SSFC Women visit Ossett United in league clash

South Shields Women are looking to put the disappointment of last week’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup exit behind them as they visit Ossett United Women this Sunday (2pm kick-off).

It is the First Team’s first outing in the NERWFL Premier Division for over a month - their last league game came in a 4-0 win against Wallsend BC Women on Sunday, September 28th.

Annece Legg scored all four goals that afternoon with a stand-out second-half performance.

Ossett United head into the game having made a good start to life in the fifth tier, having most recently defeated bottom side Sunderland West End Ladies 3-2 just under a fortnight ago.

Sophie’s thoughts

Co-Head Coach Sophie Clough (as well as Reserve Team Head Coach Ryan Young) spoke to us in the run-up to this weekend’s fixtures.

Watch the full pre-match interview here.

Anna’s thoughts

Goalkeeper Anna Yeakey previewed Sunday’s game, where she is hoping the team can prove a point after last week’s showing.

She said: “The team is flipping a new page and putting this past weekend behind us. 

“I think the girls are ready for this weekend. 

“Looking at our squad, one bad result doesn’t define us and I think we’re ready to show that.”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Ingfield (WF5 9HL) is at 2pm this Sunday, November 2nd.

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

We have launched a new TikTok page for behind the scenes content; follow the club at @SSFCWomen.

Reserve Team

The Reserve Team play their first home game of the campaign against Darlington Spraire Ladies in the DCFA Women’s First Division.

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) is at 2pm this Sunday, November 2nd.

Amy Flowdy said: “I’m really excited for our first home game of the season, as are the team too. 

“Really want to show what we are capable of on the pitch as we build each week on those small but important areas of our game in training. 

“Great group of lasses who are getting to know one another one game at a time.”