Newcastle, Bristol City, Sunderland secure wins in WSL2 action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Newcastle United secured a 3-0 victory over Durham in WSL2 on October 7. Hildur Antonsdóttir, Jordan Nobbs, and Martha Thomas scored for Newcastle, keeping them at the top of the league. Bristol City came from behind to win 2-1 against Southampton, while Sunderland defeated Leicester City 3-1 to stay second in the standings. Nottingham Forest also triumphed, winning 2-0 over Burnley, thanks to a brace from Tuva Espas. Ipswich Town edged Sheffield United 2-1 in another match on the same day.
- •Newcastle wins 3-0 at Durham to remain top of WSL2
- •Bristol City defeats Southampton 2-1 after trailing
- •Sunderland claims 3-1 victory over Leicester City
- •Nottingham Forest secures 2-0 win against Burnley
- •Ipswich Town tops Sheffield United 2-1 in close match
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Barclays WSL2 results: Newcastle stay top, Bristol City send the Saints marching, Leicester lose again
"This weekend of WSL2 action saw Newcastle United continue to impress with a 3-0 win away at Durham, who remain the only side without a point. Meanwhile, Bristol City and Nottingham Forest got back to ...
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