The 2015 FA WSL 2 season second season of the FA WSL 2. As part of a two-year expansion plan, the WSL 1 will increase to nine teams for the 2016 season. By the end of the 2015 season two teams (Reading and Doncaster Rovers Belles) were promoted from WSL 2 to WSL 1 and only one team (Bristol Academy) relegated to WSL 2, with one team being promoted from Premier League to WSL 2.
| Season | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Reading |
| Matches | 90 |
| Goals | 324 (3.6 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Courtney Sweetman-Kirk (20 goals)[1] |
| Biggest home win | Reading 8–0 London Bees[2] (22 August 2015) |
| Biggest away win | London Bees 0–7 Reading[2] (29 March 2015) |
| Highest scoring | Yeovil Town 7–1 Watford[2] (26 July 2015) Reading 8–0 London Bees (22 August 2015) London Bees 1–7 Everton[2] (4 October 2015) Everton 5–3 Oxford United[2] (18 October 2015) |
| Longest winning run | 6 matches Doncaster Rovers Belles |
| Longest unbeaten run | 14 matches Reading |
| Longest winless run | 12 matches Watford |
| Longest losing run | 11 matches Watford |
| Average attendance | 341[3] |
← 2014 2016 →
All statistics correct as of 19 October 2015. | |
Everton were relegated from WSL 1 last season.[4]
Reading won the WSL 2 Title after to a 3–2 win over Aston Villa on the final day.[5][6] Doncaster Rovers Belles were promoted as well after finishing behind Reading on goal difference.[7]
Teams
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| Team | Location | Ground | Capacity | 2014 FA WSL 2 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | Sutton Coldfield | Central Ground, Coles Lane | 2,000 | 4th |
| Doncaster Rovers Belles | Doncaster | Keepmoat Stadium | 15,231 | 2nd |
| Durham | Durham | New Ferens Park | 3,000 | 6th |
| Everton | Widnes | Halton Stadium | 13,350 | 8th (WSL 1) |
| London Bees | Canons Park | The Hive Stadium | 5,176 (3,434 seated) | 10th |
| Millwall Lionesses | London | The Den | 20,146 | 8th |
| Oxford United | Abingdon | The Armadillo Stadium | 2,000 | 9th |
| Reading | Farnborough | The Rushmoor Community Stadium | 7,000 | 3rd |
| Watford | Berkhamsted | Broadwater | 2,000 | 7th |
| Yeovil Town | Sherborne | Raleigh Grove | 1,500 | 5th |
Table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading (C) | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 61 | 15 | +46 | 45 | Promotion to FA WSL 1 |
| 2 | Doncaster Rovers Belles | 18 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 57 | 15 | +42 | 45 | |
| 3 | Everton | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 43 | 24 | +19 | 31 | |
| 4 | Yeovil Town | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 23 | +13 | 31 | |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 25 | |
| 6 | Oxford United | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 40 | −14 | 24 | |
| 7 | Durham | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 32 | −8 | 20 | |
| 8 | London Bees | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 53 | −34 | 13 | |
| 9 | Millwall Lionesses | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 39 | −22 | 12 | |
| 10 | Watford | 18 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 55 | −43 | 5 |
Updated to match(es) played on 18 October 2015. Source: FA WSL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions
Results
editTop goalscorers
edit- As of 19 October 2015[8]
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Courtney Sweetman-Kirk |
Doncaster Rovers Belles | 20 |
| 2 | Bethany England |
Doncaster Rovers Belles | 13 |
| 3 | Emma Follis |
Reading | 12 |
| 4 | Fran Kirby |
Reading | 11 |
| Sue Smith |
Doncaster Rovers Belles | ||
| 6 |  Helen Ward |
Reading | 8 |
| 7 | Lauren Bruton |
Reading | 7 |
| Kayleigh Hines |
Oxford United | ||
| Danielle Turner |
Everton | ||
| Katie Wilkinson |
Aston Villa | ||
| Corinne Yorston |
Yeovil Town |
References
edit- ↑ "Player Stats". FA WSL. Archived from the original on 2 May 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Fixtures and Results". FA WSL. Archived from the original on 8 July 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ Association, The Football (7 Nov 2016). "Year-on-year growth in Women's Super League attendances". The Football Association. Archived from the original on 9 April 2025. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
The FA Women's Super League (FA WSL) continues to grow in popularity as attendances increased across both divisions in 2016...In FA WSL 2, attendances increased by 30 per cent with an average on 443, compared with 341 in 2015.
- ↑ "Women's Super League: Tears flow as Everton are relegated". BBC Sport. 2014-09-28. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ↑ "WSL 2: Reading Women pip Doncaster Rovers Belles to title". BBC Sport. 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ↑ Association, The Football. "Royals crowned champions after 3-2 win away at Aston Villa". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ↑ Association, The Football. "Doncaster Rovers Belles captain ready for top flight return". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ↑ "2015 goal scorers". FA WSL.
External links
edit- Official website
- WSL Season at soccerway.com
- WSL 2 Season at soccerway.com
- League Cup at soccerway.com