SSFC Women return to Downhill Hub to host Alnwick Town

South Shields Women return to Downhill Hub this Sunday for their penultimate home game in the NERWFL Premier Division against Alnwick Town Ladies (2:30pm kick-off).

The lasses have just three games to contend with before the league season is complete, and first up are an Alnwick Town side where entertainment has certainly been provided thus far.

In the previous two meetings, the Mariners have equalised late on – in the 93rd minute back in September, and then in the 89th minute a month ago.

Three points for the visitors could help them secure a hold onto third place, while for Shields a win is a must if they are to challenge the top five spots in their remaining fixtures.

The Mariners lost 4-0 to title-hunting Thornaby FC Women last time out, and Alnwick defeated Ossett United Women – Shields’ opponents next week – 3-1 most recently.

Last time we met

Relive the key moments from our last meeting, a 2-2 draw at a very windy Greensfield.

Alex and Ryan’s thoughts

We caught up with First Team Head Coach Alex Miller, as well as Reserve Team Head Coach Ryan Young, ahead of this weekend’s games – take a look at their previews here.

Alena’s thoughts

Alena Miller spoke to us this week in preparation for our hosting of Alnwick Town – read what she had to say here.

She said: “Last Sunday wasn’t the result we wanted, but we’ve been working hard this week, and are ready to take what we’ve learned into Sunday. 

“That, along with the grit and determination that kept us in our last matches against Alnwick, should make for an exciting game!”

Information for supporters

Kick-off at Downhill Hub (SR5 4BB) is at 2:30pm this Sunday, April 19th.

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

The Reserve Team thrashed Seaton Carew Ladies 5-2 last time out, and they return to Harton Welfare (NE34 0NA) hoping to make it four league games unbeaten this Sunday, April 19th against Waldridge Park Lumley.

Kick-off is at 2pm and it is free entry, so please join them if you can! 

Emily O’Mara said: “Really looking forward to this weekend – It will be good to get more wins towards the end of the season that I feel we can really achieve.”

Image credit: Craig McNair (@ideventphoto).