High-flying Tractor Girls take on their biggest test of the season against Black Cats

Ipswich Town Women host second-place Sunderland in WSL 2 action at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester on Sunday afternoon. Managed by David Wright, the third-place Tractor Girls enter the fixture unbeaten in their first five league games of the 2026/27 campaign, having won three straight matches including a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United before the international break.

Melanie Reay's Sunderland side also arrive in strong form, having won four and drawn one in the league, led by top scorer Elise Hughes with four goals. Ahead of the clash, Ipswich Town confirmed that supporters attending fixtures at the stadium will now be permitted to consume alcohol in view of the pitch in designated stands.