The 1978 WFA Cup Final was the eighth final of the

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, England's primary

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for

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teams. It was the eight final to be held under the direct control of

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(WFA).

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and

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contested the match at Wexham Park Stadium, the home of Slough Town on 30 April 1978. The match ended 8–2 in favour of

Match details

References

External links

*
Report
at WomensFACup.co.uk

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