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21 February 2012

Continental Cup Draw

The draw for the 2012 Continental Cup took place at Wembley yesterday with the FAWSL unveiling a new competition format for season 2. .

21 February 2012

BAWFC Fixtures Confirmed

Bristol Academy can confirm the fixtures for the 2012 WSL Season are now finalised. All home games are to take place at The Stoke Gifford Stadium.

20 February 2012

FA Girls' Football Roadshow

Wednesday 15th February saw over 350 girls attend the FA Girls’ Football Festival Roadshow at Bristol Academy’s WISE Training Ground, Stoke Gifford.

15 February 2012

Pre Season Friendly vs Plymouth

Bristol Academy are set to play Plymouth Argyle Ladies this Sunday at the Stoke Gifford Stadium.

14 February 2012

College Academy Football Trials

Bristol Academy Women’s Football club have announced the trial date for their 16-19 programme at Filton College will be held on Tuesday 13th March 2012 at the Filton College, WISE Campus 7pm – 9:30pm.

14 February 2012

Season Tickets Now On Sale

Bristol Academy WFC confirm that Season Tickets are now available for the second season of the FA WSL.

13 February 2012

Academy team up with Maxi Muscle

Bristol Academy WFC have teamed up with leading sports nutrition company Maxi Muscle.

13 February 2012

BAWFC 3 Spurs Ladies 0

Bristol began their pre-season match preparations with a hastily arranged fixture behind closed doors against Tottenham Hotspur Ladies.

9 February 2012

Academy begin preperations

With their first FA WSL fixture still over two months away the players at Bristol Academy begin preparations for the new season when they report back for pre-season training on Sunday.

6 February 2012

FA Girl's Football Festival

Bristol Academy WFC will be holding the FA Girls’ Football Festival in partnership with the Gloucestershire FA during February Half Term. The Roadshow will include games and activities for players, parents and coaches to take part in.

3 February 2012

Centre of Excellence Game OFF

Tomorrow's Centre of Excellence game away to Sporting Albion has been called off due to frozen pitches

2 February 2012

Siobhan set for the Cyprus Cup

Bristol Academy goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain has been selected in Hope Powell's squad for the Cyprus Cup.

31 January 2012

Filton to hold women's conference

Bristol Academy WFC and Filton College are to hold the BCS and The FA National Women's Football Conference.

23 January 2012

FA Cup Final heads to Bristol

The Football Association is proud to announce that Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City FC, will be the venue for The FA Women’s Cup 2012 Final. This marks the first ever time The Final has been held in the City of Bristol.

20 January 2012

Goalkeeping Workshop

Bristol Academy WFC will be holding a Goalkeeper Workshop for junior grass roots coaches and goalkeepers.

19 January 2012

Bristol Academy Reserves vs Arsenal

This weekend Bristol Academy Reserves take on Arsenal Reserves in the FA Reserve League Cup Semi Final.

16 January 2012

Grass roots coaches in-service

Bristol Academy will be opening its doors to all junior grass roots club coaches and share the work that is being done by its Centre of Excellence staff.

15 January 2012

You choose your home games

Ahead of the FA WSL announcing the fixtures for the forthcoming season, Bristol Academy want to know when you would like your home games to be.

13 January 2012

Vixens to face Liverpool first

The FAWSL have announced the fixtures for the forthcoming season. Bristol Academy start the season with an away trip to Liverpool Ladies.

9 January 2012

Spend Half Term with the Vixens

During the half term break 13 - 17th February, Bristol Academy WFC is hosting a football camp for girls and boys aged 8-16 years of age.

17 December 2011

Reserves vs West Ham OFF

Bristol Academy Reserves vs West Ham United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

8 December 2011

South Gloucestershire Awards

South Gloucestershire Council has announced the winners of this year’s sports awards. The annual event recognises sporting achievement and the contribution sports clubs make to communities in the district.

22 November 2011

Watch England for FREE on FATV

England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2013 qualifier against Serbia on Wednesday will be broadcast exclusively live and free of charge on FATV..

17 November 2011

BAWFC End of Season Awards

Bristol Academy WFC held their end of season awards at Bristol Rovers Memorial Stadium last Friday.

13 November 2011

Reserves 5 Gillingham 0

Bristol Academy Reserves won 5 - 0 at home today against Gillingham Ladies in the reserve league.

