Match details
| Norwich City | 4–3 | Doncaster Belles |
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Referee: Ian J Borrett (Harleston)
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| Event | 1985–86 WFA Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 4 May 1986 | ||||||
| Venue | Carrow Road, Norwich | ||||||
| Referee | Ian J Borrett (Harleston) | ||||||
The 1986 WFA Cup Final was the 16th final of the WFA Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. [1] The showpiece event was played under the auspices of the Women's Football Association (WFA). Norwich City and Doncaster Belles contested the match at Carrow Road in Norwich on 4 May 1986. Norwich City won the match 4-3. [2] [3] [4]
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