SSFC Women visit league leaders Bradford City at the weekend

South Shields Women visit the NERWFL Premier Division leaders Bradford City AFC Women this Sunday (2pm kick-off).

The Mariners embark on one of their longest trips of the season to face a team who have won all eight of their league matches so far.

Bradford City sit top of the pile by seven points, with one game in hand over second-placed Spennymoor Town Ladies ahead of the league restart.

Shields, meanwhile, are in seventh place as things stand so a positive result would be welcomed in terms of climbing up the ranks - the three teams ahead of the Mariners are only three points ahead.

The last visit to West Yorkshire ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, as Shields clawed their way back from two goals down to turn the game around, before the hosts equalised during the second-half to settle the draw.

Last time in Bradford

Watch back the highlights from that game here. 

Sophie and Alex’s thoughts

Watch the pre-match interview with Co-Head Coaches Sophie Clough and Alex Miller here.

Kennedy’s thoughts

Kennedy Green helped preview this weekend’s game - here’s what she had to say.

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Horsfall Community Stadium (BD6 2NG) is at 2pm this Sunday, January 11th.

Entry is £5 for adults and free for U16s.

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

Reserve Team

Naomi Atkinson spoke to us ahead of the Reserve Team’s return to DCFA Women’s First Division action at the weekend.

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) is at 2pm this Sunday, January 11th and entry is free.

She said: “First game back in 2026 (against Waldridge Park Lumley) and we all really can’t wait to get three points on the board and carry on the rest of the season on a high.”