SSFC Women host Spennymoor Town in NERWFL League Cup Third Round tie

South Shields Women aim to reach the next round of the NERWFL League Cup when they take on Spennymoor Town Ladies at Downhill Hub on Sunday (2pm kick-off).

It is shaping up to be another eventful clash between two sides who met just a fortnight ago in the league.

The Moors haven’t played since that game, which finished 2-1 in their favour, following a quickfire double during the second-half to turn the game around.

Meanwhile, Shields picked up a point on the road against Sunderland West End Ladies in a 2-2 draw last week.

Last time we met

Watch the highlights from our NERWFL Premier Division meeting on Sunday, November 23rd.

Sophie’s thoughts

We caught up with Co-Head Coach, Sophie Clough, ahead of Sunday’s action – here’s the pre-match interview.

Julie’s thoughts

Julie Raffel looked ahead to the weekend’s game, with the team no doubt having a point to prove.

“I’m feeling excited going into Sunday,” she said.

“We took a lot of positives from the last time we played them, and we are motivated to get back out there and put things right. 

“It’s a great opportunity for us to push into the next round.”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Downhill Hub (SR5 4BB) is at 2pm this Sunday, December 7th.

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 and @southshieldswomenfc on Instagram).

We have launched a TikTok page – follow us @SSFCWomen. 

Reserve Team

The Reserve Team play their final match before the Christmas break this Sunday when they host Horden CW Women.

Last week’s game against Darlington RA Women was called off as a result of the bad weather, so they will be hoping for fewer disruptions to their schedule moving forward.

Kick-off at Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) is at 1:30pm this Sunday, December 7th and entry is free.

Kylie Scarpiello said: “I’m thrilled to play this week! 

“The team has shown remarkable improvement throughout the season, and I truly believe it’s going to be an exciting game.”