Match Pack | Durham v Newcastle United

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


Match Details

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

The Visitors

  • Newcastle romped to the FA Women’s National League Northern Division title last season – clinching a place in the Barclays Women’s Championship for the first time
  • And it’s been a strong start to life in the second tier for Becky Langley’s side, who currently sit seventh in the table – with games in hand on all of the teams above them
  • The Magpies’ last outing saw them beat Bristol City after a thrilling encounter, keeping their promotion hopes alive

  • Indeed, Langleys’ troops have lost just twice in the league all season
  • Key to that form has been summer signing Shania Hayles, who has netted nine league goals since her arrival from Bristol City
  • Beth Lumsden has also been in fine form and has five goals to her name

Last Meeting

  • The two sides last met in October, where Durham snatched victory at the death
  • Mollie Lambert’s late goal was enough to seal a 1-0 win for the Blues at Kingston Park

Kit Colours

  • Durham outfield: Blue Shirts / Blue Shorts / Blue Socks
  • Durham goalkeeper: Turquoise Shirts / Black Shorts / Turquoise Socks
  • Newcastle outfield: Black & White Shirts / Black Shorts / Black Socks
  • Newcastle goalkeeper: Pink Shirts / Pink Shorts / Pink Socks

Match Officials

  • This weekend’s match referee is Abby Dearden
  • She last refereed Durham in our Barclays Women’s Championship home game against Watford last season – where the Hornets ran-out 2-0 winners

  • She will be assisted by Daniel Sykes and Julia Kings
  • Thomas Parsons will be the Fourth Official.

Ticket Details


Fan Guide


Broadcast Information

  • This game has been selected for broadcast and can be watched via the Barclays Women’s Championship YouTube channel
  • 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.