A Night Of Remembrance And Subway Players Cup Football

Blues return to St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Wednesday evening as Sunderland visit B9 in the Subway Players Cup, with the fixture serving as Blues Women's dedicated Remembrance match.

2026-11-06T11:00+00:00

There’s something different about cup football.

The nights are darker, the floodlights shine a little brighter and every match has its own feel. With the clocks now changed and winter drawing in, Blues Women return to St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park under the lights for a Subway Players Cup clash against Sunderland on Wednesday 11 November, 7pm kick-off.

Amy Merricks’ side switch focus from league action as they continue their Subway Players Cup campaign against familiar opposition. While the two clubs now compete in different divisions following Blues’ promotion last season, they know each other well from previous campaigns. The Black Cats remain a competitive force in Barclays Women’s Super League 2, setting up another intriguing meeting in B9.

Fittingly, on Armistice Day itself, this fixture will also serve as Blues Women’s dedicated Remembrance fixture. Ahead of kick-off, a wreath-laying ceremony and a minute’s silence will take place as we pause to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed. Supporters are encouraged to be in their seats in good time to observe the commemorations.

Attention then turns to the action on the pitch, where cup football offers a different challenge to the week-to-week demands of the league: a chance to build momentum, test themselves against new opponents and push on in the competition.

For Blues, it’s another opportunity to make home advantage count in front of the B9 faithful and enjoy a rare evening fixture at home.

Dark nights, bright lights and Subway Players Cup football. Join us as Blues take on Sunderland under the lights. Secure your tickets here.

A Night Of Remembrance And Subway Players Cup Football

There’s something different about cup football.

The nights are darker, the floodlights shine a little brighter and every match has its own feel. With the clocks now changed and winter drawing in, Blues Women return to St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park under the lights for a Subway Players Cup clash against Sunderland on Wednesday 11 November, 7pm kick-off.

Amy Merricks’ side switch focus from league action as they continue their Subway Players Cup campaign against familiar opposition. While the two clubs now compete in different divisions following Blues’ promotion last season, they know each other well from previous campaigns. The Black Cats remain a competitive force in Barclays Women’s Super League 2, setting up another intriguing meeting in B9.

Fittingly, on Armistice Day itself, this fixture will also serve as Blues Women’s dedicated Remembrance fixture. Ahead of kick-off, a wreath-laying ceremony and a minute’s silence will take place as we pause to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed. Supporters are encouraged to be in their seats in good time to observe the commemorations.

Attention then turns to the action on the pitch, where cup football offers a different challenge to the week-to-week demands of the league: a chance to build momentum, test themselves against new opponents and push on in the competition.

For Blues, it’s another opportunity to make home advantage count in front of the B9 faithful and enjoy a rare evening fixture at home.

Dark nights, bright lights and Subway Players Cup football. Join us as Blues take on Sunderland under the lights. Secure your tickets here.

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