The Athlone Town Stadium will host the inaugural women’s President’s Cup fixture on Saturday, February 25, it has been confirmed.
A week prior to starting their Premier Division campaign at home to Peamount United, Athlone Town will host the 2022 league and cup champions at Lissywollen, as Tommy Hewitt’s charges look to improve upon the form which saw the club achieve a second place finish on the division table and secure a place in the FAI Cup final.
The game, which will be broadcast live on LOITV, is supported by Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins, as he has done with the men’s President’s Cup since 2014.
“It is fantastic to have Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins endorse this President’s Cup for the Women’s Premier Division. The President has always been a fervent supporter and terrific ambassador for Irish football.
“This fixture is a welcome addition to the League of Ireland calendar and it will showcase the quality of our domestic game, which continues to grow on the back of a memorable season last year.
“As part of the rebrand of the League of Ireland, we want to mirror the promotion of the game equally across the men’s and women’s divisions. This game allows us to do just that and we are excited to see both Athlone Town and Shelbourne in action to help us launch the 2023 season,” FAI President Gerry McAnaney, said.
The 2023 President’s Cup game between Athlone Town and Shelbourne will take place on Saturday, February 25, with a 4pm kick-off.
