YEOVIL Town Ladies are celebrating after achieving Tier 1 status from the FA.

A club statement said: "Yeovil Town Ladies FC are delighted to announce that the FA have accepted their application to become a Tier 1 club. 

"Following considerable hard work from all departments, an application was submitted that allowed Yeovil Town Ladies FC to fulfil the FA’s criteria for Tier 1 status. 

"The criteria meant that the club had to put plans into place, that were expected to take 2-3 years, in 2 months. 

"The club are delighted to have achieved this status but the hard work continues now as the club put this plan into action and are calling on your support in maintaining this status. 

"The club would like to extend their gratitude to all current partners: business, education, charity and others, for their support in this application and we look forward to growing this community further in the coming months and years. 

"Finally, a special mention must go to the YTLFC faithful. The club’s mantra, Achieve By Unity, has really been put into practice this season and this will form the foundation for the club’s future. 

"More details will follow about initiatives and plans that are incorporated into the application in due course."