Everything you need to know ahead of LOI Women’s Premier Division Gameweek 2 including fixtures, key matches, players to watch and major talking points.
The League Of Ireland Women’s Premier Division continues this weekend following wins for Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne and Galway United on the opening weekend of the season. Defending champions Athlone Town got their season underway away at Sligo Rovers and were held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening.
Gameweek 1 Results
Shelbourne 2-0 Treaty United
DLR Waves 0-1 Galway United
Waterford 0-0 Wexford
Cork City 0-2 Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers 1-1 Athlone Town
Peamount United 2-2 Bohemians
Gameweek 2 Fixtures
Shamrock Rovers vs Peamount United – Saturday 21 March, 12:45pm – Tallaght Stadium
Treaty United vs Waterford – Saturday 21 March 15:00 – Markets Field
Bohemians vs Cork City – Saturday 21 March 15:00 – Dalymount Park
Galway United vs Sligo Rovers – Saturday 21 March 15:00 – Eamonn Deacy Park
Wexford vs Shelbourne – Saturday 21 March 18:00 – Ferrycarrig Park
Athlone Town vs DLR Waves – Saturday 21 March 18:00 – Athlone Town Stadium
Key Talking Points
Shelbourne opened the season with an impressive 2–0 win over Treaty United and will look to build momentum as they travel to face Wexford in Gameweek 2.
Shamrock Rovers picked up a 2–0 win away to Cork City and now face a test against Peamount United in one of the standout fixtures this weekend live on TG4.
Defending champions Athlone Town were held to a 1–1 draw by Sligo Rovers in Gameweek 1 and will be aiming to secure their first league win at home to DLR Waves.
Game Of The Week
Shamrock Rovers vs Peamount United – Tallaght Stadium, Saturday 21 March, 12:45pm
Two of the league’s strongest sides meet early in the season as Shamrock Rovers host Peamount United at Tallaght Stadium. Rovers come into the game off the back of an impressive opening-day win over Cork City, while Peamount were involved in a high-scoring draw with Bohemians. This clash could give an early indication of how the top end of the table may shape up.
Player To Watch
Sarah McKevitt – Bohemians
McKevitt scored a brace last Saturday in their 2-2 draw against Peamount United and Cork City will need to be wary of the threat she posseses infront of goal at Dalymount Park on Saturday afternoon.
How To Follow
TG4: The TG4 cameras will be at Tallaght Stadium for the early kick off between Shamrock Rovers and Peamount 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.