SSFC Women’s pre-season continues with Durham PGA visit

South Shields Women visit Durham PGA this Wednesday in what will be their second outing of pre-season (7:30pm kick-off).

The lasses are fresh off the back of a narrow 3-2 defeat at the hands of NERWFL Premier Division champions Chester-le-Street Town Ladies, who mounted a stunning second-half comeback after Eve Gatens’ double initially sent them 2-0 down.

This is the first and only midweek test of the pre-season programme, which might offer a fresh dynamic compared to the typical weekend match.

Durham PGA have already played Norton Ladies this pre-season – winning 1-0 on the road last week – while Sunderland West End Ladies and Ponteland United Women have faced them in recent weeks.

Last time out

Watch back the highlights from last Sunday's game with Chester-le-Street Town.

Sophie’s thoughts

Co-Head Coach Sophie Clough discussed the Mariners’ weekend performance and she previewed Wednesday’s fixture too. 

Watch the full pre-match interview below.

Asia’s thoughts

Asia Jota spoke to us to help preview this Wednesday's friendly.

She said: "I’m very excited to get out there with the team and test ourselves.

"We’ve been training hard getting ready for it.

"This pre-season will be a tough one, but we’re gearing up and are ready to battle it out."

Information for supporters:

Kick-off at Maiden Castle (DH1 3SE) is at 7:30pm this Wednesday, August 13th.

Please consider coming along and giving the lasses your backing! 

We will have coverage before, during and after the game on our social media channels (@SSFCWomen on Twitter/X and @southshieldswomenfc on Instagram). 

Image credit: Craig McNair (@ideventphoto)