Cliftonville lose League Cup after eligibility breach, domestic treble hopes shattered
Cliftonville stripped of Women’s League Cup title
The Northern Irish side saw their pursuit of a domestic treble come to an abrupt halt when the governing body removed their Women’s League Cup trophy. The decision follows the discovery that two players who featured in the final were not eligible to take part.
Impact on the season
With the cup title rescinded, Cliftonville can no longer claim a three‑prize haul for the campaign. The loss of the trophy not only removes a piece of silverware from their collection but also ends any realistic chance of completing a treble that would have spanned the league, the cup and another domestic competition.
Disciplinary outcome
The ruling underscores the importance of strict compliance with player registration rules. While the club has not released a detailed statement, the sanction demonstrates that breaches, even if unintentional, carry serious consequences.
- League Cup title revoked
- Domestic treble aspirations extinguished
- Club likely to face further review of eligibility procedures
Supporters and observers will be watching closely to see how Cliftonville respond to the setback and what steps are taken to prevent a recurrence in future competitions.
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