Sunderland signs striker Elise Hughes on two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Sunderland has completed the signing of striker Elise Hughes from Crystal Palace on a two-year deal. The Lady Black Cats announced the news on July 2, 2026, following Hughes's departure from Crystal Palace, where she scored 34 goals in 89 appearances over four years. Hughes previously enjoyed success, contributing to the club's promotion to the Barclays Women’s Super League twice. She expressed excitement about joining Sunderland and aims to leverage her experience to contribute goals and assists. Hughes is the first signing for Sunderland in the summer transfer window.
- •Elise Hughes joins Sunderland after leaving Crystal Palace.
- •Hughes signed a two-year contract with Sunderland.
- •She scored 16 league goals in her last season at Crystal Palace.
- •Hughes is Sunderland's first summer signing.
- •Sunderland announced the transfer on July 2, 2026.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland sign striker Hughes on two-year deal
"Sunderland have completed the impressive signing of former Crystal Palace forward Elise Hughes on a permanent deal.The Lady Black Cats announced news of the transfer via a post on their official club ...
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