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| Event | 1978–79 WFA Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 6 May 1979 | ||||||
| Venue | Jubilee Park, Waterlooville | ||||||
| Referee | A. Robinson | ||||||
| Attendance | 1,200 | ||||||
The 1979 WFA Cup Final was the 9th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the ninth final to be held under the direct control of Women's Football Association (WFA). [1] Southampton Women's F.C. and Lowestoft Ladies contested the match at Jubilee Park, the home of Waterlooville F.C. on 6 May 1979. The match ended 1–0 in favour of Southampton. [2]
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