Newcastle United Women are one step closer to realising their dream of playing in the Women's Super League (WSL) after achieving promotion from the FA Women's National League Division One table. The Lady Magpies will now ply their trade in the third tier of the women's football pyramid after their final day victory over Barnsley Women.
After coming so close to the title last season, Becky Langley and her team were relieved to get over the line on goal difference this time around. Durham Cestria matched Newcastle until the bitter end but fell agonisingly short.
Amanda Staveley has made no secret of her desire to see the women's side grow at the same rate as Eddie Howe's men's side. Significant time, energy and resources have subsequently been pumped in by the ownership to make sure Langley and her group have the best possible chance of quickfire growth.
