Newcastle United stayed firmly at the top of the WSL2 table this weekend, putting on a dominant 3-0 show away at Durham. The Magpies just keep on impressing, leaving Durham as the only side in the league still without a point. Meanwhile, Bristol City and Nottingham Forest both got back to winning ways in dramatic fashion, proving every game in this league is a battle.
Newcastle’s Clinical Dominance Sends a Message
This Tyneside Derby wasn’t much of a contest, with rock-bottom Durham facing league leaders Newcastle United. It didn’t take long for Newcastle to grab control. A Jordan Nobbs corner kick created pure chaos in the box, and Hildur Antonsdóttir was right there to tap it in from close range, putting the Magpies up 1-0. Newcastle really showed their class in the second half. Nobbs herself followed up a saved shot with a brilliant volley, firing it in to make it 2-0. Then Martha Thomas sealed the deal, scoring her fifth WSL2 goal of the season. A perfect Beth Lumsden cross meant Thomas couldn’t miss a tap-in from just a yard out for the 3-0 final. Newcastle is for real, folks.
Second-Half Surges and Crucial Rebounds
Bristol City had to dig deep after a shaky start at home against Southampton. Playing at a sunny Ashton Gate, they found themselves down within the first minute after Ellie Brazil set up Freya Jupp for a calm strike past Fran Bentley, making it 0-1. But Bristol City came out of halftime with serious fire. Lotta Lindström quickly leveled the score, firing home a rebound after Emily Syme’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Grace Maloney. Then Sophie Ingle stepped up with a moment of pure quality. Found in the six-yard area by a brilliant Esther Morgan cross, the Bristol City defender took a perfect first touch and slotted it low into the corner for the 2-1 lead.
Nottingham Forest also had to work for their three points against Burnley. Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah linked up with Tuva Espas, who scored her first goal since June, to put Forest up 1-0. Burnley barely even threatened, not registering a single shot on target, and Forest commanded the game with 64 percent possession. Espas then bagged her brace, pouncing on a loose save from Burnley keeper Jackie Burns to tap in the winner, securing a 2-0 victory for Forest.
Keeping Pace and Sharing Spoils
It wasn’t just about the top two. Ipswich Town is still right there, keeping pace near the top of the table after a winning display against a tough Sheffield United side. Princess Ademiluyi for Ipswich got a shot off just before halftime that stung the palms of Sian Rogers, showing they meant business. It took until the 58th minute, but Megan Hornby for Ipswich finally found a way through. Sunderland, meanwhile, held onto second place in the league table with a convincing win over Leicester City, who continue to struggle with another loss. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Watford couldn’t be separated, sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
This WSL2 season is shaping up to be a wild one. Newcastle is setting a scorching pace, but teams are fighting tooth and nail for every point. With the season continuing to unfold, every single match from here on out is going to be massive. What will the next matchday bring?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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