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Pat Chapman

b. 1956

English association football player (born 1956)

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Born 1956. Pat Chapman is a British association football player.

Patricia "Pat" Chapman (born 21 July 1956) is a former Southampton WFC and England women's international footballer who played as a winger. She won 32 caps for England following her debut against Scotland in 1976 and competed at the 1984 European Competition for Women's Football. In 1978 Chapman scored a record six goals in the Women's FA Cup final in Southampton's 8–2 win over Queens Park Rangers. In total Chapman scored a record ten goals in WFA Cup finals and won the tournament six times between 1973 and 1981.

Club career Chapman won the WFA Cup for the first time in 1973 when Southampton beat Westthorn United L.F.C. She scored her first goal in a WFA Cup final in 1975 in a 4–2 defeat of Warminster L.F.C. Southampton then played QPR in three finals in a row, winning in 1976 and 1978. Chapman scored a record six goals in the 8–2 win in 1978 at Wexham Park, Slough. In the 1979 final she scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory over Lowestoft Ladies at Jubilee Park, Waterlooville. Her sixth and final WFA Cup success came in 1981 with a 4–2 win over St Helens at Knowsley Road, with Chapman scoring twice. Overall she scored a record 10 goals in WFA Cup finals and won the tournament six times.

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.

Honours Southampton Women's FA Cup: 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978-79, 1980-81

England UEFA Women's Championship runner-up: 1984

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pat Chapman?

English association football player (born 1956)

When was Pat Chapman born?

Pat Chapman was born on 21 July 1956 in Portsmouth.

What is Pat Chapman's occupation?

Pat Chapman is an association football player.

What nationality is Pat Chapman?

Pat Chapman is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Pat Chapman

Β· Wikidata: Q27554095

Β· DBpedia: Pat Chapman (footballer)

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