Forest Green Rovers Women and former captain Hattie Jones
After the club closed the women’s side for next season
Former captain Hattie Jones says Forest Green Rovers’ decision to close their women’s team sends a message that women’s football is not valued. The side finished second last season but will not return in 2026-27.
Forest Green said resources must be focused on getting the men’s team back into the English Football League. The closure also ends a girls’ training partnership, leaving players searching for new clubs despite hopes of a future return.