SAFC LADIES!
News, opinions and interviews about the Sunderland AFC Ladies team.
Lasses Preview: London City Lionesses v Sunderland – Can we stay top while City face the drop?
This Sunday’s fixture is against London City away with Sunderland needing three points to maintain their lead and London City teeter on the edge of relegation.
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Lasses Preview: Can Sunderland continue their promotion push against Southampton?
The Lasses face the Saints this afternoon with just one point between them, and win for either side will make all the difference in the race for promotion!
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With a huge game to come against Southampton, let’s give the Lasses maximum support!
Table-topping Sunderland Women take on Southampton in their next league game, and as Charlotte Patterson writes, the stakes are high and your support is invaluable!
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A ‘thank you’ message to Sunderland Women!
After our thrilling victory over Lewes FC on Sunday, the Lasses are harbouring genuine promotion ambitions and Charlotte Patterson is fully onboard the red and white express!
Lasses News: Katie Kitching and New Zealand are heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics
Sunderland AFC Women’s magical number 10 was called up for the Ferns to compete in the OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament.
Lasses Report: Sunderland back in the driving seat and top of the league after 4-3 win
Sunderland Women mounted a late rally in injury time to come from behind and steal three points from bottom side Lewes, returning to the top of the table in the process.
Lasses Fan Focus: What can Sunderland expect from Lewes today? We get the lowdown
Ahead of todays game against Lewes FC Women, we chat to Rooks fan Joe about how his side have performed at late and what Sunderland can expect as they welcome Lewes to Eppleton Colliery.
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Lasses Preview: Can Sunderland Women nab three points off bottom side Lewes?
Sunderland take on the south coast visitors at Eppleton Colliery in a clash between a promotion contender and a relegation struggler. Ollie Burns previews the game
Lasses U23s: Youngsters extend unbeaten run to 37 games after putting eight past Pools Youth
Sunderland Women U23s extended their unbeaten run to 37 games by sticking eight goals past Pools Youth on Sunday afternoon. Charlotte was there to take in the action...
Lasses Report: Goliath emerges victorious as Sunderland fall at the feet of Chelsea
Sunderland Women put up a valiant fight against the might of top flight leaders Chelsea, but ultimately lost by five goals to nil against Emma Hayes’ side.
Lasses Preview: David versus Goliath — Can Sunderland overcome the odds and beat Chelsea?
Sunderland Women head south tonight to take on what seems to be an impossible task in defeating the best team in the land, Chelsea, on their own patch. Is a cup upset on the cards?
Lasses Report: RR team on the road as Sunderland Women lose at Reading
It was a tough old trip down south for Sunderland Women and the fans in attendance, with Mel Reay’s side going down to ten in the first half before succumbing to Reading.
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Lasses Match Preview: Sunderland prepare to face Reading as their promotion push continues
Despite a robust performance at Eppleton earlier this season, former WSL side Reading are struggling near the bottom of the table. Can Sunderland beat them again?
Lasses U23s: Youngsters extend unbeaten run to 35 games after putting ten past Bishop Auckland
Sunderland Women U23s extended their unbeaten run to 35 games by sticking ten goals past Bishop Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Charlotte was there to take in the action...
Lasses Review: We are top of the league!
Sunderland Women keep their promotion push going with a brilliant 2-0 win away to Blackburn Rovers, ensuring they go top of the Barclays Women's Championship
Lasses Fan Focus: We have a natter with Blackburn fan Matt to get the latest on the Rovers
Blackburn fan Matt gives us the lowdown on what Sunderland Women can expect when they take on Rovers on Saturday…
Lasses Preview: Can Sunderland Women grab an important three points away at Blackburn?
Sunderland have a great opportunity to continue their promotion push against a Blackburn side in mixed form. We have an in-depth look at both sides ahead of this match.
Lasses Match Report: Pyrrhic Victory for Aston Villa in the Conti Cup After Slotting Seven Past Sunderland
Despite losing seven nil at home, Sunderland may still progress after cup-tied Noelle Maritz was substituted on for Villa
Lasses Match Preview: Conti Cup Nights at Eppleton against WSL Opposition, Aston Villa
Sunderland host Villa on a cold windy night in Hetton where victory would lead us on to the knockout stages
Lasses News: Sunderland Women U23’s into the semi-finals for the County Cup!
With a 6-1 win over Gateshead Leam Rangers at the weekend, Sunderland Women U23’s advance into the semi-finals of the County Cup.
Lasses Match Report: Emphatic display sees Sunderland Women run out 3-0 winners!
The Lasses got back on track in the league with a thumping 3-0 home victory over Sheffield United!
Lasses Fan Focus: Blades fan John gives us the lowdown on SAFC Women’s opponents today
After both Sunderland and Sheffield United were knocked out of the FA Cup at the weekend, we spoke with Blades fan John Slingsby to see how he feels about the upcoming league fixture this weekend.
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Lasses Match Preview: Sunderland Women welcome the Blades to Eppleton!
The Lasses are back in action today as Sheffield United make the trip north. Charlotte Patterson has all the info ahead of the game!
Lasses Report: Sunderland crash out of the Women’s FA Cup after Saints’ 2nd half resurrection
The Lasses’ FA Cup journey has come to an end in the fourth round proper after Southampton turned the tables on them in the second half.
Lasses Preview: SAFC Women take on Southampton to kick off 2024!
After a substantial break for Christmas and New Year, the Lasses are back at work with a home game against promotion rivals Southampton in an evenly-matched FA Cup fixture.
Sunderland Women are promotion contenders!
Dare to dream! I’m pushing years of heartache aside to fully appreciate embrace of this Sunderland Women journey
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Lasses Analysis: Sunderland defender Brianna Westrup!
‘‘Sunderland’s leader plays with passion, is blessed with superb positioning and her technique is similar to that of Leonardo Bonucci or Laurent Blanc," writes Charlotte Patterson
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Sunderland Women’s rotations and attacking strategies!
"The tactical acumen demonstrated during 2023/2024 has been fascinating to watch, and it’s clear that the methods being implemented by the coaching staff are paying dividends on the pitch", writes Charlotte Patterson.
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Sunderland Lasses Analysis: ‘Formidable’ Natasha Fenton
‘‘A manager’s dream, Fenton is the engine that enables Sunderland Women to run smoothly and keep their fantastic form going", writes Charlotte Patterson.
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Thinking of watching a Sunderland Women’s game in 2024? Here’s all you need to know!
Whether at games or across social media, we’ve put together a guide that contains everything you need to know, from players, to coverage, game days and the season so far
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Talking Tactics: The role of the sixes at Sunderland Women
The importance of the ‘number six’ is often overlooked but sensational performances by summer signings Jenna Dear and Natasha Fenton have illustrated just how integral they are to the Lasses’ style of play
Lasses Roundtable: What has been your favourite moment of 2023?
As we close out what has been a successful second half of the year for the lasses, our writers and contributors discuss what has been their favourite moment of 2023 whilst following Sunderland Women?