1996 FA Women's Cup final
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The 1996 FA Women's Cup Final was the 27th final of the
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
Croydon Women | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Liverpool |
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Powell 38' | Burke 22' | |
Penalties | ||
Powell Proctor Sempare Mapes |
3–2 | Burke Thomas Handley Duffy Formston |
New Den
Attendance: 2,110
Referee: Scott Mathieson (Cheshire
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References
- 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".
- ^ Slegg, Chris (4 December 2021). "Women's FA Cup final: The changing face of the game over 50 years". BBC News. Retrieved 8 April 2023.