SSFC Women visit Alnwick Town in important league battle

South Shields Women make the trip up north to face Alnwick Town Ladies for the second time this season on Sunday (2pm kick-off).

The Mariners pulled off an unlikely comeback in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Second Round Qualifying back in September and they will be hoping to rediscover that feeling at the weekend.

It is the first league meeting between the two sides this campaign, and Shields will be looking to pick up three points if they are to threaten the teams above them in the NERWFL Premier Division table.

The lasses find themselves in sixth place with 20 points to their name, while Alnwick Town are fourth with 27 points, albeit having played one extra game.

Ex-Mariner Sophie Greener has shone brightly for the hosts, having scored 20 goals in 19 games in her debut season with the team, which included a brace in September’s clash.

Last time we met

Chaos ensued when the two teams last met - watch back the match highlights here.

Maddie’s thoughts

Madison Bouggess spoke to us in the run-up to Sunday’s clash and here’s what she had to say.

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Greensfield (NE66 2DH) is at 2pm this Sunday, March 29th.

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

Reserve Team

After a three week break, the Reserve Team are back in action and it doesn’t get much bigger than a Semi-Final tie.

They are one game away from reaching the DCFA Women’s First Division Cup Final, but standing in their way are Stockton Town Reserves.

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) this Sunday, March 29th is at 2pm and it is free entry.

Please come along and give them your backing in what will be an important game for the team!

Anna Lee said: "We're confident going into the game after recent results.

"If we keep up the good form, I believe we can go through to the final.

"Looking forward to it!"