SSFC Women welcome Brunsmeer Athletic for first league meeting

South Shields Women host newly-promoted side Brunsmeer Athletic Women at Ford Hub on Sunday (2pm kick-off).

The lasses have had to wait longer than expected to get their first match of 2026 played, after games against Alnwick Town Ladies and Bradford City AFC Women were postponed in recent weeks, but they are hoping to make it third time lucky this weekend.

Brunsmeer Athletic were promoted from the NERWFL Southern Division as champions last season, meaning this will be the first meeting between the two sides.

The visitors are ranked ninth as things stand having picked up nine points so far – just one point, and two places, behind the Mariners in the standings.

Last time out

Watch back the highlights from Shields’ final match of 2025, a 5-3 win away to Wallsend BC Women.

Sophie’s thoughts

We spoke to Co-Head Coach Sophie Clough ahead of the weekend’s action – watch the pre-match interview here.

Anna’s thoughts

Anna Yeakey spoke to us to help prepare for Sunday’s clash and here’s what she had to say.

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Ford Hub (SR4 0RW) is at 2pm this Sunday, January 18th.

While entry is free, supporters will need to register for a Leisure United account and scan the generated QR code to access the facilities on the day.

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

Reserve Team

After last week’s game against Waldridge Park Lumley was postponed, the Reserve Team will be hoping for better conditions to ensure Sunday’s game against Spennymoor Town Development goes ahead.

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) is at 2pm this Sunday, January 18th and entry is free.

Kristina Simpson said: “I think we’re all just really excited to be back out there after such a long break. 

“It feels like the team is more than ready to get back on the pitch, get our boots dirty again, and finally put all the hard work into action this weekend.”