Event | 1979–80 WFA Cup | ||||||
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Date | 4 May 1980 | ||||||
Venue | Southbury Road, Enfield | ||||||
Referee | Ron Challis | ||||||
The 1980 WFA Cup Final was the 10th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the tenth final to be held under the direct control of Women's Football Association (WFA). [1] St Helens and Preston North End contested the match at Southbury Road, the former home stadium of Enfield F.C. on 4 May 1980. The game ended 1–0 to St Helens. [2] [3]
St Helens | 1–0 | Preston North End |
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Holland 75' |
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