Sunderland and Newcastle United lock horns this weekend in a WSL2 Wear-Tyne derby, days after the men's edition.
Sunderland Women will look to build on the success of the men’s team when they take on Newcastle United Women on Sunday, 29th March.
The Black Cats came from behind to beat the Magpies 2-1 at St. James’ Park last week, with goals from Chemsdine Talbi and Brian Brobbey overturning Anthony Gordon’s early opener - extending SAFC’s league unbeaten run against their fiercest rivals to a Wear-Tyne record 11 games. Now, the Women will look to follow suit as they host Newcastle in the Barclay’s WSL2 this weekend.
Sunderland Women vs Newcastle United: Ticket details and match information
Sunderland’s WSL2 Wear-Tyne derby clash with Newcastle will take place on Sunday, 29th March, with kick-off 2pm. The match will be played at the Stadium of Light, with tickets costing £8 for adults, £6 for over-65s and £3 for anyone under 22. Turnstiles will open from 12.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket office from midday on matchday, or in advance via the official club website.
There are also plenty of pre-match entertainment and in-game perks to take advantage of, including a free slice of Dominos pizza for the first 300 fans inside the stadium, and the ability to enjoy alcoholic drinks in the stands during the match as this is a WSL2 Fan Choice Pilot.
How to watch Sunderland Women vs Newcastle United Women via live stream
For those unable to attend the game, the women’s Wear-Tyne derby can be streamed live via the Barclay’s WSL2 YouTube channel.
Sunderland Women vs Newcastle United Women: Head-to-head record and what is at stake
This will be the second meeting between Sunderland and Newcastle this season, with the Magpies coming out on top 3-1 last time in November, thanks to goals from Emily Murphy (x2) and Deanna Cooper - rendering Keira Barry’s strike merely a consolation. That was just the third edition of the women’s Wear-Tyne derby, with Newcastle winning the other two: 1-0 in March 2025 and 2-1 in October 2024.
This is one of four remaining fixtures for both sides in the WSL2. Sunderland currently sit seventh in the table and safe from relegation trouble, but can still realistically finish as high as fourth or fifth with a strong run of form and favourable results - taking six wins and 23 points from 18 games so far. As for Newcastle, they’re fourth with eight wins and 31 points, meaning they’re just a point behind Crystal Palace in the promotion play-off place and four adrift of Birmingham City in the automatic promotion spot.
Newcastle are unbeaten in their last six league matches and will be desperate to take another step toward promotion, while Sunderland will also head into the match with confidence after beating Portsmouth 1-0 away in their last outing.
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