May 19, 2001

England AXA FA Premier League, 2000-2001 National Division latest

May 15, 2001
Southampton 1 Barry Town 1

Standings up to and including May 15, 2001
Pos TEAM PL W D L GF GA PTS GD
1 Arsenal 18 17 1 0 88 9 52 +79
2 Doncaster 17 14 0 3 57 13 42 +44
3 Everton 18 11 2 5 42 24 35 +18
4 Charlton 16 9 5 2 36 10 32 +26
5 Tranmere 18 9 1 8 42 39 28 + 3
6 Barry Town 17 6 2 9 20 38 20 -18
7 Sunderland 17 5 0 12 27 49 15 -22
8 Southampton 17 3 5 9 25 48 14 -23--------------------------------------------------

9 Millwall 16 2 2 12 9 52 8 -43
10 Liverpool 16 0 0 16 12 71 0 -59

Commentary:

With the title secured, Arsenal were able host their final match at the superb Highbury Stadium with 400 spectators against the 'Belles.'
They remained undefeated after their 2-1 win.
FA Womens Football 'supremo', Kelly Simmons then presented the League trophy to captain Sian Williams, a third major cup for the 'Gunners' this season.

Doncaster should finish the season on sunday (20th), with a special day for captain, Gillian Coultard who will retire from playing after the match against Charlton, to concentrate on coaching.

At the lower end of the table, the relegation of Liverpool was confirmed during the week, and Millwall are getting close to the drop, after their defeat at home. Sunderland kept their status in the top flight for a 2nd season after the win.

A point at home for the 'Saints' almost certainly keeps them in the top division, and they will be hoping that some of their matches next season will stadium which will be the home for Southampton, with the famous Dell closing after Saturdays Premiership game.