Match Pack | Durham v Blackburn Rovers

We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham Women’s clash with Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Women’s Championship…


Match Details

  • Fixture: Durham v Blackburn Rovers
  • Date: Sunday 16th February 2025
  • Kick-off time: 12pm
  • Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship
  • Venue: Maiden Castle, Durham, DH1 3SE

The Visitors

  • Blackburn achieved a record finish under Simon Parker last season after a stunning start to the campaign
  • Rovers currently sit in 9th this term – but have played less games than other sides in the league due to postponements
  • Indeed, Blackburn’s last scheduled clash fell victim to the weather as their trip to Charlton was postponed

  • Prior to that, Parker’s side drew 1-1 with Sunderland on home soil
  • Maria Edwards and Farah Crompton are both a threat up front, having netted three league goals apiece this season

Last Meeting

  • The two sides last met in November, where Durham snatched victory in a 3-2 thriller.
  • Beth Hepple, Lauren Briggs and Michaela Foster netted the goals at Ewood Park.

Kit Colours

  • Durham outfield: Blue Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
  • Durham goalkeeper: Black Shirts / Black Shorts / Black Socks
  • Blackburn outfield: Pink Shirts / Pink Shorts / Pink Socks
  • Blackburn goalkeeper: Green Shirts / Green Shorts / Green Socks

Match Officials

  • This weekend’s match referee is Aimee Keir
  • She last refereed Durham in our Barclays Women’s Championship game away at Charlton in September – which we lost 2-1

  • She will be assisted by Daniel Sykes and Ogiemywonyi Arakpogun
  • Jason Smith will be the Fourth Official.

Ticket Details

  • Tickets for this game remain available and can be secured in two ways:
  1. Online – CLICK HERE to get your tickets via our online ticketing site, speeding-up your entry on the day!
  2. On The Day – Simply pay by cash or card upon arrival at the ground

Fan Guide


Broadcast Information

  • This game has not been selected for broadcast.
  • 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.