Match details
| Southampton Women | 4–1 | Stewarton Thistle |
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Davies  Cassell | Reilly |
Crystal Palace, London
Referee: Bryn Poyner (Worcester)
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| Event | 1970–71 WFA Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 9 May 1971 [1] | ||||||
| Venue | Crystal Palace [2] , London | ||||||
| Referee | Bryn Poyner (Worcester) | ||||||
The 1971 WFA Cup Final was the 1st final of the WFA Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. [3] The showpiece event was played under the auspices of the Women's Football Association (WFA). Southampton Women's F.C. and Stewarton Thistle contested the match at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London on 9 May 1971. Southampton Women's F.C. won the match 4–1. There was some controversy surrounding the match however. Accusations were made that Southampton were essentially a team of players taken from several different clubs in the Hampshire League and were misrepresenting themselves. Southampton were fined £25 by the FA but allowed to keep the trophy. [4] [5] [6] [7]
| Southampton Women | 4–1 | Stewarton Thistle |
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| Davies Cassell | Reilly |
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