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Holders Cliftonville paired with Derry City while Linfield face Larne in draw for the semi-finals of the Irish FA Women’s Challenge Cup

Cliftonville on way to quarter-final win over Crusaders

THE draw has been made for the semi-finals of the Irish FA Women’s Challenge Cup, with both games due to be played on Friday, September 19 (kick-off 7:45pm).

Holders Cliftonville Ladies will continue their defence of the trophy against Derry City Women, who lost out at the same stage last season.

The other tie sees Linfield Women, who haven’t reached the decider since 2019, take on Larne Women in what will be their first appearance at this stage of the competition.

IFA Women’s Challenge Cup semi-final draw (September 19, 2025)
Cliftonville Lades v Derry City Women
Linfield Ladies v Larne Women

Venues for both games will be announced in due course.

Linfield defeated Glentoran in the quarter finals