SSFC Women host Sunderland West End in County Cup Quarter-Final

South Shields Women host Sunderland West End Ladies in the DCFA Women’s Challenge Cup Quarter-Final on Sunday (1:30pm kick-off).

After seeing off Wallsend BC Women in last week’s NERWFL League Cup tie, the Mariners will be hoping to make a double success in the cups with a positive result at the weekend.

The two teams will meet for the second time this season, having previously played a league game in September at Harton Welfare - Sunderland West End came out 2-1 winners that day.

Jen Wootten scored Shields’ goal after the visitors had netted twice in quick succession early on.

Sunday’s visitors edged a nervy 1-1 tie in the NERWFL League Cup against Stockton Town Ladies on penalties last time out.

Last time we met

Watch back the highlights from September’s 2-1 defeat against Sunderland West End here.

Sophie’s thoughts

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

Annece’s thoughts

Annece Legg spoke to us in the run-up to Sunday’s cup clash and here’s what she had to say.

“As a squad, we’re buzzing for this weekend’s County Cup clash against Sunderland West End. 

“We know they will come into this one physical and hungry to prove themselves. 

“For us, the focus is on playing our football with confidence. 

“We’ve trained hard, we’ve tightened the details, and we trust in the way we want to play.

“It’s a chance to show our quality, and the standards we want to set as a team.”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) is at 1:30pm this Sunday, November 16th.

Entry is free - please consider coming along and giving the lasses your support! 

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

We have recently launched a TikTok page - follow us @SSFCWomen. 

Reserve Team

The Reserve Team are looking to make it two wins on the spin, following last week’s 3-2 victory against Stockton Town Reserves.

They travel to Brandon United Women at Welfare Park (DH7 8RA) this Sunday, November 16th - 2pm kick-off.

Amber Robinson said: “I'm really looking forward to our next game. 

“I think last week's win has given us good energy and confidence which we're all hoping to keep building on and carry into another good performance and result this weekend.”