2011 Arsenal L.F.C. season

Arsenal Ladies
2011 season
ChairmanPeter Hill-Wood
ManagerLaura Harvey
StadiumMeadow Park
Super LeagueChampions
FA CupWinners
WSL CupWinners
Champions LeagueSemi-finals
Top goalscorerLeague: Kim Little (9)
All: Ellen White (16)
Biggest win9–0 (vs Mašinac, UWCL, 14 October 2010)
Biggest defeat3–1 (vs Everton, WSL, 31 July 2011)
2011 Arsenal L.F.C. season

The 2011 season was Arsenal Ladies Football Club's 24th season since forming in 1987. The club participated in the first edition of the FA WSL, England's new top flight for women's football. In April, Arsenal played in the first ever WSL match, defeating Chelsea 1–0 at Imperial Fields, thanks to a goal from Gilly Flaherty, the first goal in WSL history.[1] Arsenal won the inaugural title,[2] and also played in the FA Women's Cup, and the FA WSL Cup, winning the former against Bristol Academy[3] in May and the latter against Birmingham City in September.[4] They also competed in the UEFA Women's Champions League, losing at the Semi Final stage to Lyon.[5]

As this season bridged the gap between the Men's Team's 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, the team wore two different sets of kits during each half of the season.

Squad statistics

First team squad

Squad statistics correct as of May 2018[6]

Squad No. Name Date of Birth (Age) Since Last Contract Signed From
Goalkeepers
1 Emma Byrne (1979-06-14) 14 June 1979 2000 Fortuna Hjørring
13 Rebecca Spencer (1991-02-22) 22 February 1991 2013 Birmingham City
31 Sophie Harris (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 2010 Lincoln City
Defenders
2 Steph Houghton (1988-04-23) 23 April 1988 2010 August 2010[7] Leeds Carnegie
3 Yvonne Tracy (1981-02-27) 27 February 1981 2000 St Patrick's Athletic
5 Gilly Flaherty (1991-08-24) 24 August 1991 2003 Millwall Lionesses
6 Faye White (captain) (1978-02-02) 2 February 1978 1996 Horsham Ladies
19 Niamh Fahey (1987-10-13) 13 October 1987 2008 Salthill Devon
21 Lara Fay (1993-08-09) 9 August 1993 Homegrown
25 Hayley Ladd (1993-10-06) 6 October 1993 2009 St Albans City
Midfielders
4 Jayne Ludlow (1979-01-07) 7 January 1979 2000 Southampton Saints
7 Ciara Grant (1978-05-17) 17 May 1978 1998 St Patrick's Athletic
8 Jordan Nobbs (1992-12-08) 8 December 1992 2010 August 2010[8] Sunderland
16 Kim Little (1990-09-26) 26 September 1990 2008 Hibernian
17 Katie Chapman (1982-06-15) 15 June 1982 2010 November 2010 Chicago Red Stars
28 Brooke Nunn (1993-02-04) 4 February 1993 Homegrown
29 Laura Coombs (1991-01-29) 29 January 1991 Charlton Athletic
30 Bianca Bragg (1994-01-14) 14 January 1994 Homegrown
Forwards
9 Ellen White (1989-05-09) 9 May 1989 2010 July 2010[9] Leeds Carnegie
10 Julie Fleeting (1980-12-18) 18 December 1980 2004 Ross County
11 Rachel Yankey (1979-11-01) 1 November 1979 2005 New Jersey Wildcats
12 Gemma Davison (1987-04-17) 17 April 1987 2012 Sky Blue FC
14 Jen Beattie (1991-05-13) 13 May 1991 2009 Celtic
15 Danielle Carter (1993-05-18) 18 May 1993 2009 Homegrown
20 Lauren Bruton (1992-11-22) 22 November 1992 2008 Luton Town

Italic indicates an academy player.

