World Cup
The rapid growth of the FIFA Women’s World Cup
The very first FIFA Women’s World Cup was held in China in 1991 and included just 12 teams.
This year’s tournament will feature a record 24 teams for the very first time.
Reports
Bees off bottom with first win against Millwall
Ashleigh Goddard scored twice for London Bees as they recorded a 2-1 win in the London derby against Millwall.
It was the Bees’ first win of the season and lifted them off the bottom of the WSL 2 table.
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Steph Houghton signs contract extension with Man City
Manchester City captain Steph Houghton has signed a new contract with the club until the end of the 2017 season.
Houghton, 27, led her side to FA WSL Continental Cup victory in 2014 after joining from rivals Arsenal.
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Heatherson stars as Yeovil heap pressure on top two
Annie Heatherson scored twice and provided two assists as Yeovil beat Watford 4-2 at Berkhamsted on Sunday.
The Lady Glovers are now within 3 points of a promotion place in WSL2 and host second-placed Doncaster next week.
Previews
Yeovil head to Watford hoping to keep pace with leaders
Watford will be looking to earn their 2nd league win of the season, back in front of their home crowd this weekend.
But their opponents Yeovil have their own agenda as they try and keep pace with the top two sides in the WSL 2.
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Villa back to winning ways with victory at Durham
Aston Villa recorded their first win in three matches by thrashing Durham 4-1 at New Ferens Park on Sunday.
The result sees Villa climb above Durham to 7th in the table.
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Durham need win against Villa to stretch the gap
6th-placed Durham welcome Aston Villa to New Ferens Park on Sunday, in a fixture that saw them 2-0 victors last season.
The Villains are currently only a point behind their hosts.
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Oxford edge past Durham in sweet revenge
Durham Women were left to rue missed opportunities as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Oxford United.
Kat Nutman scored as Oxford recorded only their second win of the season, putting them level on points with the Wildcats.
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WSL hopefuls Coventry deducted points
Coventry City have been handed a 6-point deduction after fielding two ineligible players.
If their appeal is rejected, Sheffield FC will take the WPL Northern Division title and earn the right to battle it out for promotion to the WSL.
Reports
Wasteful Birmingham made to pay by Sunderland
Sunderland recorded a 3-0 win over struggling Birmingham City, with all the goals coming in a frantic first half.
Birmingham wasted a number of opportunities and have now gone 4 league matches without scoring.
Previews
Oxford out for revenge against Durham
Earlier in the season Durham beat Oxford 3-0 and a win this time out for the Wildcats could see them climb as high as third in the WSL 2.
Oxford are 3 points, and 3 places, behind them going into this Sunday’s lunchtime fixture.
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Birmingham hope to end goal drought against Sunderland
Birmingham City, who are still without a win and have only found the net once in the league, travel to in form Sunderland in the WSL 1 this weekend.
The Lady Black Cats have exceeded expectations so far after being promoted last year, with 2 wins out of 5 and currently sit comfortably in 5th position.