Forfar Farmington F.C. facts for kids
| Full name | Forfar Farmington Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 1984 by Colin Brown | ||
| Ground | Station Park, Forfar, Scotland |
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| Chairperson | Nicola McBride | ||
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Forfar Farmington Football Club is a football team. They are based at Station Park in Forfar, Angus, Scotland. This club was part of the top women's league, the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL). They played in the SWPL from 2005 until 2021.
About the Teams
The Senior Team: SWPL
The club's main team was called Forfar Farmington. They played in the Scottish Women's Premier League. They joined this top league after being promoted in 2005. Forfar Farmington was very successful in the league. They often finished high up in the standings. They were one of the most successful teams not linked to a men's football club.
In 2021, the team faced challenges. It was hard to find enough players for the new season. After losing a League Cup match, the club decided to leave the SWPL. They chose to focus on helping young players. They also wanted to support community football programs.
Reserve and Ladies Teams
Forfar Farmington also had other teams. The 'Forfar Farmington Reserves' team started in 2010. They played in different leagues over the years. This team had many experienced players. These players helped the team do well. They even reached the semi-finals of a cup in their first season.
Another team was called 'Forfar Farmington Ladies'. They played in the Scottish Women's Second Division (North). In 2017, the main Forfar Farmington team won the SWPL 2. This win helped them return to the top league for the 2018 season.
Recent Successes
The Forfar Farmington Ladies team has been reformed. They now play in League 2 football. Some former top-level players have returned to help the team. These players include Erin Cattanach and Cheryl Kilcoyne. Both have played at the highest level of women's football in Scotland.
In the 2022-23 season, Forfar Farmington achieved great success. They became the "Scottish Women's Football League Cup Champions." This was thanks to a strong new squad. This victory also earned them a spot in the League 1 Play-off. They hoped to be promoted to a higher league.
