62% say extra time or penalties drama makes tournament football better! Apparently, we’re all masochists now. New research from Paddy Power has confirmed what we all suspected: football fans love the drama – even if it sends their blood pressure through the roof. According to a survey of 2,000 Brits by the bookmaker, 18% of
Now that England have won the Euros, it seems a good time to compare them with the two other leading sides in team sports, rugby and cricket. All three are in the news, though rugby’s Red Roses don’t get into action till 22 August when the World Cup starts in Sunderland. They are hot favourites
Durham Women have announced the signing of Irish international midfielder Tyler Toland. The 23-year-old joins the club having captained Blackburn Rovers for the last two seasons in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2 and brings with her a wealth of experience despite her young age. Toland began her senior career with Sion Swifts in her
With only 40% of Muslim girls in mainstream schools saying they feel comfortable participating in physical activity, England Football has partnered with Nike to release a new campaign to break down the barriers that prevent Muslim girls from engaging in football. Further insight shows that 40% of Muslim girls in faith schools see football as
Durham Women are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Cat Sheppard from Sporting Lisbon. The 24-year-old makes the switch to England having spent the last two years in the Portuguese top flight. Sheppard, who hails from New York, was a standout performer for the New Hampshire Wildcats in the NCAA while studying at the
The Adobe Women’s FA Cup 2025-26 season will kick-off on Sunday 24 August 2025, with the full calendar for the campaign having been confirmed. The competition will kick-off at the preliminary round stage as teams battle to reach the Competition Proper, which begins on Sunday 26 October. Clubs from the Barclays Women’s Super League will
Durham Women have confirmed the signing of promotion-winning and England U23 winger Angela Addison. The skilful wide forward joins the Blues with vast experience of both the Barclays Women’s Super League and Women’s Super League 2 – having won promotion from the latter with Tottenham Hotspur. Addison started her career at C&K Basildon, scoring 11
Durham Women FC have announced a new long-term partnership with hummel – who will become the club’s new Technical Kit Partner. From the 2025/26 season onwards, hummel will supply playing and training kit throughout the club, while there will also be new retail lines for supporters available during the upcoming Barclays Women’s Super League 2
Durham Women are delighted to announce the signing of England youth international Grace Ede. The exciting 19-year-old makes the move to Maiden Castle after departing local rivals Sunderland – and becomes the club’s first summer signing ahead of the new Barclays Women’s Super League 2 campaign. Ede came through the ranks at Sunderland and her
The Football Association (FA) has today confirmed the new FA Women’s National League (WNL) season will begin on Sunday 17 August and end on Sunday 26 April, with the full fixture list set to be released on Tuesday 15 July. Following the approved expansion of the Barclays Women’s Super League, next season will also see
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