Everything you need to know ahead of LOI Women’s Premier Division Gameweek 1 including fixtures, key matches, players to watch and major talking points.
The LOI Women’s Premier Division returns this weekend with Gameweek 1 as clubs across the league begin their 2026 campaigns. Several intriguing fixtures are on the schedule as teams look to make a strong start to the new season. Defending champions Athlone Town got their season underway last Sunday when they defeated Shelbourne in the Presidents Cup final at the Athlone Town Stadium.
LOI Women’s Premier Division Gameweek 1 Fixtures
Shelbourne vs Treaty United – Saturday 14 March, 2:30pm – Tolka Park
DLR Waves vs Galway United – Saturday 14 March 15:00 – UCD Bowl
Waterford vs Wexford – Saturday 14 March 15:00 – Regional Sports Center Waterford
Cork City vs Shamrock Rovers – Saturday 14 March 15:00 – Munster FA Turners Cross Stadium
Sligo Rovers vs Athlone Town – Saturday 14 March 17:00 – The Showgrounds
Peamount United vs Bohemians – Saturday 14 March 17:00 – Greenogue Park
Key Talking Points
Defending champions Athlone Town begin their title defence away to Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Athlone come into the game in strong form after defeating Shelbourne 1–0 in last week’s Presidents Cup final.
New Shelbourne manager Sean Russell will face his former side Treaty United at Tolka Park on the opening weekend. Russell guided the Limerick side to their record points tally since joining the league back in 2020.
Gameweek 1 marks the beginning of a new LOI Women’s Premier Division season, with all twelve clubs hoping to start their campaigns with a positive result and early momentum.
Game Of The Week
Shelbourne vs Treaty United – Tolka Park, Saturday 14 March, 2:30pm
The opening day clash sees new Shelbourne manager Sean Russell face his former side Treaty United in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. With both teams looking to make a strong start to the season, this fixture is the one to watch in Gameweek 1.
Player To Watch
Dana Scheriff – Athlone Town
Scheriff scored the winning goal in last week’s Presidents Cup final, helping Athlone Town lift the trophy. She’ll be key again as the defending champions begin their Premier Division campaign this weekend.
How To Follow
TG4: For a sixth successive year, TG4 will provide live coverage of the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division, starting off their coverage with the game at Tolka Park between Shelbourne and Treaty United.
LOI TV: Watch all games live online via the official LOI TV platform.
Club Social Media: Follow the clubs’ official Twitter/X, Instagram, or Facebook accounts for live updates and match highlights.