Glentoran Women will begin the defence of their Sports Direct Women’s Premiership title at the Blanchflower Stadium on Friday 1 May, with the 2026 fixture list now confirmed.

Reigning champions after a standout 2025 campaign, winning 16 of 17 league matches, Kim Turner’s side return with their sights firmly set on maintaining standards at the top of the women’s game.

The Glens open the new season at home to Lisburn Rangers, before further early fixtures against Lisburn Ladies and Larne Women as they look to build momentum from the outset.

A key early test arrives on Friday 12 June with a trip to Cliftonville, renewing last season’s title rivalry. The return fixture is scheduled for Friday 28 August, just ahead of the league split.

Back-to-back fixtures against Linfield Women in July also stand out as key fixtures in the campaign.

Glentoran Women – Sports Direct Women’s Premiership 2026

May

Fri 1 May – Lisburn Rangers (H)

Fri 15 May – Lisburn Ladies (H)

Fri 22 May – Larne Women (H)

June

Fri 12 June – Cliftonville Ladies (A)

Fri 19 June – Crusaders Strikers (A)

Fri 26 June – Derry City Women (H)

July

Fri 3 July – Lisburn Rangers (A)

Fri 10 July – Linfield Women (A)

Fri 24 July – Linfield Women (H)

Fri 31 July – Derry City Women (A)

August

Fri 7 August – Crusaders Strikers (H)

Fri 14 August – Larne Women (A)

Fri 28 August – Cliftonville Ladies (H)

September

Fri 4 September – Lisburn Ladies (A)

The 2026 season kicks off on Friday 1 May, following the start of the BoyleSports Women’s Cup in April.