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.
Team Location Ground Manufacturer Sponsors last season Aston Villa Sutton Coldfield Trevor Brown Memorial Ground Macron dafabet 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 6th Doncaster Rovers Belles Doncaster Keepmoat Stadium Jako BPP University 2013 WSL, 8th Durham Durham New Ferens Park Hummel Wood Estate Agents new team London Bees Canons Park The Hive Stadium Jako Stanmore College 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 10th (as Barnet FC) Millwall Lionesses London Champion Hill Protime Sports BT Sport 12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 2nd Oxford United Oxford Rover Cowley Sports Ground Nike Polythene UK 12/13 Women's Combination South-West, 1st Reading Tadley Barlow's Park Puma Waitrose 12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 1st Sunderland Hetton-le-Hole Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground Adidas Bidvest 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 1st Watford Berkhamsted Broadwater Puma McGinley Support Services 12/13 FA Women's Premier League, 2nd Yeovil Town Sherborne Raleigh Grove Sondico Quaedam Yeovil Shopping 12/13 Women's Premier 2nd Level South, 3rd
Table
Results
Top scorers RankScorerClubGoals1Fran KirbyReading242Beth MeadSunderland133Lauren BrutonReading11Sue SmithDoncaster Rovers BellesSarah WiltshireWatfordYeovil Town6Keira RamshawSunderland10Courtney Sweetman-KirkDoncaster Rovers Belles8Bethany EnglandDoncaster Rovers Belles89Millie BrightDoncaster Rovers Belles710Rachel FurnessSunderland6Katie WilkinsonAston VillaJo WilsonWatford
References
External links Official website Season at soccerway.com League Cup at soccerway.com