Pat Davies (footballer)

Pat Davies (born c. 1955)[1] is an English former footballer who played for England against Scotland on 18 November 1972, scoring two goals to complete England's 3–2 victory.[2]

Pat Davies
Personal information
Date of birth c. 1955
Place of birth Netley, England
Height 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Southampton Women's F.C.
International career
1972-1978 England 7 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

She scored a hat-trick for Southampton Women's F.C. in their 4–1 victory over Stewarton Thistle in the final of the first Women's FA Cup in 1971.[3][4]

Davies is from Netley and despite being only 5 ft 0 in (1.52 m) tall, she became a prolific striker for Southampton WFC and England. She retired from playing in 1978 after becoming disillusioned with the lack of development in English women's football.[1]

She was allotted 9 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.[5][6]

Honours

Southampton

References
  1. "Players: Pat Davies". Women's Football Archive. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
  2. O'Neill, Jen (18 November 2012). "40 years ago today: Scotland 2-3 England". She Kicks. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  3. "Questions and answers". Sunday Times. 22 May 2005. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  4. "FA Women's Cup Facts and Figures 1971 To 2013". Women's Soccer United. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  5. "England squad named for World Cup". The Football Association. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  6. Lacey-Hatton, Jack (18 November 2022). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". mirror. Retrieved 19 June 2023.


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