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Match Preview: Vauxhall Motors Ladies vs Bootle FC Women
By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women continue their impressive debut season tomorrow afternoon as they travel to Hope Park Sports to face Vauxhall Motors Ladies in the semi-final of the LWYFL Open Age Cup. With a place in the final at stake, the Bucks will be aiming to take another big step towards silverware after an exciting cup run so far. The hosts come into the clash as LWFL Division Two champions, setting up a tough test for Bootle against strong opposi
May 23
Bootle Football Club and Marina Sands JFC to become partner clubs
Bootle Football Club is delighted to announce the formation of a new partnership with Marina Sands JFC, bringing together two well-established and community-focused clubs with a shared ambition to support and develop football in the local area. Both clubs are proud to hold FA Tier 2 accreditation, reflecting the high standards of coaching, safeguarding, and club governance that are in place across both organisations. This partnership is built on those strong foundations and
May 17
Lewis Earl departs
Everyone at Bootle Football Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Lewis Earl following his departure from the Bucks, after accepting an opportunity to step up to a club in the league above. Lewis first joined the club on loan from Chester during the 2023/24 season, making an immediate impression before moving on to Marine, and then Bury. He returned to the Berry Street Garage Stadium half way through the 2024/25 season and in the 2025/26 season went on to p
May 15


Jay Roberts signs new deal
Bootle Football Club are delighted to confirm that club captain Jay Roberts has extended his stay with the Bucks for another season. Jay’s leadership, commitment and experience continue to be invaluable both on and off the pitch, playing a key role within the squad. His contribution was recognised last season as he was named the Club Committee Player of the Year. Last season also saw him net his second goal for the club in style, scoring directly from a corner. Everyone at th
May 14


Alex Garbe’s Thoughts: A Playoff Place At Stake
By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza This evening, Bootle FC Women travel to Hesketh Colts, with a chance to sneak into the play-off positions on the final day of the league season. Earlier today, we spoke to Bootle FC Women’s manager Alex Garbe to hear his thoughts ahead of tonight’s huge game. *How proud are you that the squad is still fighting for the play-offs after such a difficult season?* It’s been a really tough season. Especially the last few weeks, the fixture brea
May 13


Match Preview: Hesketh Colts vs Bootle FC Women
By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza This evening, Bootle FC Women make the trip to Carr Lane Recreation Ground for their final league fixture of the season, with a place in the playoffs firmly within reach. Just a single point would be enough to secure a playoff spot in the club’s debut season, a remarkable achievement for a side that has overcome plenty of challenges throughout the campaign. The Bucks head into tonight’s encounter looking to respond positively following la
May 12


Bootle Face A 4-1 Defeat At Home To Vulcan
By Brendan Doyle Photos: Patrick Bratin Just over a minute from kick off, Vulcan took a very early lead to stun Bootle in the birthing stages of the game. Things went from bad to worse for Bootle as Vulcan doubled their lead nine minutes later, a very far from ideal start for The Bucks. Just as Bootle looked to be getting back into the game, Tayla Castley buried her effort in the back of the net but only for her goal to be disallowed as the referee spotted a handball in the b
May 12


Joe Woolley departs the Bucks
Everyone at Bootle Football Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Joe Woolley as he departs the Bucks. Joe has been a tremendous servant to the club, making 63 appearances and scoring 10 goals during his time at the Berry Street Garage Stadium. More than just the numbers, Joe’s commitment, work rate, and passion for the shirt made him a firm fans’ favourite and a valued member of the dressing room. He represented the club with pride every time he stepped on
May 11


Match Preview: Bootle FC Women vs Vulcan UDA Ladies
By Freddie Bullen Photos: Patrick Bratin The Bucks return to action this Sunday at The Berry Street Garage Stadium after a frustrating run of postponements, as they welcome a strong Vulcan UDA side in an important league clash. With both teams battling for crucial points at opposite ends of the table, the stage is set for an exciting afternoon of football. Vulcan arrive looking to keep the pressure on league leaders Vauxhall Motors Women as they continue their push near the t
May 10


Fenton agrees for 26/27
Bootle Football Club are delighted to confirm that Matty Fenton has committed to the Bucks for the upcoming season. Matty enjoyed a stellar first campaign at the Berry Street Garage Stadium after signing from Leek Town in October, quickly establishing himself as a key member of the squad. His impact was reflected in a remarkable double honour, being named both Players’ Player of the Season and Supporters’ Player of the Season. Last season, Matty contributed six important goal
May 9


