challenges, the sport has seen an increase in popularity and success over the years, becoming an integral part of the United Kingdom's sports culture. The first recorded women's football match in the United Kingdom was played in 1895, between two teams of factory workers. However, it wasn't until the early 1900s that the sport began to gain recognition and popularity. The Women's Football Association (WFA) Cup Final, a major tournament in the country, was first held in 1971, marking a significant milestone in the growth of women's football. By the 1980s, the sport had become increasingly popular, with thousands of players and fans participating and supporting the teams. Despite the progress made in the early days of women's football in the United Kingdom, the sport faced numerous obstacles, including discrimination and a lack of funding. Early on, women's teams were not permitted to play on the same fields as men's teams and were often relegated to playing on makeshift pitches or public parks. Furthermore, women's teams were not provided with the same resources and support as men's teams, making it difficult for them to reach a competitive level. Despite facing discrimination and lack of funding in the past, women's football in the United Kingdom has seen a significant growth in popularity and success over the years. Today, the sport boasts a large following with over 150,000 registered female players and has gained significant media coverage and sponsorship. The England Women's National Team has also made a mark on the international stage, with notable achievements such as winning the Women's Euros in 1984 and reaching the semi-final of the Women's World Cup in 2019. This showcases the progress and dedication towards the development of women's football in the United Kingdom. Similar to in men's football, international women's football is played in separate Home Nations teams of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Again, the only exception to this is during the Summer Olympics where the United Kingdom is represented by Great Britain women's Olympic football team, which again includes Northern Ireland. United Kingdom Olympic history Women's football began in the Summer Olympics at Atlanta 1996. Unlike men's football, women's football at the Olympics is played at full senior level. The Great Britain Women have historically not competed at football in the Summer Olympics for the same reason as the men's team. Again, an exception to this was the 2012 Summer Olympics,