Askham Bryan College launches female football academy with Harrogate Town

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Askham Bryan College is opening a female football academy in partnership with Harrogate Town from September 2027.

Askham Bryan College will open a female football academy in partnership with Harrogate Town, offering high-level training and recognised qualifications from September 2027. The partnership builds on the success of the college's existing male football programme, which was launched in September and has already reached the second round of the NFYL Cup and secured second place in the league.

The new female academy will provide expert coaching, regular fixtures, and a supportive environment to help players develop their skills. Evan Woodworth, academy business development manager at Askham Bryan College, said the female pathway would be 'equally as important' as the male programme, 'ensuring talented female players have access to the same level of support, development and opportunity to reach their potential'. Josh Falkingham, Harrogate Town's director of youth football, called it 'a super exciting development and a really big moment for our girls' pathway'.

A trial event for prospective students will take place at Askham Bryan College on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10am to 1pm. Attendees will have the chance to meet the coaching team, learn more about the partnership, and showcase their ability on the pitch.

How it is being reported

• Askham Bryan College and Harrogate Town team up for new female football academyA new female football academy is set to launch at Askham Bryan College, offering students a pathway into the sport.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 23 Oct, 05:00
• Askham Bryan College and Harrogate Town team up for new female football academyA new female football academy is set to launch at Askham Bryan College, offering students a pathway into the sport.York Press · 23 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Askham Bryan College · Harrogate Town · Evan Woodworth · Josh Falkingham

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