Bootle Football Club awarded funding to Convert hybrid pitch to a New 100m x 64m FIFA Quality 3G FTP
Residents of Merseyside will benefit from new investment in local grassroots sports facilities, supported by a six-figure grant from the Premier League, The FA, and the Government’s Football Foundation. This funding, alongside an additional contribution from Sefton Council, will enable Bootle Football Club to transform its existing hybrid pitch at the Berry Street Garage Stadium into a new 100m x 64m FIFA Quality 3G Football Turf Pitch (FTP). Bootle Football Club, working
May 9


Tony Thompson departs
Everyone at Bootle Football Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Tony Thompson following his departure from the Bucks. Tony has been a fantastic servant to the club over two and a half seasons, making an outstanding 119 appearances in Bootle colours. A big character both on and off the pitch, he quickly became a key figure around the club and a hugely respected presence within the dressing room. His contribution during our 2023/24 play-off charge was instr
May 8


Hodkinson pens new deal
Bootle Football Club are delighted to confirm that Ben Hodkinson has committed to the club for another season. Ben’s commitment is a huge boost both on and off the pitch, with his quality and professionalism making him an important figure within the squad. Everyone at the club is pleased to see Ben extend his stay, and we look forward to seeing him in action again next season. Manager, staff, players and supporters alike are excited to keep him in a Bucks shirt. To date, Ben
May 7


Bootle Defeat St Helens Rovers In A Clinical 4-0 Win
By Brendan Doyle Photos: Patrick Bratin After a dominant and assertive start to the game, Bootle took the lead after fourteen minutes of play as Abbi Fowler got on the end of a great ball played to her on the left and her first time strike found the bottom corner with the keeper defeated. Abbi Fowler almost doubled her own goal tally as well as Bootle’s she struck a shot outside the area after gaining an opportunity to do so, but the St Helen’s Rovers keeper made a save to de
Apr 30


Match Preview: Bootle FC Women vs St Helens Rovers
By Freddie Bullen Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle FC Women return to league action under the lights at the Berry Street Garage Stadium on Wednesday evening, as St Helens Rovers make the trip to Vesty Road. Bootle FC Women will be aiming to return to winning ways this week as they resume league action against St Helens Rovers, looking to respond positively after last week’s narrow home defeat to Sefton Park Rangers. The Bucks come into Wednesday night’s fixture on the back of a fru
Apr 28


Match Gallery: Bootle FC Women vs Wirral Phoenix Development
Photos: Kate Tencza
Apr 28


Bootle Lose 4-3 On Penalties To Wirral Phoenix
By Brendan Doyle Photos: Kate Tencza Bootle started off confidently and on the front foot as Poppie O’Neill found Caitlyn Rogers unmarked around the area and played Rogers in but the Wirral Phoenix keeper met the ball first. Abbi Fowler picked up the ball from around twenty five yards out and carried it forward and got a shot away but the effort fizzed just wide. Poppie O’Neill made a great run down the left hand side and managed to get away shot away from close range but it
Apr 27


Bootle Win But Miss Out On Play Offs
By Brendan Doyle The first chance of the game came by way of a Sam Hughes effort outside the box but the shot was dragged wide, minutes later former Bootle player Mason Fawnes almost put Mossley ahead with a volley in the box but Tony Thompson had to make a quick save to prevent a Mossley lead. Mossley keeper Fin Madigan made a fantastic double save as Ben Hodkinson cut in on his left foot and took a shot on goal which Madigan denied and Ste Edmondson attempted a follow up th
Apr 27


Bootle Defeated By Three Goals At Home
By Brendan Doyle Photos: Patrick Bratin Sefton Park Rangers were victorious in a 3-0 win at The Berry Street Garage Stadium. Within the first thirty seconds of the game, the visitors took the lead after the ball fell to their number seven as she took a shot which fizzled into the top corner to give Sefton Park Rangers a very early lead. Moments later Bootle attempted to get the game level as Alice Whorton fed a ball into Poppie O’Neill but O’Neill’s first time effort was hit
Apr 23


Match Preview: Bootle v Mossley AFC
Our final game of the 2025/26 is taking place at our beloved home The Berry Street Garage Stadium, or is it? We still have a place in the play offs to play for after Lower Breck and Vauxhall Motors both faced defeat last weekend. We need to do our job here against Mossley while we are asking Shifnal Town for a huge favour to take points from Lower Breck. As mentioned, not only must Bootle do their job today in defeating Mossley, but me most hope for a Shifnal Town draw or vic
Apr 21
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