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| Season | 1998–99 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Croydon 2nd title |
| Relegated | Bradford City Ilkeston Town |
| Matches played | 180 |
| Goals scored | 295 (1.64 per match) |
← 1997-98 | |
The 1998-99 season of the FA Women's Premier League was the 8th season of the former top flight of English women's association football.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Croydon | 18 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 11 | +42 | 46 | Champions |
| 2. | Arsenal | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 59 | 13 | +46 | 43 | |
| 3. | Doncaster Belles | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 19 | +13 | 33 | |
| 4. | Everton | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 20 | +10 | 32 | |
| 5. | Tranmere Rovers | 18 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 27 | |
| 6. | Liverpool | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 28 | 27 | +1 | 20 | |
| 7. | Southampton Saints | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 20 | 35 | -15 | 18 | |
| 8. | Millwall Lionesses | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 26 | -12 | 15 | |
| 9. | Bradford City | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 68 | -53 | 10 | Relegated to Northern / Southern Divisions |
| 10. | Ilkeston Town | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 51 | -37 | 8 | |
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