‡ = Player played in the earlier rounds of the UEFA Women's Champions League, but departed Arsenal before the start of the WSL Season

Appearances and goals

No. Name Super League FA Cup WSL Cup UWCL Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Emma Byrne 14 0 4 0 1 0 8 0 27 0
13 Rebecca Spencer 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
31 Sophie Harris 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Defenders
2 Steph Houghton 9+5 1 4 0 3 1 8 0 24+5 2
3 Yvonne Tracy 0+1 0 0+1 0 0 0 0+2 0 0+4 0
5 Gilly Flaherty 13+1 1 4 0 3 0 5 1 25+1 2
6 Faye White (captain) 5+1 0 1 0 1 0 6 0 13+1 0
19 Niamh Fahey 12 0 2+1 0 3 0 7 0 24+1 0
21 Lara Fay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Hayley Ladd 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0+1 0
Midfielders
4 Jayne Ludlow 4+4 0 0 0 3 1 4 1 11+4 2
7 Ciara Grant 14 0 4 0 2+1 1 7+1 1 27+2 2
8 Jordan Nobbs 9+3 1 4 0 2+1 0 5+3 1 20+7 2
16 Kim Little 12+1 9 4 2 3 1 7 2 26+1 14
17 Katie Chapman 14 0 4 1 2+1 0 6 1 26+1 2
28 Brooke Nunn 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0
29 Laura Coombs 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0+2 0 0+3 0
30 Bianca Bragg 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Forwards
9 Ellen White 11+3 6 4 5 3 2 7+1 3 25+4 16
10 Julie Fleeting 7+4 2 2 2 0 0 0+4 2 9+8 6
11 Rachel Yankey 14 5 3+1 2 2+1 2 8 4 27+2 13
12 Gemma Davison 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 1
14 Jen Beattie 6+3 1 2+1 0 0+3 2 3+4 1 11+11 4
15 Danielle Carter 10+4 3 2+2 0 3 1 3+4 2 18+10 6
20 Lauren Bruton 0+2 0 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 0+4 0

Italic indicates an academy player.

Goalscorers

Rank No. Position Name Super League FA Cup WSL Cup UWCL Total
1 9 FW Ellen White 6 5 2 3 16
2 16 MF Kim Little 9 2 1 2 14
3 11 FW Rachel Yankey 5 2 2 4 13
4 10 FW Julie Fleeting 2 2 0 2 6
15 FW Danielle Carter 3 0 1 2 6
5 14 FW Jen Beattie 1 0 2 1 4
6 4 MF Jayne Ludlow 0 0 1 1 2
7 MF Ciara Grant 0 0 1 1 2
8 MF Jordan Nobbs 1 0 0 1 2
17 MF Katie Chapman 0 1 0 1 2
2 DF Steph Houghton 1 0 1 0 2
5 DF Gilly Flaherty 1 0 0 1 2
7 12 FW Gemma Davison 0 0 0 1 1
Total 29 12 11 20 72

Disciplinary record

Rank No. Position Name Super League FA Cup WSL Cup UWCL Total
1 5 DF Gilly Flaherty 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
2 11 FW Rachel Yankey 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
19 DF Niamh Fahey 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
3 10 FW Julie Fleeting 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2 DF Steph Houghton 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
12 FW Gemma Davison 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
7 MF Ciara Grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
17 MF Katie Chapman 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
6 DF Faye White (captain) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
9 FW Ellen White 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 9 1 11 1

Clean sheets

Rank No. Name Super League FA Cup WSL Cup UWCL Total
1 1 Emma Byrne 9 3 0 1 13
2 13 Rebecca Spencer 0 0 1 0 1
Total 9 3 1 1 14

Transfers, loans and other signings

Transfers in

Announcement date No. Position Player From club
13 July 2010[10] 9 FW Ellen White Leeds United
10 August 2010[7] 2 DF Steph Houghton Leeds United
10 August 2010[8] 8 MF Jordan Nobbs Sunderland
October 2010 17 MF Katie Chapman Chicago Red Stars

Transfers out

Announcement date No. Position Player To club
2 September 2010 20 FW Helen Lander Chelsea
2010 FW Ruesha Littlejohn Glasgow City
2010[11] 21 FW Lara Fay Chelsea
2010[12] 23 MF Abbie Prosser Barnet
2010 27 MF Naomi Cole Chelsea
January 2011 GK Sarah Quantrill Chelsea
1st February 2011[13] 12 FW Gemma Davison Western New York Flash
2011 29 MF Laura Coombs Chelsea

Loans out

Announcement date No. Position Player To club
2011 29 MF Laura Coombs Los Angeles Strikers

Club

Kit (2010-11)

Supplier: Nike / Sponsor: Fly Emirates

Home
Away
Goalkeeper 1
Goalkeeper 2
Goalkeeper 3
Goalkeeper 4

Kit information

Nike released a new set of kits for the 2010–11 season.

