DCU Ladies Clinch First Lydon Cup in 26 Years

Dublin City University is celebrating a landmark achievement after the DCU ladies soccer team captured the 2026 Lydon Cup, their first title in the competition since the year 2000. The long‑awaited triumph marks a defining moment for the program, which has steadily rebuilt its competitive edge within Irish university sport. The match was played in Athlone where DCU faced a strong UCD side, winning 2-1. The goal scorers were Lara Phipps and Emily Corbet, Captained by Melissa O’Kane.

The victory also highlights the growing strength of women’s sport at DCU. In recent seasons, the university has earned recognition for its success in Gaelic football, including O’Connor and Giles Cup campaigns, and has invested heavily in facilities and coaching to support female athletes. 

With the Lydon Cup now back in DCU hands for the first time in 26 years, the university’s women’s soccer program looks poised for a new era of ambition and achievement.

The match was livestreamed on the CUFAI YouTube channel and is available for viewing on the CUFAI YouTube page.