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Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
Irish FA Women's Challenge Cup Second Round draw

The draw has been made for the Second Round of the 2026 Irish FA Women's Challenge Cup.

The 'tie of the round' has been selected as holders Cliftonville Ladies against Lisburn Rangers Ladies in a repeat of the 2024 final.

The full draw reads:

Antrim Town Women or Ballynagross Ladies v Crusaders Strikers
Cliftonville Ladies v Lisburn Rangers Ladies *TIE OF THE ROUND*
Craigavon City Ladies v Ballymena United Women
Derry City Women v Bangor Ladies
Glentoran Women v Comber Rec. Ladies
Linfield Women v Mid Ulster Ladies or Wellington Rec Women
Lisburn Ladies v Maiden City Ladies
Sion Swifts Ladies v Larne Women

All ties are set to be played on Friday 17 July 2026 (kick-off 7:30pm)