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Latest news on Sunderland AFC Women (The Lasses), covering Women's Championship matches, team developments, transfers and results from the North East's leading women's football club.
Sunderland AFC Women, competing in the Women's Championship, have established themselves as one of northern England's most prominent women's football clubs. Under the leadership of manager Melanie Reay, the team has shown impressive form in the 2023-24 season, demonstrating their ambition to compete at the highest levels of women's football.
The team has recently embraced a hybrid model incorporating both professional and part-time players, signaling their commitment to development and growth. This strategic shift has already yielded positive results, with the team maintaining strong performances in the Championship and setting a new attendance record of 15,387 for their Wear-Tyne derby at the Stadium of Light in October 2024.
Playing their home matches at the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground, Sunderland AFC Women have a proud history of nurturing talent, having produced several England internationals including Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton, and Jordan Nobbs. The club's academy continues this tradition of player development, focusing on creating pathways for the next generation of female footballers.
From their origins as The Kestrels in 1989, Sunderland AFC Women have overcome various challenges, including their controversial 2018 demotion from the WSL. Their resilience was demonstrated by their successful application to join the Championship in 2021, followed by their recent rise to title contention, showcasing the club's determination to regain their position among English women's football's elite.
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