1996 FA Women's Cup final explained

1996 FA Women's Cup Final
Event:1995–96 FA Women's Cup
Team1:Croydon Women
Team1score:1
Team2:Liverpool
Team2score:1
Details:After extra time
Croydon Women won 3–2 on penalties
Date:28 April 1996
Stadium:New Den
City:London[1]
Referee:Scott Mathieson (Cheshire)
Attendance:2,110
Previous:1995
Next:1997

The 1996 FA Women's Cup Final was the 27th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the fifth final to be held under the direct control of the Football Association (FA).[2] The match was contested by Croydon Women and Liverpool at The Den, home of Millwall. Future England goalkeeper Rachel Brown played in her first final at 15 years old.[3] [4] Croydon Women defeated Liverpool via penalty shootout.[5] [6] [7]

Match details

GK 1 Louise Cooper
DF2 Anita Dines
DF3 Carole Osborne
DF 4 Hope Powell (c)
DF 5 Donna Smith
MF 6
MF 7 Tina Mapes
MF8 Debbie Bampton
MF 9 Brenda Sempare
FW 10 Kerry Davis
FW 11 Tara Proctor
Substitutes:
MF12
MF13
DF14
DF 15
DF 16
Player/Manager:
Debbie Bampton
GK 1 Rachel Brown
DF 2 Leanne Taylor
DF3 Julie Griffiths
DF 4 Clare Taylor (c)
DF 5 Jill Thomas
MF 6 Sammy Hayward
MF 7 Karen Burke
MF8 Becky Easton
MF 9
FW 10 Jody Handley
FW11 Joy McQuiggan
Substitutes:
FW 12 Debbie Holland
DF13 Leanne Duffy
MF14 Gayle Formston
Manager:
Joby Humphries

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The FA are really terrified that the idea might get about that women . . 3 May 1996 .
  2. Web site: Women's FA Cup Final history. The Football. Association. www.thefa.com.
  3. Web site: April 13, 2021 . "It's the start of a new era for Burnley, and they need to get used to prestigious ties like this" - England legend Rachel Brown-Finnis on Women's FA Cup clash with Manchester United . www.burnleyexpress.net.
  4. Web site: Squires . Theo . March 5, 2022 . Liverpool keeper played in FA Cup final at 15 and won more with Everton . Liverpool Echo.
  5. Web site: Women's FA Cup at 50: Winning the cup on penalties . BBC London.
  6. Web site: O'Neill . Jen . December 4, 2021 . SHE KICKS BACK: Looking back at Liverpool's 1996 Cup Final heartbreak with Gayle 'Fez' Formston .
  7. Web site: Slegg . Chris . 4 December 2021 . Women's FA Cup final: The changing face of the game over 50 years . 8 April 2023 . BBC News.