8 November 2011

Reserves 5 Charlton Athletic 2

A confident Bristol side took control of the game from the start, with the majority of the possession throughout the match. Charlton took their chances well catching Bristol off guard, however it wasn't enough to win the match.

2 November 2011

Have your say!

Bristol Academy want to know what you think of the first WSL Season.

31 October 2011

Vote for your player of the season

Head over to our facebook page to vote for your Bristol Academy Player of the Season.

26 October 2011

Holland vs England Live on FATV

Watch England vs Holland Live on FATV.

19 October 2011

Spend half term with the Vixens

During the half term break 24th – 28th October, Bristol Academy WFC is hosting a football camp for girls and boys aged 8-16 years of age.

15 October 2011

BAWFC Shine at FA Women's Awards

Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club are today reflecting on winning four out of a possible 12 awards at the FA Women’s Award ceremony in London.

11 October 2011

Player Dairy 4: Grace McCatty P2

Part 2...

11 October 2011

Player Diary 4: Grace McCatty P1

Our trip had come to an end. The journey to Russia, the misplaced staff, the stampede at the passport control, the chicken break and dominos, the ration packs, the lack of tea bags, the ‘last supper’ and the match itself.

8 October 2011

Player Diary Day 3: Grace McCatty

It had arrived... The day we all had been waiting for and the reason we had made the trip to Russia. Today was one of the days that many of us as players had dreamt about, the opportunity to play European football.

7 October 2011

Post Match: Mark Sampson

Speaking to the assembled Russian media after the match Bristol manager Mark Sampson was clearly frustrated with the penalty decision given against his team which allowed Voronezh to open the scoring.

6 October 2011

Player Diary Day 2: Grace McCatty

Today was our first full day in the beautiful town of Voronezh, and it made us feel welcome by bringing rain and wind, something Britain regularly presents us with.

5 October 2011

Voronezh 4 Bristol Academy 2

Bristol Academy lose out against FC Energiya Voronezh in the UEFA Women's Champions League - Round of 32 in difficult conditions at the Capital Stadium in Voronezh.

5 October 2011

Live Text Commentary

You can follow the Vixen's UEFA Women's Champions League Game live online from the Central Stadium in Voronezh.

4 October 2011

Player Diary Day 1: Grace McCatty

So it begins our Russian adventure.... An early alarm call (well early for those who don’t rise till gone 9am which is the majority of the team) and a bus journey to Heathrow.

1 October 2011

Vixen's half term camp

The Vixen's half term camp returns this October half term.

30 September 2011

The FA Women's Fan of the Year 2011

Do you travel the country every week to watch your favourite team play? Perhaps you travel further than anyone else you know just to get to a home match.

30 September 2011

We have a real opportunity

After conceding a late penalty Bristol Academy will travel to Voronezh next week knowing the tie is very much still in the balance.

30 September 2011

Vixen's draw first European outing

Bristol Academy drew 1 – 1 against FC Energiya Voronezh at Ashton Gate in the Club’s first UEFA Women’s Champions League game.

29 September 2011

Fishlock and Chamberlain Interviews

Bristolacademywfc.co.uk caught up with the Vixen's Jess Fishlock and Siobhan Chamberlain ahead of tonight's UEFA Women's Champions League game at Ashton Gate.

28 September 2011

Supermarine Support European Girls

Swindon Supermarine are the latest club to give their backing to Bristol Academy WFC ahead of their Champions League debut at Ashton Gate on Thursday evening.

27 September 2011

European football comes to Bristol

Champions League football comes to Bristol for the first time ever this Thursday, 29th September, as Bristol Academy WFC start their European campaign against Russian side, FC Energiya Voronezh.

23 September 2011

Sampson see's club growing stronger

Bristol Academy's proud boss, Mark Sampson loves the 'can do' attitude of everyone involved at the club as they continue to outstrip expectations...

23 September 2011

Carey "It's great for the city"

Bristol Academy WFC are nearing the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League against FC Energiya Voronezh at Ashton Gate.

18 September 2011

Reserves earn first three points

Bristol Academy Reserves secured their first 3 points of the season after a 2 - 1 win at home against newly promoted Brighton & Hove Albion Reserves.

