We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham’s trip to Sunderland in Group B of the Women’s League Cup…
Match Details
- Fixture: Sunderland v Durham
- Date: Wednesday 11th December 2024
- Kick-off time: 7:30pm
- Competition: Women’s League Cup
- Venue: Eppleton CW, DH5 9NE
The Hosts
- After a sublime 2023/24 campaign, Sunderland entered the new campaign looking to once again challenge at the top of the table.
- And Mel Reay’s side are currently sat fifth in the table and just three points off the summit as we approach the halfway stage.
- The Black Cats enter the game off the back of a 4-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.
- Sunderland have won one and lost one in the Women’s League Cup – beating Sheffield before falling to a narrow defeat against Blackburn on home soil.
Last Meeting
- The two sides last met in October 2024 at Maiden Castle.
- It was Sunderland who ran-out winners on the day as Eleanor Dale and Mary McAteer netted after Hannah Blake’s opener.
Kit Colours
- Sunderland outfield: Red & White Shirts / Black Shorts / Red Socks
- Sunderland GK: Green Shirt / Green Shorts / Green Socks
- Durham outfield: Blue Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
- Durham GK: Black Shirt / Black Shorts / Black Socks
Match Officials
- Sunday’s clash will be officiated by Grace Lowe.
- She last officiated a Durham game when we faced Sunderland at Maiden Castle last season – when the Black Cats won 1-0.
- She is joined by Jason Smith and Daniel Sykes as assistant referees.
- Lucy May is the fourth official.
Ticket Details
- Tickets for the game can be purchased in advance from Sunderland.
- Find out more and get your tickets HERE.
Broadcast Information
- This game has not been selected for broadcast.
- Social media coverage is available via all the club’s channels – X, Instagram and Facebook.
