Cliftonville's League Cup win overturned by NIFL

Cliftonville Women stripped of 2026 League Cup title for fielding ineligible players; Glentoran awarded 3-0 victory.

Cliftonville Women have been stripped of their 2026 Women's League Cup title after the NIFL Competitions Committee found two players were not correctly registered in accordance with competition regulations. Beaten finalists Glentoran lodged the complaint following their 4-0 defeat in the July final at Seaview and have now been awarded a 3-0 victory. Cliftonville have also been fined £500. The club received praise for its openness and cooperation during the investigation. Cliftonville and Glentoran will meet again in the Women's Irish Cup final on 24 October.