South Shields FC • 4th August 2025

May: "I can't wait to get back out there" with SSFC Women

This article was published in The Mariner, South Shields FC's matchday programme, ahead of the men's pre-season friendlies against Shildon AFC, Carlisle United, Consett AFC and Newcastle United U21s.The lasses’ pre-season schedule gets underway in early August ahead of another testing NERWFL Premier Division campaign - needless to say, May is looking forward to it.“I’ve spent some quality time with family, had a break away on a brilliant holiday and now I’m feeling fresh and ready to go again.”“...

South Shields FC • 31st July 2025

"It's good to be back" with SSFC Women, says Wootten

The lasses returned to training this week ahead of another testing NERWFL Premier Division campaign, which starts in exactly one month’s time. Although the time off was well-served, the team are no doubt looking forward to getting stuck in with the pre-season programme.“It’s always nice to have a break after the season especially when it’s so hectic towards the end but I do miss it when we’re away.”It’s been a fine week all round given England’s victory against Spain in the UEFA Euro 2025 final...

South Shields FC • 30th July 2025

2025/26 fixtures revealed for SSFC Women

South Shields Women's fixtures have been revealed for the upcoming 2025/26 NERWFL Premier Division campaign.The lasses begin their eighth season in this division with a home game against York RI AFC Ladies on Sunday, August 31st.Their first away visit of the season comes a week later on Sunday, September 7th when they visit Spennymoor Town Ladies.Sunderland West End Ladies are next (at home), followed by Thornaby Women (away), Wallsend BC Women (home) and Alnwick Town Ladies (away).As things sta...

South Shields FC • 26th July 2025

Match Report: South Shields 5-0 Blyth Town

Paul Blackett got Shields off to a great start when he netted in the 16th minute, before Caden Kelly followed it up in the 22nd minute.Will Jenkins added to the goalscoring tally shortly before the break, which saw Ian Watson’s team firmly in control of the game.The second-half proved to be another onslaught from the youthful Mariners, with Dan Savage scoring his fourth goal in four games in the 70th minute, and Ewan McGowan finding a goal of his own just four minutes later.After the narrow defe...

South Shields FC • 25th July 2025

SSFC Women have "a lot to be optimistic about" according to Miller

South Shields Women Co-Head Coach Alex Miller says the team has "a lot to be optimistic about" ahead of the start of their pre-season programme next week.The lengthy off-season break is almost at an end and that brings a lot of excitement about what is to come, but in some ways it is the perfect opportunity to look back and reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months.“As coaches, the work never fully stops in the off-season, but having a bit of space has allowed us to look ahead and rea...

South Shields FC • 22nd July 2025

Match Report: South Shields 1-2 Carlisle United

North East local Cedwyn Scott got the Cumbrians off to the perfect start in the 12th minute, before a hectic few minutes saw second-half substitute Regan Linney net in the 61st minute and Dan Savage in the 63rd minute for Shields.Forward Junior Luamba was next to try his luck in the 10th minute after he cut inside and shot into the bottom right corner, though his effort went wide.Scott provided Carlisle with their first goal of the evening - Archie Davies floated a cross into the box, which evad...

South Shields FC • 22nd July 2025

SSFC Women to hold Senior Team Trials in July 2025

South Shields FC Women will be holding Senior Team Trials towards the end of July 2025.The trials will be open for both the First Team and Reserve Team squads on the following dates:If you are interested in attending or you would like to learn more about our female pathway, please reach out to Sophie Clough via email at sophie.clough@southshieldsfc.co.uk.

South Shields FC Women will be holding Senior Team Trials towards the end of July 2025.

South Shields FC Women will be holding Senior Team T...

South Shields FC • 21st July 2025

SSFC Women confirms 2025/26 retained list

South Shields FC Women can confirm its list of retained players ahead of the 2025/26 season.It's shaping up to be another exciting campaign and we can't wait to get back to action in the coming weeks with our group of returning players.Five players have departed the club over the off-season period: Sophie Greener, Olivia Mole, Erin Naylor, Zoe Norton and Jess Spark.The club would like to put on record its thanks to those who are leaving and we wish them nothing but the very best for the future,...

