03/05/2026
Match report.
Stockton Town Youth 2 v 0 Durham United Women.
We made the long trip to Stockton today for our penultimate game and final game of the Spring cup. We knew this would be tough based on previous games against Stockton. We spoke before the game about being tough, getting in the opposition faces and play for each other.
The game started with Stockton on the front foot and for about 15 minutes that how it stayed, Stockton controlled the play however strong midfield battling and resolute defending so chances were created. It was Durham who had the first chance, Chloe Powers with a chance in the box but couldn’t test the keeper. Stockton continued to dominate and took the lead, the right winger found space and hit a powerful shot to find the back of the net.
Durham got themselves into the game but just couldn’t get a foot on the ball and be creative. Having 3 forward players missing was really showing and as hard as we tried Durham just couldn’t create anything.
Half time message was keep the ball, play football work harder than the opposition.
The second half was very similar to the first, Stockton with lots of possession, very little chances created, it has to be said Ava did make an excellent 1v1 save to keep the score at 1-0.
As much as Durham huffed and puffed we just couldn’t create anything clear and with about 10 minutes left Stockton doubled their lead.
Overall a disappointing result, the girls put plenty of effort in but just couldn’t create. With only 12 players and a lack of forwards it showed and fair play to Stockton they dominated the game.
It is frustrating that in what is the equivalent to a cup final we only had 10 players, less than 24 hours before kick off.
Hopefully this gets it out of our system and gives us a jolt for next week’s cup final in what should be a great occasion and the final ever game for this team.
