Forest Green Rovers Women enjoyed a positive 2024/25 campaign with the foundations set for next season after a 4th-placed finish in the league.

The side competed in the South West Regional Premier Division and finished 11 points off the title which was an improvement on last season where they finished a further five away.

Undoubtedly, there was quality in the side as FGR were the only side to beat eventual winners Marine Academy Plymouth all season with a 1-0 win in September.

The New Lawn played host to three matches this season with AEK Boco, Pucklechurch Sports and Sherborne Town all visiting and it was Forest Green’s lucky charm with 4-1, 4-0 and 3-0 wins in the games respectively.

September, October and November were successful months for the 1st team with six wins from the first seven games and the side had looked to be mounting a title charge but ultimately fell short with a mixed end to the year.

Erin Williams came into the side halfway through the season and achieved the team’s top goalscorer award with nine goals from her 13 appearances.

She went on her way to achieving that total with a hat-trick away at strugglers AFC St Austell whilst netting braces at both Sherborne and Frampton Rangers.

Players’ and Coaches’ Player of the Season went to Katie Jones who ended the season with 18 appearances and four goals in the league whilst Young Player of the Season was given to defender Isabelle Martin who impressed in her 16 league matches.

In the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, Forest Green demolished fellow fifth tier side Frampton 6-1 before a difficult home test against Bridgwater United and despite a valiant effort which included a brilliant free kick from Katie Jones ended in a 4-2 defeat.

In the new version of the Gloucestershire County Cup, a comeback win against AEK Boco set up a semi-final clash away at third tier Cheltenham Town - and provided the opportunity for a good learning experience for the side.

Off the pitch, there was a successful story for captain Hattie Jones who took a break from the sport in January to prepare for the London Marathon in April which she managed to complete for charity which was a brilliant achievement.

The league for the 25/26 season has been announced with Forest Green Rovers remaining in the South West Regional Women’s Premier Division with Gloucester City and Saltash United joining the league.