NEWRY, Northern Ireland (Dec. 2, 2025) (Interstat) — Linfield W remained perfect in Women’s Premiership League Cup play with a 3-2 victory over Newry City AFC Res. on Tuesday at The Showgrounds.

The visitors survived a late surge from the hosts to secure the result, which improved their record in the competition to 3-0. Newry City AFC Res. fell to 3-1 in the cup.

Linfield W, which also maintains an unblemished 3-0 record across all competitions this season, took control of the match with two goals in a three-minute span during the second half. The victory followed dominant performances in their previous cup outings, including a 6-3 win at Harland & Wolff Welders FC on Nov. 5 and a 2-0 home victory over Queen’s University AFC on Sept. 30.

The match unfolded against statistical projections. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 3-1 win for Linfield W, and its ELO system gave the visitors a 91.6 percent probability of victory. The actual contest proved more contentious.

The opening goal came from Linfield W’s Callumn Morrison in the 33rd minute, sending the visitors into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.

The game appeared to slip decisively into Linfield W’s hands with a rapid one-two punch early in the second half. Isaac Baird doubled the lead in the 65th minute. Before the home supporters could settle, Evan McEnteggart struck just a minute later, in the 66th minute, to extend the margin to 3-0.

Facing a substantial deficit, Newry City AFC Res. mounted a determined comeback attempt. The hosts scored twice in the latter stages of the match, applying sustained pressure on the Linfield W defense. Despite the rally, they could not find a third goal to force a draw.

The loss was the first of the campaign for Newry City AFC Res. in the League Cup, halting a three-match winning streak that included a 1-0 victory over Glenavon FC on Nov. 4, a 1-0 win against Portadown W on Oct. 7, and a 3-0 defeat of Knockbreda LFC on Aug. 12. Their overall season record now stands at 3-1.

The result solidifies Linfield W’s strong position in the cup tournament, having scored 11 total goals in their three matches while conceding five. Newry City AFC Res., despite the defeat, remains in a competitive spot with three wins from four cup fixtures, having conceded only three goals prior to Tuesday’s encounter.

The match at The Showgrounds showcased Linfield W’s potent attacking capability, as demonstrated by their six-goal outburst in the previous round, and an ability to secure a result on the road under pressure. For Newry City AFC Res., the performance revealed resilience, as they refused to capitulate after falling behind by three goals and nearly salvaged a point.

Both teams will continue their Women’s Premiership League Cup schedules in the coming weeks, with Linfield W aiming to maintain their flawless start and Newry City AFC Res. seeking to rebound and keep pace in the competition standings.