Pat Chapman (footballer)

Patricia "Pat" Chapman (born 21 July 1956) is a former Southampton WFC and England women's international footballer. She won 35 caps for England following her debut against Wales in 1976 and competed at the 1984 European Competition for Women's Football. In 1978 Chapman scored a record six goals in the FA Women's Cup final in Southampton's 8–2 win over Queens Park Rangers.[1]

Pat Chapman
Personal information
Birth name Patricia Chapman
Date of birth (1956-07-21) 21 July 1956
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Height 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Tottonians
Southampton WFC
Red Star Southampton
International career
1976–1985 England 35
Managerial career
Red Star Southampton
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

In November 2022, Chapman was recognized by The Football Association as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 33rd women's player to be capped by England.[2][3]

Honours

Southampton

England

References

  1. "Women's FA Cup final – a short history". Chelsea F.C. 13 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  2. Gerty, David (31 May 2023). "England squad named for World Cup". The FA. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. Lacey-Hatton, Jack (18 November 2022). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". Mirror. Retrieved 19 June 2023.


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