“A City that embodies Football” | An insight into…Jordan Nobbs

Fresh off the back of scoring her first goal for the Magpies on Monday night, as Newcastle United secured a 1–0 win over Southampton, Jordan Nobbs explains her reasons for joining the club in the summer, linking up with childhood friend Demi Stokes and the impact of the fans.

On 14 April 2024, Newcastle United were promoted to the Women’s Super League 2 as champions of the 2023–24 National League, clinching their title with a 1–0 win over Huddersfield Town and finishing the season 11 points above second placed Burnley.

In a true statement of their intent for the season ahead, the Magpies secured the signing of one of the most decorated players in the history of the Barclays Women’s Super League. The former Lioness was the first to reach 200 appearances in the WSL and, up until November 2025, was the leading appearance holder until Chelsea’s Millie Bright surpassed her with 211.

However, Jordan’s ambition to play again in the WSL was an important factor in her decision to join Newcastle United, as she explained the project presented to her: “The ambition and direction of this club was clear from the beginning.

“The challenge of getting a club from the North East promoted was a really exciting opportunity that I wanted to be a part of.”

Another factor in her decision was the chance to play alongside lifelong friend Demi Stokes, who has been playing football with her since they were seven years old for Sunderland.

Jordan reflected: “We’ve had some really good times growing up, playing in a boys league, at the back of Morrisons in the car park in the North East.

“When we were young, we just loved football and did whatever we could to play and get involved.

“We’ve had a great little journey together, so having that opportunity in the summer for me to join Newcastle and play together again felt like a nice full circle moment in our careers.”

The midfielder also spoke about the City’s football culture and the huge growth in support for the women’s game, which has given playing on the pitch a new lease of life.

“Coming to a part of the country like the North East, which is just so crazy about football, the numbers that we see turn up to our games is a brilliant reflection of the women’s game.

“It is a big reason for wanting to play football. You obviously want to be good on the pitch, but it is also to see the fans turn up and fill the stands.”