Throughout history

WOMEN FANS

have always attended football matches.

Usually their stories are

LOST IN THE CROWD.

From the excitement of a

FIRST MATCH

to the ups and downs of a

LIFETIME SUPPORTING A CLUB

This exhibition gives these

LOYAL

COMMITTED

PASSIONATE

SUPPORTERS

a voice.

The stories in this exhibition come from women fans of Newcastle United and Sunderland AFC who have been supporters from the 1950s through to the present day.

For many of these women, football fandom is central to their lives, stirring their emotions and providing memories of unforgettable moments on the pitch and atmospheres in the stands.

This exhibition explores how ideas about football fandom have changed over time, and what it means to be a woman in a space that is often thought to be for men only.

These historic experiences can help us reconsider negative attitudes shown towards women in football today and imagine what the future could look like for women football fans.

Use the menu or click the button below to navigate the themes of the exhibition. Each section includes fan stories alongside historic objects, images and new artistic responses.