West Bromwich Albion women's team move to new stadium
The team play in the National League Northern Premier league and two promotion spots are available this season.Sporting director Andrew Nestor said: "This is another significant step forward for our women's football programme."We are committed to the advancement of our women's first team, and this is a crucial component for the club's progression. "This venue move will ensure our players and coaches are working in top-class facilities at home fixtures, and that our supporters enjoy a vibrant and welcoming match day experience within our local community."He added: "I want to make special mention to all our women's first team leadership and club staff and thank them for their work in securing this stadium partnership. We look forward to welcoming our fans to the Alexander Stadium."
Manager Siobhan Hodgetts-Still said: "It's a really great venue to be playing our games at this season.""It brings us much closer to our area, which will hopefully continue to grow our fanbase. "And it also shows the ambition of the ownership group and the football club, in terms of the direction we believe we're heading."The first match there will be the FAWNL Northern Premier Division game against Stoke City on Sunday 14 September.
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