The 1994–95 season of the FA Women's Premier League was the fourth season of national top-flight league women's football in England. It was the first season under FA Premier League branding[1] after the WFA Women's National League was founded in 1991–92.[2]
| Season | 1994–95 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Arsenal 2nd title |
| Relegated | Red Star Southampton |
| Matches played | 90 |
| Goals scored | 379 (4.21 per match) |
← 1993-94 1995-96 → | |
Below the FA Women's Premier League National Division were the Northern and Southern Divisions.
The 1993–94 double-winners Doncaster Belles and League Cup winners Arsenal Ladies continued their rivalry in the National Division. Arsenal won their "fiercely contested" early-season match 3–0 with goals by Sammy Britton, Rebecca Lonergan and Jo Churchman.[3]
At the end of 1994–95, Arsenal won their second title and equalled Doncaster's two championships at that point.[1] The runners-up were Liverpool Ladies, renamed in 1994 and previously known as Knowsley United. The 1991–92 runner-up club were relegated, Red Star Southampton.
The season did not finish on time, according to The Independent in August 1995: "The Football Association doesn't help much. It took over the national team two years ago, and the administration of the domestic game last season - which then shambolically overran, ending six weeks late.".[1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 8 | +52 | 52 | Champions |
| 2 | Liverpool | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 17 | +41 | 39 | |
| 3 | Doncaster Belles | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 24 | +32 | 38 | |
| 4 | Croydon | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 24 | +18 | 29 | |
| 5 | Wembley | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 17 | +17 | 27 | |
| 6 | Leasowe Pacific | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 36 | 47 | −11 | 18 | |
| 7 | Ilkeston Town Rangers | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22 | 49 | −27 | 15 | |
| 8 | Millwall Lionesses | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 60 | −35 | 15 | |
| 9 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 23 | 66 | −43 | 13 | |
| 10 | Red Star Southampton | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 65 | −42 | 12 | Relegated to FA Women's Premier League Southern Division |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Davies, Pete (30 August 1995). "Life's a pitch for women footie players". The Independent. Archived from the original on 11 Nov 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ Garin, Erik; Di Maggio, Roberto. "England - List of Women Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ Davies, Pete (24 October 1994). "Arsenal see off sad Doncaster: Pete Davies finds some intense rivalry in the women's game". The Independent. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2020.