Simon Wood nominated for FA WNL Manager of the Month after flawless September

Leeds United Women manager Simon Wood has been nominated for the FA Women’s National League Manager of the Month award for September after overseeing a flawless month that strengthened his side’s position at the top of the Division One North table and secured progression in the FA WNL Cup.

The Whites enjoyed an impressive run of results throughout September, winning all four of their fixtures across league and cup competitions while demonstrating their attacking quality and defensive resilience.

Wood’s nomination recognises a month in which Leeds continued to build momentum under his leadership, with the squad combining convincing home performances with important victories on the road.

September began with a meeting against West Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town Women at the BD Community Stadium in Group T of the FA WNL Cup.

Leeds made an emphatic start to their campaign, recording a comfortable 3-0 victory to establish themselves as strong contenders to progress from the group.

The Whites carried that form into their next league fixture, producing an impressive 4-2 win over high-flying Stockport County Women.

The result demonstrated their ability to compete against one of the division’s stronger sides and provided another significant boost to their early-season campaign.

Leeds then travelled to face Bradford City Women, where they delivered a professional performance to claim a 2-0 victory.

The clean sheet underlined the defensive strength within Wood’s squad, while another three points maintained their positive momentum.

The Bantams were Leeds’ opponents once again the following week, this time in the FA WNL Cup.

The Whites repeated their success against Bradford, securing another victory to complete a perfect September and confirm their progression to the knockout stages.

Having finished top of Group T, Leeds have since been drawn away to Liverpool Feds in the next round, giving Wood’s side another opportunity to test themselves against opposition from outside their division.

Their strong cup form has been matched by their performances in the league, where Leeds currently sit top of the FA WNL Division One North.

The Whites continued their winning run with a 2-0 victory over Norton & Stockton Ancients at the BD Community Stadium on Sunday, with first-half goals from league top scorer Amy Woodruff and Drew Greene extending their streak to 10 consecutive wins in all competitions.

That result came the day before Wood’s nomination was announced, providing further evidence of the consistency Leeds have maintained throughout the opening stages of the campaign.

Wood’s success has been built on a squad that continues to deliver results across different competitions, with the team's attacking threat complemented by a series of disciplined defensive performances.

The September nomination also reflects the progress made over recent seasons as Leeds look to establish themselves among the leading sides in the FA Women’s National League.

However, Wood faces competition for the monthly award, with Barnsley Women manager Craige Richardson, Actonians Women boss Jason Stephens and Bridgewater United Women manager Steve Perkins also nominated.

For Leeds, the recognition provides another positive moment during an excellent start to the season.

With the Whites leading the Division One North standings and progressing in the FA WNL Cup, Wood will now look to maintain that momentum as the campaign develops.

Next up is a significant league encounter against second-placed AFC Fylde Women, who have also remained unbeaten in the division this season.

The fixture presents Leeds with an opportunity to strengthen their position at the summit and underline the progress that has helped earn their manager national recognition.