at our club.
Football is a sport that is loved across the world and football matches should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, of all backgrounds. Education is the key and Stirling University WFC will support Show Racism the Red Card to ensure Scotland is equipped with the tools to challenge and eradicate racism from football and society.