14 September 2011

Vixens get a feel for the gate

Bristol Academy got their first taste of Bristol City’s Ashton Gate today as they prepare for their UEFA Women’s Champions League game.

12 September 2011

Late goal earns point for Reserves

Bristol Academy Reserves came away with a point at Gillingham Ladies Reserves after Georgie Presswell equalised in the 95th minute.

12 September 2011

Russian Roulette Prize Draw

Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club will be holding a Russian Roulette Prize Draw ahead of their UEFA Women’s Champions League game.

10 September 2011

Preview: Reserves vs Gillingham

Tomorrow Bristol Academy Reserves face an away trip against league newcomers Gillingham Ladies Reserves.

8 September 2011

Champions League Ticket Details

UEFA Women’s Champions League Football is coming to Ashton Gate after Bristol City Football Club confirmed it has agreed to host Bristol Academy WFC’s round of 32 European tie versus FC Energiya Voronezh.

7 September 2011

Champions League Press Call

See what happened at Ashton Gate yesterday at the press call to launch Bristol Academy's UEFA Women's Champions League game vs FC Energia Voronezh.

6 September 2011

Ashton Gate host Champions League

Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club will be holding a Press Conference on Tuesday 6th September, 12.30pm, at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate Stadium ahead of their UEFA Women’s Champions League first leg game against FC Energiya Voronezh.

4 September 2011

Vixens lose out in cup

Bristol Academy lose 2 – 1 against Lincoln Ladies in the FA WSL Continental Cup in what was a tough affair in the Quarter-Finals at the Stoke Gifford Stadium.

29 August 2011

Kids go FREE in Vixens Cup Clash

Prices have been slashed for the Vixen's Quarter Final Continental Cup clash against Lincoln Ladies this coming Sunday at The Stoke Gifford Stadium, kick-off 2.00 pm

29 August 2011

Proud of the players

Bristol Academy ended their inaugural FA WSL season on Sunday with a 3-1 reverse at in from Lincoln Ladies.

28 August 2011

Lincoln Ladies 3 Bristol Academy 1

Bristol Academy finish 5th in the FA WSL after losing 3 – 1 away from home against Lincoln Ladies at Ashby Avenue.

23 August 2011

UEFA Womens Champions League Draw

Bristol Academy have drawn against FC Energiya Voronezh in the UEFA Womens Champions League.

23 August 2011

Chelsea Reaction

Bristol came back from Chelsea with a hard earned 1-0 win thanks to a fantastic first half strike from winger Helen Bleazard.

22 August 2011

BAWFC Under 9 Trials

As part of the FA re-structure of the Centre of Excellence programme, Bristol Academy Women's Football Club will run an Under 9's development squad starting in September and running for the whole season.

22 August 2011

BAWFC Launch Men's Team

History was made this week when the successful Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club launched a new senior men’s side in the David Wilson Homes Gloucestershire FA County League.

19 August 2011

Burton to host Continetal Cup

The Football Association is proud to announce that the first ever FA WSL Continental Cup Final will be hosted at Burton Albion FC on Sunday 25 September. The match will be shown exclusively live on ESPN.

18 August 2011

Chelsea 0 Bristol Academy 1

Helen Bleazard’s first-half wonder strike gave Bristol Academy all three points away to Chelsea Ladies at the Imperial Fields.

16 August 2011

Bristol Academy WFC

In this short video you will get to see what the facilities are like at Bristol Academy WFC and also the focus on the Youth Development.

15 August 2011

Disappointed with own performance

Bristol Academy ended their WSL home campaign on Saturday night with a disappointing defeat to Everton Ladies.

13 August 2011

Aug 13 Bristol Academy Women 0 Everton Ladies 2

Bristol Academy finished their final home game with a 2 – 0 defeat against Everton Ladies.

12 August 2011

A massive challenge

Bristol Academy host Eveton Ladies on Saturday at their Stoke Gifford Stadium for their final home WSL league match of the season.

10 August 2011

Fixture Change: Chelsea Away

The Vixens away game against Chelsea which was due to be on Thursday 25th August has now been moved to Thursday 18th August.

7 August 2011

Much more to come from this group

After claiming their second consecutive away win at Doncaster on Saturday Bristol Academy manager Mark Sampson spoke to www.bristolacademywfc.co.uk about his feelings on the teams win.

