In a closely contested FA Women's National League Cup final, Hashtag United emerged victorious over Newcastle Women with a final score of 2-1. The match, which took place at Kenilworth Road, saw Newcastle take an early lead through an own goal by Malika Apindia. However, Hashtag United quickly responded with a goal from Macy Nicholls at 19 mins, leveling the score. In the second half, Phoebe Williams scored the decisive goal for Hashtag United at 72 mins, securing their win. Despite Newcastle, coached by Becky Langley, being the favorites and leading the league by six points, Hashtag United's performance in the second half was pivotal. The victory marks a significant achievement for Hashtag United, as they clinch the 2023/24 FA WNL Cup title.
Hashtag United are the Women's National League Cup winners! 🏆 @hashtagutdwomen | #FAWNL https://t.co/A4bORmMIcm
LISTEN ⚽️ @HashtagUtdWomen captain Grace Gillard on their 2-1 victory against Newcastle in the FA Women's National League Cup final.
Howay the lads! #BBCFootball
🏆 @hashtagutdwomen are the FA WNL Cup winners 🏆 The Tags have beaten Newcastle United at Kenilworth Road thanks to goals from Macy Nicholls and Phoebe Williams. More reaction to come on @BBCEssexSport ⚽️ https://t.co/9oYiAFIbPg
FT — #NUFC 1-2 Hashtag United Devastating defeat in the final for Becky Langley's side. Hashtag United came on strong in the second-half — where Newcastle's fitness was expected to show. All attention to the league — six point lead in the race for the Championship
⚫️⚪️ It's cup final defeat for Newcastle. After Newcastle took an early lead, Hashtag soon levelled. The opposition added a second after the break and then there was no way back. A valiant effort from the lasses 👏 #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball
FA WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE CUP WINNERS!!! FT: @hashtagutdwomen 2-1 @NUFCWomen Congratulations to Hashtag United on winning the 2023/24 FA WNL Cup 🏆 #FAWNL | #StartOfSomething https://t.co/eCekMF1fmb
🟡🔵 ⚽️ Goal: Williams, 72 mins Hashtag take the lead in the final. Hashtag United 2 - 1 Newcastle #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball
GOAL! #NUFC 1-2 ##### Hashtag United hit the front — Sammy Rowland takes the ball to the byline and cuts it back for Phoebe Williams to slide into an empty net. Newcastle were big favourites coming into this — they have 20 minutes to find a goal.
First half ✅ Second half ⏳ Listen live 👇 #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball
⚫️⚪️ It's level at the break. Newcastle took the lead through an own goal but Hashtag levelled it three minutes later. Can Newcastle find cup-winning goal in the second half? #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball
🟡🔵 ⚽️ Goal: Nicholls, 19 mins Hashtag United 1 - 1 Newcastle #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball
GOALLLL! #NUFC 1-0 ##### Calamity own goal from Malika Apindia, and Newcastle are on front against Hashtag United.
⚫️⚪️ Howay the lasses! #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball
⚫️⚪️ Newcastle Women are about to get underway in the FA WNL Cup final! 📻 Join @raisbeck10 and @helenfootball on @BBCSounds, FM, DAB and Freeview channel 719 for full match commentary. #NUFCWomen | #BBCFootball
⚫️⚪️ This is the Newcastle Women team that will face Hashtag United in the final this afternoon. #NUFCWomen | #FAWNL | #BBCFootball https://t.co/GIPowggA8a
🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨 Here's how we line up to face @hashtagutdwomen in the @FAWNL Cup Final! #StartOfSomething // #NUFCWomen https://t.co/ssjC1kU8WB
⚫️⚪️ It's final day! 🏆 @FAWNL 🆚 @NUFCWomen v @hashtagutdwomen 📍 Kenilworth Road 🕑 Build-up from 2pm 🎙️ @raisbeck10 & @helenfootball 📻 @BBCSounds, FM, DAB, Freeview 719 #NUFCWomen | #BBCFootball
Newcastle United women look to end club's cup hoodoo in Hashtag United National League Cup final https://t.co/KH0uPdWl04 https://t.co/KH0uPdWl04
Pasta for breakfast? 🍝 Learn all the weird and wonderful things about the Newcastle United team 😅 They play in the #FAWNL Cup Final on Saturday, get your tickets now 🔽 #StartOfSomething | @NUFCWomen