| 2000–01 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Peter Hill-Wood | |||
| Manager | Vic Akers | |||
| Stadium | Meadow Park | |||
| Premier League | Winners | |||
| FA Cup | Winners | |||
| Premier League Cup | Winners | |||
| Community Shield | Winners | |||
| London County Cup | Runners Up | |||
| Top goalscorer | League:Angela Banks (30) All:Angela Banks (44) | |||
| Biggest win | 11–0 (vs Liverpool,Premier League, 3 December 2000) | |||
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 (vsFulham, London County Cup, 25 April 2001) | |||
The2000–01 season was Arsenal Ladies Football Club's 14th season since forming in 1987. The club participated in the National Division of theFA Women's Premier League, winning their 4th League title since promotion with an unbeaten campaign.[1] They completed a domestic treble by winning theFA Cup and thePremier League Cup by defeatingFulham1-0 andTranmere Rovers3-0 in the respective Finals.[2][3]
Arsenal were also invited to play in the inauguralCharity Shield against newly formedCharlton Athletic (formerly Croydon). The Shield was shared between the two sides after thegame ended 1-1.[4] They were not able to retain the London County Cup however, losing 3-0 toFulham in the Final. By winning the Premier League, Arsenal qualified for the first edition of theUEFA Women's Cup.[5]
Squad statistics correct as of May 2001[6]
| Name | Date of Birth (Age) | Since | Signed From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| (1979-06-14)14 June 1979 (age 46) | 2000 | ||
| (1985-11-04)4 November 1985 (age 40) | 1998 | ||
| (1965-10-25)25 October 1965 (age 60) | 1997 | ||
| (1983-09-09)9 September 1983 (age 42) | 1999 | ||
| (1983-05-08)8 May 1983 (age 42) | 2000 | ||
| Defenders | |||
| (1975-04-14)14 April 1975 (age 50) | 1987 | ||
| (1975-04-17)17 April 1975 (age 50) | 2000 | ||
| (1978-02-02)2 February 1978 (age 47) | 1996 | ||
| (1971-02-04)4 February 1971 (age 54) | 1995 | ||
| (1981-02-27)27 February 1981 (age 44) | 2000 | ||
| (1965-12-01)1 December 1965 (age 59) | 1997 | ||
| (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 (age 43) | 1999 | ||
| (1981-01-06)6 January 1981 (age 44) | 2000 | ||
| (1976-03-22)22 March 1976 (age 49) | 1991 | ||
| (1974-12-24)24 December 1974 (age 50) | 1999 | ||
| (1971-10-17)17 October 1971 (age 54) | 1991 | ||
| Midfielders | |||
| (1979-01-07)7 January 1979 (age 46) | 2000 | ||
| (1968-02-02)2 February 1968 (age 57) | 1990 | ||
| (1978-05-17)17 May 1978 (age 47) | 1998 | ||
| (1979-05-09)9 May 1979 (age 46) | 1992 | ||
| (1981-08-02)2 August 1981 (age 44) | 2000 | ||
| Jo Gardner | 1999 | ||
| Forwards | |||
| (1975-12-23)23 December 1975 (age 49) | 1999 | ||
| (1983-02-16)16 February 1983 (age 42) | 2000 | ||
| (1984-10-14)14 October 1984 (age 41) | 2000 | ||
| (1966-02-13)13 February 1966 (age 59) | 1993 | ||
| (1985-07-21)21 July 1985 (age 40) | 1997 | ||
| (1978-09-20)20 September 1978 (age 47) | 1999 | ||
| (1980-12-31)31 December 1980 (age 44) | 1998 | ||
| (1988-07-12)12 July 1988 (age 37) | 1999 | ||
| (1980-03-18)18 March 1980 (age 45) | 2000 | ||
| Name | Premier League | FA Cup | PL Cup | LC Cup | Charity Shield | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 0+4 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2+8 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Defenders | ||||||||||||
| 11 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | |
| 6+3 | 0 | 1+2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7+6 | 0 | |
| 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 4 | |
| 17 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 3 | |
| 2+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4+6 | 0 | |
| 16+1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 27+2 | 0 | |
| 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3+2 | 0 | |
| 15+2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27+2 | 0 | |
| 6+6 | 2 | 1+3 | 0 | 2+3 | 1 | 2+1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10+12 | 4 | |
| 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2+2 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Midfielders | ||||||||||||
| 17 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 28 | |
| 18 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 1 | |
| 18 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 14 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2+9 | 3 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5+14 | 7 | |
| Jo Gardner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| Forwards | ||||||||||||
| 18 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 44 | |
| 1+6 | 1 | 0+4 | 1 | 0+3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0+1 | 0 | 4+14 | 7 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | |
| 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+2 | 0 | |
| 18 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 23 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rank | Position | Name | Premier League | FA Cup | PL Cup | LC Cup | Charity Shield | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | 30 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 44 | |
| 2 | MF | 20 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 3 | FW | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 23 | |
| 4 | MF | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 5 | FW | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | |
| MF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | ||
| 6 | DF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
| DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| 7 | FW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 8 | Own Goals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 9 | DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 88 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 139 | ||
| Rank | Name | Premier League | FA Cup | PL Cup | LC Cup | Charity Shield | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | |
| Announcement date | Position | Player | From club |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2000 | DF | ||
| August 2000 | MF | ||
| August 2000 | DF | ||
| 2000 | MF |
| Announcement date | Position | Player | To club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000[7] | FW | ||
| 2000 | DF | Kirsty Hewitson | |
| 2000 | MF | ||
| 2000 | DF | ||
| 2000 | DF | ||
| 2000 | MF | ||
| 2000 | MK | Holly Roberts |
Supplier:Nike /Sponsor:Dreamcast /Sega
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Home | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Away | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Third |
| 06 August 2000Final | Arsenal | 1–1 | Charlton Athletic | Fulham |
| Report |
| Stadium:Craven Cottage | |
| Note: Charity Shield was shared between Arsenal and Charlton Athletic | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal(C) | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 88 | 9 | +79 | 52 | Qualification for theUEFA Cup qualifying round |
| 2 | Doncaster Belles | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 58 | 13 | +45 | 45 | |
| 3 | Charlton Athletic[a] | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 43 | 11 | +32 | 35 | |
| 4 | Everton | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 24 | +18 | 35 | |
| 5 | Tranmere Rovers | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 42 | 39 | +3 | 28 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 88 | 9 | +79 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 4 | +46 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 5 | +33 |
| Matchday | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | H | A | H | A | A | A | H | H | H | H | H | A | A | H | A | A | A | H |
| Result | W | W | W | W | W | D | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Position | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 August 20001 | Arsenal | 5–0 | Tranmere Rovers | Borehamwood |
| Report | Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 03 September 20003 | Arsenal | 6–0 | Sunderland | Potters Bar |
| Report | Stadium:The Lantern Stadium |
| 01 October 20005 | Southampton Saints | 1–9 | Arsenal | Colney Heath |
| Report | Stadium:Recreation Ground |
| 08 October 20006 | Charlton Athletic | 1–1 | Arsenal | |
| Report |
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| 15 October 20007 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Barry Town | Borehamwood |
| Report |
| Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 25 October 20008 | Arsenal | 10–0 | Millwall Lionesses | Borehamwood |
| Report | Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 03 December 20009 | Arsenal | 11–0 | Liverpool | Borehamwood |
| 14:00GMT | Report | Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 17 December 200010 | Arsenal | 5–0 | Charlton Athletic | Borehamwood |
| Report | Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 14 January 200111 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Everton | Borehamwood |
| Report |
| Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 18 March 200112 | Sunderland | 1–3 | Arsenal | |
| Report |
| 15 April 200113 | Doncaster Belles | 0–1 | Arsenal | |
| Report |
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| 22 April 200114 | Arsenal | 7–1 | Southampton Saints | Borehamwood |
| Report |
| Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 26 April 200115 | Millwall Lionesses | 0–5 | Arsenal | War Memorial Sports Ground |
| Report |
| 10 May 200117 | Tranmere Rovers | 0–4 | Arsenal | |
| Report |
| 13 May 200118 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Doncaster Belles | Highbury |
| Report |
| Stadium:Highbury |
| 07 January 2001Fourth round | Arsenal | 5–3 | Leeds United | Borehamwood |
| Report | Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 18 February 2001Quarter-finals | Arsenal | 1–0 | Doncaster Belles | Borehamwood |
| Report |
| Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 25 March 2001Semi-finals | Bristol Rovers | 0–3 | Arsenal | Bristol |
| Report | Stadium:The Memorial Ground Attendance: 3,306 Referee: J Farries (Bicester) |
| 07 May 2001Final | Arsenal | 1–0 | Fulham | Selhurst |
| Report | Haugenes | Stadium:Selhurst Park Attendance: 13,824 Referee: T Parkes (Birmingham FA) |
| 24 September 2000First round | Sunderland | 0–7 | Arsenal | |
| Report |
| 05 November 2000Second round | Arsenal | 5–1 | Southampton Saints | Borehamwood |
| Report |
| Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 25 February 2001Quarter-finals | Doncaster Belles | 1–2 | Arsenal | Woodlands |
| Report | Stadium:Welfare Ground |
| 11 March 2001Semi-finals | Charlton Athletic | 0–3 | Arsenal | |
| Report |
| 01 April 2001Final | Tranmere Rovers | 0–3 | Arsenal | Chester |
| Report | Stadium:Deva Stadium Attendance: 2,006 |
| 29 November 2000Quarter Final | Arsenal | 3–0 | Millwall Lionesses | Borehamwood |
| Report | Stadium:Meadow Park |
| 04 March 2001Semi Final | Arsenal | 8–0 | Southwark Caribbeans | Potters Bar |
| Report | Stadium:The Lantern Stadium |
| 25 April 2001Final | Arsenal | 0–3 | Fulham | East Molesey |
| Report |
| Stadium:Imber Court |