Berwick Rangers women face Hartlepool United as they battle to stay in the NERWFL Northern league

Berwick Rangers women travel down to Hartlepool United in a crucial NERWFL Northern clash on Sunday.

The Borderers have found the step up from the Northumberland Premiership challenging with two wins and five draws from their 14 games at the higher level so far.

Berwick Rangers play Hartlepool United again on Sunday having found the step up from the Premiership difficult. Picture: Ian Runciman

placeholder image — Berwick Rangers play Hartlepool United again on Sunday having found the step up from the Premiership difficult. Picture: Ian Runciman

United are just four points below them in the relegation zone – but have three games in hand.

They were beaten 1-0 at Washington as the Rangers ladies could only watch on the results with interest.

Unfortunately, Redcar Town ladies extended their lead above Berwick in eighth place to eight points, though they’ve played a game more.

Redcar put in a really battling performance at third-placed Gateshead Rutherford to pull off a surprise 1-0 victory that boosted their survival chances.

Keeper Ellie Randall saved two penalties and both sides had a player sent off in an all-action encounter that leaves Bill Blyth’s side just above the bottom two.