Subway Women's League Cup qualification
The Subway Women's League Cup is a knockout cup competition for women's football clubs in England. The competition has been held since 2005, and the 2020/21 season will be the 15th edition of the tournament.“The competition has grown in strength and quality over the years, and it’s a great way for our top women’s clubs to compete against each other in a competitive and intense format.”
— FA Women's National League Manager
Qualification process
- The top teams from the top four divisions of the women's football pyramid qualify for the competition.
- The teams that qualify are determined by their final league position at the end of the previous season.
- The teams that qualify must also have a license to compete in the competition.
Draw and format
- The draw for the competition takes place in the summer before the new season.
- The teams are drawn out of a hat to determine their opponents in the first round.
- The competition is a knockout format, with the winners of each tie progressing to the next round.
Author's summary
The Subway Women's League Cup qualification process is a competitive and intense format for women's football clubs in England, providing a great platform for top teams to compete against each other.