1996 FA Women's Cup final
| Event | 1995–96 FA Women's Cup | ||||||
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| After extra time Croydon Women won 3–2 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 28 April 1996 | ||||||
| Venue | New Den[1], London | ||||||
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]
Match
Summary
Future England goalkeeper Rachel Brown debuted at in the final at just 15 years old.[3][4] Croydon Women defeated Liverpool via penalty shootout.[5][6]
Details
| Croydon Women | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Liverpool |
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Powell  22' |
Burke 28' |
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| Penalties | ||
Proctor  Unitt  Taylor Carney |
3–2 | Sherwood Spence Rafferty Buet Bonner |
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References
- ^ "The FA are really terrified that the idea might get about that women". Independent.co.uk. 3 May 1996.
- ^ Association, The Football. "Women's FA Cup Final history". www.thefa.com.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ Squires, Theo (March 5, 2022). "Liverpool keeper played in FA Cup final at 15 and won more with Everton". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ "Women's FA Cup at 50: Winning the cup on penalties". BBC London.
- ^ O'Neill, Jen (December 4, 2021). "SHE KICKS BACK: Looking back at Liverpool's 1996 Cup Final heartbreak with Gayle 'Fez' Formston".
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