6 August 2011

Bristol come away Rosey

A second half wonder strike from Jemma Rose gave the Vixens a well deserved three points against Doncaster Rovers Belles at the Keepmoat Stadium.

4 August 2011

Hargreaves Lansdown

Supporters from the BAWFC vs Birmingham City game raised £103.50 for Hargreaves Lansdown who are taking part in the Invesco Highland Challenge.

2 August 2011

Doncaster fixture change

Bristol Academy's away fixture against Doncaster Rovers Belles has been brought forward to Saturday 6th August.

1 August 2011

Back on Track

After two successive defeats Bristol Academy bounced back with a 2-0 win at Liverpool Ladies on Sunday thanks to a double from Jess Fishlock.

31 July 2011

Fishlock double earns victory

Jess Fishlock scored twice as Bristol Academy earned their first win of the second half in the WSL campaign away to Liverpool.

28 July 2011

Vixens feel a touch of the blues

A last minute winner from Rachel Williams gave Birmingham City the three points in what was an incredible game at the Stoke Gifford Stadium.

26 July 2011

A test of our mentality

Looking forward to Wednesday's FA WSL match against league leaders Birmingham City Ladies Bristol Academy manager Mark Sampson feels the game will be a test his team need and are looking forward to.

26 July 2011

BAWFC COE Under 9 Trials

Bristol Academy WFC Centre of Excellence will be holding trials for the new Under 9's.

24 July 2011

Huge belief in what we can do

Speaking after Friday nights home defeat to Lincoln Ladies Vixens manager Mark Sampson was clearly disappointed to have lost their un-beaten home record but remained upbeat on the direction the team are moving in.

23 July 2011

BAWFC at Bristol City Open Day

Tomorrow come and see Bristol Academy at Bristol City's Ashton Gate.

23 July 2011

Bristol Academy 2 Lincoln Ladies 3

Bristol Academy’s unbeaten home record came to an end after a first home defeat to Lincoln Ladies.

21 July 2011

BAWFC Summer Camps

The Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club (BAWFC) are running ‘SUMMER CAMPS’ throughout July and August for girls and boys aged 8-16 years at the WISE Campus

20 July 2011

Continental Shot Stoppers

The FA brings the Continental Shot Stoppers Road Show to Bristol.

20 July 2011

Live the life as a professional

Bristol Academy Women’s Football club is offering one lucky person the chance to live the life of professional footballer, Anne-Marie Heatherson.

19 July 2011

Learn from the best at BAWFC

Bristol Academy Women’s Football club (BAWFC) is starting a new training programme for aspiring footballers, the Bristol Academy Skills Centre.

18 July 2011

Curson becomes latest graduate

Welsh age group International Ellie Curson has become the latest graduate from Filton College Female Football Academy to progress through the ranks and be awarded an FA WSL contract with Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club.

14 July 2011

BAWFC @ Wembley

See how Bristol Academy got on at Wembley for the Umbro Fives in preperation for the second half of the season.

14 July 2011

Team Mates - Jess Fishlock

See what Jess Fishlock had to say about her team mates.

11 July 2011

Can you help us?

You can be a great help to Bristol Academy in many, many ways.

8 July 2011

BAWFC vs Nottingham Forest Off

Bristol Academy's pre season game vs Nottingham Forrest this Sunday (10th July) has been cancelled.

7 July 2011

Team Mates - Alex Windell

In the second feature of team mates, Heres what Alex Windell had to say about her team mates

2 July 2011

World Cup Party Video

Watch what the Bristol Academy squad had been up to in preperation for the England World Cup Party yesterday against New Zealand.

30 June 2011

Team Mates: Ann-Marie Heatherson

Ann-Marie Heatherson tells us what she thinks of her team mates in a new weekley feature on bristolacademywfc.fawsl.com

28 June 2011

Womens World Cup Party - 1st July

You’ll be kicking yourself if you miss the Justin Lee Collins FREE Women’s World Cup Football Party

24 June 2011

Watch Engalnd vs New Zealand

Filton College, Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club and the FAWSL invite you to the Filton College Prize Day event and the Live Screening of the Women’s World Cup Round 2 England Match on Friday 1st July 2011.

17 June 2011

Things are getting hot this summer

Things are getting hot this summer with the Bristol Academy Women’s Football Club with an action-packed programme of matches and events for July and August.

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