SSFC Women visit Stockton Town in first pre-season friendly

South Shields Women kick-off their pre-season programme with an away visit to Stockton Town Ladies this Sunday (2pm kick-off).

After returning to training at the beginning of last week, the lasses can now look forward to some action, firstly when they take on the NERWFL Northern Division side.

Sunday’s hosts impressively put six goals past Wallsend Women in their most recent friendly, and the Anchors will be looking to continue that hot streak in front of goal.

For the Mariners, meanwhile, it gives them a chance to put in some valuable minutes and build a platform which can be built upon over the coming weeks.

Alex’s thoughts

💬 “The girls have been working really hard!” 💪

First Team Head Coach @AlexxMiller_5 looks ahead to our first pre-season friendly away to Stockton Town. 👇#SSFC #AlwaysReady pic.twitter.com/AcrgKkXOGk

— South Shields FC Women (@SSFCWomen) July 24, 2026

Listen to our pre-match interview with First Team Head Coach, Alex Miller, where she discusses the state of the squad, as well as how pre-season has shaped up for her and the team so far.

Jen’s thoughts

💬 “Good to get the girls together again!” 😁@ActualJen, one of our two new club captains, reflects on the first two weeks of pre-season. 👇#SSFC #AlwaysReady pic.twitter.com/uRfrhqZsI6

— South Shields FC Women (@SSFCWomen) July 24, 2026

We caught up with one of our two newly appointed club captains, Jen Wootten, ahead of the team’s return to action; hear what she had to say here.

Information for supporters

Kick-off at MAP Group UK Stadium (TS19 0QD) is at 2pm on Sunday 26th July.

Please come along if you are able to and give the lasses your support for the first time this season!

Follow our social media pages for the latest updates throughout the afternoon: @SSFCWomen (Twitter/X), @southshieldswomenfc (Instagram), @southshieldsfcwomen (Facebook), @ssfcwomen (TikTok).