Group action

Cliftonville Ladies’ defence of the VBet League Cup will begin with a home game against Derry City Women.

Operating under a brand new format, the competition now sees eight teams participating in two groups of four, with the respective table-toppers progressing to contest the Final.

After hosting the Candystripes on Friday, April 11, the Reds – who have lifted the trophy in both of the past two seasons – will be away to Linfield Women on the 18th before completing their Group A commitments against Lisburn Ladies at Solitude on Friday, May 2.