1996 FA Women's Cup final

1996 FA Women's Cup Final
Event1995–96 FA Women's Cup
Croydon Women Liverpool
1 1
After extra time
Croydon Women won 3–2 on penalties
Date28 April 1996
VenueNew Den, London[1]
RefereeScott Mathieson (Cheshire)
Attendance2,110
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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]

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  2. ^ Association, The Football. "Women's FA Cup Final history". www.thefa.com.
  3. ^ ""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.
  4. ^ Squires, Theo (March 5, 2022). "Liverpool keeper played in FA Cup final at 15 and won more with Everton". Liverpool Echo.
  5. ^ "Women's FA Cup at 50: Winning the cup on penalties". BBC London.
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  7. ^ 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.