The 2023 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season kicks off on Saturday with five fixtures down for decision.
Champions Shelbourne are chasing a three-in-a-row and they take on Cork City.
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Matchday is edging closer, the Reds are back underway tomorrow as we host Cork City in Tolka Park!
Tickets: https://t.co/H7FkAy2Qor#DublinsFinest | #Since1895 pic.twitter.com/TnUs6nhO1j
— Shelbourne FC (@shelsfc) March 3, 2023
Stephen Quinn's Wexford Youths make the trip to a new-look Galway United, with the returning Rianna Jarrett bolstering this Wexford side's opportunities ahead of an exciting campaign.
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Buzzing to kick off the 2023 @LoiWomen season with @YouthsWomen tomorrow! Been a while since I've played in the Women's National League here in Ireland and I can't wait to see what it has in store!
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Sligo Rovers welcome the returning Shamrock Rovers, with fans eager to see if they can emulate the success of their all-conquering men's team.
Team news from head coach Collie O'Neill in advance of Saturday's league opener away v Sligo Rovershttps://t.co/SUkM0dw03n pic.twitter.com/lmFXcce7g0
— Shamrock Rovers Women (@RoversWomen) March 3, 2023
Elsewhere, Athlone Town entertains Peamount United, Treaty United comes against Bohemians and DLR Waves are without a fixture on the opening game week.
The SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division kicks off tomorrrow!
Our weekend preview is out now!#LOI | @loiwomen
— League of Ireland (@LeagueofIreland) March 3, 2023
Wexford Youths fans are understandably excited about the additions to their team.
They've added last year's Player of the Year Emily Corbet. At the same time, intense speed and flair are introduced with Abbie Brophy and Shauna Carroll, plus the undeniable experience from Louise Corrigan and the hometown favourite Rianna Jarrett.
The league structure now consists of 11 teams, with every game available to watch live. You can view the complete fixture list below.
SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division - Round 1. All fixtures are live on LOITV.
Saturday, March 4
Galway United v Wexford Youths
Eamonn Deacy Park
KO 14:00
Referee: Daniel Murphy
Shelbourne v Cork City
Tolka Park
KO 14:00
Referee: Robert Dowling
Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers
The Showgrounds
KO 17:00
Referee: Alan Carey
Treaty United v Bohemians
Markets Field
KO 17:00
Referee: Ian O'Keeffe
Athlone Town v Peamount United
Athlone Town Stadium
KO 19:00
Referee: Jason Moore
