We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham Women’s clash with Sunderland in the Barclays Women’s Championship…
Match Details
- Fixture: Durham v Sunderland
- Date: Sunday 20th October 2024
- Kick-off time: 12pm
- Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship
- Venue: Maiden Castle, Durham, DH1 3SE
The Visitors
- Sunderland came into the new Barclays Women’s Championship season on a high after finishing third in the second tier last season.
- The Black Cats strengthened of the summer with the signings of Eleanor Dale, Demi Lambourne, Keria Flannery and Jessie Stapleton.
- After defeats to Birmingham City and Southampton in their first two outings, Mel Reay’s side bounced back in style with a 1-0 win over London City Lionesses.
- That was followed by a 3-3 draw at then-league leaders Charlton, before a narrow 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United last weekend.
- Sunderland have shared the goals around this season, with Katie Kitching, Emily Scarr, Jessie Stapleton, Natasha Fenton and Jenna Dear all netting in the league.
Last Meeting
- The two sides last met in March, when Sunderland ran-out 5-3 winners at Eppleton CW in a thrilling encounter.
- Mollie Lambert (2) and Beth Hepple found the net for the Blues.
Kit Colours
- Durham outfield: Blue Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
- Durham goalkeeper: Black Shirts / Black Shorts / Black Socks
- Sunderland outfield: Red & White Shirts / Black Shorts / Red Socks
- Sunderland goalkeeper: Green Shirts / Green Shorts / Green Socks
Match Officials
- This weekend’s match referee is Jane Simms
- She last refereed Durham in our Adobe Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Manchester City last season
- She will be assisted by Daniel Sykes and Jason Smith.
- Aimee Keir will be the Fourth Official
Ticket Details
- Tickets for this game remain available – but due to demand, will not be available on the gate on the day of the game.
- Tickets must be purchased online in advance of the game.
- CLICK HERE to get your tickets via our online ticketing site, speeding-up your entry on the day!
Fan Guide
- A full Fan Guide ahead of the game can be accessed HERE!
- This includes details on parking, access, the ground itself, merchandise, programmes and more!
Broadcast Information
- This game has been selected for broadcast and will be available to stream via the Barclays Women’s Championship YouTube channel.
- CLICK HERE to visit the YouTube channel. Coverage will begin shortly before kick-off.
- Durham Hospitals Radio will have live commentary from John Middleton.
- 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.