Bhutan women's national under-20 football team

Bhutan Women's U-20
Association	Bhutan Football Federation
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	SAFF (South Asia)
Head coach	Tanka Maya Ghalley
Captain	Kelzang Tshering Wangmo
FIFA code	BHU
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
Appearances	0
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
Appearances	0
SAFF U-20 Women's Championship
Appearances	3 (first in 2018)
Best result	Third 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

The following players were called up for 2021 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)
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	Shanti Mardi 7', 57', 79' Munki Akhter 76'		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'		Abualsamh 52' Al-Shnaifi 61'	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


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	Thrid 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

^ The match was temporarily suspended due to poor outfield.

References

^ "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.
^ "Bhutan national under-20 football team fixtures, results, squad, news". Global Sports Archive. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
^ "Bhutan thrash Sri Lanka 5–0, SAFF U-19 Women's Championship". Daily Bbs.bt. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.

[4] The match was temporarily suspended due to poor outfield.

[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.

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