The 1980 WFA Cup Final was the 10th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the tenth final to be held under the direct control of Women's Football Association (WFA).[1] St Helens and Preston North End contested the match at Southbury Road, the former home stadium of Enfield F.C. on 4 May 1980. The game ended 1–0 to St Helens.[2][3]

1980 WFA Cup Final
Event1979–80 WFA Cup
Date4 May 1980
VenueSouthbury Road, Enfield
RefereeRon Challis
1979
1980

Match details edit

St Helens1–0Preston North End
Holland   75'
Southbury Road, Enfield
Referee: Ron Challis
GK 1   Ann Harkins
DF 2   Nora Critchley
DF 3   Jill Anson
DF 4   Kris Smith
DF 5   Anne Hayde
MF 6   Sue Holland
MF 7   Joan Amos (c)
MF 8   Mary Killeen
MF 9   Alison Leatherbarrow
FW 10   Judith Turner
FW 11   Janet Turner
Substitutes:
FW 12   Janet Long
GK 13   Shirley Thompson
Manager:
  Chris Slater[4]
GK 1   Sally Pilkington
DF 2   Linda Tottey
DF 3   Di Murrell
DF 4   Jo Harwood
DF 5   Michelle Haylet
MF 6   Karen Masheter (c)
MF 7   Shirley Harrison
MF 8   Cathy Brindle
MF 9   Sheila Parker
FW 10   Lynn Arstal
FW 11   Wendy Lee
Substitutes:
FW 12   Clare Loman
DF 13   Viv Hartley
MF 14   Julie D'Acre
GK 15   Lynne Turner
DF 16   Sue Ackroyd
Manager:
  Frank McMorrow

References edit

  1. ^ Association, The Football. "Women's FA Cup Final history". www.thefa.com.
  2. ^ "In Focus: St Helens Women, 1980". 14 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Women's FA Cup History: 6 Rogue Teams to Win the Competition Back in the Day". 90min.com. 20 April 2020.
  4. ^ Slegg, Chris; Gregory, Patricia (6 May 2021). A History of the Women's FA Cup Final - Chris Slegg, Patricia Gregory - Google Books. ISBN 9780750997713. Retrieved 18 March 2023.

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