Wexford Youths W.F.C.

In 2011–12 Wexford Youths, together with Peamount United, Castlebar Celtic, Cork Women's F.C., Raheny United and Shamrock Rovers, became founder members of the Women's National League.[1] Youths finished third in both 2012–13 and 2013–14. In 2013–14 they also won their first trophy, the WNL Cup, after defeating Castlebar Celtic 3–0 in the final at Ferrycarrig Park.[2][3] In 2014–15 Youths won their first Women's National League title after finishing two points clear of second placed UCD Waves.[4][5] The 2015–16 season saw Youths win a treble. They started the season by winning the FAI Women's Cup for the first time. In the final at the Aviva Stadium they defeated Shelbourne Ladies 4–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw.[6] Shelbourne Ladies would be Youths main challengers throughout the season. The two sides met again in the WNL Shield final, played at Ferrycarrig Park, on 30 March 2016. Wexford Youths again emerged as winners with Edel Kennedy scoring in the 1–0 win.[7] In the league itself, the two teams finished level on points before Wexford Youths retained the title after a play-off. Youths travelled to Galway W.F.C. on Sunday, 8 May knowing a victory would secure them the league title. However Youths dropped their first league points away from home and could only manage a 1–1 draw. Youths had a second chance to clinch the title when they played Shelbourne Ladies at Tolka Park on Wednesday, 11 May. However Shelbourne Ladies won 3–1 and as result finished level on points with Youths. This meant the title would be decided by a play-off for the first time. The play-off took place on Sunday, 22 May at Tallaght Stadium. It proved third time lucky for Wexford Youths as they finally secured the title with a 2–1 win.[8][9] Shortly after guiding Youths to their second title, head coach Will Doyle announced he was resigning.[10]

In June 2016, Gary Hunt was named as the new senior women's team manager, having been a coach under Will Doyle for the previous two years.

After one season in charge, Gary Hunt stepped down as manager of the club, replaced by former assistant manager Laura Heffernan.

In 2017 Heffernan secured Wexford Youths Women their third WNL title in 4 years, stepping down at the end of the season.

After winning the 2014–15 Women's National League title, Wexford Youths qualified for UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time. They played in Group 7 and finished second after winning two out of three games.

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification
1	Medyk Konin (H)	3	3	0	0	15	0	+15	9	Advanced to knockout phase
2	Wexford Youths	3	2	0	1	6	7	−1	6
3	Gintra Universitetas	3	1	0	2	5	6	−1	3
4	Cardiff Met.	3	0	0	3	2	15	−13	0

11 August 2015

15:30

Gintra Universitetas	0–1	Wexford Youths
	Report	Gleeson  67'

Kleczew Stadium, Kleczew

Attendance: 300

Referee: Eleni Lampadariou (Greece)

13 August 2015

18:00

Wexford Youths	0–6	Medyk Konin
	Report	Daleszczyk  5', 82' Sikora  18' Balcerzak  67', 84' Tarczyńska  86'

Stadion im. Złotej Jedenastki, Konin

Attendance: 380

Referee: Ana Minić (Serbia)

16 August 2015

17:00

Cardiff Met.	1–5	Wexford Youths
Allen  60'	Report	Breen  3', 6', 42', 80' Cassin  30'

Kleczew Stadium, Kleczew

Attendance: 250

Referee: Ivana Martinčić (Croatia)

After winning the 2015–16 Women's National League title, Wexford Youths qualified for UEFA Women's Champions League for a second time. Wexford Youths have been announced as hosts of one of the group stage tournaments with games due to be played at both Ferrycarrig Park and the Waterford Regional Sports Centre.[11]

Group 7

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification		KAZ	GIN	WEX	CRI
1	BIIK Kazygurt	3	3	0	0	9	1	+8	9	Knockout phase		—	—	3–1	3–0
2	Gintra Universitetas	3	2	0	1	15	4	+11	6			0–3	—	—	13–0
3	Wexford Youths (H)	3	0	1	2	2	5	−3	1			—	1–2	—	—
4	ARF Criuleni	3	0	1	2	0	16	−16	1			—	—	0–0	—