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1996 FA Women's Cup Final
Event1995–96 FA Women's Cup
Date28 April 1996
VenueNew Den, London
1995
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).[1]



Match

Summary

Future England goalkeeper Rachel Brown debuted at in the final at just 15 years old.[2][3] Croydon Women defeated Liverpool via penalty shootout.[4][5]

Details

Croydon Women1-1 (a.e.t.)Liverpool
Powell 22' Burke 28'
Penalties
3–2
Attendance: 2,110


CROYDON:
GK England Louise Cooper
DF England Anita Dines
DF England Carol Osborne
DF Wales Hope Powell
DF England Donna Smith
MF England Columbine Saunders (c) downward-facing red arrow 34'
MF England Tina Mapes
MF England Debbie Bampton
MF England Brenda Sempare
FW Republic of Ireland Kerry Davis
FW England Tara Proctor
Substitutes:
FW England Alex Cottier
GK England Caroline McGloin
DF England Sarah Mulligan
MF Republic of Ireland Sammy Wilson upward-facing green arrow 34' downward-facing red arrow 89'
DF Republic of Ireland Andrea Cowan upward-facing green arrow 89'
Manager:
England Vic Akers
LIVERPOOL
GK England Rachel Brown
DF England Leanne Taylor
DF England Julie Griffiths
DF England Clare Taylor
DF England Jill Thomas
MF England Sammy Hayward
MF England Karen Burke
MF England Becky Easton
MF England Maria Harper downward-facing red arrow 82'
FW England Jody Handley
FW England Joy McQuiggan
Substitutes:
FW England Sharon Barber upward-facing green arrow 82'
DF England Anita Dines
MF England Carol Osborne
GK England Sue Jones
DF England Debbie Biggins
Manager:
England Frank McMorrow

References

  1. ^ Association, The Football. "Women's FA Cup Final history". www.thefa.com.
  2. ^ ""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. April 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Squires, Theo (March 5, 2022). "Liverpool keeper played in FA Cup final at 15 and won more with Everton". Liverpool Echo.
  4. ^ "Women's FA Cup at 50: Winning the cup on penalties". BBC London.
  5. ^ O'Neill, Jen (December 4, 2021). "SHE KICKS BACK: Looking back at Liverpool's 1996 Cup Final heartbreak with Gayle 'Fez' Formston".