The 1998–99 season was Arsenal Ladies Football Club's 12th season since forming in 1987. The club participated in the National Division of the FA Women's Premier League, finishing in second place. They won the Premier League Cup and the FA Cup, but lost to Millwall in the London County Cup Final.[1][2][3]

Following Terry Howard's departure, Vic Akers returned to take charge of the team ahead of the new season. Arsenal also moved away from their home at Hayes Lane, and relocated to Meadow Park.

Squad Statistics

First team squad

Name Date of Birth (Age) Since Signed From
Goalkeepers
England Lesley Higgs (1965-10-25) 25 October 1965 (age 59) 1997 England Wembley
England Jasmine Cripps (1985-11-04) 4 November 1985 (age 39) 1998 Homegrown
England Sarah Reed (1980-05-12) 12 May 1980 (age 44) 1996 England Wembley
Abbie Yeoman 1998
Defenders
England Kirsty Pealling (1975-04-14) 14 April 1975 (age 49) 1987 Homegrown
England Faye White (1978-02-02) 2 February 1978 (age 47) 1996 England Horsham Ladies
England Clare Wheatley (1971-02-04) 4 February 1971 (age 54) 1995 England Chelsea
England Carol Harwood (1965-12-01) 1 December 1965 (age 59) 1997 England Wembley
England Kelley Few 1991 England Watford
England Kim Jerry-Silver (1977-10-06) 6 October 1977 (age 47) 1996 England Wembley
England Jenny Canty (1976-03-22) 22 March 1976 (age 48) 1997
Republic of Ireland Tammy Scrivens 1997
Wales Vicki Slee (1973-03-09) 9 March 1973 (age 51) 1991
Midfielders
England Sian Williams (captain) (1968-02-02) 2 February 1968 (age 57) 1990 Italy Juve Siderno
Republic of Ireland Ciara Grant (1978-05-17) 17 May 1978 (age 46) 1998 Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic
England Tina Mapes (1971-01-21) 21 January 1971 (age 54) 1997 England Croydon
England Emma Coss (1979-05-09) 9 May 1979 (age 45) 1992 Homegrown
Republic of Ireland Carol Conlon (1979-01-09) 9 January 1979 (age 46) 1998
Australia Taryn Rockall (1977-11-11) 11 November 1977 (age 47) 1998 Australia NSWIS
England Tina Mapes (1971-01-21) 21 January 1971 (age 54) 1997 England Croydon
Republic of Ireland Linda Watt 1995
Forwards
England Marianne Spacey (1966-02-13) 13 February 1966 (age 59) 1993 England Friends of Fulham
England Rachel Yankey (1979-12-01) 1 December 1979 (age 45) 1996 Homegrown
England Justine Lorton (1974-03-11) 11 March 1974 (age 50) 1998 England Millwall Lionesses
England Nina Downham (1980-12-31) 31 December 1980 (age 44) 1998 England Millwall Lionesses
England Sheuneen Ta (1985-07-21) 21 July 1985 (age 39) 1997 Homegrown

Transfers, loans and other signings

Transfers in

Announcement date Position Player From club
1998 MF Republic of Ireland Carol Conlon
1998 MF Republic of Ireland Ciara Grant Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic
1998 FW England Justine Lorton England Millwall Lionesses
1998 MF Australia Taryn Rockall Australia NSWIS
1998 GK Abbie Yeoman

Transfers out

Announcement date Position Player To club
1998 DF England Michelle Curley
1998 FW England Natasha Daly
1998 FW England Emma Hastings
1998 GK Sara King
1998 FW United States Kara Lee Reynolds
1998 MF England Sharon Barber
1998 Lizzy Benham

Club

Kit

Supplier: Nike / Sponsor: JVC[4]

Home
Away

Competitions

FA Women's Challenge Trophy

Final Arsenal 1–1
(4–2 p)		 Everton Wembley
 Report
Stadium: Wembley
Penalties
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FA Women's Premier League

