The 2025/26 Flood-lit Cup season kicked off on Sunday at the Bowl in a triple bill which saw wins for Onchan, Douglas Royal and Peel.
Onchan opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Rushen Utd, leading 1-0 at the break, Poppy Gerrard continues her impressive form in front of goal, netting hat-trick.
Douglas Royal, the second most successful side in this this competition clocked up a 10-3 victory over Union Mills.
Royal led 5-2 at the break, Caitlyn Smith (5), Ellie Warren, Morgan Connolly, Kayleigh Georgeson and Leah Callow netted for the Ballafletcher side, the Garey Mooar side’s response came via Laura Graham hat-trick.
Current holders’ Peel got their campaign off to a winning start by beating last season’s division 1 and 2 Champions Malew 10-0. Leading 6-0 at the break, Becky Corkish (3), Lisa Costain (2), Lucy O’Connor (2), Jenny Metcalf, Sarah Wignall and Pippa Wallis scored for the westerners.
A minute’s silence was observed at all matches.