2014 FA WSL 2


The 2014 FA WSL 2 was the first season of the FA WSL 2.
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. The governing body announced it will partially fund teams in the league, awarding £23,000 in WSL 2.
The Doncaster Rovers Belles challenged for promotion until the final day, due to a 2-1 win over Sunderland. Sunderland won the inaugural WSL 2 on the final day, with a 4-0 win over Millwall Lionesses.

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.
TeamLocationGroundManufacturerSponsorslast season
Aston VillaSutton ColdfieldTrevor Brown Memorial GroundMacrondafabet12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 6th
Doncaster Rovers BellesDoncasterKeepmoat StadiumJakoBPP University2013 WSL, 8th
DurhamDurhamNew Ferens ParkHummelWood Estate Agentsnew team
London BeesCanons ParkThe Hive StadiumJakoStanmore College12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 10th
Millwall LionessesLondonChampion HillProtime SportsBT Sport12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 2nd
Oxford UnitedOxfordRover Cowley Sports GroundNikePolythene UK12/13 Women's Combination South-West, 1st
ReadingTadleyBarlow's ParkPumaWaitrose12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 1st
SunderlandHetton-le-HoleEppleton Colliery Welfare GroundAdidasBidvest12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 1st
WatfordBerkhamstedBroadwaterPumaMcGinley Support Services12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 2nd
Yeovil TownSherborneRaleigh GroveSondicoQuaedam Yeovil Shopping12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 3rd

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