 However, they were defeated 4–0 away to Durham who were later announced as members of the inaugural WSL 2.The Ladies finished just two points behind League Winners Tranmere Rovers and once again claimed the runners up spot for the second season running.In the final fixtures of the season, they finished the season in emphatic style, defeating League rivals Morecambe 4–1  and Crewe Alexandra 5–2 at Bloomfield Road to create an exciting finish to the season and send a resounding message to their title and promotion rivals.