  • Home: After the controversial home kit of the last two seasons which ditched Arsenal's iconic white sleeves, the club returned to their traditional design. The kit was inspired by the home kits used in 1970s, which featured a white round neck collar.
  • Away: Arsenal's away kit combined the club's traditional yellow away colour with maroon, a shade similar to the club's original kits. The kit featured maroon pinstripes and V-neck with maroon shorts and hooped socks.
  • Keeper: Arsenal goalkeepers wore four different kits throughout the season. The most conspicuous feature of the kits were the black zig-zags on the arms, based on the template Nike used in 2010 for its main clubs. The primary kit was grey, while the alternatives were black, turquoise and pink.

Kit usage (2010-11)

Kit Combination Usage
Home
  • Red body
  • White sleeves
  • White shorts
  • White socks.
 WSL
FA Cup
UWCL
Away
  • Yellow body
  • Yellow sleeves
  • Maroon shorts
  • Yellow socks
 WSL
FA Cup
UWCL

Kit (2011-12)

Supplier: Nike / Sponsor: Fly Emirates

Home alt.
Away
Goalkeeper 1
Goalkeeper 2
Goalkeeper 3

Kit information

Arsenal's home, away, third and goalkeeper outfits featured an anniversary crest to mark the club's 125th anniversary. The crest featured 15 laurel leaves on the left side of the crest to reflect the detail on the reverse of the sixpence pieces paid by 15 men to establish the Club in Woolwich in 1886. The 15 oak leaves to the right of the crest paid tribute to the founders who would meet in the local Royal Oak pub. Underneath the crest was one of the club's first recorded mottos – "Forward" – with the anniversary dates of 1886 and 2011 either side.

  • Home: The home kit was based on Nike Classic 2011 template in the club's traditional red and white colours, with red trim on the arms.
  • Away: The away kit was based on Nike Harlequin 2011 template. The front of the away kit was divided into two-halves in navy blue and one turquoise, inspired by some of the away kits in the 1990s which featured the same colour scheme. The diagonal design represented the gnomon (the pointer) which casts the shadow on a sundial – to commemorate the original Dial Square sundial on the site of the Arsenal munitions factory in Woolwich, where the club was founded in 1886. The back of the shirt was entirely navy blue, with one sleeve navy and the other turquoise. A stripe runs down each sleeves, broken into three parts to further represent the Dial Square sundial. The away shorts were navy blue, as were the socks
  • Third: The yellow/maroon away kit from last season was retained as a third kit with 125th anniversary celebratory maroon badge.
  • Keeper: The goalkeeper kits featured a stunning graphic running down from the bottom of the arms to the side of the shirt, which was part of Nike's 2011 goalkeeper template also worn by other clubs as well. The first-choice kit was mainly navy with orange detailing. The alternative kits were dark green with yellow detailing and grey with turquoise detailing, respectively.

Kit usage (2011-12)

Kit Combination Usage
Home alt.
  • Red body
  • White sleeves
  • White shorts
  • Red socks.
 WSL
WSL Cup
Away
  • Blue and navy body
  • Blue and navy sleeves
  • Navy shorts
  • Navy socks.
 WSL
WSL Cup

Competitions

FA WSL

Main article: 2011 FA WSL
13 April 2011 1 Chelsea 0–1 Arsenal Mitcham
17:30 BST Report Flaherty 33' Stadium: Imperial Fields
Attendance: 2,510
Referee: Sasa Ihringova
21 April 2011 2 Arsenal 1–0 Bristol Academy Borehamwood
19:45 BST Beattie 81' Report Culvin  78' Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 655
Referee: Mark Engelbertson
28 April 2011 3 Arsenal 1–2 Birmingham City Borehamwood
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 789
Referee: Tim Donnellan
4 May 2011 4 Lincoln 0–2 Arsenal Lincoln
19:30 BST Report
Stadium: Ashby Avenue
Attendance: 581
Referee: Sasa Ihringova
7 May 2011 5 Doncaster Rovers Belles 0–3 Arsenal Doncaster
14:00 BST Report
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 424
Referee: Gordon Johnson
12 May 2011 6 Bristol Academy 2–2 Arsenal Stoke Gifford
18:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Stoke Gifford Stadium
Attendance: 1,138
Referee: Tim Robinson
24 July 2011 7 Arsenal 3–0 Liverpool Borehamwood
14:00 BST
Report Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 915
Referee: Paul Forrester
28 July 2011 8 Arsenal 3–0 Chelsea Borehamwood
19:45 BST
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 608
Referee: Ade Mead
31 July 2011 9 Everton 3–1 Arsenal Crosby
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Rossett Park
Attendance: 662
Referee: Billy Smallwood
4 August 2011 10 Arsenal 4–0 Lincoln Borehamwood
19:45 BST
Report
  • Harris  55'
 Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 328
Referee: Tim Robinson
7 August 2011 11 Birmingham City 1–1 Arsenal Tiddington
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Knights Lane
Attendance: 824
14 August 2011 12 Arsenal 3–0 Doncaster Rovers Belles Borehamwood
14:00 BST
Report
  • Hamilton  43'
 Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 434
18 August 2011 13 Arsenal 1–0 Everton Borehamwood
19:00 BST
Report Stadium: Meadow Park
Referee: Sian Massey
28 August 2011 14 Liverpool 1–3 Arsenal Skelmersdale
14:00 BST
  • Brusell 61'
 Report
Stadium: Skelmersdale Ormskirk Stadium
Referee: Sarah Garratt

