Chelsea were the defending champions, having beaten Notts County 1–0 in the previous final.
[1][2] The level of league football played by each team determined the stage of the competition in which they were inserted.
As Nettleham were unable to fulfil the fixture, Leicester City Women received a walkover.
[9] Brighton & Hove Albion initially won 2–1, but were forced to replay their game, as they named too many substitutes (7 instead of 5) on the match form.
[11] Sporting Club Albion were the only team from outside the FA WSL to reach the quarter-finals.