2012–13 Women's National League (Ireland)

The 2012–13 Women's National League was the second season of the Women's National League. This season was again sponsored by Bus Éireann. The six founding members of the league – Peamount United, Castlebar Celtic, Cork Women's F.C., Raheny United, Shamrock Rovers and Wexford Youths[1] – were joined for the second season by DLR Waves.[2] Raheny United won their first of two WNL titles.[3] They also complete a league and cup double after already winning the 2012 FAI Women's Cup.[4] Peamount United won the 2013 WNL Cup with a 6–3 win over Castlebar Celtic.[5] Sara Lawlor of Peamount United was the top league goalscorer with 28 goals. She also won a second consecutive Player of the Season award.[6]

Women's National League
Season2012–13
ChampionsRaheny United
UEFA Women's Champions LeagueRaheny United
Top goalscorerSara Lawlor (Peamount United)
28

Final table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Raheny United (C)1814315519+36452013–14 UEFA Women's Champions League
2Peamount United1814228025+5544
3Wexford Youths189453421+1331
4Castlebar Celtic1871103049−1922
5DLR Waves1851122546−2116
6Cork Women's F.C.1842122452−2814
7Shamrock Rovers1823131652−369
Source: [7][8]
(C) Champions

Top goalscorers

GoalsPlayerClub
28Sara LawlorPeamount United
22Stephanie RochePeamount United
15Rebecca CreaghRaheny United
11Rianna JarrettWexford Youths
11Emma MullinCastlebar Celtic

Source:[8]

WNL Awards

Senior Player of the Year
Young Player of the Year
Top Goalscorer Award
Service to Women's Football Award
Team of the Season
No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsClub
11GKMary Rose KellyWexford Youths
22DFSeana CookeRaheny United
32DFMegan CampbellRaheny United
42DFLauren DwyerWexford Youths
52DFKaren DugganPeamount United
63MFSylvia GeeDLR Waves
73MFSarah RoweCastlebar Celtic
83MFCaroline ThorpeRaheny United
94FWRianna JarrettWexford Youths
104FWSara LawlorPeamount United
114FWJulie-Ann RussellPeamount United

Source:[9][6]

References