London Seaward FC

Founded twenty years ago, London Seaward FC are an independent women’s football club based
in East London. Their home ground is Oakside Stadium in Redbridge.

Prior to 2021, London Seaward played as “Leyton Orient Women”. In that year they declined the
opportunity to be absorbed fully into Leyton Orient ownership, opting instead to retain their
membership of the FAWNL as an independent women’s club. They have competed successfully
under a player-owned model since then.

London Seaward’s goal is to show women’s clubs don’t need to be someone else’s “women’s
team” to compete on the pitch. The club are committed to ensuring equality of access to football
regardless of background or income, and to speaking openly and honestly about the challenges
faced by female football players and clubs.