Wembley’s Women’s FA Cup Final Features Extra Pitch Lines Amid Busy Weekend

The Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City players will need to navigate an unusual challenge during the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley due to extra black lines on the pitch. This highly anticipated match, featuring first-time finalists Brighton against WSL winners Manchester City, marks the conclusion of the women’s domestic season at the iconic venue. The scheduling coincides with a hectic weekend at Wembley, which also hosted the Challenge Cup final in rugby league on Saturday afternoon. In that match, the Wigan Warriors triumphed over Hull KR, capturing the trophy for the 22nd time. However, the quick turnaround left little time for the pitch to be relaid, resulting in faint advertising markings remaining visible. The Challenge Cup final has been a historic event at Wembley for nearly 100 years, having first taken place there in 1929. In contrast, the Women’s FA Cup final has been held at this prestigious ground since 2015. Notably, Manchester City aims to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2020, marking their third overall victory in the tournament.

Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-05-31

• brighton-hove
• manchester-city
• football