Newcastle United Women drew 2-2 with Bristol City Women, thanks to a dramatic late equaliser from Lois Joel. The match, held at Gateshead International Stadium on 12 October 2025, was a thrilling Barclays Women’s Super League 2 encounter:
Newcastle United took the lead in first-half stoppage time through Oona Sevenius, who had been lively throughout the opening stages. Bristol City responded strongly in the second half, with Rio Hardy scoring twice to put the visitors ahead. Just as Bristol City looked set to secure back-to-back wins, Lois Joel struck a long-range equaliser in the 89th minute, salvaging a point for Newcastle.
Early chances for Newcastle included a cross from Sevenius to Jordan Nobbs, whose shot went over the bar. Demi Stokes also forced a low save from Bristol City’s Fran Bentley in the first half. Bristol City's Rio Hardy showcased clinical finishing to overturn the deficit before Joel’s late heroics denied them the win.
Bristol City remain in 4th place in the Barclays Women’s Super League 2. Newcastle United sit in 8th, continuing to build momentum in their debut season at this level.
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