Lisburn Rangers flying high with Glentoran Women bagging high-scoring success

By Patrick Van Dort
Published 25th May 2024, 16:39 BST
Commitment from both sets of players in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership clash between Linfield Women and Lisburn Rangers Ladies at Midgley Park, Belfast. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)Commitment from both sets of players in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership clash between Linfield Women and Lisburn Rangers Ladies at Midgley Park, Belfast. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)
Commitment from both sets of players in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership clash between Linfield Women and Lisburn Rangers Ladies at Midgley Park, Belfast. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)
Lisburn Rangers sit top of the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership following victory over Linfield Women.

Friday’s programme also featured a double-figure 20-0 success for Glentoran Women over Mid Ulster Ladies.

Rangers’ maiden top-flight campaign has already featured securing a spot in next month’s League Cup final and that impressive form continued at Midgley Park in the 5-2 win against Linfield Women.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Sarah-Jane McMaster broke the deadlock for the Blues before Caoimhe Gelston Mulholland left it level heading into half-time.

Gracie Conway moved Lisburn in front for the first time within the opening minute of the second half and Sophie Kelly-Bradley managed to increase the advantage to 3-1.

It was 3-2 entering the closing stages off Bernadette Ferreira’s finish but Gelston Mulholland’s second of the fixture cemented control for Rangers and Ellie-Mae Dickson wrapped up victory with an effort from around the halfway line.

At the Blanchflower Stadium, Northern Ireland internationals Kerry Beattie and Demi Vance grabbed four goals apiece for Glentoran Women.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Other names on the Glentoran Women’s scoresheet were Joely Andrews, Rachel Rogan and Kascie Weir each with two goals.

Nadene Caldwell, Jenna McKearney, Sofie Keenan, Emily Wilson and Megan Neill also finding the net.

On Sunday, Derry City Women host Crusaders Strikers at the Brandywell, with Cliftonville Ladies home to Larne Women.

Related topics:Lisburn

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.