The 2004–05

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was the 35th edition of the FA Women's Cup, a knockout cup competition for women's football teams in England. It was sponsored by Nationwide, and known as The FA Women's Cup in partnership with Nationwide for sponsorship purposes. 210 clubs were accepted into the tournament. National Division side

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were the defending champions, but they were eliminated by Everton in the semi-finals.

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won their first FA Women's Cup title after a 1–0 win over Everton in the final.

Teams

Prize money

Qualifying rounds

First round qualifying

The matches were played on Sunday 5 September 2004, the only exception being Luton Town Belles v Brentford, which took place on Monday 6 September 2004.

Second round qualifying

All matches were played on Sunday 26 September 2004.

First round proper

The draw took place on Monday 27 September 2004. The matches were scheduled to be played on Sunday 24 October 2004. Fourteen matches (Bath City v Swindon Town, Bolton Wanderers v Doncaster Parklands Rovers, Buxton v Ilkeston Town, Cardiff City Bluebirds v AFC Bournemouth, CEFI v Reading,

Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Crewe, Cheshire, that competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. Nicknamed 'The Railwaymen' because of ...

v Scunthorpe United, Garswood Saints v

Bradford City Bradford City Association Football Club is an English professional football club in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The team competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system and are currently managed by Mark Hughes. Th ...

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v Brentford,

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v Ashdown Rovers,

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v Bury, Redhill v Chesham United, Shrewsbury Town v Leicester City Ladies, Wembley v Thatcham Town and Wigan Athletic v Blackpool Wren Rovers) were postponed and rescheduled for the following Sunday (31 October 2004). One match (Newton Abbot v Forest Green Rovers) was played on Monday 8 November 2004.

Second round proper

The matches were played on Sunday 14 November 2004, the only exception being Norwich City v Colchester United, which took place on Sunday 21 November 2004.

Third round proper

The draw was held on Monday 15 November 2004. All matches were played on Sunday 5 December 2004.

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won 5–2 against

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. However, Watford played an ineligible player and the match was awarded to Cardiff City.

Fourth round proper

The draw was held on Monday 6 December 2004. All matches were played on Sunday 9 January 2005.

Fifth round proper

The draw was held on Monday 10 January 2005. All matches were played on Sunday 30 February 2005.

Quarter-finals

The draw was held on Monday 31 January 2005. The matches were played on Sunday 13 February 2005, the only exception being

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, which took place on Sunday 20 February 2005.

Semi-finals

All matches were played on Sunday 20 March 2005.

Final

References

External links

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