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Cliftonville stripped of Women's League Cup title for ineligible players

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 12:28 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Cliftonville stripped of Women's League Cup title for ineligible players

Summary

Cliftonville has had its 2026 Women's League Cup title revoked after fielding two ineligible players in the final against Glentoran. The Northern Ireland Football League conducted an investigation following a complaint from Glentoran, the beaten finalists. Cliftonville's 4-0 win in July has now been changed to a 3-0 victory for Glentoran. The club has also been fined £500. Cliftonville is set to meet Glentoran again in the Women's Irish Cup final on October 24.

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By the Numbers

•Cliftonville defeated Glentoran 4-0 in the July final.
•Glentoran lodged a complaint about player eligibility.
•NIFL awarded Glentoran a 3-0 victory after the investigation.
•Cliftonville fined £500 for the violation.
•Cliftonville and Glentoran will meet in the Women's Irish Cup final on October 24.

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12:28 PMBBC Sport — Cliftonville's League Cup win overturned by NIFL

What they're saying

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Cliftonville's hopes of a domestic treble are over after they were stripped of their 2026 Women's League Cup title for fielding two ineligible players in the final.
— BBC Sport

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