Sunderland Women set for five Stadium of Light outings as WSL2 fixtures confirmed

Sunderland Women have had their fixtures for the upcoming WSL2 campaign confirmed, with the Black Cats set to play five matches at the Stadium of Light over the coming months.

The Lasses begin their season with a home clash against Bristol City at Eppleton CW on Sunday, September 6th, before making the trip to newly-promoted Burnley a week later.

Elsewhere, the first Wear-Tyne derby will take place on Sunday, November 15th, with Mel Reay’s side set to host Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light. The reverse fixture is scheduled for Sunday, March 28th, and will be held at St. James’ Park.

Sunderland’s other fixtures at the Stadium of Light come against Southampton (Sunday, September 20th), Nottingham Forest (Sunday, March 21st), Sheffield United (Sunday, April 4th), and Watford (May 7th-9th, exact date to be confirmed). The Black Cats’ clash against Watford will also bring the curtain down on their WSL2 campaign.

Other notable matches include the two River Wear derbies against Durham. The first will see Sunderland make the short trip to Maiden Castle on Sunday, November 8th, with Durham set to travel to Eppleton on Sunday, January 31st.

Sunderland’s full fixture list for the 2026/27 campaign is as follows:

September

• Sunday 6th - Bristol City - H
• Sunday 13th - Burnley - A
• Sunday 20th - Southampton - H (Stadium of Light)
• Sunday 27th - Watford - A

October

• Sunday 4th - Leicester City - H
• Sunday 25th - Ipswich Town - A

November

• Sunday 8th - Durham - A
• Sunday 15h - Newcastle United - H (Stadium of Light)

December

• Sunday 20th - Sheffield United - A

January

• Sunday 10th - Wolves - H
• Sunday 24th - Nottingham Forest - A
• Wednesday 27th - Burnley - H
• Sunday 31st - Durham - H

February

• Sunday 7th - Wolves - A
• Sunday 14th - Ipswich Town - H

March

• Sunday 14th - Bristol City - A
• Sunday 21st - Nottingham Forest - H (Stadium of Light)
• Sunday 28th - Newcastle United - A

April

• Sunday 4th - Sheffield United - H (Stadium of Light)
• Sunday 11th - Southampton - A

May

• Sunday 2nd - Leicester City - A
• TBC - Watford - H (Stadium of Light)

*Fixtures are subject to change

In other news, Sunderland have confirmed that Niyah Dunbar and Niamh Boothroyd have headed out on loan, joining Norwich City and Middlesbrough respectively.