Cliftonville secured an emphatic 8-0 victory over Larne at the Larne Academy of Sport, ensuring they remain at the summit of the Women’s Premiership table.

Toni-Leigh Finnegan, Teegan Lynch, Aoibhe O’Neill, and Charlotte Havern all scored in the first half, establishing a commanding lead for the visitors.

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In the second half, Cliftonville continued their offensive push with additional goals from Kirsty McGuinness, Louise McDaniel, Vicky Carleton, and Lydia Thompson, solidifying their three-point gain.

Cliftonville now sits five points ahead at the top of the league, while Larne remains at the bottom of the standings.

In other matches, Linfield maintained their strong form with a resounding 6-1 victory against Lisburn Ladies.

Eve Reilly contributed two goals, and Cora Chamber’s hat-trick along with a single effort from Sophie McKnight provided Linfield with a substantial lead, although Mea Mezza managed to score a consolation goal for Lisburn.

Meanwhile, at the Blanchflower Stadium, Glentoran rebounded from their earlier defeat by overcoming Crusaders with a 5-1 triumph.

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The Glens made an electric start, with Jess Foy and Naoimi McLaughlin both finding the net within the first six minutes. Naomi McLaughlin then added her first goal for the team before Nadene Caldwell, Mia Moore, and Naomi McLaughlin all completed the scoring.

Cliftonville were the 8-0 victors over Larne 8-0 at the Larne Academy of Sport to remain at the top of the Women’s Premiership table.

Toni-Leigh Finnegan, Teegan Lynch, Aoibhe O’Neill and Charlotte Havern all netted in the first half to give the away side a comfortable lead.

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The Reds continued to push in the second half with Kirsty McGuinness, Louise McDaniel, Vicky Carleton and Lydia Thompson secured the three points.

Cliftonville remain five points clear at the top of the table, while the Inver Reds are still bottom.

Elsewhere, Linfield continued their positive run with a 6-1 victory over Lisburn Ladies.

Two goals from Eve Reilly, Cora Chamber’s hat-trick and Sophie McKnight’s strike gave the Blues a big advantage before Mea Mezza netted a consolation goal.

At the Blanchflower Stadium, Glentoran bounced back from their disappointing defeat against Cliftonville with a 5-1 victory over Crusaders.

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The Glens made a bright start with Jess Foy and Naoimi McLaughlin both scoring in the opening six minutes.

Naomi McLaughlin then registered her first goal for the east Belfast side before Nadene Caldwell, Mia Moore and Naomi McLaughlin all found the back of the net.