Beth Lumsden Signs New Deal To Extend Stay At Newcastle United Women

Newcastle United Women have secured another important piece of business after confirming that forward Beth Lumsden has signed a new contract to extend her stay on Tyneside.

The 27-year-old has become an increasingly influential figure within Tanya Oxtoby’s squad since arriving from Portsmouth in January 2024, and the club have moved to secure her future following an outstanding start to the 2026/27 campaign.

Lumsden has made 67 appearances in black and white, scoring 21 goals during her time with the Magpies. Her contribution has been particularly important as Newcastle continue their ambitions of reaching the Barclays Women’s Super League.

Her performances this season have been especially impressive, with four goals and six assists in her opening nine appearances, demonstrating just how important she has become to Newcastle’s attacking threat.

That form has also earned Lumsden international recognition, with the forward receiving her first call-up to the Scotland national team for their upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

It represents another significant milestone in her career and further recognition of the progress she has made since moving to the North East.

Speaking following the announcement of her new contract, Lumsden expressed her delight at committing her future to the club.

She said: “It’s a special club to be at, so I’m really happy to be staying. It’s important for me to feel settled off the pitch, and I certainly feel settled on it now.

“We’ve got a good group of the girls, and the coaching staff are wicked. The ambitions align with mine, the club are backing us and it’s an exciting time to be here.”

Lumsden’s connection with Newcastle supporters has continued to grow, with the forward already producing some memorable moments during her time at the club.

One of the standout occasions came in October 2024 when she scored twice against Sunderland in a memorable 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light.

Her performance earned her the nickname ‘The Mackem Slayer’ among supporters, and those goals remain among the highlights of her Newcastle career.

She also played an important role in the club’s promotion from the third tier, helping Newcastle establish themselves in the second tier of women’s football.

Newcastle manager Tanya Oxtoby was equally delighted to see the forward commit her future to the club, highlighting the importance of Lumsden to the team’s plans.

Oxtoby said: “Beth has been a key player across her time at the club, and I have really enjoyed working her.

“Her form at the start of this season has just highlighted the quality that she has and just how big a role she still has to play for Newcastle United Women.

“She still wants to learn and develop every day, and I am looking forward to helping her and working with her on that journey.”

The contract extension represents another positive development for Newcastle United Women as the club continues to build towards its long-term ambitions.

Retaining players who understand the club, its expectations and the importance of the supporters is crucial as Oxtoby looks to assemble a squad capable of competing for promotion.

Lumsden’s versatility, creativity and goalscoring ability make her an important asset, while her experience within the squad will also prove valuable as Newcastle look to maintain their momentum.

With the Magpies targeting a place in the Women’s Super League, securing the future of one of their most influential attacking players is certainly a welcome development.

And with her first Scotland call-up arriving at the same time as her new contract, it has been a particularly memorable period for Lumsden.

Newcastle supporters will undoubtedly be delighted to see her continue wearing the black and white stripes, with the hope that plenty more memorable moments are still to come.

For Lumsden, the message is clear: she believes in the club’s ambitions, feels settled on Tyneside and wants to be part of what Newcastle United Women are building.