South Shields FC • 19th July 2025

Match Report: South Shields 1-1 Shildon

The Mariners took the lead in the 84th minute when Gary Brown slammed the ball into his own net, but Shildon made amends for that five minutes later with an excellent header by Aaron Cunningham to level the score.Crossley nearly got Shields off to the dream start in the fifth minute when he struck at goal, but Shildon goalkeeper Sam Taylor got a hold of it. Sheik misplaced a ball soon after, which gave the visitors a clean hit on target, but the former Crawley ‘keeper pulled off a terrific stop...

South Shields FC • 13th July 2025

SSFC Women aim to "build on" historic 24/25 campaign, says Clough

This article was published in The Mariner, South Shields FC's matchday programme, ahead of the men's friendly against Sunderland AFC on Saturday, July 12th, 2025.The lasses finished in fourth place in the NERWFL Premier Division for the third season running, a feat made possible by their strong run of four wins during their final six games.They also reached the semi-final of the Durham FA Women’s Cup, losing only to eventual double winners, Chester-le-Street Town Ladies.A match that will live lo...

South Shields FC • 8th July 2025

South Shields FC Women confirms pre-season schedule

We can now confirm South Shields Women's pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025/26 season.The lasses will return to action, after a lengthy off-season break, with a visit to the current NERWFL Premier Division champions, Chester-le-Street Town Ladies, on Sunday, August 10th. A kick-off time has yet to be confirmed for the fixture, but full match details will be shared once known.Three days later, the Mariners will face Durham Women PGA away from home for a 7:30pm kick-off on Wednesday, August 13t...

South Shields FC • 7th July 2025

South Shields FC Women to launch domestic full-time 16-19 female college football programme

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re launching a new domestic full-time college football programme for females aged 16-19, starting this September!This is just another step in our commitment to nurturing our female pathway and providing more opportunities for women and girls to excel in football.Here’s what you can expect from this programme:Regular high-level training to keep you in top shape.Competitive fixtures to test your skills and push yourself.Individual player development plans to help...

South Shields FC • 24th April 2025

Natalie May's end of season letter to the SSFC Women fans

Natalie May has written an end of season message for the South Shields FC Women fans - please take the time to read her letter! Firstly, I want to say a massive thank you to our coaches, Sophie and Alex, for all of their dedicated time and efforts they have put into the team and us as individual players this season. Personally my confidence has grown massively on the pitch and you can see the growth in this area throughout the team with the support from both of them. I am really looking forward...

South Shields FC • 24th April 2025

Gowans speaks after SSFC Women's Alnwick Town defeat

Goals by Catherine Johnston and Libby Rees condemned the lasses to their first loss in seven matches on the final day, which followed a hectic run of six games in 22 days.“Of course that’s not how we wanted to end our season,” she said, “but I think after a packed couple of weeks everybody was ready to finish the season off and recover.”This season has largely been one of transition for the team, with a number of personnel changes on and off the field.The schedule itself has been a mixed bag too...

South Shields FC • 23rd April 2025

SSFC Women to hold open training sessions ahead of the 2025/26 season

South Shields FC Women will be holding open training sessions ahead of the 2025/26 season.Players aged 16 and over are invited to register their interest for these sessions, which will be game based with technical elements.They will be held on the following dates at the 3G pitch adjacent to 1st Cloud Arena (NE32 3UP) between 8:25pm and 9:25pm:If you think you have what it takes to play on our women’s first team, or if you simply want to come out and meet new people, while enjoying playing the ga...

South Shields FC • 22nd April 2025

Match Report: South Shields 0-2 Spennymoor Town

Despite the scoreline, it was Shields who almost had the dream start - Paul Blackett surged through on goal within two minutes of the game and Will Jenkins narrowly missed the ball, as he slid to try and poke it through on goal inside the 18-yard box.It would be the visitors who would strike first, and to their credit it was an exquisite piece of play.Shields were left vulnerable as the Moors passed it around the box, before Rob Ramshaw fed McKeown, with space and time in the box, to slot it pas...

South Shields FC • 22nd April 2025

An end of season message from Sophie Clough and Alex Miller

South Shields Women co-head coaches Sophie Clough and Alex Miller have penned an open letter to the supporters following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.The following note was printed in yesterday's edition of The Mariner, South Shields FC's matchday programme, to commemorate everybody's efforts this season.As co-head coaches, we have had the immense privilege of leading a team that’s not only passionate and dedicated, but also supported by one of the most loyal fan bases we could ever ask...

South Shields FC • 19th April 2025

SSFC Women finish their season against Alnwick Town this Sunday

The lasses are hoping to end their history-making season - which saw them reach the second round proper of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the first ever time, as well as make the DCFA Women’s Cup semi-finals - with three points against a resolute Alnwick outfit.When the two teams met last month, it was Alnwick who claimed the three points, in a 3-1 victory - Zoe Norton’s strike just before the final whistle was later voted our goal of the month.Due to Shields’ 4-4 draw against Wallsend BC Women on...

South Shields FC • 19th April 2025

Wootten: Wallsend BC draw "a hard one to take" for SSFC Women

It marked a sudden end to the team’s winning streak, which saw them claim maximum points during each of their last four outings.“Yeah,” she reflected, “I think we are disappointed to not take away three points from the game.“Especially after being on such a good run during the last few games, it’s a hard one to take.”There were positives to take from the game, however - the team’s prolificacy in front of goal continued with four goals scored, from three different goalscorers.That was an area whi...

South Shields FC • 18th April 2025

Match Report: Darlington 1-1 South Shields

Jack Maskell’s seventh minute opener was cancelled out by Will Jenkins’ leveller in the 36th minute to secure the draw.It is a result which leaves Elliott Dickman’s side in 17th place in the Vanarama National League North table, with just two games remaining of their 2024/25 campaign. Dillon Morse started the game, after a positive reception to returning from injury recently, and the long-serving defender was afforded the chance to put in a solid shift out there.Shields almost had the dream star...

South Shields FC • 16th April 2025

SSFC Women face Wallsend BC in midweek league clash

Shields take to the Kirkley Park lights for their second midweek match of the season, after their 2-0 win against Sunderland West End Ladies at 1st Cloud Arena a fortnight ago. The lasses head into the game full of confidence after their big 6-2 away win against Spennymoor Town Ladies on Sunday.Wallsend BC, meanwhile, were last in action on Sunday, April 6th, in a 5-0 defeat against table-toppers Chester-le-Street Town Ladies.A win could give the Mariners every chance of finishing the season in...

South Shields FC • 15th April 2025

Legg hails SSFC Women teammates for "stand-out performance" against Moors

Their 6-2 win at The Brewery Field extended Shields’ winning streak to four in a row, as the lasses turned up the heat in a display they can rightfully be proud of. “I think it was a stand-out performance for all of us and the score proved that,” she reflected.“We all stuck together as a team from the very start, right up until the full-time whistle. “We did well in every area on the pitch, whether that was defending or attacking, we broke Spennymoor down and didn’t give them much room to play....

South Shields FC • 13th April 2025

Sophie Clough speaks after SSFC Women's Moors thrashing

“Fantastic, I think it’s great to get another win, a fourth win in a row, and it was a fantastic team performance again.“A lot of different goalscorers on the scoresheet too and so just another great team win.” Q: These games are always full of passion - did the red card change things from your perspective and how do you think they reacted to that out there?“Yeah, definitely, and that was one thing that, coming into the game we had spoken about.“We spoke about it in the week of just, ‘don’t get...

South Shields FC • 12th April 2025

Match Report: South Shields 0-0 Southport

South Shields were held to a scoreless draw against Southport in their penultimate home game of the season on Saturday.It was a game of few chances, but the outcome was a point which successfully halted Shields’ run of five consecutive defeats in the Vanarama National League North.That result means the Mariners find themselves in 16th place on 53 points, with just three games remaining. Manager Elliott Dickman handed the young James Sloan his second start, following an impressive shift last time...