SSFC Women return to league action with visit to York RI

Update: Sunday's game against York RI has been called off. Read the original match preview below.

South Shields Women return to league action with a visit to York RI Ladies this Sunday (2pm kick-off).

The lasses were left disappointed after their 2-0 defeat against in-form Bradford City AFC Women a fortnight ago, and they will no doubt be wanting to make amends against a York side who have struggled for consistency lately.

Sunday’s hosts have forfeited their previous two encounters and in total, have lost nine points as a result of games being called off. 

For Shields, a winless run of four games played could be broken if they replicate September’s 3-1 win against the newly-promoted side - Annece Legg and Sophie Greener bagged the goals that day. 

Last time we met

Watch back the highlights from the last time we played York RI Ladies.

Sophie’s thoughts

Co-head coach Sophie Clough spoke to us this week ahead of our match this weekend, where she outlined the team’s thinking over the past fortnight, as well as the state of the squad. 

Scarlett’s thoughts

Shot-stopper Scarlett Gowans has helped us this week to preview our next challenge. 

“The week off has been good for us. It’s been a chance to recover, recharge and refocus going into Sunday.

“It’ll be good to get back on the pitch! It’s been nice to have a break, but within that, we’ve trained well, and are ready to get back on track on Sunday.

“Everyone’s really determined to get back to winning ways! We’re all focused and ready to put in the work to make it happen.”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at York RI Sports Ground (YO24 4NX) is at 2pm this Sunday, March 23rd.

It will be free entry and we will have coverage of the game on our social media channels - @SSFCWomen on Twitter/X and @southshieldswomenfc on Instagram.