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WSL 2 side Durham face threat of closure
Key takeaways
- Durham striker Leyla Mc Farland is a Northern Ireland international
- Women's Super League 2 side Durham have warned the club "will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks.
- In 2025-26, Durham finished 10th out of 12 teams in the division - the second tier of women's football in England - but their participation in the 2026-27 campaign is in doubt.
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Durham striker Leyla Mc Farland is a Northern Ireland international
Women's Super League 2 side Durham have warned the club "will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks.
In 2025-26, Durham finished 10th out of 12 teams in the division - the second tier of women's football in England - but their participation in the 2026-27 campaign is in doubt.
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