Wolves Women target history a year on from the decision that threatened to rip the team apart
Wolves Women are on the verge of making history by securing promotion to WSL2, a year after the club faced potential collapse due to a lack of support from the parent organization. Head coach Dan McNamara has led a remarkable turnaround, rebuilding the team after a period of uncertainty and player departures. Now, they stand one win away from reaching the second tier and achieving full-time professional status for the first time.
- ▪Wolves Women are one win away from promotion to WSL2 after a difficult year marked by internal challenges.
- ▪The club was denied a licence to join the second tier in 2025 despite competing for their divisional title.
- ▪Head coach Dan McNamara questioned his future after the parent club declined to apply for the necessary licence.
- ▪The promotion play-off against Plymouth Argyle Women will be held at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium.
- ▪Wolves Women would become a full-time professional team for the first time since their founding in 1975 if promoted.
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