The draw has been made for the First Round of the 2026 Irish FA Women’s Challenge Cup.
Cliftonville are the holders, having retained the trophy with a 2-0 victory over Linfield in the 2025 final.
Sion Swifts are the one former winners starting in the opening round, with a home tie against Oxford Sunnyside.
Irish FA Women’s Challenge Cup 1st Round draw:
Antrim Town v Ballynagross
Ballyclare Comrades v Ballymena United Women
Limavady United v Maiden City
Mid Ulster v Wellington Rec
Omagh Town v Craigavon City
Sion Swifts v Oxford Sunnyside
Strabane Athletic v Bangor
Comber Rec received a bye to the Second Round
Ties are due to be played on Friday 12 June (kick-off 7:30pm).
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