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Electric Ireland Women's Challenge Cup

First contested in 2005, the IFA Women's Cup is Northern Ireland's premier competition for women's football teams.

Glentoran Women (previously Glentoran Belfast United) are the most successful side in the competition, having won it ten times, with Linfield Women (previously Linfield Ladies) the next most successful with three victories.

Their most recent success came in 2022 thanks to a 2-1 win over Sion Swifts Ladies in the decider at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, making it four Electric Ireland Women's Challenge Cup triumphs in a row.

Winners over the previous 10 seasons have included:

Glentoran Women (2022) Glentoran Women (2021), Glentoran Women (2019), Glentoran Women (2018), Sion Swifts Ladies (2017), Linfield Ladies (2016), Cliftonville Ladies (2015), Linfield Women (2014), Linfield Women (2013), Glentoran Belfast United (2012).

Semi-Finals

Quarter-Finals

Second round

First Round

Preliminary round

Electric Ireland Women's Challenge Cup rules 2022

Upcoming Electric Ireland Women's Challenge Cup Fixtures

Latest Electric Ireland Women's Challenge Cup Results