Cliftonville LFC Women made a huge statement on the opening weekend of the Northern Ireland Women's Super League, thrashing Larne FC Women 8-0 away from home on 8 August 2026. The result was one of the most dominant away performances in recent league history and underlined Cliftonville’s title ambitions for the season.

Goals galore for Cliftonville

Cliftonville were in devastating form from the first whistle, carving open the Larne defence at will. They took the lead within the opening minutes and never looked back, scoring three times in the first half to effectively settle the contest. The second half was even more one-sided, with the visitors adding five more goals to complete the rout.

Larne had no answer to Cliftonville’s movement, pace, and precision in the final third. The home side were pinned back for long spells and struggled to build any sustained attacking pressure of their own.

Key aspects of the display

• Relentless attacking: Cliftonville constantly pushed forward, creating chances from all areas of the pitch.
• Finishing quality: Eight goals from a variety of setups highlighted the team’s efficiency in front of goal.
• Defensive organisation: While the attack stole the headlines, Cliftonville’s backline was rarely troubled at the other end.

For Cliftonville LFC Women, this result is a strong indicator of where they stand in the league pecking order. After finishing as title contenders in recent seasons, they will hope to carry this momentum into the matches ahead.

Larne FC Women, meanwhile, face a rebuild after a bruising opening day. The challenge now lies in regrouping quickly and finding a way to compete against the division's top outfits.