Durham Women continue their 2025/26 campaign with a derby day visit from Sunderland in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2!
We’re set for a big River Wear Derby clash under the lights, with tickets for the game selling quickly as we look set for a bumper crowd! Get yours HERE!
And here are five reasons why you can’t afford to miss the big game…
OUR FIRST DERBY OF 2026…
Friday’s fixture is our first derby of the year!
With local pride and a big three points up for grabs, we’re set for a big River Wear Derby clash!
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GRAB A PHOTO WITH THE UEFA WOMEN’S EURO TROPHY…
Did you know that the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy is coming to Maiden Castle?!
The trophy that the Lionesses lifted in the summer will be on display in our Club Shop from 4:30pm on match day.
Make sure to grab a photo with the trophy!
SPECSAVERS GIVEAWAY…
Fancy winning a free sight test and pair of glasses from Specsavers Durham?
Abbi Grant has hidden a Specsavers sticker somewhere around Maiden Castle, all you have to do is find the sticker tomorrow along with its envelope once the turnstile opens to win!
MEET THE PLAYERS…
Always a highlight of our match days is the player meet and greet post-match.
And that’s continuing this year, with our squad heading over to meet supporters in front of the Main Stand once they’ve completed their post-match team talk.
So get yourself down and bring your autograph book!
WSL PANINI STICKER SWAP SHOP…
Are you collecting Barclays WSL stickers?
We’re hosting a Sticker Swap Shop, so don’t forget to bring your album, bring your spares, and get trading.
Stickers and books will be available to buy in the Club Shop!
Tickets for the big game remain available and can be secured in two ways:
Online – CLICK HERE to get your tickets via our online ticketing site, speeding-up your entry on the day!
On The Day – Tickets will be available on the night from the Club Shop – just pop in to purchase your tickets there before you head through the turnstile!
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults – £12
Students – £8
Child (16 & under) – £6
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Match Details
Fixture: Durham Women v Sunderland
Date: Friday 20th February 2026
Kick-off time: 7pm
Competition: Barclays Women’s Super League 2
Venue: Maiden Castle, DH1 3SE