York City Ladies Football Club was founded in 1995.[2] The club won the 2005–06 North East Regional Southern Division, and were promoted to the Premier Division. In July 2020 Chris Hamilton was appointed manager.[3] York won the 2021–22 North East Regional Premier Division, and were promoted to the FA National League Division One North.[4] In June 2022 Steph Fairless was appointed manager.[5] On 22 February 2024, Chris Holloway was announced as manager, with Steph Turnbull becoming the club's Female Pathway Technical Director.[6] Emily Senior was announced as manager on 9 October 2024.[7]