Glentoran's Women's League Cup final hopes were dashed by Cliftonville, who won 4-0 at Seaview.

What happened?

The match started with both teams creating chances, but Cliftonville's Caitlin McGuinness opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Glentoran's goalkeeper Ellie Scott had a tough day, conceding four goals, including two from McGuinness. The Reds' striker added her second six minutes later, and Kirsty McGuinness scored the third in the second half. Danielle Maxwell sealed the win with a late goal.

Why it matters for Glentoran

Glentoran had been looking for redemption after losing the final last year, but it was not to be. The team is currently 2nd in Premiership, with 69 points from 33 games, and a recent form of LDWWD. They have scored 63 goals and conceded 30, with a goal difference of +33. Glentoran is 4 points behind leaders Larne, and their last result was a 6-2 loss to Coleraine FC on 2026-04-25.

What comes next?

Glentoran will look to bounce back from this defeat, with their next match in the Women's Premiership. The team has a strong squad, with players like Kim Turner and Ellie Scott, and will be looking to close the gap with Larne. With the Champions League coming up in a few weeks, Glentoran will be looking to gain momentum and make a strong run in the competition.

Glentoran's recent form has been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, and they will be looking to turn this around and make a push for the top spot in the Premiership.