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Countdown begins to big kick off in the NIFL Sports Direct Women’s Premiership with Cliftonville-Linfield headline clash live on DAZN TV

Eyes on the prize... players from eight clubs are ready for action

THE highly anticipated return of the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership is set for this Friday evening, promising another season of drama, excitement, and passion. 

The top-flight of female football in Northern Ireland has seen an extraordinary 59% increase in attendances since 2021. Over 15,000 fans attended NIFL women’s games during the 2024 campaign, highlighting a growing appetite for the league. 

Cliftonville Ladies completed a flawless 2024 campaign, remaining unbeaten and claiming every major honour on offer. They begin their title defence at home against Linfield Women in a must-watch opening fixture, streamed live and free on DAZN, with coverage from Solitude beginning at 7.45pm. 

It is the first of five exclusive live broadcasts this season with DAZN, a partnership that attracted over one million views across live streams and match highlights last season — a testament to the league’s surging popularity. 

In the other big games, last year’s runners-up Glentoran Women kick off their pursuit of the title away to Lisburn Ladies, while Crusaders Strikers host Derry City Women at Seaview. Last season’s breakout team Lisburn Rangers host Larne Women at Crewe Park, and Derry City Women travel to Seaview to take on Crusaders Strikers. 

Don’t miss a moment of the action – follow match updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content through the NI Football League’s official channels and on DAZN’s dedicated Sports Direct Premiership online hub. 
 

Matchday One – Sports Direct Women’s Premiership 

Friday, May 9, 2025 

Lisburn Rangers v Larne Women – 7.45pm 

Cliftonville Ladies v Linfield Women – 8.00pm – Live on DAZN 

Crusaders Strikers v Derry City Women – 8.00pm 

Lisburn Ladies v Glentoran Women – 8.00pm