'Why it's time for women's FA Cup prize money to be same as men's'
Summary
The article discusses the disparity in prize money between men's and women's FA Cup competitions, highlighting efforts by Lewes FC to promote equal funding for both. Lewes FC became the first club in the UK to financially support its women's and men's teams equally in 2017. The men's FA Cup winners receive significantly more prize money than the women's winners.Key Facts
- In 2017, Lewes FC started funding its women's and men's teams equally.
- A win in the second round of the men's FA Cup earns £79,500, compared to £8,000 for the women's team.
- Lewes FC has been campaigning for equal FA Cup prize money since 2019.
- The Football Association (FA) determines the prize funds for both competitions.
- The FA Cup prize pot is £23.5 million for men's teams, and £6.14 million for women's teams.
- The FA has paid equal match fees and bonuses to men's and women's England teams since 2020.
- Lewes FC's campaign also calls for a more equitable distribution of prize money within the men's competition.
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