Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City players must navigate extra black lines on the pitch at Wembley during the Women's FA Cup final. The markings, remnants from the Challenge Cup final in rugby league held the previous day, were not removed in time for the women's showpiece clash.
Busy Weekend at Wembley
The Women's FA Cup final concludes the women's domestic season, pitting first-time finalists Brighton against Women's Super League champions Manchester City. However, the event follows a packed weekend at the stadium, which also hosted the Challenge Cup final on Saturday afternoon.
Wigan Warriors defeated Hull KR to claim the rugby league trophy for the 22nd time. Due to insufficient time to relay the surface, Wembley ground staff had to make do, with faint advertising markings also visible on the pitch.
History of Finals at Wembley
The Challenge Cup final has been traditionally played at Wembley for nearly a century, first hosted there in 1929. Meanwhile, the Women's FA Cup final has been held at the north London venue since 2015. Manchester City last won the tournament in 2020, their third overall victory.
