Natasha Thomas is mobbed after scoring against Bristol City last time out. (Image: Ross Halls)
A BIG POINT
The Tractor Girls' earned a hard-fought point as they drew 1-1 at home to Bristol City last weekend.
It was David Wright's first league game in charge of the Blues, having taking over as interim manager earlier this month. And it was positive result for the side, considering they'd been thrashed 7-0 by the Robins earlier in the season.
David Wright is in interim charge until the end of the season. (Image: Ross Halls)
ON THE ROAD
Town are on their travels for their next two fixtures as they face sides in very different positions in the league.
Today's opponents sit fifth in the table, but following on from this game is a big relegation six pointer against Portsmouth, who sit just above the Blues in the table. Pompey are four points better off than Town, but have played one more game.
Ruby Doe in action against Newcastle United. (Image: Ross Halls)
OPPOSITION
Tanya Oxtoby's side are pushing for promotion this season, but were beaten 2-1 by league leaders Charlton Athletic last time out. It was their first league defeat since October, ironically when they last faced the Addicks.
They were also knocked out of the FA Cup earlier this month after losing 3-0 to WSL side West Ham United in the fourth round.
The Magpies have made three new signing in the January transfer window, bringing in Swedish forward Emilia Larsson from FC Rosengård, Australian international Kaitlyn Torpey from Portland Thorns in the NWSL and midfielder Ashanti Akpan from WSL side Chelsea Women for an undisclosed fee.
Rianna Dean reacts after Newcastle United score in the 4-1 win over Ipswich Town Women earlier this season. (Image: Ross Halls)
LAST TIME OUT
The Blues were well beaten by Newcastle back in November as the visitors departed as 4-1 winners in Colchester.
It was tough afternoon for the Tractor Girls, who struggled against an established side in this division, with Kyra Robertson scoring a consolation for Town.
Kenzie Weir is the daughter of former Everton and Rangers defender David. (Image: ITFC)
MORE SIGNINGS
It's been another busy week on the transfer front for the Tractor Girls as two new recruits have been signed on loan until the end of the season.
Defender Kenzie Weir has joined from WSL side Everton, while versatile forward Ava Baker arrives from fellow second tier outfit Birmingham City.
They follow midfielder Colette Cavanagh and forwards Lucy Ashworth-Clifford and Kit Graham last week.
Elsewhere, young midfielder Kaci-Jai Bonwick has joined fourth-tier club AFC Sudbury on loan for the rest of 2025/26.