2014 FA WSL
Fourth season of the top English women's association football league
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The 2014 FA WSL 1 was the fourth season of the FA WSL, the top-level women's football league of England. The season began on 30 March and ended on 12 October.[2]
| Season | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Liverpool 2nd WSL title |
| Relegated | Everton |
| Champions League | Liverpool Chelsea |
| Matches | 56 |
| Goals | 139 (2.48 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Karen Carney (8 goals)[1] |
| Biggest home win | Bristol Academy 5–2 Everton (23 August 2014) Chelsea 5–2 Everton (5 October 2014) Liverpool 3–0 Bristol Academy[2] (12 October 2014) |
| Biggest away win | Manchester City 0–4 Arsenal[2] (24 August 2014) |
| Highest scoring | Bristol Academy 5–2 Everton (23 August 2014) Bristol Academy 3–4 Arsenal[2] (20 September 2014) Chelsea 5–2 Everton (5 October 2014) |
| Longest winning run | 4 games Chelsea |
| Longest unbeaten run | 7 games Birmingham City |
| Longest winless run | 14 games Everton |
| Longest losing run | 5 games Everton |
| Total attendance | 39,519[3] |
| Average attendance | 719[3] |
← 2013 2015 →
All statistics correct as of 12 October 2014. | |
Liverpool L.F.C. are the defending champions from the 2013 FA WSL. The top two teams qualify for the 2015–16 UEFA Women's Champions League.[4]
Beginning in the 2014 season, the WSL added a second division, the WSL 2. Because the divisions are interconnected, WSL 1 teams face the risk of relegation for the first time in the league's history. There is, however, no connection to the third level Women's Premier League, so WSL 2 teams cannot be relegated.[5] WSL 1 consists of eight teams while the WSL 2 is made up of ten.
Starting places in both divisions were granted based on applications sent in by clubs, so Manchester City were able to enter its newly created women's team directly into the WSL 1. The governing body announced it will partially fund teams in the league, awarding £70,000 to clubs in WSL1[6]
Liverpool retained the title on goal difference, after they and Chelsea finished level on 26 points.[7] Everton were relegated to the WSL 2 for the 2015 season after 21 years as a top flight club.[8]
Teams
- Lincoln were renamed Notts County and relocated from Lincoln to Nottingham.
- Due to the new format, several movements between various leagues took place.
| Team | Location | Ground | Manufacturer | Sponsors | 2013 WSL finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Borehamwood | Meadow Park | Nike | Emirates | 3rd |
| Birmingham City | Solihull | Damson Park | Sondico | Hollywood Monster | 4th |
| Bristol Academy | Filton | Stoke Gifford Stadium | Bristol Sports | DAS | 2nd |
| Chelsea | Staines | Wheatsheaf Park | Adidas | Samsung | 7th |
| Manchester City | Manchester | Academy Stadium | Nike | Etihad Airways | 12/13 Women's Premier League, 4th (promoted) |
| Everton | Widnes | Halton Stadium | Nike | Chang Beer | 5th |
| Liverpool | Widnes | Halton Stadium | Warrior | Standard Chartered | 1st |
| Notts County Ladies | Nottingham | Meadow Lane | Fila | Pinnacle | 6th |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool (C) | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 26 | Qualification for the Champions League knockout phase |
| 2 | Chelsea | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 16 | +7 | 26 | |
| 3 | Birmingham City | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 25 | |
| 4 | Arsenal | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 21 | +3 | 21 | |
| 5 | Manchester City | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 19 | |
| 6 | Notts County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 18 | |
| 7 | Bristol Academy | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 24 | −6 | 16 | |
| 8 | Everton (R) | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 30 | −20 | 4 | Relegated to FA WSL 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Results
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals[1][9] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen Carney | Birmingham City | 8 |
| 2 | Jessica Clarke | Notts County | 6 |
| 3 | Eniola Aluko | Chelsea | 5 |
| Yūki Ōgimi | Chelsea | ||
| Jordan Nobbs | Arsenal | ||
| Nikita Parris | Everton | ||
| Casey Stoney | Arsenal | ||
| Nicola Watts | Bristol Academy | ||
| 9 | Danielle Carter | Arsenal | 4 |
| Kirsty Linnett | Birmingham City | ||
| Natalia Pablos | Bristol Academy | ||
| Kelly Smith | Arsenal |