2014 FA WSL


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.
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.
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. 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
Liverpool retained the title on goal difference, after they and Chelsea finished level on 26 points. Everton were relegated to the WSL 2 for the 2015 season after 21 years as a top flight club.

Teams

TeamLocationGroundManufacturerSponsors2013 WSL finish
ArsenalBorehamwoodMeadow ParkNikeEmirates3rd
Birmingham CitySolihullDamson ParkSondicoHollywood Monster4th
Bristol AcademyFiltonStoke Gifford StadiumBristol SportsDAS2nd
ChelseaStainesWheatsheaf ParkAdidasSamsung7th
Manchester CityManchesterAcademy StadiumNikeEtihad Airways12/13 Women's Premier League, 4th
EvertonWidnesHalton StadiumNikeChang Beer5th
LiverpoolWidnesHalton StadiumWarriorStandard Chartered1st
Notts County LadiesNottinghamMeadow LaneFilaPinnacle6th

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Results

Top scorers