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 Lincoln were renamed Notts County and relocated from Lincoln to Nottingham. Due to the new format, several movements between various leagues took place.
Team Location Ground Manufacturer Sponsors 2013 WSL finish Arsenal Borehamwood Meadow Park Nike Emirates 3rd Birmingham City Solihull Damson Park Sondico Hollywood Monster 4th Bristol Academy Filton Stoke Gifford Stadium Bristol Sports DAS 2nd Chelsea Staines Wheatsheaf Park Adidas Samsung 7th Manchester City Manchester Academy Stadium Nike Etihad Airways 12/13 Women's Premier League, 4th (promoted) Everton Widnes Halton Stadium Nike Chang Beer 5th Liverpool Widnes Halton Stadium Warrior Standard Chartered 1st Notts County Ladies Nottingham Meadow Lane Fila Pinnacle 6th
Table
Results
Top scorers RankScorerClubGoals1Karen CarneyBirmingham City82Jessica ClarkeNotts County63Eniola AlukoChelsea5Yūki ŌgimiChelseaJordan NobbsArsenalNikita ParrisEvertonCasey StoneyArsenalNicola WattsBristol Academy9Danielle CarterArsenal4Kirsty LinnettBirmingham CityNatalia PablosBristol AcademyKelly SmithArsenal
See also
2014 FA WSL 2 2014 FA WSL Cup
References
External links Official website Season at soccerway.com League Cup at soccerway.com