In the Irish FA Women’s Cup, Glentoran have been drawn to face Linfield in the quarter-final tie of the round.
Glentoran cruised past Comber Rec in the last round with Rachel Rogan netting a hat-trick, while Linfield also advanced in style as Cora Chambers and Eva Myles each bagged four goals against Mid Ulster.
Holders Cliftonville edged out fellow Premiership side Lisburn Rangers 3-2, with Caitlin McGuinness, Louise McDaniel and Teegan Lynch on target before the visitors rallied.
Sion Swifts pulled off an upset by beating top-flight Larne on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with Kerry McCready making two saves in the shoot-out.
Lisburn Ladies put out Maiden City with Rebecca Magee and Mea Mezza each scoring twice, Ballymena United Women secured a win at Craigavon City thanks to first-half goals from Orla Lemon and Hannah Firth, while Derry City overcame Bangor led by Tara O’Connor-Farren’s four-goal haul.
Quarter-Final Draw:
Ballymena United Women v Lisburn Ladies
Cliftonville v Derry City
Crusaders Strikers v Sion Swifts
Glentoran v Linfield
All ties are set to be played on Friday 21 August 2026 (kick-off 7:30pm)
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