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Sunderland forward Watson signs two-year contract extension

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Sunderland forward Watson signs two-year contract extension

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Sunderland forward Katy Watson has signed a new two-year deal with the Lady Black Cats, announced on June 2. The 20-year-old, a product of the club's academy, has impressed with 105 appearances and 17 goals in all competitions. Last season, she contributed eight goals in 22 matches in Barclays WSL2. Following her contract signing, Watson expressed excitement about her future with the club and the upcoming season. Watson joins teammates Jenny Blench, Natasha Fenton, Emily Scarr, and Mary Corbyn in securing new contracts during the off-season. Further announcements on contracts are expected from the club soon.

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•Katy Watson signs a two-year deal with Sunderland
•She has made 105 appearances, scoring 17 goals
•Watson had eight goal involvements in 2025/2026 WSL2
•She is among several players extending their contracts
•The club will announce more contract news in the future

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland forward Watson signs new deal

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Sunderland forward Katy Watson has signed a new two-year deal with the club.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website this evening.The 20-year-old is a product o...
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