Partial league table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Arsenal (C) 14 10 2 2 29 9 +20 32 Qualification for the Champions League knockout phase
2 Birmingham City 14 8 5 1 29 13 +16 29
3 Everton 14 7 4 3 19 13 +6 25
4 Lincoln Ladies 14 6 3 5 18 16 +2 21
5 Bristol Academy 14 4 4 6 14 20 −6 16
Source: FA WSL results
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(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
14 10 2 2 29 9  +20 32 6 0 1 16 2  +14 4 2 1 13 7  +6

Results by matchday

Matchday1234567891011121314
GroundAHHAAAHHAHAHHA
ResultWWLWWDWWLWDWWW
Position11222222222211
Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2018. Source: FA WSL
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

FA Women's Cup

Main article: 2010–11 FA Women's Cup
13 March 2011 Fifth Round Everton 0–2 Arsenal Crosby
13:00 GMT Report
Stadium: Rossett Park
Attendance: 500
27 March 2011 Quarter-Final Sunderland 2–3 (a.e.t.) Arsenal Hetton-le-Hole
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Hetton Centre
24 April 2011 Semi-Final Barnet 0–5 Arsenal Uxbridge
14:00 BST Report
Stadium: Honeycroft
Attendance: 502
Referee: Andy Mead
21 May 2011 Final Arsenal 2–0 Bristol Academy Coventry
15:00 BST
Report Stadium: Ricoh Arena
Attendance: 13,885
Referee: Sian Massey

FA WSL Cup

Main article: 2011 FA WSL Cup
4 September 2011 Quarter-Final Liverpool 0–4 Arsenal Skelmersdale
14:00 BST Report
Stadium: Skelmersdale Ormskirk Stadium
Referee: Natalie Walker
4 August 2011 Semi-Final Arsenal 3–1 Lincoln Borehamwood
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 328
Referee: Tim Robinson
25 September 2011 Final Arsenal 4–1 Birmingham City Burton upon Trent
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Attendance: 2,167
Referee: Sasa Ihringova

UEFA Women's Champions League

Main article: 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League

Round of 32

22 September 2010 First Leg Mašinac 1–3 Arsenal Niš
15:30 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Mašinac Stadium
Attendance: 3,122
Referee: Betina Norman (Denmark)
14 October 2010 Second Leg Arsenal 9–0
(12–1 agg.)		 Mašinac Borehamwood
15:00 (CET)
Report
  • Kostic  67'  72'
 Stadium: Meadow Park
Referee: Marina Mamaeva (Russia)

Round of 16

4 November 2010 First Leg Rayo Vallecano 2–0 Arsenal Madrid
20:00 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas
Referee: Silvia Tea Spinelli (Italy)
11 November 2010 Second Leg Arsenal 4–1
(4–3 agg.)		 Rayo Vallecano Borehamwood
14:00 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Referee: Bibiana Steinhaus (Germany)

Quarter-Final

17 March 2011 First Leg Arsenal 1–1 Linköping Borehamwood
15:30 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 286
Referee: Cristina Dorcioman (Romania)
23 March 2011 Second Leg Linköping 2–2
(3–3a agg.)		 Arsenal Åtvidaberg
19:00 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Kopparvallen
Attendance: 1,921
Referee: Esther Staubli (Switzerland)

Semi-Final

9 April 2011 First Leg Lyon 2–0 Arsenal Lyon
18:00 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Stade de Gerland
Attendance: 20,123
Referee: Gyöngyi Gaál (Hungary)
16 April 2011 Second Leg Arsenal 2–3
(2–5 agg.)		 Lyon Borehamwood
16:00 (CET)
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: 507
Referee: Christina Westrum Pedersen (Norway)

See also

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