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Newcastle United Women kicked off their WSL 2 fixture on Easter Sunday in front of an eager crowd at the Gateshead International Stadium, taking on a determined Nottingham Forest side in a fixture that promised intensity from the outset, The Lasses needing a win to keep up their hopes of a promotion playoff place, the atmosphere crackled as both teams stepped onto the pitch in the sunshine, but the wind was still present after Storm Dave disrupted the region overnight. Newcas

A meeting under the floodlights at St James’ Park always carries a certain electricity, but an FA Cup tie adds an entirely different charge. Newcastle United welcome West Ham in a fourth‑round clash that feels bigger than its bracket, with both sides desperate to turn cup ambition into something tangible. The Magpies, buoyed by a home crowd that treats the FA Cup with near‑religious devotion, and are on a great run of form, despte .not playing for four weeks since the Winter

While Newcastle cannot qualify, this fixture is about pride and progress. Everton, despite inconsistent form, remain favourites due to their WSL pedigree. There is no doubt The Lasses will want to impress in front of the newly appointed manager in Tanya Oxtoby, who was watching on in the fancy seats as Claire Ditchburn took charge of her last game as interim manager. At the half-hour mark, Everton struck first, they were awarded a free-kick just outside the box, Yuka Momiki