Main article: 1998–99 FA Women's Premier League
06 September 1998 1 Bradford City 0–3 Arsenal  
Report
20 September 1998 2 Arsenal 4–1 Everton Borehamwood
 Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
27 September 1998 3 Arsenal 3–3 Croydon Borehamwood
 Report
  • 83'
 Stadium: Meadow Park
04 October 1998 4 Ilkeston Town 0–9 Arsenal  
Report
18 October 1998 5 Tranmere Rovers 1–0 Arsenal  
  • 72'
 Report
22 October 1998 6 Arsenal 1–0 Millwall Lionesses Borehamwood
 Report Stadium: Meadow Park
01 November 1998 7 Everton 2–2 Arsenal  
  • 35'
  • 82'
 Report
15 November 1998 8 Liverpool 0–5 Arsenal  
Report
22 November 1998 9 Arsenal 2–1 Southampton Saints Potters Bar
 Report
  • 85'
 Stadium: The Lantern Stadium
06 December 1998 10 Croydon 2–2 Arsenal  
 Report
13 December 1998 11 Arsenal 2–0 Liverpool Borehamwood
 Report Stadium: Meadow Park
20 December 1998 12 Millwall Lionesses 0–1 Arsenal  
Report
17 January 1999 13 Doncaster Rovers Belles 1–3 Arsenal  
 Report
14 February 1999 14 Arsenal 2–2 Doncaster Rovers Belles Potters Bar
 Report
Stadium: The Lantern Stadium
14 March 1999 15 Southampton Saints 1–5 Arsenal  
  • 50'
 Report
11 April 1999 16 Arsenal 6–0 Bradford City Borehamwood
 Report Stadium: Meadow Park
25 April 1999 17 Arsenal 6–0 Ilkeston Town Borehamwood
 Report Stadium: Meadow Park
05 May 1999 18 Arsenal 3–1 Tranmere Rovers Highbury
 Report
  • 47'
 Stadium: Highbury

Partial league table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Croydon (C) 18 14 4 0 53 11 +42 46 Champions
2 Arsenal 18 13 4 1 59 15 +44 43
3 Doncaster Belles 18 9 6 3 32 19 +13 33
4 Everton 18 10 2 6 30 20 +10 32
5 Tranmere Rovers 18 8 3 7 29 32 −3 26
Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions

Results Summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
18 13 4 1 59 15  +44 43 7 2 0 29 8  +21 6 2 1 30 7  +23

Results by matchday

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Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2018. Source: FA WSL
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

FA Women's Cup

Main article: 1998–99 FA Women's Cup
10 January 1999 Fourth Round Chelsea 0–11 Arsenal  
Report
07 February 1999 Fifth Round Arsenal 1–0 Everton Borehamwood
 Report Stadium: Meadow Park
07 March 1999 Quarter Final Watford 1–5 Arsenal  
 Report
04 April 1999 Semi Final Doncaster Rovers Belles 0–2 Arsenal Worksop
Report
Stadium: Sandy Lane
03 May 1999 Final Arsenal 2–0 Southampton Saints Charlton
 Report Stadium: The Valley
Attendance: 6,450
Referee: Wendy Toms

FA Women's Premier League Cup

Main article: 1998–99 FA Women's Premier League Cup
29 November 1998 Second Round Arsenal 9–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Potters Bar
 Report Stadium: The Lantern Stadium
03 January 1999 Quarter Final Arsenal 1–0 Croydon Borehamwood
 Report Stadium: Meadow Park
31 January 1999 Semi Final Whitehawke 1–4 Arsenal  
 Report
Attendance: 200
28 March 1999 Final Arsenal 3–1 Everton Prenton
 Report
  • 10'
 Stadium: Prenton Park

London County Cup

21 February 1999 Semi Final Arsenal 5–2 Leyton Orient Potters Bar
 Report
Stadium: The Lantern Stadium
21 March 1999 Final Arsenal 0–1 (a.e.t.) Millwall Lionesses Barkingside
Report
  • 100'
 Stadium: Oakside Stadium

See also

References

  1. ^ "Arsenal ladies". web.archive.org. 2001-04-18. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  2. ^ Winterburn, Sarah (1999-05-03). "Gunners at the double". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  3. ^ "Arsenal ladies". web.archive.org. 2001-06-19. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  4. ^ "Arsenal FC Kit History". Football Kit Archive. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998%E2%80%9399_Arsenal_L.F.C._season
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