Tyne-Wear derby set to smash Barclays Women’s Championship’s attendance record | OneFootball

This weekend’s Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United is set to break the Barclays Women’s Championship’s attendance record.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via a ticket update from Sunderland this afternoon.

The Stadium of Light plays host to the first-ever Barclays Women’s Championship Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 2pm). Sunderland set themselves a target to break the Barclays Women’s Championship’s attendance record with ticket sales for this fixture and The Lady Black Cats are on target to achieve their goal with around 12,000 tickets sold. With five days to go until matchday, the number of tickets sold could yet increase further.

The current attendance record for a Barclays Women’s Championship fixture is held by Sheffield United. The Blades recorded an attendance of 11,137 for their home fixture against London City Lionesses at Bramall Lane in November 2022. If all of those fans who have bought tickets for the Tyne-Wear derby attend, a new attendance record will be set.

The first Tyne-Wear derby in the Barclays Women’s Championship promises to be an intriguing affair. Newcastle United have invested heavily in their playing squad and have put in some promising performances while Sunderland are back on track after a tricky start to the new campaign. Ahead of the game, it is difficult to say which team will come out on top.

Tickets for the Tyne-Wear derby remain on-sale and can be purchased by clicking here.