Blackpool FC Community Trust column: Ladies look to maintain their positive form
Blackpool FC Ladies have enjoyed an encouraging and energising start to their 2025/26 campaign, establishing themselves as genuine contenders near the top of the Northwest Women’s Regional League Division One North.
As things stand, they sit proudly in second place with six wins, two draws and just a single defeat from their opening nine league matches: collecting 20 points in the process.
It has been a run that has sparked confidence throughout the squad, especially as they continue to chase down Bolton Wanderers Women Reserves who are the league leaders.
Blackpool’s season so far has been filled with moments that show both resilience and quality.
A 3-1 victory over Haslingden Ladies demonstrated their ability to break down tough opposition and take control of a match when it matters most.
A hard-fought 2-2 draw at Chorley Women Development came soon afterwards and, even when results aren’t straightforward, the team finds ways to stay competitive and come away with something to show for their efforts.
Their confidence was boosted further by a strong performance in the Lancashire County Cup, where they recorded a commanding 15-1 win over Westbury Sports Club Ladies.
It was a result that displayed the team’s ability to stay focused and take chances well across the full 90 minutes.
Overall, it has been a positive and steady start to the season, with the players illustrating they can manage different types of matches; whether that means digging in for a point or taking control to secure a win.
As they move into the next phase of the campaign, the focus will be on keeping this consistency, staying organised and building on the good work already done.
With plenty of football still ahead, Blackpool FC Ladies are in a strong position and will be looking to continue their progress.
The mood around the squad is encouraging and the foundations they have laid so far give them every reason to approach the rest of the season with confidence and belief.
Andy Aspinall, Blackpool FC Ladies’ manager, said: “Our squad has been pushed to the limit over the last few months with a lot of injuries to various players.
“It has been very pleasing to see the girls all pull together to cover any gaps in the squad.
“The mindset of the players has improved and it has been great to see girls playing in unfamiliar positions and still performing consistently well.
“The players are tactically much stronger and can understand the different roles and responsibilities of various positions.
“We are now training twice a week, so the girls are fitter, faster, and understand expectations of what we are looking for when we are in possession and out of possession.
“Credit goes to all the players for a huge effort already this season.”