South Shields took a point back from their visit to Chorley FC on Tuesday as the race for the Enterprise National League North title heated up. Sonny Finch scored in the 11th minute before Jack Sampson levelled things four minutes later, and while both teams had a number of chances to grab a winner, neither could find the goal they were looking for. Due to results elsewhere, the Mariners’ lead on top of the table has been reduced to just two points with 10 games of the season

Natalie May says she was left proud following South Shields Women’s 3-0 loss against Bradford City AFC Women on Sunday. Although the Mariners went home empty-handed, they put in a fantastic defensive shift and it is that spirit and determination which May feels earned the lasses a better result. “It was obviously a tough result to take because I think the performance deserved more,” she reflected, “but overall, I think we can be proud of how we approached the game. “We worked

South Shields Women’s spirited display wasn’t enough on Sunday as they fell short to NERWFL Premier Division promotion favourites Bradford City AFC Women. The team made the two-hour trip and put in a solid shift, with some excellent defensive work on show, but the lasses were left undone by a first-half penalty, a close-range shot and a header as they lost 3-0. Shields remain in fifth place ahead of their next game, where they will make the mammoth visit down to Brunsmeer Ath

South Shields Women travel to NERWFL Premier Division leaders Bradford City AFC Women this Sunday (2pm kick-off). Following last week’s 2-0 win at home to Harrogate Town AFC Women, the lasses make the trip to West Yorkshire to take on the title-contending side. They have taken maximum points from all league games bar one this season, but nevertheless the Mariners will no doubt be up for the challenge as the two teams reunite for the first time this season. Previous games have

Natalia Campbell was pleased to make her long-awaited ‘home’ debut for South Shields Women. The lasses had to wait just over three months to take to the Harton Welfare turf following a 2-1 defeat to Spennymoor Town Ladies in November, but they made it count this time with a 2-0 win against Harrogate Town AFC Women. “I think it’s good to get back to winning ways,” Campbell assessed afterwards. “We definitely deserved the three points.  “The girls played them earlier this seaso

Madison Bouggess’ brace inspired South Shields Women to a 2-0 win over Harrogate Town AFC Women on Sunday. The lasses got off to a bright opening when Bouggess rounded Amy Hood and slotted in the opener in the 11th minute. The second of Sunday’s clash didn’t come until injury time when Bouggess thundered a strike across goal to give the Mariners the three points. Coming into the game, the home Mariners had an incentive - to bounce back from their previous defeat away to Thorn

Sophie Clough has penned a farewell message to those connected with South Shields FC after it was confirmed she has left her position as the Club's Head of Women's Football. "I want to start by saying a massive thank you to everyone who's been involved with the women's programmes here at South Shields FC and has been part of the journey over the past 18 months. "I appreciate what each of you have brought to the environment, the passion, the drive, the desire to improve and ke

South Shields netted three times in four minutes to sweep away Peterborough Sports on Saturday afternoon as their quest for the Enterprise National League North title continues. A positive first-half ended level, though it didn’t come without its fair share of chances, and Shields made sure of the three points by roaring into action as play restarted for the final 45 minutes. Paul Blackett continued his excellent goalscoring form with a quickfire brace, while Derby County loa

South Shields Women host Harrogate Town AFC Women in the NERWFL Premier Division on Sunday (2pm kick-off). After an almost 100-day wait, the lasses return to Harton Welfare to face the West Yorkshire side. The Mariners lost 3-0 against promotion hopefuls Thornaby FC Women last time out, so they will be looking ahead to this game as an opportunity to get back to winning ways. Sunday's visitors come into the match following a 2-2 draw against bottom side Sunderland West End Lad

Jen Wootten believes South Shields Women deserved more from their trip to Thornaby. The lasses went away empty-handed against one of the league favourites on Sunday, and she feels the final result doesn’t tell the full story in terms of how the team played out there. “I don’t think it fully reflects on our performance,” she said afterwards. “I think we worked hard and created plenty of chances, but we didn’t capitalise on them.” Wootten put in a Player of the Match-winning pe

