Forest Green Rovers slammed over decision to axe Women's team

FGR face backlash after ending women’s team to prioritise men’s EFL return

A women’s football team has been scrapped in a move supporters have called a 'shameful step backwards'.

Forest Green Rovers slammed over decision to axe Women's team

"Absolutely horrified."

"We deserve better" - Football community rallies to criticise Forest Green Rovers after shocking statement - Severn Sport

The Gloucestershire football community have taken to social media to share their anger after Forest Green Rovers announced that their Women’s and Girls’ sections would be ending ahead of 2026/27 season. Rumours had been circulated since the close season that Forest Green Rovers Women, who missed out on the South West Regional League Premier title last season by a point, were going to be folded and players were starting to look elsewhere if they …

Forest Green criticised after issuing statement on decision to discontinue Women’s team

Forest Green Rovers have been criticised after issuing a statement on the decision to discontinue their Women’s team. The club say that they will no longer have a Forest Green Rovers Women’s side for the 2026/27 season, with their focus instead on the Men’s bid for an EFL return. FGR Women finished the 2025/26 season sitting 2nd and a point behind leader Torquay, missing out on winning promotion from the South West Regional Womens Football Leagu…

Major change at Forest Green as club makes women's football decision

Forest Green Rovers has confirmed it will step back from its current women's football programme after discussions with Hartpury University over a proposed partnership concluded without agreement.