By Alyce Collett (4/10/25) Above: Sunderland huddle post-match. Photo: @SAFCWomen on X. This weekend’s action in the Barclays WSL2 competition sees a potentially fascinating clash between two of the top three sides. Both Sunderland and Charlton Athletic have had strong starts to the season, but who will come out on top on Sunday? Form BothContinue reading “WSL2: Sunderland v Charlton Athletic preview”
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Sunderland secure stunning first win over London City Lionesses
Sunderland AFC 1-0 London City Lionesses by Emily Wyatt for Impetus at Eppleton Colliery Football Ground (30/09/24) Above: London City Lionesses’ Emma Mukandi (yellow shirt) up against Georgia Brown, Photo: LC_Lionesses on X Natasha Fenton scored a vital goal at Eppleton Colliery Welfare to secure Sunderland AFC’s first win of the season, sealing a 1-0Continue reading “Sunderland secure stunning first win over London City Lionesses”
Championship award winners announced for 2023/24
Above: Sunderland’s Claudia Moan – the Barclays Championship Player of the Year and Golden Glove winner. Photo supplied to Impetus by: The Women’s Professional Game. The Women’s Professional Game has announced the Barclays Championship awards winners after votes were cast from a combination of the public and a panel of experts. Sunderland’s Claudia Moan wasContinue reading “Championship award winners announced for 2023/24”
Match Report: London City Lionesses 1-0 Sunderland
By Joe Rosedon 18/3/24 Photo: Simon Lapwood For London City Lionesses Twitter London City Lionesses shock promotion chasing Sunderland with 1-0 win. Ruesha LittleJohn’s stunning first-half effort was enough to seal victory for the Dartford-based side. Within the first five minutes, London City Lionesses had a guilt-edged chance. Claudia Moan was called into action when Paige Satchell was put through on goal with a ball over the top, but the Sunderland goalkeeperContinue reading “Match Report: London City Lionesses 1-0 Sunderland”
The 12 captains of the Championship – Part One
Emily Evans profiles the leaders of each of the Championship clubs (27/12/23). Christie Harrison-Murray Birmingham City The Scottish international is an attacking midfielder, who joined Birmingham City in 2020, becoming captain at the start of this season. She currently has made over 70 appearances for the Blues. Harrison-Murray’s previous clubs include the likes of Arsenal,Continue reading “The 12 captains of the Championship – Part One”
Photography Showcase
Impetus’ photography team were out and about this weekend at seven games from the top tier down to tier six They have each selected their favourite four images from the match they were pitch side at (6/11/23). Above: Melbourne Victory put in a tackle at home to Adelaide United yesterday. Photo: Kieran Hui for Impetus.Continue reading “Photography Showcase”
Westrup header seals draw for Sunderland in battle with Palace
Sunderland 1-1 Crystal Palace by Ben Gilby (17/9/23) Above: Sunderland (red and white stripes) look for a way through this afternoon against Crystal Palace. Photo: Sunderland AFC Women. An equaliser in the 90th minute from Brianna Westrup gave Sunderland a share of the spoils in a hard-fought battle with fellow unbeaten Championship side Crystal Palace.Continue reading “Westrup header seals draw for Sunderland in battle with Palace”
Skinner: United are ready for Sunderland grit & determination
by Arwen Moses (26/1/23) Above: Manchester United head coach Marc Skinner knows his team face a real battle at Championship side Sunderland this weekend. Photo: Paul Harding. Globally, there are few cup competitions that are more prestigious than the FA Cup, and Marc Skinner’s Manchester United have their sights firmly set on it. This weekendContinue reading “Skinner: United are ready for Sunderland grit & determination”
Raso Super Show As City Cruise Past Sunderland
Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland by Johnathan Stack (29/11/22). Above: Two of Manchester City’s goalscorers Julie Blakstad (left) and Hayley Raso (right) celebrate in their side’s comfortable win over Championship side Sunderland. Photo: Manchester City. Manchester City picked up another win in the Continental League Cup as they beat lower league Sunderland 3-0 at the AcademyContinue reading “Raso Super Show As City Cruise Past Sunderland”
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