South Shields Women suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of NERWFL Premier Division title contenders Thornaby FC Women on Sunday. The hosts opened the deadlock in the 15th minute thanks to Eve Gatens’ poached effort, and when the clock struck the half-hour mark the Mariners were behind by two, thanks to a wonder goal from Jen Knowles. With just ten minutes remaining, substitute Sophie Tierney made it three to the hosts. Shields came into Sunday afternoon's clash ready for anoth

South Shields Women visit Thornaby FC Women for the first time this season on Sunday (2pm kick-off). The lasses are hoping to shake off last week’s DCFA Women’s Challenge Cup exit with a strong performance against NERWFL Premier Division title-contenders Thornaby. This weekend’s hosts sit second in the division, with a remarkable 25 points picked up from their first 10 games - Shields find themselves in fifth place having recorded 17 points over the same period. Thornaby are

South Shields Women captain Becki McMahon believes the team's County Cup run is "something to be proud of" despite exiting in the Semi-Final on Sunday. They faced tough opposition in the form of Durham Cestria, who play one tier above the Mariners, and who had come into the game having scored 11 goals in their previous two league games. Although the final result went against the lasses, McMahon was pleased with how Shields dealt with the challenge. “They’re a really strong si

South Shields Women’s hopes of reaching the DCFA Women’s Challenge Cup Final were extinguished by a dominant Durham Cestria side on Sunday. Taking to Ford Hub as the lasses’ alternative home venue, it was in fact the Mariners who made the brighter start but the goals fell the visitors' way, who quickly took the game away from them. Grace Mackie scored within 15 minutes before Grace Monkhouse launched a screamer past Anna Yeakey in the 32nd minute. Emily Hutchinson would make

South Shields Women host Durham Cestria in the Semi-Final of the DCFA Women’s Challenge Cup on Sunday (2pm kick-off). The Mariners are potentially two games away from lifting silverware this season but they will first have to navigate a strong Cestria side who play one division above them. Shields breezed past Washington FC Women and Sunderland West End Ladies - both games at home - in the two previous rounds to get to this stage. Meanwhile, Cestria were awarded a walkover wi

South Shields were forced to settle for a point on their travels against a resilient Scarborough Athletic side on Tuesday night. The Mariners had gone two-nil up through Sonny Finch and, later, Will Jenkins but the hosts managed to respond with two late goals by Theo Chapman and Jake Hull. Shields remain top of the Enterprise National League North table with a reduced lead over AFC Fylde - four points ahead having played one more game than them. Tom Watson stopped Scarborough

Julie Raffel praised South Shields Women’s character following their fightback draw against Ponteland United Women on Sunday. It was a game of constant back and forth as the two teams ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw, but it came with its fair share of drama - especially late on. That was something she highlighted, but regardless the team’s spirit shone through. “It was a tough game with a lot going on, especially at the end," she said. “We showed a lot of fight to stay in i

South Shields Women snatched a last-second equaliser amidst a chaotic final minutes against Ponteland United Women on Sunday. The opener of what was a dramatic four-goal clash between the Mariners and Ponteland came in the 62nd minute through the host's Chloe Adam. It took the Mariners 22 minutes to hit back, as Julie Raffel stabbed home the equaliser in the 84th minute. Both sides were not done there, as another two goals were in store deep into stoppage time - Katie Monagha

South Shields Women look to shake off last week’s postponement as they make the short visit to Ponteland United Women this Sunday (2pm kick-off). The lasses were out of action as heavy rainfall resulted in a waterlogged pitch at Harton Welfare, but attention turns to Ponteland United, who the Mariners are yet to face this season. Annece Legg scored Shields’ first goal of 2025 when they last made the trip to Ponteland Leisure Centre, although the game finished 4-1 to the hosts

South Shields continued their rampant pursuit of the Enterprise National League North title with a well-earned 3-1 win away to Oxford City on Saturday. Dan Ward scored after just 12 seconds to fire the Mariners ahead before George Burroughs equalised just before the half-hour mark. Cedwyn Scott then scored two after the break to make sure the three points went back up north. Results elsewhere mean that Shields now have a nine point lead over second-placed AFC Fylde, having pl