Scotland hosted the first organised games of women's football in 1881,[1] and the sport became popular in the 1920s, attracting crowds of thousands.
[2] The SWFA was founded in 1972, when six teams met and decided to form an Association: Aberdeen Prima Donnas, Cambslang Hooverettes, Dundee Strikers, Edinburgh Dynamos, Westthorn United and Stewarton Thistle.
[3][4] Initially, the SFA opposed the formation of the SWFA, but in 1974, it recognised the new association.
In 1992, it introduced coaching courses, and in 1996 it began organising junior and school football.
[5] Among its aims in 2021 was, "A game that realises the needs, wants and unlimited ambitions of its girls and women.