Southampton Saints Girls & Ladies continued without major club support for another 14 years, before announcing their demise due to financial difficulties in July 2019.
[10] In July 2018, the club appointed former England international Marieanne Spacey-Cale as head of Women's and Girls' Football.
[17] On 21 May 2022, Southampton earned a first ever promotion to the FA Women's Championship by defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 in the play-off.
[18] Following promotion to the FA Women's Championshipin, the club announced they would turn professional and play all of their home games at St Mary's.
[19][20] After a 0–1 defeat to Sheffield United in the final game of the season, the club finished in sixth place in the league.
[23] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.