Everton Women will co-host a landmark International Women’s Day event with WACL at Goodison Park on 5 March 2026, uniting leaders from sport, marketing and business to champion gender equality. The iconic stadium, now the dedicated home of Everton Women in the Barclays WSL, will welcome trailblazing female voices for panels, mentoring and networking. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in FA WSL, 23 pts, 7W-2D-13L from 22 games, recent form WLLLL.
What’s on the agenda?
The day features dynamic discussions, fireside chats and speed mentoring led by industry heavyweights, including former Everton and England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis and Everton Football Club’s Marketing Director Stephanie Hughes. Attendees will explore leadership journeys and the realities of thriving in male-dominated spaces, with a focus on visibility and opportunity.
Why does this matter for Everton Women?
Goodison Park, steeped in history since 1892, became Everton Women’s home in 2025 and remains the only stadium in the league dedicated to women’s football. This event underscores the club’s role in fostering talent and leadership, aligning with its 2025 campaign where they scored 25 goals and conceded 37 in the FA WSL.
Who’s leading the charge?
WACL’s mission to accelerate gender equality takes center stage, with Dawn Paine, CEO of Aurora and WACL Executive Committee member, highlighting the power of collaboration between sport and business. The event also marks a cultural milestone, celebrating female ambition in a space where representation matters most.
