Becky Langley's side finished the season last Sunday with an impressive 5-1 victory away to Blackburn Rovers Women, helping them to cement their spot in fifth place - while players from the Magpies' under-21 team were also recognised.

There were three awards handed out to first-team players throughout the evening: Players' Player of the Season, Fans' Player of the Season and Top Goalscorer.

Beth Lumsden was voted as Player of the Season by her team-mates, with United's number 26 enjoying an excellent season in black and white.

The 25-year-old ended the term with nine goal involvements in the league, including seven goals and a memorable winning brace against Sunderland Women at the Stadium of Light.

Deanna Cooper was handed the Fans' Player of the Season award after impressing on the pitch in her debut season for the club.

Cooper experienced several highs in black and white, including her last-gasp equaliser at St. James' Park against Southampton Women.

Rounding off the awards for the first team, Shania Hayles walked away with the Top Goalscorer award after enjoying her best ever season in front of goal, netting 15 times.

The Jamaica international finished just one shy of winning the Championship Golden Boot, but managed to score two hat-tricks and a Tyne-Wear winning goal at St. James' Park.

Courtney Vacher's under-21 side were also well represented on stage with Young Player of the Season, Manager's Player of the Season, Top Goalscorer and Players' Player of the Season all being handed out.

The under-21s side finished the season in fourth place, albeit just two points behind eventual winners Leeds United Reserves.

Ella Baker, who made her first-team debut this season against Middlesbrough Women in the FA Cup, was the star of the show, picking up two awards.

The under-21s defender was the team's top scorer for the season, and was handed specific praise by Vacher, who selected her as Manager's Player of the Season.

Elen Valentine was picked by her teammates as the Players' Player of the Season after putting in consistent performances between the sticks, as well as training with the first team on a regular basis.

Rounding off what was a celebratory night for the under-21s was the Young Player of the Season award, which went to Abigail Allan, who featured 16 times under Vacher, starting 13 of those matches.