We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham Women’s clash with Sheffield United in the Barclays Women’s Championship…
- Fixture: Durham v Sheffield United
- Date: Sunday 4th February 2024
- Kick-off time: 12pm
- Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship
- Venue: Maiden Castle, Durham, DH1 3SE
- Sheffield United make the trip to Maiden Castle with the two sides having already faced-off twice this term.
- It’s been a season of transition for the Blades who switched to a professional model in the summer and saw a number of new faces arrive at Bramall Lane.
- The South Yorkshire side currently sit eighth in the Barclays Women’s Championship with their record standing at: P13, W4, D2, L7
- Their last triumph came on December 10 when they beat Rugby Borough 3-2 in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
- Izzy Goodwin is the club’s top scorer having netted seven times already this season since joining from Coventry United.
- The experienced Sophie Barker is the club’s captain – and she has won promotion from this division twice before with Doncaster Belles and Leicester City.
- Our last meeting with Sheffield United came in the Continental Tyres League Cup, where a 1-1 draw was followed by a thrilling penalty shootout.
- Amy Andrews put Durham ahead before Jess Sigsworth levelled to send the tie to spot-kicks.
- And the Blues eventually ran-out 8.7 winners after a lengthy shootout.
- Prior to that, Durham were 1-0 winners at Bramall Lane in the reverse league fixture – Eleanor Ryan-Doyle scoring early on.
- Durham welcomed Watford to Maiden Castle last weekend and were beaten 2-0 – as Carly Johns and Coral Haines netted.
- Sheffield United were also on the end of a home defeat as Katie Wilkinson’s goal saw Southampton claim a 1-0 win.
- Durham will be in their usual home kit this weekend – with Sheffield United in changed colours.
- Durham outfield: Blue Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
- Durham goalkeeper: Black Shirts / Black Shorts / Black Socks
- Sheffield United outfield: Yellow Shirts / Yellow Shorts / Yellow Socks
- Sheffield United goalkeeper: White Shirts / White Shorts / White Socks
- This weekend’s match referee is Aaron Ford
- He last refereed Durham during the defeat at Crystal Palace earlier this season.
- Prior to that, he was in the middle for our narrow 2-1 loss to Birmingham City in what was our final home game of the 2022/23 campaign.
- He will be assisted by Daniel Sykes and David Mitchell
- Zeyad Ahmed will be the Fourth Official
- Tickets for this game remain available and can be secured in two ways:
- Online – CLICK HERE to get your tickets via our online ticketing site, speeding-up your entry on the day!
- On The Day – Simply pay by cash or card upon arrival at the ground
- Please note that this game IS included for 2023/24 Season Ticket Holders.
- A full Supporter Guide ahead of the game will be available shortly.
- This includes details on parking, access, the ground itself, merchandise, programmes and more!
- This game has not been selected for broadcast and will not be available to stream.
- Durham Hospitals Radio will have live commentary from John Middleton and Colin Young. Coverage will begin at 11:55am on dhradio.org.uk
- Social media coverage is available via all the club’s channels – X, Instagram and Facebook.
- Highlights will be available from Noon on the day following the game.
Here’s how the Barclays Women’s Championship table looks ahead of the game: