Sunderland sell majority stake in women's team to US group - what you need to know explained
Sunderland Women have been taken over by a US multi-ownership group though the club will retain a majority shareholding
Keira Barry gets first England call-up and Niamh Charles joins Wiegman's squad
Bay FC forward Barry in for injured Freya GodfreyLionesses face Spain and Iceland in qualifiers The Bay FC forward Keira Barry has received her...
After derby result Newcastle United Women aiming for play-off promotion spot to top tier
Newcastle United Women headed into their latest derby game with Sunderland knowing anything less than a win would just about rule out automatic...
Inside the second Sunderland v Newcastle derby in a week - and why result has big ramifications
Sunderland Women earned a point against Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday
A late leveller denied Sunderland Women a first league win over Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby
Late equaliser denies Sunderland famous Derby Day victory, writes Harvey Hinkler.
How to watch crucial Sunderland v Newcastle United Women’s derby live for free today
It is the big one today with Sunderland v Newcastle United Women at the Stadium of Light. Around 1,500 United fans making the trip for this derby...
Sunderland Women vs Newcastle United Women LIVE updates from the Stadium of Light
Live updates from the WSL2 Wear-Tyne derby as Newcastle United and Sunderland's women sides clash at the Stadium of Light
Derby Day Preview: Haway The Lasses!
Games like today cannot be understated. The passion, the raw undiluted energy and the cacophony of noise that erupts from the stands of Derby are...
Newcastle United Women plotting instant revenge on Sunderland after men's derby day defeat
Newcastle United Women travel to the Stadium of Light aiming for their fourth consecutive win over Sunderland.
United Women v Portsmouth – preview
FixturesSheffield United Women Vs. Portsmouth Women - Sat, Mar 28th 2026, 12:30Get your tickets now and Back the BladesSheffield United Women are...
Sunderland Women bid to end unwanted derby record at the Stadium of Light this Sunday
Sunderland Women face Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday
Sunderland vs Newcastle United: Women's Wear-Tyne derby ticket and live stream info
Sunderland and Newcastle United lock horns this weekend in a WSL2 Wear-Tyne derby, days after the men's edition.
Sunderland legend KEVIN PHILLIPS: 'You can't escape the Tyne-Wear derby... I've been chased out of a Chinese restaurant, called a "Mackem t**t" in the streets, abused by old ladies - but they can't take away my goal in the rain'
JAMES SHARPE: This week, more than most, Kevin Phillips is unable to escape it. Whether he's at a restaurant, down the pub near his partner's house...
I think this is a powerful reminder of the importance of women in Sunderland AFC's history
“Football clubs are nothing without their supporters, and this exhibition is a powerful reminder of the role women have played in Sunderland's...
Buy your tickets: North East derby set for Stadium of Light as SAFC Women take on visitors Newcastle United
Sunderland AFC Women will take on visitors Newcastle United Women this Sunday in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the Barclays WSL2...
Lasses Match Report: Last Minute Heartache
There's something uniquely draining about following Sunderland. It doesn't matter if it's the men or the women, home or away, top of the league or...
Sunderland 2-2 United Women - report
FixturesSunderland Ladies Vs. Sheffield United Women - Wed, Mar 18th 2026, 19:00United Women sealed a dramatic late point thanks to an Amy Andrews...
“To Sunderland Women, From Supporters Who Travel, Care and Believe”
Dear Sunderland AFC Women, There's something special about women's football and anyone that's followed it for more than a few years knows that....
Sunderland v United Women – preview
FixturesSunderland Ladies Vs. Sheffield United Women - Wed, Mar 18th 2026, 19:00Sheffield United Women make a swift return to the pitch to take on...
Lasses Spotlight: “The PGA Pipeline”
International breaks often arrive like a pause in the soundtrack of a season. The rhythm of weekly fixtures fades, senior players scatter across...
Lasses Match Preview: Nottingham Forest Under The Lights!
Sunderland Women step into tonight's clash with Nottingham Forest knowing that the shape of their season could hinge on what unfolds over the next...
Lasses Loan Watch: Cassap Gets Her First Goal For Middlesbrough!
Middlesbrough Women returned to winning ways with a performance that blended control, confidence and a renewed sense of purpose, and at the heart...
Lasses Spotlight: A Celebration Of Community Values And Opportunities For All
There's a particular kind of pride that runs through Sunderland — the pride of a city shaped by industry, resilience and community; of people who...
Women's Final Game Date Set
Ipswich Town Women's final WSL2 game of of the season against Sunderland at the JobServe Community Stadium will take place on Saturday 2nd May (KO...
Lasses Spotlight: “The Journey, The Story And The Connection”
This season, supporting Sunderland Women has been an experience defined not by extremes but by the subtle, shifting emotions that sit between them....
Lasses Spotlight: Sunderland Women On The Global Stage!
International windows have a way of stretching players far beyond the boundaries of club football — and it's no different for Sunderland Women. As...
Boro Women Collect Special Recognition Award
Boro Women received a special recognition at last night's North East Football Writers Association Awards, alongside a club legend in Tony...
Lasses News: Sunderland Women In Talks Over Majority Sale
I have spent the past year watching Sunderland Women navigate something that feels significant yet strangely quiet; a process that's unfolded...
Lasses Rewind: “The Day Eppleton Lost Its Mind”
I still think about that Sunday as if it is stitched into the inside of my ribs, 18 February 2024. Sunderland Women 4–3 Lewes. Eppleton in the...
Lasses Spotlight: Could A Lack Of Action Be Disruptive For Sunderland?
Football seasons are rarely smooth. They twist, stall, surge and stutter in ways that can either help or hinder a team's rhythm — and for...
Lasses Spotlight: Sunderland Women On The International Stage
International breaks can sometimes feel like an interruption to the rhythm of a club season, but for Sunderland Women, this one serves as a...
Sunderland win their seventh straight River-Wear derby in WSL2: Durham 2-3 Sunderland
The latest Sunderland Women news, via Harvey Hinkler.
Lasses Spotlight: The River Wear Derby — “A Story of Growing Authority”
Rivalries evolve, shifting with time, and momentum, the rising and fall of squads and the changing fortunes of clubs. The River Wear derby between...
On This Day (22nd Feb 1969): Mary Raine Steps Forward
Poppy Pattinson's recent call up to the England squad saw the Houghton le Spring native strengthen the north east's reputation as footballing...
Arne Slot Liverpool press conference LIVE - Wataru Endo, Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak injury news
Whisper it quietly, but things are beginning to look up for Liverpool this season.A hard-fought win at Sunderland was followed by a resounding FA...
Lasses Spotlight: The Trials And Tribulations Of The WSL2
The WSL2 has a way of stripping a team back to its essentials. It's not a league that rewards reputation, sentiment or history. Instead, it rewards...
Lasses Time Capsule: “The Women Who Built Sunderland”
Sue “Buddah” Smith: The sweetest left foot in the North East! Before Sunderland Women had an academy to be proud of, before the club became known...
Lasses Time Capsule: “A Story Of Resilience, Legacy And Rebirth”
In the beginning… Long before Sunderland AFC Women existed in name, before the academy became a conveyor belt of international talent and before...
Lasses Spotlight: The Dilemma Of Repeated Postponements
The 2025/2026 season has been anything but straightforward for Sunderland Women. A campaign already marked by inconsistency and uneven performances...
Ipswich v United Women – preview
FixturesIpswich Town Women Vs. Sheffield United Women - Sun, Feb 15th 2026, 14:00Sheffield United Women return to action after last weekend's...
Jevons Joins Everton Women's Coaching Staff
Phil Jevons has joined Everton Women's backroom staff as an interim coach until the end of the season.
The former striker, who made nine Senior...
Sunderland rescheduled
FixturesSunderland Ladies Vs. Sheffield United Women - Fri, Feb 6th 2026, 19:00Sheffield United Women's Barclays Women's Super League 2 clash with...
Bristol City Women ease to 3-0 win over Sunderland
BRISTOL City ran out 3-0 winners at home to Sunderland in WSL 2 on Saturday, after a first-half brace from Jessie Gale and a late goal from Lexi...
Sunderland Women 1-0 Southampton: A Much-Needed, Gritty Victory!
Sunderland's 1–0 win over Southampton was not a match defined by flowing football, slick passing sequences or attacking flair. It was defined by...
Sunderland v United Women – preview
FixturesSunderland Ladies Vs. Sheffield United Women - Sun, Oct 19th 2025, 14:00Sheffield United Women are on the road for a second week running...
Charlton v United Women – preview
FixturesCharlton Athletic Women Vs. Sheffield United Women - Sun, Oct 12th 2025, 14:00Sheffield United Women are back on the road after a first win...
Malta international poses huge threat as league table doesn't make for good reading
Women's Football notebook - Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham all in need of a win
Lasses Match Report: Sunderland AFC Women Lose 2-0 At The SOL
Another tough game in Sunderland Women's start to the 2025/26 season. It feels too early to say it was a must-win game, but the WSL2 is always a...
Roker Roundup: Sunderland keep moving forwards
Long list for the Lasses Sunderland AFC Women were busy in September, with a raft of announcements being made ahead of their new season. Total...
Newcastle United Women reveal Tyne-Wear derby will be held at St. James’ Park
Newcastle United Women have revealed that they will return to St. James’ Park for the Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland next month. The Magpies are...
Tyne-Wear Newcastle United v Sunderland Women derby game moved to St James' Park
The Tyne-Wear Newcastle United Women v Sunderland Women has been moved to SJP.
Newcastle United official announcement – St James’ Park to host Newcastle v Sunderland women’s derby
The Newcastle v Sunderland women’s derby is to be played at St James’ Park. A Newcastle United official announcement (see below) revealing the news...
'We need your support' - SAFC Ladies hope to continue winning streak with fan help against Charlton Athletic
Sunderland AFC Women look to continue their unbeaten start to their league campaign on Sunday at the Stadium of Light - an they need your support.
Lasses Match Report: Sunderland Women's Unbeaten Run Continues
Sunderland Women continue their undefeated streak with a 1-1 draw away to Southampton. Buoyed by their excellent start to the 25/26 season, the...
Liverpool FC Women 0, Manchester United 2: Reds Outclassed In Loss
Liverpool: NA Manchester United: Miyazawa 4', Toone 45+2' Pre-Match First Half Gareth Taylor and the Liverpool FC Women return to WSL play after...
Liverpool vs Sunderland League Cup preview, prediction and team news
Ahead of Liverpool vs Sunderland on Wednesday night, read our preview, prediction and the latest team news ahead of the Women’s League Cup first...
Durham v United Women – preview
FixturesDurham Women Vs. Sheffield United Women - Wed, Sep 24th 2025, 19:00Sheffield United Women make a swift return to action as the Blades kick...
Portsmouth v United Women – preview
FixturesPortsmouth Women Vs. Sheffield United Women - Sun, Sep 21st 2025, 14:00Sheffield United Women are back on the road once again, this time to...
Sunderland Women 2-1 Durham Women: Analysis and player ratings as Black Cats go top
Sunderland have gone top of the WSL 2 table after continuing their unbeaten start to the campaign
'Delighted': Mel Reay issues clear Sunderland verdict ahead of derby clash
Sunderland renew their rivalry with Durham Women on Friday night
United Women v Newcastle – preview
FixturesNewcastle United Ladies Vs. Sheffield United Women - Sun, Sep 14th 2025, 14:00Sheffield United Women hit the road for the first time this...
Sheffield United Women ‘suspend’ head coach Ash Thompson
Sheffield United Women have reportedly suspended head coach Ash Thompson from his duties at the Women’s Super League 2 side. Thompson was absent as...
Sheffield United women facing further scrutiny amid manager mystery following Sunderland absence
Sheffield United women facing further scrutiny amid manager mystery following Sunderland absence
Lasses Review: Fantastic Four As Sunderland Batter The Blades
After an unbeaten pre-season and a plethora of new signings, Sunderland Women fans could be forgiven for getting ahead of themselves. However, our...
Boro Women Social Media Takeover This Sunday
FixturesMiddlesbrough Vs. Sunderland PGA - Sun, Sep 7th 2025, 14:00Boro Women are in the spotlight once again as they take over our social media...
United Women 0-4 Sunderland - report
FixturesSheffield United Women Vs. Sunderland Ladies - Fri, Sep 5th 2025, 18:00United Women's Barclays Women's Super League 2 season got off to a...
Sheffield United Women 0-4 Sunderland Women: Analysis and ratings from emphatic win
Sunderland started their WSL 2 campaign in style on Friday night
Rouse flies in
United have beaten the transfer deadline to add midfielder Mollie Rouse to the squad ahead of Friday evening's opening Barclays Women's Super...
Inside Sunderland Women's summer rebuild and they are quietly confident for the new season
The WSL 2 campaign kicks off on Friday night and Sunderland are confident about what they can achieve
United Women v Sunderland – preview
FixturesSheffield United Women Vs. Sunderland Ladies - Fri, Sep 5th 2025, 18:00Get your tickets now and Back the BladesSheffield United Women kick...
Official: Second United Women youngster joins Sunderland on loan in the space of 24 hours
Manchester United Women have announced another young star has gone on loan…
The post Evie Rabjohn: Man United Women youngster joins Sunderland on...
Official: United Women's youngster joins Sunderland on loan in Women's Super League 2
Manchester United Women have sent another promising young star out on loan.…
The post Keira Barry: Man United Women starlet signs for Sunderland on...
Parker-Smith checks in
United have swooped to bring in an experienced goalkeeper from the Scottish Premier League as Charlotte Parker-Smith joins after a six-year stint...
Roker Roundup: Busy times for Sunderland AFC
Another Lionesses link Sunderland supporters are rightfully proud of the part the club has played in the development of several England players...
PGA league to kick off on Wednesday
United's Professional Game Academy Under 21s kick off a new league campaign on Wednesday, with fixtures to take place between the end of August and...
Subway League Cup fixtures confirmed
United Women will make two trips to the north east to face familiar opposition before hosting Barclays Women's Super League 1 side Liverpool in the...