First-ever women's President's Cup game set for Athlone this month

The 2023 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season will begin with the staging of the first-ever women's President's Cup game, which will take place in Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday, February 25.

Last year's double winners Shelbourne will take on league and cup runners-up Athlone Town in the fixture that will kick-start the new campaign.

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.

FAI President Gerry McAnaney said: "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."

The 2023 President's Cup game between Athlone Town and Shelbourne will take place on Saturday, February 25, with a 4pm kick-off.