2007 FA Women's Cup final

English football cup final January 2025 2007 FA Women's Cup Final The match programme cover 2007 FA Women's Cup final programme.jpg 2006–07 FA Women's Cup Arsenal 4 Charlton Athletic 1 7 May 2007 City Ground Nottingham Jayne Ludlow (Arsenal) Anthony Bates (Staffordshire) 24,529 2006 2008 The 2007 FA Women's Cup Final was the 37th final of the FA Women's Cup, England's primary cup competition for women's football teams. It was the 14th final to be held under the direct control of the Football Association (FA). The final was contested between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic at the City Ground on 7 May 2007. Arsenal won the game 4–1 to secure their second successive FA Cup triumph and their eight in total. The match was attended by a crowd of 24,529http://www.thefa.com:80/Womens/TheFAWomensCup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/05/FAWCMatchReport.htm The Football Association en 7 May 2007 21 July 2018 Arsenal clinch quadruple https://web.archive.org/web/20080314111339/http://www.thefa.com/Womens/TheFAWomensCup/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/05/FAWCMatchReport.htm 14 March 2008 dead and was broadcast live on BBC One. Match thumb|right|Arsenal parade the trophy Summary Already winners of the UEFA Women's Cup, FA Women's Premier League National Division and the FA Women's Premier League Cup, Arsenal, managed by Vic Akers,https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/women/6632743.stm BBC Sport 7 May 2007 15 July 2018 Akers to stay on as Arsenal coach came into the game as favourites. Meanwhile Charlton Athletic, managed by Keith Boanas, came through a hard fought semi-final against Blackburn Rovers, with Natasha Dowie scoring the only goal, to make it to their second final.https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2007/05_may/03/final.shtml BBC 3 May 2007 15 July 2018 2007 FA Women's Cup final live on BBC One Charlton Athletic were given the dream start after just two minutes of play, as Eniola Aluko's low cross was slotted in at the far post by Katie Holtham.https://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2006-2007/070508-0.htm Women's Soccer Scene 8 May 2007 15 July 2018 Arsenal complete the Grand Slam 6 August 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110806042711/https://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2006-2007/070508-0.htm bot: unknown Arsenal were level within five minutes, as Kelly Smith curled home a 25-yard free-kick after being hacked down by Charlton's right-back Maria Bertelli.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/may/08/newsstory.sport1 The Guardian 8 May 2007 15 July 2018 Managers call for Wembley to host final after Gunners wrap up historic quadruple The Gunners were in front by the quarter hour after winning a free kick near the corner flag: Jayne Ludlow was the quickest to get to Lianne Sanderson's near post cross and she steered her shot underneath goalkeeper Toni-Anne Wayne. Ludlow then claimed her second goal in first-half stoppage-time with a 30-yard strike which flew into the top corner of the net. Charlton's best chance of the second half came when Aluko broke away and shot through Emma Byrne's legs, but the shot was diverted wide of the post by the goalkeeper's leg.https://www.arsenal.com/match/report/0708fa-cup-final-charlton-1-4-arsenal Arsenal F.C. 7 May 2007 15 July 2018 FA Cup Final: Charlton 1-4 Arsenal Meanwhile, the Gunners had plenty of chances to further their lead,https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/women/6632373.stm BBC Sport 7 May 2007 15 July 2018 Arsenal Ladies 4-1 Charlton Women but the fourth goal came when Smith curled in a shot nine minutes from time, wrapping up a record-equalling eighth FA Cup win. Details 7 May 2007 4–1 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/women/6632373.stm Arsenal Charlton Athletic *K. Smith 7 80 Ludlow 15 45+1 *Holtham 2 City Ground, Nottingham 24,529 Anthony Bates (Staffordshire) Arsenal _arsenal0507al _arsenal0507a 2B2B2B _arsenal0507a FFFF00 _arsenal0507a FFFF00 _arsenal0507a FFFF00 2B2B2B_whitesholders _redbottom _hoops_white ff0000 ff0000 ff0000 ffffff ff0000 Charlton Athletic GK 1IRL Emma ByrneDF 12ENG Alex ScottDF 7IRL Ciara GrantDF 18ENG Anita AsanteDF 23ENG Mary PhillipMF 17ENG Katie ChapmanMF 4WAL Jayne Ludlow (c)MF 8ENG Kelly SmithFW9ENG Lianne Sanderson63FW10SCO Julie Fleeting76FW 11ENG Rachel YankeySubstitutes:MF14ENG Karen Carney63MF20ENG Gemma Davison76DF 6ENG Faye WhiteMF 16ENG Sian LarkinGK 24JAM Becky SpencerManager:ENG Vic Akers300px GK 13ENG Toni-Anne WayneDF 2ENG Casey Stoney (c)DF 5ENG Karen HillsDF 17ENG Sinead BoyerDF 7ENG Danielle MurphyDF6ENG Maria Bertelli7MF14ENG Jessica Smith70MF4ENG Katie Holtham83MF 11ENG Josanne PotterFW10ENG Natasha Dowie83FW 9ENG Eni AlukoSubstitutes:FW 8ENG Ashlee Hincks 70DF15ENG Natasha Hughes83FW12ENG Ann-Marie Heatherson83DF 3ENG Michelle HickmottGK 1ENG Pauline CopeManager:ENG Keith Boanas Player of the match Jayne Ludlow (Arsenal) Assistant referees: Graham Scott John Stokes Fourth official: Shaun Proctor-GreenMatch rules 90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if scores still level. Five named substitutes. Maximum of three substitutions. References 2007 Category:2006–07 in English women's football Category:2006–07 in English football cups FA Women's Cup Final, 2007 FA Women's Cup Final, 2007 FA Women's Cup Final Category:West Bridgford Category:Football in Nottinghamshire Category:2000s in Nottinghamshire