Sophie Sutton has joined South Shields Women to become the club's second summer signing. The Sunderland AFC Women PGA midfielder has welcomed the chance to join Alex Miller’s side ahead of the upcoming NERWFL Premier Division season. She has experience in this division, having lifted the title with Chester-le-Street Town Ladies in the 2024/25 season. Sutton was a team-mate of new arrival Milly Cairns at Sunderland AFC Women U23s, who secured treble-winning success the season