SSFC Women aim to continue perfect start against Sunderland West End

South Shields Women look to continue their perfect start to the 2024/25 campaign when they face Sunderland West End Ladies this Sunday (2pm kick-off).

It will be the team’s first away trip in the NERWFL Premier Division, against the club which Shields played last during 2023/24.

The most recent encounter ended in a 3-2 win for The Mariners - goals by Eve Gatens and two from Ellie White secured a second-half comeback to end the season on a high note.

A full-strength team will be available for the weekend, meaning the squad should theoretically be in the best shape to make the most of what Sunday has in store for them. 

Alex’s thoughts

Head coach Alex Miller highlighted the team’s togetherness during training this week as a positive consequence of the happy atmosphere around the place.

“It means a lot,” she said.

“When the lasses are happy, it really shows on that pitch and that’s really what we’re trying to nurture here at Shields.

“Not just the footballer but the person as well, making sure that the whole person’s cared for, and the whole person’s happy.

“It really does show on the pitch and and the lasses are very much around each other; it’s probably the most ‘together’ that we’ve been and again that’s really shown on the pitch.”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Herrington Welfare Grounds (DH4 4LN) is at 2pm this Sunday, September 8th.

Adults will be charged £3 for entry, but children can attend the match for free.

It would mean a lot if supporters could get behind the lasses for their first away game of the season!