Elche CF’s women’s team has been a bright spot for the club this season, bringing genuine joy to Franjiverdes fans. The squad earned a certificate of achievement as they neared the season’s end, sitting atop the league with two matches left. Their ascent secures direct promotion to the First National’s Group V and to the Second RFEF, marking a historic step in the third tier of Spanish women’s football.
Elche Femenino promoted to Second RFEF
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The women’s team is set to experience a day many supporters will remember, as they prepare to compete in the Champions League for the first time this season and, more importantly, for the third time in club history. The venue for this milestone is the Martinez Valero stadium. The original schedule had the match against Albacete Foundation B slated for Saturday afternoon, but with the penultimate round approaching, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) rescheduled the times to noon to accommodate all sides. Albacete B Foundation sits one point behind mathematically, yet their status remains unsettled, forcing simultaneous action with other fixtures to determine final standings.
This event coincides with Mother’s Day, which will likely limit casual attendance. Still, more than a thousand devoted supporters are expected to fill the Franjiverde Coliseum. The club opened free admission while managing capacity through a voluntary ticket request to ensure a smooth turnout.
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The day promises to be a celebration. The women’s squad will line up with senior players to honor their league title and to showcase the squad’s depth and resilience. The Albacete Foundation is expected to respond in kind with a festive atmosphere, featuring music, photo moments, and plenty of celebrations at the end of the match. The scene on and off the field will be a tangible sign of growth for women’s football in the region.
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The focus, however, remains on the team coached by Jose Antonio Contreras, known as “Pepico,” and his players who have demonstrated consistent professionalism throughout the season. Their recent results reflect a near-perfect run, with 23 victories, three draws, and only two losses. The exact sequence of results has driven the club to the top of the table and created a narrative of determined progress.
The move up from last year’s relegation from the second league and the reorganization of women’s football into two divisions delivered a setback in the short term. Yet Elche Femenino remains committed to climbing the ladder and aiming for a return to the silver division, or perhaps even a future shot at the Iberdrola First Division. The inaugural step has already been taken, and supporters are watching closely as the team builds toward higher ambitions.
In the broader context of Spanish women’s football, this promotion reflects both the competitive drive of the squad and the growing infrastructure around the sport. It signals more frequent opportunities for regional talent to compete at higher levels while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the league format. The inevitable question for the club is how this momentum will translate into sustained performance, recruitment, and development of players who can carry Elche Femenino into the next era of competition. Fans and analysts alike will be watching the next chapters closely, recognizing that each milestone strengthens the club’s identity and its standing within the national landscape. (Source: Elche CFF official communications)
Relegation woes from the prior season and the structural changes in women’s football provided a stern test. Elche Femenino met that challenge with resilience and a clear plan to advance. The path ahead is about building depth in the squad, continuing to foster a professional environment, and leveraging the momentum gained this season to pursue additional milestones in the competition schedule. As the club looks toward future campaigns, the emphasis remains on sustainable growth, training excellence, and community engagement that can keep fueling an upward trajectory for Elche Femenino. (Source: club records and season summaries)