Preview:
Lasses host Blackburn for final game

Sunderland Women are in Barclays Women’s Championship action for the final time this season as they host Blackburn Rovers Ladies at Eppleton (KO 2pm).

 

It will be the Lasses’ final game as a part-time outfit, with the Club opting for the team will adopt a hybrid playing set-up for the 2023-24 season.

 

Opposition

 

Sitting just one place above the Lasses, Blackburn are on 20 points, scoring 19 and conceding 29.

 

Rovers beat Lewes 1-0 during the week to jump above Sunderland in the table, with Farah Crompton scoring an injury-time winner at home.

 

The two sides have met twice already this season – both at Bamber Bridge – with Sunday’s visitors winning 1-0 in the league. Mel Reay’s side advanced to the next round of the FA Cup in January with a 1-0 victory over Blackburn – Neve Herron scoring the only goal.

 

Around the grounds

 

All matches are scheduled for 2pm:

 

Birmingham City Women vs Bristol City Women

Charlton Athletic Women vs Crystal Palace Women

Lewes Women vs Durham Women

London City Lionesses vs Coventry United Women

Southampton FC Women vs Sheffield United Women

 

 

Tickets & streaming

 

Tickets are available to purchase via the Club’s e-ticketing website by clicking here.

 

Sunday’s match will be streamed live on the Lads’ official Twitter account @SunderlandAFC. As always, live updates will be provided on social media too.