2014 FA WSL 2
Football league season
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The 2014 FA WSL 2 was the first season of the FA WSL 2. [2]
| Season | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Sunderland |
| Promoted | Sunderland |
| Matches | 90 |
| Goals | 308 (3.42 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Fran Kirby (24 goals)[1] |
| Biggest home win | Doncaster Rovers Belles 7–0 London Bees[2] (9 August 2014) |
| Biggest away win | London Bees 0–9 Doncaster Rovers Belles[2] (26 October 2014) |
| Highest scoring | London Bees 1–9 Reading[2] (5 October 2014) |
| Longest winning run | 7 games Doncaster Rovers Belles |
| Longest unbeaten run | 15 games Sunderland |
| Longest winless run | 9 games London Bees |
| Longest losing run | 7 games London Bees |
2015 →
All statistics correct as of 26 October 2014. | |
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.[3] 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. The governing body announced it will partially fund teams in the league, awarding £23,000 in WSL 2.[4]
The Doncaster Rovers Belles challenged for promotion until the final day, due to a 2-1 win over Sunderland.[5] Sunderland won the inaugural WSL 2 on the final day, with a 4-0 win over Millwall Lionesses.[6]
Teams
- Barnet were renamed London Bees.
- Durham were a newly formed team admitted to the WSL 2.
- Due to the new format, several movements between various leagues took place.
| Team | Location | Ground | Manufacturer | Sponsors | last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | Sutton Coldfield | Trevor Brown Memorial Ground | Macron | dafabet | 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 6th |
| Doncaster Rovers Belles | Doncaster | Keepmoat Stadium | Jako | BPP University | 2013 WSL, 8th |
| Durham | Durham | New Ferens Park | Hummel | Wood Estate Agents | new team |
| London Bees | Canons Park | The Hive Stadium | Jako | Stanmore College | 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 10th (as Barnet FC) |
| Millwall Lionesses | London | Champion Hill | Protime Sports | BT Sport | 12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 2nd |
| Oxford United | Oxford | Rover Cowley Sports Ground | Nike | Polythene UK | 12/13 Women's Combination South-West, 1st |
| Reading | Tadley | Barlow's Park | Puma | Waitrose | 12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 1st |
| Sunderland | Hetton-le-Hole | Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground | Adidas | Bidvest | 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 1st |
| Watford | Berkhamsted | Broadwater | Puma | McGinley Support Services | 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 2nd |
| Yeovil Town | Sherborne | Raleigh Grove | Sondico | Quaedam Yeovil Shopping | 12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 3rd |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland (C) | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 15 | +32 | 47 | Promotion to FA WSL 1 |
| 2 | Doncaster Rovers Belles | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 14 | +42 | 45 | |
| 3 | Reading | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 60 | 21 | +39 | 41 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 26 | −1 | 30 | |
| 5 | Yeovil Town | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 26 | +1 | 22 | |
| 6 | Durham | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 32 | −13 | 18 | |
| 7 | Watford | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 37 | −15 | 18 | |
| 8 | Millwall Lionesses | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 36 | −16 | 15 | |
| 9 | Oxford United | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 44 | −28 | 12 | |
| 10 | London Bees | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 57 | −41 | 8 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions
Results
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals[1] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fran Kirby | Reading | 24 |
| 2 | Beth Mead | Sunderland | 13 |
| 3 | Lauren Bruton | Reading | 11 |
| Sue Smith | Doncaster Rovers Belles | ||
| Sarah Wiltshire | Watford Yeovil Town | ||
| 6 | Keira Ramshaw | Sunderland | 10 |
| Courtney Sweetman-Kirk | Doncaster Rovers Belles | ||
| 8 | Bethany England | Doncaster Rovers Belles | 8 |
| 9 | Millie Bright | Doncaster Rovers Belles | 7 |
| 10 | Rachel Furness | Sunderland | 6 |
| Katie Wilkinson | Aston Villa | ||
| Jo Wilson | Watford |