1979–80 WFA Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | England & Wales |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | St Helens |
| Runners-up | Preston North End |
| Penalty shoot-outs do not count towards the total number of goals. | |
The 1979–80 WFA Cup was an association football knockout tournament for women's teams, held between 28 October 1979 and 4 May 1980. It was the 10th season of the WFA Cup and was won by St Helens, who defeated Preston North End in the final.
The tournament consisted seven rounds of competition proper.
- All match results and dates from the Women's FA Cup Website.[1]
Group A
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | 5–2 | Kingsteignton | |
| 2 | Illogan | 1–3 | Tiverton | |
| 3 | Pelynt | 6–3 | Exmouth | |
| 4 | Torbay United | 0–4 | Plymouth Pilgrims |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter | 5–0 | Pelynt | |
| 2 | Plymouth Pilgrims | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Tiverton | |
| replay | Tiverton | 0–1 | Plymouth Pilgrims |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Pilgrims | 3–2 | Exeter |
Group B
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry | 1–3 | St Catherines | |
| 2 | Bath City | 6–1 | RNSTS Bath | |
| 3 | Noel Trigg | 8–1 | Chard | |
| 4 | Top Rank | 0–8 | Llanedeyrn |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bath City | 0–5 | Llanedeyrn | |
| 2 | Noel Trigg | ?–? | St Catherines |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanedeyrn | ?–? | Noel Trigg |
Group C
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chippenham | 0–5 | Warminster | |
| 2 | Newbury | 0–5 | Swindon Spitfires | |
| 3 | Red Star Southampton | 2–1 | Reading | |
| 4 | Southampton | H–W | Bracknell | |
| Walkover for Southampton | ||||
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swindon Spitfires | 2–1 | Red Star Southampton | |
| 2 | Warminster | 0–2 | Southampton |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 1–0 | Swindon Spitfires |
Group D
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Havant | 2–4 | Willesden | |
| 2 | Morden | 2–4 | Cove Krakatoa | |
| 3 | Waterlooville | X–X | Hampton | |
| Both Waterlooville and Hampton disbanded and withdrew | ||||
| 4 | Wittering | 2–0 | Fulham | |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littlehampton | 3–2 | Cove Krakatoa | |
| Bye: Willesden | ||||
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littlehampton | 0–11 | Willesden |
Group E
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friends of Fulham | 1–3 | Molesey | |
| 2 | Marmion Centre | H–W | Kingston Grasshoppers | |
| Walkover for Marmion Centre | ||||
| 3 | Reigate | 2–1 | Shoreline | |
| 4 | Worthing | 0–10 | Shoreham Orient | |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marmion Centre | 5–2 | Molesey | |
| 2 | Reigate | 1–5 | Shoreham Orient |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marmion Centre | 2–0 | Shoreham Orient |
Group F
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albion | H–W | Wealdstone | |
| Walkover for Albion | ||||
| 2 | C&C Sports | 3–2 | Millwall Lionesses | |
| 3 | Chelsea | 3–1 | Shelburne | |
| 4 | Feltham United | 1–0 | Courthope | |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albion | 1–5 | Chelsea | |
| 2 | Feltham United | 2–1 | C&C Sports |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 11–0 | Feltham United |
Group G
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashford Town | H–W | Wouldham | |
| Walkover for Ashford | ||||
| 2 | Diamond | 3–5 | Teynham Strykers | |
| 3 | Gillingham | 8–1 | Thanet Bluebirds | |
| 4 | Herne Bay | 1–16 | Maidstone | |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashford Town | 6–0 | Teynham Strykers | |
| 2 | Maidstone | H–W | Gillingham | |
| Walkover for Maidstone | ||||
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashford Town | 0–6 | Maidstone |
Group H
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piersons United | 1–11 | Droitwich St. Andrews | |
| 2 | Solihull | 6–0 | Bedworth United | |
| 3 | Uley | 4–2 | Windsor Redditch | |
| 4 | Worcester | 2–1 | Cope Chat |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Droitwich St. Andrews | 0–6 | Solihull | |
| 2 | Uley | 0–5 | Worcester |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester | 0–5 | Solihull |
Group I
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bracknell Bullets | 0–4 | Amersham Angels | |
| 2 | Launton | 28–0 | Flackwell Heath | |
| 3 | Luton | 1–10 | Spurs | |
| 4 | Watford | 1–6 | Aylesbury Harlequins |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amersham Angels | 19–1 | Launton | |
| 2 | Spurs | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Aylesbury Harlequins | |
| replay | Aylesbury Harlequins | 2–0 | Spurs |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amersham Angels | 4–4 (a.e.t.) | Aylesbury Harlequins | |
