The Women’s FA Cup can be special but work to revive it must start now | Kelly Simmons
A lack of visibility on TV and logistical issues meaning main stadiums are rarely used are problems that can be overcome
This weekend sees the return of the Women’s FA Cup with the quarter-finals and the chance for eight clubs to get a step nearer to a prestigious showcase Wembley final. This should be a key weekend in the women’s football calendar but many fans won’t realise it is happening. Of the four games, one is on BBC iPlayer and the other three are on the FA’s streaming service, FA Player.
With the game growing at such a huge rate, the Women’s FA Cup risks becoming the poor relation in the women’s calendar.