Gibraltar women's national football team
Nickname(s) | The Rockettes | ||
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Association | Gibraltar Football Association | ||
Confederation | UEFA (Europe) | ||
Head coach | Scott Wiseman | ||
Captain | Shania Robba | ||
Most caps | 4 players (10) | ||
Top scorer | Joelle Gilbert (5) | ||
Home stadium | Victoria Stadium | ||
FIFA code | GIB | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | NR (15 March 2024)[1] | ||
First international | |||
Liechtenstein 4–1 Gibraltar (Ruggell, Liechtenstein; 24 June 2021) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Gibraltar 1–0 Liechtenstein (Gibraltar; 26 November 2021) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Gibraltar 0–12 Hungary (Gibraltar; 5 September 2022) |
The Gibraltar women's national football team represents the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar in international women's football. Although the Gibraltar Football Association is a member of UEFA and FIFA, the association is yet to field a women's team in FIFA Women's World Cup or UEFA Women's Championship qualification. Instead, the team has largely been restricted to appearances at the biennial Island Games football tournaments, first appearing in the 2011 edition.
History[edit]
Women's football is still in its infancy in Gibraltar, with only three teams participating in the Gibraltar Women's Football League as of the 2018–19 season. However it has grown with 5 teams competing in 2021–22. In 2014, it did host a women's development tournament organised by UEFA, losing 1–0 in its first game to Andorra.[2] The side lost all three games against Andorra, Luxembourg and an Algarve XI.[3] However, as a development tournament, these games are not recognised as full internationals.
Since then, Gibraltar's involvement in UEFA sanctioned women's football has been limited to sending under-16 girls' teams to participate in development tournaments, most recently in Malta in 2019.[4] In June 2021 the team made their debut in a full international, in a 4–1 defeat to Liechtenstein.[5]
Since 2011 the Gibraltar women's team has taken part in the Island Games, and the players have yet to take part in a UEFA Women's Championship since their FA's admission into the organisation. However, in November 2021 it was announced that an under-19 team would be formed and entered into qualification for the 2023 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.[6]
Gibraltar did not enter the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League.[7]
Results and fixtures[edit]
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2023[edit]
30 November 2023 Friendly | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Unknown | Gibraltar | Burton upon Trent, England |
Stadium: St George's Park National Football Centre Attendance: 0 |
1 December 2023 Friendly | Tottenham Hotspur | Unknown | Gibraltar | Enfield, England |
Stadium: Hotspur Way Training Ground Attendance: 0 |
2024[edit]
22 February 2024 International friendly | Gibraltar | 2–3 | Liechtenstein | Gibraltar |
18:00 (CET) | Report | Stadium: Victoria Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Catarina Campos (Portugal) |
25 February 2024 International friendly | Gibraltar | 1–1 | Liechtenstein | Gibraltar |
12:00 (CET) |
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Stadium: Victoria Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Teresa Oliveira (Portugal) |
Head-to-head record[edit]
The following table shows Gibraltar's all-time international record.
- As of 25 February 2024
FIFA official "A" matches only
Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | First | Last |
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Andorra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0.00 | 2022 | 2022 |
Faroe Islands | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 | 2022 | 2022 |
Hungary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | −12 | 0.00 | 2022 | 2022 |
Liechtenstein | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 16.67 | 2021 | 2024 |
Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0.00 | 2023 | 2023 |
Total | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 37 | −28 | 10.00 | 2021 | 2024 |
Unofficial match record
Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | First | Last |
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Algarve FA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0.00 | 2014 | 2014 |
Andorra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.00 | 2014 | 2014 |
Gotland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0.00 | 2015 | 2015 |
Greenland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 0.00 | 2011 | 2011 |
Hitra | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | −6 | 0.00 | 2011 | 2017 |
Isle of Man | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17 | −15 | 0.00 | 2011 | 2019 |
Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0.00 | 2017 | 2017 |
Jersey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | −10 | 0.00 | 2017 | 2019 |
Luxembourg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0.00 | 2014 | 2014 |
Western Isles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | −10 | 0.00 | 2015 | 2019 |
Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 70 | −65 | 0.00 | 2011 | 2019 |
Coaching staff[edit]
Current coaching staff[edit]
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (March 2021) |
- As of 26 June 2023
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Manager history[edit]
This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (March 2021) |
Managers before 2019 are unknown. Matches before 2021 are not recognised by FIFA.
- Up to date as of 25 February 2024
Manager | Nationality | Gibraltar career | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Win % |
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Steve Cummings | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0.00 | |
Janssen Olivero | 2020–2023 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 14.29 | |
Scott Wiseman | 2023– | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 0.00 |
Players[edit]
Current squad[edit]
The following players have been called up to the squad for the following friendlies:[8]
- Match date: 22-25 February 2024
- Opposition: Liechtenstein
- Caps and goals correct as of: 25 February 2024, after the match against Liechtenstein.