| replay | Aylesbury Harlequins | 2–0 | Amersham Angels |
Group J
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Herts College | 4–1 | Hampstead Heathens | |
| 2 | Gallaher | 2–7 | Luton Daytel | |
| 3 | Highbury | 3–1 | Arlesey | |
| 4 | Stevenage | 6–3 | Northwood |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luton Daytel | 6–1 | Highbury | |
| 2 | Stevenage | 10–0 | East Herts College |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luton Daytel | 4–1 | Stevenage |
Group K
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costessey | 4–0 | Thurrock | |
| 2 | Norwich | 0–3 | Lowestoft | |
| 3 | Romford | 2–0 | West Ham United | |
| 4 | Suffolk Bluebirds | 3–10 | Colchester Swifts |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costessey | 2–4 | Colchester Swifts | |
| 2 | Romford | 1–4 | Lowestoft |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colchester Swifts | 1–7 | Lowestoft |
Group L
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYC Argyle (Burwell Youth Club) | 5–1 | Uttoxeter Eagles | |
| 2 | EMGALS | 9–0 | Burton Wanderers | |
| 3 | Leicester | 4–5 | Bedford Town (Biggleswade United) | |
| 4 | Town & County | 0–10 | Notts Rangers |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford Town (Biggleswade United) | 0–8 | Notts Rangers | |
| 2 | BYC Argyle (Burwell Youth Club) | 1–4 | EMGALS |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notts Rangers | 1–0 | EMGALS |
Group M
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crewe | H–W | Point of Ayr | |
| Walkover for Crewe | ||||
| 2 | Fodens | ?–? | Macclesfield | |
| 3 | Prescot | 0–4 | St Helens | |
| 4 | Prestatyn | 5–0 | Murgatroyd's | |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crewe | 6–8 | Fodens | |
| 2 | St Helens | 2–1 | Prestatyn |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodens | 0–10 | St Helens |
Group N
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland Rangers | 0–17 | Preston North End | |
| 2 | Lostock Rangers | 1–0 | Ingol Belles | |
| 3 | Rossendale | 15–0 | Preston Tigers | |
| 4 | Thornton ICI | 0–7 | Preston Rangers |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston North End | 5–2 | Preston Rangers | |
| 2 | Rossendale | ?–? | Lostock Rangers |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston North End | 8–0 | Rossendale |
Group O
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronte | 4–0 | Broadoak | |
| 2 | CP Doncaster | 0–7 | Doncaster Belles | |
| 3 | Kilnhurst | 4–1 | Rotherham | |
| 4 | Star Inn | 4–2 | Nabwood Athletic |
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster Belles | 4–2 | Kilnhurst | |
| Doncaster fielded an unregistered player, match ordered to be replayed | ||||
| replay | Kilnhurst | 0–4 | Doncaster Belles | |
| 2 | Star Inn | 0–4 | Bronte | |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronte | 3–6 | Doncaster Belles |
Group P
First round proper
All games were scheduled for 28 October and 4 November 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Spartans | 7–0 | Rowntrees | |
| 2 | Hull Brewery | 3–1 | Sunderland | |
| 3 | Wallsend | 11–1 | Reckitts | |
| Bye: Cleveland Rangers | ||||
Second round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 2 December 1979.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Spartans | 4–4 (a.e.t.) | Wallsend | |
| replay | Wallsend | 1–6 | Cleveland Spartans | |
| 2 | Hull Brewery | ?–? | Cleveland Rangers |
Third round proper
All games were originally scheduled for 6 and 13 January 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Spartans | 9–1 | Hull Brewery |
Fourth round
All games were originally scheduled for 3 and 17 February 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 2–1 | Solihull | |
| 2 | Lowestoft | ?–? | Maidstone | |
| 3 | Luton Daytel | 3–1 | Noel Trigg | |
| 4 | Marmion Centre | 0–6 | Southampton | |
| 5 | Notts Rangers | 2–1 | Doncaster Belles | |
| 6 | Plymouth Pilgrims | 2–4 | Cleveland Spartans | |
| 7 | Preston North End | 3–2 | Aylesbury Harlequins | |
| 8 | St Helens | 5–1 | Willesden |
Fifth round
All games were played on 24 February 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Spartans | 5–0 | Chelsea | |
| 2 | Lowestoft | 1–2 | Preston North End | |
| 3 | Notts Rangers | 0–7 | St Helens | |
| 4 | Southampton | 8–2 | Luton Daytel |
Semi–finals
All games were played on 23 March 1980.
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston North End | 1–0 | Cleveland Spartans | |
| 2 | St Helens | 2–1 | Southampton |
Third place playoff
Match played on the 4th May 1980
| Tie | Home team (tier) | Score | Away team (tier) | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 2–1 | Cleveland Spartans |
Final
References
- ↑ "Women's F.A. Cup - Results". womensfacup.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2025.