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Paul’s 93rd-minute winner earns Burnley Women dramatic cup victory over Durham

Thea Paul’s 93rd-minute winner ensured Burnley Women started their Subway Players Cup campaign with a 3-2 victory over Durham on Sunday afternoon.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:47 PM
Paul’s 93rd-minute winner earns Burnley Women dramatic cup victory over Durham
Key Things to Know
  • Thea Paul scored in the 93rd minute as Burnley Women defeated Durham 3-2 in the Subway Players Cup.
  • First-half goals from Jamie Finn and Emma Siddall gave Burnley a 2-0 lead at Turf Moor.
  • Durham fought back to level the match with late goals from Sarah Wilson and Angela Addison.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Thea Paul scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner to secure a 3-2 victory for Burnley Women over Durham in the Subway Players Cup on Sunday afternoon. First-half strikes from Jamie Finn and Emma Siddall initially put the Clarets ahead at Turf Moor before the visitors launched a late fightback.

Durham leveled the match through Sarah Wilson and an 81st-minute volley from Angela Addison. However, in stoppage time, Kiera Sena initiated a counterattack that allowed Siddall to set up Paul, who found the bottom corner to claim the win.

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