The traditions of an FA Cup final were abandoned when Arsenal beat Chelsea in August. No fans, no pre-match handshake, a socially distanced trophy presentation and, more importantly, no friends or family in attendance.
It is the absence of loved ones Izzy Christiansen will feel the most when she lines up for Everton at Wembley on Sunday.
The 2019-2020 season was cancelled in May but it was decided the FA Cup would be played to a conclusion.
The Toffees overcame big-spending favourites Chelsea in the quarter-finals before beating Birmingham in the semis.