Langley and Claypole Ready for Fierce Forest vs Newcastle Clash
The new women’s football season is about to kick off, and one of the standout fixtures right away is Nottingham Forest Women taking on Newcastle United Women at the City Ground. Both clubs come into this campaign with ambition, new signings, and plenty of energy, making this a meeting that feels bigger than just an opening-day clash.
For Newcastle, manager Becky Langley is stepping into her sixth season in charge and her second at WSL2 level. She has spoken openly about how much this season means, not just to her but to the squad as a whole. Langley has brought in ten fresh faces over the summer and believes that the team needs to carry the same mindset as the men’s side—expecting three points in every match and striving to be at the very top. That’s the mentality she wants to instill, and her passion is still burning as strongly as when she first joined the club back in tier four.
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Langley is fully aware of the test that Forest will bring. Last season, Newcastle managed only a narrow 1–0 victory over them in the Women’s FA Cup, and now Forest arrive in WSL2 as champions of the National League Northern Premier Division. They’ve strengthened well in the transfer market, and under Carly Davies, they are expected to be a side that can cause serious problems. Langley called it a “really tough test” but added that Newcastle’s year of experience at this level could make the difference.
Over at Forest, there’s just as much excitement. They stormed through their division last year without a single defeat and are now determined to keep climbing. New signing Aimee Claypole, a talented 19-year-old forward who came through at Chelsea and impressed on loan at Durham, has already made it clear that promotion is the goal. She’s hungry for goals herself, but even more eager to be part of a squad that is pushing to reach the WSL in back-to-back seasons. She admitted the Championship will be tougher, more physical, and more competitive, but she’s embracing that challenge.
Claypole has also praised manager Carly Davies, describing her as one of the main reasons she made the move. Davies’ experience and analytical approach were seen as key factors that could help the young striker develop further. Forest’s ambitions aren’t limited to the league either—they’ll also be competing in cup competitions, facing giants like Manchester City and Everton. For Claypole, these matches are a chance to test themselves against the very best and measure just how close they are to reaching the top.
What’s clear is that both clubs enter this fixture buzzing with anticipation. Newcastle have their culture, new signings, and a manager who is still as motivated as ever. Forest, on the other hand, bring momentum, fresh talent, and a belief that promotion is possible. The City Ground will play host to two sides not just competing for points, but for statements of intent.
As Langley put it, the pre-season is done, the preparation is complete, and now it’s time to get on the bus to Nottingham and prove themselves. And as Claypole said, Forest fans should turn up in numbers, because the team is ready to deliver a season worth remembering.
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