08/04/2026
Celebrating Two Years of WCWFC Vets
Worcester City Women Vets FC are marking a landmark, two-year anniversary, celebrating a journey that has seen them grow from a grassroots idea into a pioneering force for women’s football in the region.
The squad’s story began just 24 months ago with a simple mission: to create a space for experienced players who weren't quite ready to hang up their boots. Founded by Colette Hilson, the team started with little more than a passion for the game and a desire to fill a vital niche in the local female game, providing a dedicated space for women who have played and loved the game for years. From humble beginnings, literally turning up with a borrowed mens kit and just 5 balls for their first game, to today, the transformation is huge. The team has become a pioneer as the first of its kind across both Herefordshire & Worcestershire, quickly proving that the appetite for competitive women’s veterans' football was immense.
The team's growth hit a new gear when they officially joined the Worcester City Women FC family last year. This move brought them under the "La Familia" banner of a club dedicated to supporting women at every stage of their playing journey.
"Joining WCWFC is an exciting step," founder Colette Hilson noted during the transition. "The chance to play at Sixways and represent a club that genuinely values female players of all ages means the world to us."
The vets team competes in competitive 11-a-side friendly matches every month. These fixtures take place on the main pitch, before the first-team ladies games, and are an amazing experience for all involved.
While the football is competitive, the team is so much more than the results on the pitch. The heart of the Vets is the extraordinary camaraderie. The team provides a vital social and physical outlet for women who have enjoyed the game for decades, fostering a supportive environment where the post-match socials are as important as the scoreline.
To mark this incredible two-year milestone, the Vets will be taking to the pitch for a special anniversary game on Sunday 12th April. It promises to be a fantastic showcase of the mature talent and spirit that has built this team from the ground up.
So from borrowed shirts to stadium lights, the message is clear: the Worcester City Women Vets are only just getting started!
If you fancy coming to cheer us on against Tenbury Ladies, then kick off is at 10am. Grab your tickets by clicking the link in our bio or on the main WCWFC website and purchase the ladies main game ticket v Northampton Town. One ticket will get you into both matches! Lots of fun activities available in the afternoon as well as a great game of football.