Newcastle United Women have received a double boost ahead of Sunday’s WSL2 clash with Leicester City.
Jordan Nobbs is back in Tanya Oxtoby’s squad, while Jessie Gale has returned to first-team training as Newcastle prepare for the start of a demanding three-game week.
Newcastle United confirmed the positive team news ahead of Leicester’s visit to Gateshead International Stadium.
Oxtoby said of Nobbs: “Jordan’s experience is amazing… it’s nice to welcome her back.”
The Newcastle boss was equally pleased to have Gale back around the group after her absence.
Newcastle depth gives Oxtoby selection headache
The timing of the pair’s return is particularly useful.
Newcastle face Leicester on Sunday before travelling to Aston Villa in the Women’s League Cup on Wednesday, with another WSL2 fixture against Durham following next weekend.
Oxtoby believes the busy schedule will create opportunities throughout a squad strengthened significantly during the summer.
She said there are “plenty of opportunities for minutes” across the three-game week as players compete for places.
Newcastle enter the Leicester game after winning each of their opening three league matches.
Their latest victory came in a 4-1 win over Sheffield United, when Martha Thomas scored twice as the summer signing continued her impressive start on Tyneside.
Read Newcastle recently looked at how Thomas and Beth Lumsden have transformed Newcastle’s attack, with goals now coming from several areas of Oxtoby’s squad.
Supporters planning to follow Sunday’s game can also find Newcastle Women vs Leicester live stream and viewing details.
With Nobbs available again and Gale back in training, Oxtoby now has more options as Newcastle attempt to maintain their perfect league start
Newcastle’s increased options arrive at an ideal time as Oxtoby prepares her side for another important WSL2 test.
Supporters can find full Newcastle Women vs Leicester viewing and match details here, while Read Newcastle has also analysed why the Leicester game represents an important early test of Newcastle’s promotion credentials.
The Magpies will hope the returns of Nobbs and Gale help them maintain their perfect league start.
