Connie Graham scored a screamer but it wasn’t enough to seal a comeback as South Shields Women suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Ponteland United Women on Friday night. The hosts' evening didn’t get off to the best of starts when Ponteland’s number nine Isla Maggs opened the scoring just four minutes before half-time.  Soon after, and unfortunately for the Mariners, this lead was then doubled as Hannah McIntosh lashed home from distance.  However the second-half saw Shields’ dete

South Shields Women entertain Ponteland United Women under the floodlights this Friday (7:45pm kick-off). The lasses are back in action following a week off after their planned visit to Brunsmeer Athletic Women was postponed. Ponteland United, meanwhile, won 4-0 last time out against bottom side Sunderland West End Ladies. They have a number of games in hand over the other teams, so tonight's game could be pivotal for the visitors, who currently sit in sixth place, in terms o

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

Natalie May was left “disappointed” by South Shields Women’s 2-0 defeat to Ponteland United Women on Sunday. The lasses didn’t get up to...

South Shields were left disappointed after Ponteland claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory in the NERWFL on Sunday. Kylie Holmes and Chloe...

We spoke to South Shields Women co-head coach Alex Miller to dissect the 2-0 defeat against Ponteland United Women this afternoon.  Read...

South Shields Women host table-topping Ponteland United Women this Sunday (2pm kick-off). The Mariners suffered defeat at Harton Welfare...

Sunday’s skipper Natalie May says it was “disappointing” for South Shields Women to start 2025 on a low note.  The team travelled up to...

South Shields Women suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against second-placed Ponteland United Women in the NERWFL Premier Division on Sunday....

South Shields Women aim to replicate September’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup victory over Ponteland United Women this Sunday (2:30pm kick-off)....

Scarlett Gowans has suggested South Shields Women are ready for action as the team gets ready for their first outing in 2025.  Last...

Erin Naylor says that scoring her first goal for South Shields Women was a “great moment” for her. She came on as a substitute against...

South Shields Women advanced to the third qualifying round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup with a 3-1 win against high-flying Ponteland...

South Shields Women enter the Adobe Women’s FA Cup at the second qualifying round stage, when they travel to divisional leaders Ponteland...