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Arsenal W.F.C.

Arsenal W.F.C.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Arsenal W.F.C. is an English professional women’s football club based in North London and affiliated with Arsenal FC. It competes in the Women’s Super League and is one of the most successful clubs in English women’s football, with 15 league titles and multiple domestic cup wins. The club was founded in 1987.

History

Arsenal W.F.C. was founded in 1987 and became the women’s section of Arsenal FC. It developed into one of the dominant teams in English women’s football, especially during the WSL era.

Competitive record

The club has won 15 league titles, 14 Women’s FA Cups, and 7 Women’s League Cups. Recent standings sources place Arsenal near the top of the Women’s Super League table.

Stadiums and base

Arsenal W.F.C. is based in North London and has used Meadow Park and the Emirates Stadium for home matches. Its facilities reflect its close connection with the wider Arsenal club structure.

Current standing context

Standings pages from 2025–26 place Arsenal among the leading teams in the Women’s Super League, including a second-place finish in the league table shown by WSL Football.

Key facts

  • Arsenal W.F.C. is the women’s team of Arsenal FC, founded in 1987.
  • It plays in the Women’s Super League, the top tier of English women’s football.
  • The club has won 15 league titles, 14 Women’s FA Cups, and 7 Women’s League Cups.
  • Home matches are played at Meadow Park and the Emirates Stadium.
  • The head coach is Renée Slegers.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Arsenal W.F.C. through international women’s football coverage, especially UEFA Women’s Champions League and player transfers involving Canadian and other international athletes.

Frequently asked questions

What is Arsenal W.F.C.?
Arsenal W.F.C. is Arsenal FC’s women’s football team, based in North London and competing in the Women’s Super League.
When was Arsenal W.F.C. founded?
The club was founded in 1987.
How successful is Arsenal W.F.C.?
It is one of the most successful clubs in English women’s football, with 15 league titles, 14 Women’s FA Cups, and 7 Women’s League Cups.
Which league does Arsenal W.F.C. play in?
Arsenal W.F.C. plays in the Women’s Super League, the top division of English women’s football.
Who is Arsenal W.F.C.'s head coach?
The head coach listed in the provided sources is Renée Slegers.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsenal_W.F.C.
    Supports: Founded in 1987; club honours; league participation; general club overview.
  2. WSL Football — https://www.wslfootball.com/clubs/wsl/arsenal
    Supports: Current club profile, head coach, and league standings placement.
  3. Fox Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/arsenal-wfc-team-standings
    Supports: Competition standings context for Arsenal WFC.