Bhutan women's national under-20 football team

Bhutan Women's U-20
AssociationBhutan Football Federation
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationSAFF (South Asia)
Head coachTanka Maya Ghalley
CaptainKelzang Tshering Wangmo
FIFA codeBHU
First colours
Second colours
First international
Bhutan  0–4  India
(Thimphu, Bhutan; 28 September 2018)
Biggest win
Bhutan  13–0  Maldives
(Thimphu, Bhutan; 30 September 2018)
Biggest defeat
Bhutan  0–12  India
(Dhaka, Bangladesh; 3 February 2023)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances0
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
Appearances0
SAFF U-20 Women's Championship
Appearances3 (first in 2018)
Best resultThird place (2025)

The Bhutan women's national under-20 football team is the national under-20 team of Bhutan that represents the Bhutan in international football competitions including the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship, the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup and the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, as well as any other under-20 international football tournaments. The team is governed by the Bhutan Football Federation and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The youth side play their home games at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu alongside the senior team.[1][2][3]

Home stadium

The Bhutan women's national under-20 football team plays their home matches on the Changlimithang Stadium.

Players

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Dechen Wangmo (2004-03-08) 8 March 2004
2 2DF Karma Wangmo (2003-04-01) 1 April 2003
3 2DF Kelden Lhamo (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003
4 2DF Rigzin Wangmo (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003
5 2DF Pema Choki Lhamo (2003-07-08) 8 July 2003
6 3MF Karma Zangmo (2004-09-20) 20 September 2004
7 2DF Kezang Wangmo (2004-09-20) 20 September 2004
8 3MF Deki Yangdon (2004-02-09) 9 February 2004
9 3MF Tshering Lhaden (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003
10 4FW Sonam Lhamo (2004-05-29) 29 May 2004
11 3MF Yeshey Bidha (2004-03-27) 27 March 2004
13 3MF Tandin Zangmo (2003-02-22) 22 February 2003
14 3MF Pema Yangzom (2004-08-02) 2 August 2004
15 1GK Karma Yuden (2004-11-02) 2 November 2004
16 3MF Choney Zangmo (2004-07-10) 10 July 2004
17 3MF Sonam Tshomo (Captain) (2004-03-12) 12 March 2004
18 3MF Tshering Choden (2004-06-17) 17 June 2004
19 3MF Sangay Dema (2004-02-07) 7 February 2004
20 3MF Sherab Pelmo (2004-07-26) 26 July 2004
21 1GK Kinzang Dema (2004-02-15) 15 February 2004

Recent results and fixtures

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   Loss   Fixture

2025

11 July Bhutan  1–6    Nepal Dhaka
19:00 UTC+6
  • Kelden Wangmo 54'
  • Senu Pariyar 9', 18'
  • Purnima Rai 18', 63', 84', 88'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Attendance: 2180
Referee: Y.A. Pabasara Minisaraniyapa (Sri Lanka)
13 July Sri Lanka  0–5  Bhutan Dhaka
15:00 UTC+6
  • Kelden Wangmo 2', 15'
  • Namsel Wangzom 24'
  • Sangay Wangmo 79', 87'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Attendance: 1020
Referee: Jaya Chakma (Bangladesh)
15 July Bangladesh  4–1[a]  Bhutan Dhaka
15:00 UTC+6
  • Sangay Wangmo 53'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena/Sports Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
19 July Nepal    8–0  Bhutan Dhaka
15:00 UTC+6
  • Meena Deuba 1', 12', 65'
  • Samikshya Magar 9'
  • Purnima Rai 23', 45+1', 45+6'
  • Kusum Khatiwada 63'
Stadium: Bashundhara Sports Ground
Attendance: 0
Referee: Rachana Hasmukh Kamani (India)
21 July Bhutan  5–0  Sri Lanka Dhaka
15:00 UTC+6
  • Preya Ghalley 41', 59', 64'
  • Sangay Wangmo 73'
  • Namsel Wangzom 81'
Stadium: Bashundhara Kings Arena
Attendance: 0
Referee: Anjana Rai (Nepal)
6 August Nepal    1–1  Bhutan Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
18:00 UTC+6 Senu Pariyar 1' Keld. Wangmo 18' Referee: Lê Thị Ly (Vietnam)
8 August Bhutan  0–10  North Korea Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
18:00 UTC+6
  • Choe Yon-a 3'
  • Ro Un-hyang 11'
  • Pak Ok-i 21'
  • Kang Ryu-mi 31'
  • Ho Kyong 34', 61', 66'
  • Jon II-chong 49', 58'
  • So Ryu-gyong 55'
Referee: Yang Shu-ting (Chinese Taipei)
10 August Bhutan  1–2  Saudi Arabia Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu
18:00 UTC+6
  • Lhamo 29'
Referee: Supiree Testhomya (Thailand)

2026

31 January Bangladesh  12–0  Bhutan Pokhara, Nepal
12:00 UTC+5:45
  • Mamoni 28'
  • Trishna 43', 54', 60'
  • Munki 44', 45+3', 81', 90+3'
  • Alpi 73', 86', 90+5'
  • Arpita 90+4'
Stadium: Pokhara Rangasala
2 February Nepal    v  Bhutan Pokhara, Nepal
15:00 UTC+5:45 Stadium: Pokhara Rangasala
4 February India  v  Bhutan Pokhara, Nepal
12:00 UTC+5:45 Stadium: Pokhara Rangasala

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
Host Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Did not qualify
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2022
2024
2026
Total 0/12 0 Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knock-out matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC U-19/U-20 Women's Asian Cup

AFC U-19/U-20 Women's Asian Cup record
Host Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Did not qualify
2004 Did not qualify
2006 Did not qualify
2007 Did not qualify
2009 Did not qualify
2011 Did not qualify
2013 Did not qualify
2015 Did not qualify
2017 Did not qualify
2019 Did not qualify
2022 Cancelled
2024 Did not qualify
2026 Did not qualify
Total 0/11 0 Titles 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Draws include knock-out matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC U-19/U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

AFC U-19/U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification record
Hosts / Year Result GP W D L GS GA
2002 Did Not Participate
2004 Did Not Participate
2006 Did Not Participate
2007 Did Not Participate
2009 Did Not Participate
2011 Did Not Participate
2013 Did Not Participate
2015 Did Not Participate
2017 Did Not Participate
2019 Did Not Participate
2022 Cancelled
2024 To be determined
Total 0/10 0 0 0 0 0 0
SAFF U-18/U-19/U-20 Women's Championship record
Year Result GP W D* L GF GA GD
2018 Group stage 4 1 0 3 13 9 +4
2021 Group stage 4 1 0 3 5 13 −8
2022 Did Not Participate
2023 Group stage 3 0 0 3 0 21 −21
2024 Group Stage 3 0 0 3 0 15 −15
2025 Third place 6 2 0 4 12 21 −9
Total 5/6 20 4 0 9 30 79 −49
*Draws include knock-out matches decided on penalty kicks.

Notes

  1. ^ The match was temporarily suspended due to poor outfield.

References

  1. ^ "U-19 women team gears up for SAFF championship". Kuenselonline.com. 18 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Bhutan national under-20 football team fixtures, results, squad, news". Global Sports Archive. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Bhutan thrash Sri Lanka 5–0, SAFF U-19 Women's Championship". Daily Bbs.bt. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.