Gokulam Kerala FC Women is an Indian women's football section of Gokulam Kerala FC. They participated in Indian Women's League (IWL), the premier women's football league in India. They won their first IWL in 2019âÂÂ20 season. They then retained the title in 2021âÂÂ22 and 2022âÂÂ23. In 2021, they became the first club to represent India in AFC Women's Club Championship.
The club logo incorporates elements from historical Theyyam, a famous ritual art form that originated in northern Kerala. It encompasses dance, mime and music.
Gokulam Kerala Women plays most of its home matches at the EMS Stadium, which is located in the heart of Calicut. They used the Malappuram District Sports Complex Stadium after allegations surfaced that the corporation authorities were not happy with the state of the EMS Stadium under GKFC's maintenance.
Kerala is a state known for its passionate football fans. Football in Northern Kerala (known as Malabar Coastal Region) has arguably one of the most passionate fanbase in the state. "GKFC Battalia" is one of the largest supporters' group of Gokulam Kerala FC. Another noted supporters' group of the club is named "GKFC Ultras".
List of Gokulam Kerala Women's Football Team captains since its establishment.
Winner of the 2020âÂÂ21 Indian Women's League season would originally get the chance to participate in 2021 edition of AFC Women's Club Championship. As a backup, if the season is unable to complete, defending champions of 2019âÂÂ20 season, Gokulam Kerala FC, will qualify for the event. Later, on 15 July 2021, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) nominated Gokulam Kerala to represent India in the AFC Women's Club Championship 2020âÂÂ21 pilot tournament.