SSFC Women face Washington in County Cup clash

South Shields Women host Washington FC Women in the DCFA Women’s Challenge Cup Preliminary Round this Sunday (1:30pm kick-off).

The lasses will be hoping to continue their good run of form, following last week’s progression in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup and recent positive results against Wallsend BC Women and Alnwick Town Ladies.

This week’s focus, however, is Washington, who visit Harton Welfare in the hope of advancing to the Quarter Final stage.

Washington have had a storming start to their NERWFL Northern Division campaign, with three wins from three games to leave them top as things stand.

It will be the second meeting between the two sides this season after August’s pre-season friendly, which ended 2-0 in Shields’ favour via a Jen Wootten brace.

Last time we met

Watch back the match highlights from that game here.

Alex’s thoughts

Co-Head Coach Alex Miller previewed this weekend’s game - watch the pre-match interview here.

Kelsi’s thoughts

Kelsi Hoot, one of the new South Shields FC Women’s International Academy players, spoke to us in the lead up to Sunday’s match full of confidence.

“At this time, I’m feeling really confident that this momentum we’ve been building is going to continue to bring good things,” she said. 

“We have a great group that is determined and ready to fight for anything. 

“We’ve been working really hard at training and I can’t wait to see it translate onto the pitch.”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) is at 1:30pm this Sunday, October 19th - free entry.

Follow our social media channels for updates throughout the game (@SSFCWomen on Twitter/X and @southshieldswomenfc on Instagram).

Reserve Team

Last week’s 2-2 draw against Spennymoor Town Development in the DCFA Women’s First Division should inspire some faith within the group to keep pushing ahead.

They are in DCFA Women’s Cup action away against Spennymoor Town Reserves.

A win would take the Mariners into the Second Round - kick-off at Whitworth Park Academy (DL16 7LN) is at 1:30pm this Sunday, October 19th.

Demi Pine said: “As a team, we are building up confidence and are having some good chances every weekend. 

“We’re working better with the position of the ball and playing more as a team.

“I am excited for the County Cup for us, South Shields Women Reserves, for this coming weekend.”