The draw for the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's Challenge Cup has been finalised by the Irish Football Association.

Matches are scheduled to take place on Friday 11 September at 8pm.

Semi-Final 1 pits Lisburn Ladies against Glentoran Women at Solitude in Belfast.

Semi-Final 2 sees Crusaders Strikers face Cliftonville Ladies at Dixon Park in Ballyclare.

All four participants secured their progression following wins over Derry City Women, Linfield Women, Sion Swifts Ladies and Ballymena United Women.

Naomi McLaughlin scored for Glentoran just after the half-hour mark with a high ball over the top.

The tie of the round concluded at Blanchflower Stadium when Glentoran edged past last season's runners-up Linfield.

Cora Chambers, the league's leading scorer, opened scoring for Linfield in the 52nd minute.

McLaughlin secured the victory for Glentoran with a finish from wide on the left ten minutes from time.

The Reds took the lead at Seaview through an own goal by Cache Crumlish-Hawes in the 34th minute.

Teegan Lynch doubled the advantage three minutes before half-time, followed by Louise McDaniel's third just two minutes into the second half.

Crusaders defeated newly crowned NIWFA Championship winners Sion Swifts Ladies to reach the next round.

Admission for both semi-final matches is set at £5 for adults and £3 for concessions.

Cash and card payments will be accepted at the gates for ticket purchases.

The quarter-final round was completed on Friday following earlier ties in the competition.

Readers can access further coverage of Irish FA news and cup results through official channels.