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Newcastle United hope for double derby delight as opportunity knocks for Sunderland

The latest north east women's notebook ahead of a weekend of Subway Players Cup action…

By John Middleton · Chronicle Live

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Newcastle Women face local rivals Durham, while Sunderland Women host Sheffield United in cup action.
Newcastle signed 19-year-old goalkeeper Soffia Kelly on an emergency loan from Aston Villa due to Anna Tamminen's injury.
A victory over Sheffield United could lift Sunderland into the Subway Players Cup top eight to secure quarter-final qualification.

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Newcastle United Women face local rivals Durham in cup action aiming to overcome recent setbacks and lift themselves off the bottom of their group. Sunderland Women also have an opportunity to progress in the Subway Players Cup as they host Sheffield United at Eppleton, looking to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Newcastle sit top of WSL 2 despite a recent 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest and signed 19-year-old goalkeeper Soffia Kelly on an emergency loan from Aston Villa due to Anna Tamminen's injury. Durham remain bottom of the league following a 4-2 loss to Watford, while Mel Reay's Sunderland aim to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat at Ipswich Town.

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