Ballymena United extended their perfect start in the NIWFA Championship with a dominant 9-0 victory over Foyle Belles, featuring a hat-trick from Ellen McClure. Meanwhile, Ballyclare Comrades edged a thrilling 9-goal match at Bangor, thanks to Anneli Moore’s double, causing Bangor to lose their perfect record. St James Swifts suffered their first points drop with a 3-1 home loss to Sion Swifts. Camlough Rovers held off a late comeback to secure a 3-2 win against St Oliver Plunkett, while Belfast Celtic thrashed Comber Rec 7-1, highlighted by Emma McGonnell’s hat-trick, including two penalties.

In Division 1, Greenisland scored nine goals against Rosario, marking their third consecutive win. Ballymoney United Ladies also made it three wins from three by defeating Ballynahinch 3-1. Armagh City came from behind to beat Kilmore Rec 4-3, with Amy Robinson scoring twice, while Ballyclare Comrades Reserves and Ambassadors played to a goalless draw.

Chloe McGlade scored five goals for Division 2 leaders Strabane Athletic in a 9-1 victory over Ballymena United Reserves. Craigavon City kept pace with them by beating 22nd Ladies 6-1. Lisburn Distillery won 2-0 at Coleraine, and Lisburn Ladies Swifts held onto a 3-2 win over Banbridge Town despite a late red card.

Lisbellaw United secured their third straight Division 3 win with a 6-2 triumph over Carrick Rangers Falcons. Portadown and Maiden City drew 2-2, with Maiden City receiving five yellow cards, including a double for Catriona Taylor. Ballymoney United Reserves beat Dromara Village 5-2, and Mid Ulster Reserves lost 2-0 at home to Belfast Ravens.

In Division 4, Antrim Town remained top on goal difference after a 6-0 win over Moneyslane, while Raceview maintained their perfect start with a 4-1 victory over Ballynahinch Olympic. Draperstown Celtic Diamonds defeated Belfast Swifts 2-1, and Belfast Ravens Reserves won 6-1 against Lisburn Rangers Athletic.

Valley Rangers and St Marys (Newtownabbey) drew 2-2, keeping Valley Rangers ahead in Division 5 on goal difference. Rathfriland scored both goals in a 2-0 win against Shorts FC, Oxford Sunnyside dominated with an 11-1 win at Comber Rec Reserves, and Ards Rangers notched ten goals at Donegal Celtic, with Allie Hamilton scoring four.

Greenisland Reserves lead Division 6 after a 4-0 win at Raceview Athletic, with Carrick Rangers Falcons Reserves close behind following a 7-0 victory at Holywood. Bloomfield won 5-1 at Wellington Rec, and 22nd Ladies Reserves beat 1st Bangor by the same score.

In the Women’s Challenge Cup 1st Round, Greenisland eliminated Ballyclare Comrades 3-0, Antrim Town advanced with a 4-2 win at Portadown, and Ballymena United Women cruised past Hanover 16-0, with Nikki McKendry scoring five goals.

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