Premier League pledge £3m investment in Women’s National League to boost burgeoning lower tiers

Newcastle United Women v Alnwick Town Ladies - FA Women's National League Division One North
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The Premier League will invest £1million per season over the next three years as part of the FA Women’s National League plan for the third and fourth tiers of women’s football in England.

The Women’s Super League has become a great success in recent years and now the FA are determined to ensure there is depth further down the pyramid.

They have launched a new strategy for the third and fourth tiers, named Empowering For Success, and the Premier League has given them financial backing to the tune of £1m per season over the next three years.

The new strategy has eight key areas, which focus on improving all aspects of the game from coaching to commercial activities.

Baroness Sue Campbell, The FA’s director of women’s football, said: “The launch of this strategy is game-changing for the women’s football pyramid.

“It will ensure The FA WNL can maintain pace with the wider growth of the women’s game, and the clubs and their players can thrive both on and off the pitch.

“We want to say a huge thank you to the Premier League for their support, without which none of this would be possible. The money they are investing will transform the experience of everyone who plays in the third and fourth tiers of women’s football.”

The Premier League has also announced additional support for clubs in Tiers 3 and 4 of the women’s football pyramid through the Premier League Stadium Fund.

Eligible clubs can apply for grants of up to £20,000 to support the improvement of their stadium facilities, making grounds more welcoming for all and enhancing the playing and spectating experience within women’s football.

The FA will be working with clubs to identify their facility needs, with funding being made available this summer. The Football Foundation will be handling the grant administration.

Richard Masters, Chief Executive of the Premier League, said: “It is an exciting time for women’s and girls’ football in this country and we are delighted to be able to assist the development of the game with investment that will support FA Women’s National League clubs.

“Along with our funding for the Girls’ Emerging Talent Centres, it shows the Premier League’s commitment to provide opportunities for female players of all ages. “We are proud of the investment we make to help develop football at all levels and this funding expands on the wide-ranging support we provide. Our clubs are committed to developing women’s and girls’ football and it’s important that the Premier League plays a role in this centrally.”

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