Back The Blues: Don’t miss out on Durham Women’s big season opener

Durham Women kick-off our 2024/25 season on Sunday, September 8 (12pm kick-off) against Sheffield United – and we’ve got a big day planned!

It’s been a busy summer for the Blues who have signed three new players – former Champions League player Abbi Grant, prolific striker Carly Johns and New Zealand international Hannah Blake. A number of familiar faces have also extended their stays in Durham and the squad have already enjoyed some fantastic pre-season games.

A 5-2 win over Liverpool Feds in Cumbria was followed by strong tests against Women’s Super League sides Manchester United and Leicester City. But full focus now turns to the clash with Sheffield United on September 8.

The opening game against the Blades at Maiden Castle comes as the exciting new Barclays Women’s Championship season begins, at what is the dawn of a new era for the women’s professional game in England. And to mark the start of this fresh chapter, Durham Women have a number of activities planned as we look to make a strong start to the new campaign.

Here’s what we’ve got planned for the fixture with Sheffield United:

Player meet and greets – you’ll be able to meet our players, including summer signings, at the end of the game for autographs and selfies!
FREE giveaways and activities – courtesy of Durham City Police! Find out more HERE!
Our Pathway teams as mascots and the Guard of Honour – as we introduce the crowd to the next generation of Durham Women players coming through the ranks!
A half-time parade of our 2024/25 Sister Clubs – celebrating and promoting grassroots football in the North East. Find out more about our free Sister Club Programme and how you can get involved HERE.
Food & Drink from Fat Frank’s Street Food – with a wide range of selection, plus we’ll also have Cafe Nero open serving a range of hot and cold food and drink throughout the afternoon
Plus the unmissable action on the field – there were seven goals in this fixture last year, and another exciting contest is in store!

Over 1,000 fans attended Durham’s final fixture of last season, and another bumper crowd is expected for this clash with hundreds of tickets already snapped-up. Supporters are therefore strongly advised to book tickets online in advance to avoid disappointment.

Supporters can purchase their tickets now via our easy-to-use online ticketing platform. Prices are as follows: