SSFC Women host Bradford City in first clash of 2025

South Shields Women start 2025 with a home game against Bradford City AFC Women at Harton Welfare this Sunday (2pm kick-off).

The lasses have been without a match for three weeks over the festive period and have been without a league game for almost two months now.

Bradford should represent a good challenge, with the fourth-placed side currently sitting above the sixth-position Mariners in the NERWFL Premier Division league table by one point. 

At this stage of the season, however, the standings are subject to heavy change and one positive result could cause a lot of trouble for teams in and around the top-half. 

With 13 games left, plus a cup semi-final in the offing, there is plenty to look forward to as Shields look to put together a positive run. 

The two teams met in October and played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Horsfall Stadium – Sophie Greener, Becki McMahon and SSFC International Academy's Ashley Townsend grabbed the goals that day.

Alex’s thoughts

Annece’s thoughts

Annece Legg spoke to us this week to help preview Sunday’s return to action. 

“I’m very much looking forward to the game on Sunday,” she said.

“It’s always a good battle against Bradford and I think we will perform well. 

“After some time off over the Christmas and New Year, it’s exciting to get back into the swing of things and hopefully get our first win of the year!”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) this Sunday, January 5th, is at 2pm.

It will be free entry as usual – please come along and give the lasses your backing as the team hopes to kick off 2025 on a strong note.

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