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17 September 2025; Athlone Town interim manager John Sullivan after his side's defeat in the UEFA Women's Europa Cup first qualifying round second leg match between Athlone Town and Glasgow City at Athlone Town Stadium in Athlone, Westmeath. Photo by Piar

Athlone exit Europe with full focus on title - Sullivan

Athlone Town interim manager John Sullivan admitted that the club had one eye on the league challenge as they took on Glasgow City in tonight's Women's Europa Cup second leg.

Soccer • 17 Sep

17 September 2025; Athlone Town players react after Nicole Kozlova of Glasgow City, not pictured, scored her side's second goal during the UEFA Women's Europa Cup first qualifying round second leg match between Athlone Town and Glasgow City at Athlone Tow

Whelan swoops as ruthless Glasgow end Athlone adventure

Athlone Town's European adventure came to an end last night as a goal from Irish international Emily Whelan ten minutes before half-time sucked the life out of their bid to climb a mountain against Glasgow City.

Soccer • 17 Sep

Amy Anderson of Glasgow City, right, celebrates with teammate Erin McLaughlin after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Europa Cup first qualifying round first leg match v Athlone Town, September 2025

Ruthless Glasgow City leave Athlone needing miracle

Athlone Town have it all to do in next week's Europa Cup first qualifying round second leg after they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to Glasgow City, following a tough night for the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division leaders at Petershill.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Linda Motlhalo of Glasgow City shoots to score her side's second goal during the UEFA Women's Europa Cup first qualifying round first leg match v Athlone Town, September 2025

Europa Cup recap: Glasgow City 3-0 Athlone Town

Athone Town's European odyssey continued in Scotland where they fell to a 3-0 loss against Glasgow City. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune before the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Schreurserve in Enschede, Netherlands.

'It's possibly the worst timing to lose your manager'

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses the impact Colin Fortune's departure will have on his Athlone Town squad in the build-up to a crucial week at home and abroad.

Soccer • 09 Sep

30 August 2025; Athlone Town players before the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round third-place match between Crvena Zvezda and Athlone Town at Sportpark Schreurserve in Enschede, Netherlands. Photo by Rico Brouwer/Sportsfile

Athlone Town to face Glasgow City in Europa Cup

Athlone Town have been drawn against Glasgow City in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Europa Cup next month.

Soccer • 31 Aug

Abbie Larkin has signed for Glasgow City

Ireland winger Abbie Larkin signs for Glasgow City

Republic of Ireland winger Abbie Larkin is bound for the Scottish Premier League after signing for reigning champions Glasgow City.

Soccer • 14 Sep 23

Shels' Champions League dreams ended by Glasgow City

Shelbourne's hopes of progressing in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Women's Champions League ended in a 2-0 defeat to Glasgow City at the Siauliai Central Stadium in Lithuania on Wednesday morning.

Soccer • 06 Sep 23

It was a memorable day for Izzy Atkinson

Ireland international Atkinson fires Celtic to cup joy

Republic of Ireland international Izzy Atkinson's extra-time winner fired Celtic to Scottish Cup glory, stunning Glasgow City in the process.

Soccer • 29 May 22

Clare Shine (centre) celebrates her opener

Shine at heart of Glasgow's Champions League stroll

Republic of Ireland striker Clare Shine was on top form for Glasgow City as her brilliant opener set the Scottish outfit on their way to a 3-0 defeat of Birkirkara in the Champions League.

Soccer • 18 Aug 21

Niamh Farrelly in training with Glasgow City last month

Pep in step for Farrelly after goal on Glasgow debut

After making her belated Glasgow City debut in memorable fashion by scoring against Celtic on Sunday, Niamh Farrelly is turning her attention to international duty with Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland this week.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Only Scottish Premiership and Championship football will continue for now

Scotland shuts down football except top two men's tiers

The Scottish Football Association board has suspended professional football beneath SPFL Championship level for three weeks due to the escalating Covid-19 situation.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

O'Callaghan proud of Peamount after European heartbreak

Peamount United manager James O'Callaghan was full of pride last night after a brave and battling Champions League performance against Scottish powerhouses Glasgow City.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Peamount players during the penalty shootout

Penalty heartbreak for Peamount United in Glasgow

Peamount United have been knocked out of the Champions League in agonising fashion, losing 5-4 on penalties to Glasgow City after a battling performance that James O'Callaghan's side can be proud of.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

Eleanor Ryan Doyle participating in squad training on Sunday

Excitement abounds for Ryan Doyle ahead of UCL debut

Eleanor Ryan Doyle is relishing her Champions League debut as Peamount United tackle the challenge of Glasgow City in the first qualifying round on Wednesday.

Soccer • 03 Nov 20

'It's nice to get back out playing again after the disappointment of the game in Kyiv'

Kyiv in rear view as O'Gorman gears up for Glasgow tie

Almost two weeks on from the disappointment of Kyiv with Ireland, Aine O'Gorman will be aiming to make continental progress with Peamount United in the UEFA Women's Champions League when they take on Glasgow City on Wednesday.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Peamount are the reigning Women's National League champions

Peamount United to take on Glasgow in Champions League

Peamount United have been handed a tough draw in the UEFA Women's Champions League first qualifying round with a trip to face Glasgow City.

Soccer • 22 Oct 20

Wolfsburg were the European champions in 2012 and 2013

Wolfsburg and Barcelona through to Women's CL semis

Glasgow City's Champions League campaign came to an end in humbling fashion with a 9-1 quarter-final defeat to Wolfsburg in San Sebastian.

Soccer • 21 Aug 20

Glasgow City celebrate with the Cup at the home of Hearts

Women's wrap: Shine bags brace to secure Scottish Cup

Ireland international Clare Shine bagged a brace as Glasgow City beat Hibernian 4-3 in the Scottish Cup final at Tynecastle, while Leanne Kiernan was on the scoresheet for West Ham.

Soccer • 24 Nov 19

Lyon start the defence of their UEFA Women's Champions League title against Avaldsnes

Presenter taken ill at Women's Champions League draw

The draw for the first round of the Women's Champions League in Nyon was interrupted shortly before its conclusion when one of the presenters was suddenly taken ill and had to be helped off stage.

Soccer • 17 Aug 18

Glasgow City