A new Under 23's Development Team was launched for the 2021 - '22 season, with an aim of providing a stronger pathway for the young women of Bradford to play National League football.

Founded in 1988[1] under the auspices of Bradford City's Football in the Community department, the club became founder members of the Yorkshire and Humberside League the following year.

[3] In 1997–98 the club avoided relegation[4] and also reached the semi–final of the FA Women's Premier League Cup – losing on penalties to eventual winners Arsenal after a 2–2 draw.

[9] Following announcement that long serving Chairwoman Sally Thackray would step down, discussion began with a number of parties over the future running of the club.

In 2015 BCWFC adopted the same crest and kits as the men's side in order to bring relationships closer together, gaining further support publicly from the club, in particular, the women's team were favoured as a natural exit route for players from Bradford City's girls Centre of Excellence before its closure.

In 2008 an exhibition on the women's team was staged at the bantamspast museum at Valley Parade, with the aim of forging closer links between the clubs.