Danske Bank Women’s Premiership returns next month

Originally due to commence in April, the Women’s Premiership campaign had been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but will now return for the fifth season following a decision from the NIFL Women’s Premiership Management Committee on Monday evening,

The 2020 season will operate under a shortened schedule, with each of the six competing teams playing each other home and away to determine the winners of the Danske Bank Women’s Premiership.

NI Football League Managing Director Andrew Johnston stated: “We are delighted to support the desire of our women’s clubs in a return to competitive football despite the challenges of Covid-19.

“With the recent return of football, clubs have considered the current protocols and government guidance and are committed to exhausting all avenues to ensure a safe 2020 season can be maintained. By working together and with the support of other key stakeholders we are delighted to be planning another exciting campaign.”

Revised Women’s Premiership fixtures will be released on Friday 31 July.

In addition, the NI Football League’s commitment to develop women’s football continues with the further confirmation that the Electric Ireland Women’s Academy League will also continue this Autumn.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription.

Subscribe to newsletter.co.uk and enjoy unlimited access to the best Northern Irish and UK news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than five articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit https://www.newsletter.co.uk/subscriptions now to sign up.

Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website.

Thank you,

Alistair Bushe

Editor