Recent call-ups[edit]
The following players have been called up to the Gibraltar squad in the past 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Chelsea Grech | 24 July 1999 | 0 | 0 | Free agent | v. Panama, 26 June 2023 |
DF | Paula Costa | 19 April 2000 | 5 | 0 | Linense FCB | Training camp, December 2023 |
DF | Natasha Escalona | 21 November 2006 | 0 | 0 | Europa | Training camp, December 2023 |
DF | Kayleigh Tellez | 28 September 2003 | 3 | 0 | Lions Gibraltar | v. Panama, 26 June 2023 |
MF | Isabella Laguea | 20 July 2000 | 1 | 0 | Lions Gibraltar | v. Panama, 26 June 2023 |
FW | Mollie Karp | 3 August 2005 | 4 | 0 | Lions Gibraltar | Training camp, December 2023 |
Competitive record[edit]
FIFA Women's World Cup[edit]
FIFA Women's World Cup record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | ||||
1991–2011 | Team did not exist | Team did not exist | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | Not a FIFA member | Not a FIFA member | ||||||||||||||||
2019 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||
2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
2027 | To be determined | To be determined | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 0/3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
UEFA Women's Euro[edit]
UEFA Women's Championship record | Qualification record | |||||||||||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | ||||
1984–2009 | Team did not exist | Team did not exist | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | Not a UEFA member | Not a UEFA member | ||||||||||||||||
2017 | Did not enter | Did not enter | ||||||||||||||||
2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total | 0/2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Island Games[edit]
Year | Round | Position | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA |
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1989–1999 | No women's tournament | |||||||
2001–2013 | Did not enter | |||||||
2015 | Group Stage | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
2017 | 9th Place Match | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
2019 | Replaced by 2019 Inter Games Football Tournament | |||||||
2023 | Did not enter | |||||||
Total | 2/10 | 0 Titles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 29 |
Player records[edit]
As of 25 February 2024
Most capped[edit]
# | Name | Career | Caps | Goals |
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1 | Joelle Gilbert | 2021– | 10 | 5 |
Reighann Olivero | 2021– | 10 | 1 | |
Tiffany Viagas | 2021– | 10 | 0 | |
Naomi Victor | 2021– | 10 | 0 | |
5 | Charlyann Pizzarello | 2021– | 9 | 1 |
6 | Shania Robba | 2021– | 8 | 2 |
Kyrelle Revagliatte | 2021– | 8 | 0 | |
Kayleigh Ferro | 2021– | 8 | 0 | |
Andrya Rowbottom | 2021– | 8 | 0 | |
10 | Dahlia Salah | 2021– | 7 | 0 |
Tiana Borrell | 2021– | 7 | 0 |
Most goals[edit]
Players with an equal number of goals are ranked in order of average.
# | Name | Career | Caps | Goals | Average |
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1 | Joelle Gilbert | 2021– | 10 | 5 | 0.5 |
2 | Shania Robba | 2021– | 8 | 2 | 0.25 |
3 | Charlyann Pizzarello | 2021– | 9 | 1 | 0.111 |
Reighann Olivero | 2021– | 10 | 1 | 0.1 |
Captains[edit]
# | Player | Career | Captain Caps | Total Caps |
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1 | Keshia Doody | 2021– | 4 | 6 |
2 | Tiffany Viagas | 2021– | 2 | 10 |
3 | Shania Robba | 2021– | 2 | 8 |
4 | Alexandra Holt | 2021– | 2 | 2 |
Goalkeepers[edit]
# | Player | Career | Games | Wins | GA | GAA |
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1 | Kyrelle Revagliatte | 2021– | 8 | 1 | 33 | 4.125 |
2 | Caitlin Robba | 2024– | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
- ^1 Players in bold are still actively competing and are available for selection
See also[edit]
- Sport in Gibraltar
- Football in Gibraltar
- Women's football in Gibraltar
- Football in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar women's national futsal team
- Gibraltar men's national football team
References[edit]
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Andorra take first steps on uphill climb". FIFA.com. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "UEFA Women's Development Tournament – 30 June to 4 July 2014". Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Football. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Women's Under-16 national team to host UEFA Development Tournament". Malta Football. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ Weather literally pours cold water over Gibraltar’s debut in a full international Gibraltar Chronicle. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ Gibraltar U19s to take part in UEFA Women's U19 Championships next year Gibraltar FA. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021
- ^ Decision by GFA not to enter women's national team in a competition is met with discontent Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023
- ^ Gibraltar’s Women’s National Team Gibraltar FA. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
External links[edit]
- Gibraltar Football Association Archived 2018-08-27 at the Wayback Machine (in English)