Match Pack | Sunderland v Durham

We round-up all the key information ahead of Durham’s trip to Sunderland in the Barclays Women’s Championship…


Match Details

  • Fixture: Sunderland v Durham
  • Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
  • Kick-off time: 2pm
  • Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship
  • Venue: Stadium of Light, SR5 1SU

The Hosts

  • Sunderland currently sit 6th in the Barclays Women’s Championship table with 21 points to their name.
  • Mel Reay’s side enjoyed a six-game unbeaten run in late 2024 which saw them once again cement themselves among the promotion-chasing sides.
  • Their last outing ended in a 2-0 defeat to London City Lionesses, but the Black Cats dominated the second period and could have had more from the clash.
  • Sunderland are the only Barclays Women’s Championship side left in the FA Cup, and face Manchester United in the last eight on March 9.
  • Summer signing Eleanor Dale has been in fine form this term, and has seven league goals to her name already.

Last Meeting

  • The two sides last met in December in the Subway Women’s League Cup.
  • Eleanor Ryan-Doyle put Durham ahead before Katy Watson levelled – with Kaila Novak’s second half goal securing a 2-1 win for the Blues.

Kit Colours

  • Sunderland outfield: Red & White Shirts / Black Shorts / Black 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 Joanne Horwood.
  • She last refereed a Durham game when we faced Sheffield United in the Barclays Women’s Championship in February – the game ending in a 1-1 draw.
  • She is joined by Joseph Karram and Ogiemwonyi Arakpogun as assistant referees.
  • Zac Kennard-Kettle is the fourth official.

Ticket Details


Broadcast Information

  • The match is not available to stream and has not been selected for broadcast.
  • You can follow all the key updates via the club’s social media channels.