The 2022 FAI Women's Cup (known as The EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 47th edition of the Republic of Ireland's primary national knockout cup competition for women's association football teams. The ten Women's National League (WNL) teams entered the competition, as well as four non-league teams. The competition began on 9 July 2022 with the first round and concluded on 6 November 2022. The final was staged at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, which had also hosted the previous year's final.

2022 FAI Women's Cup
Tournament details
CountryRepublic of Ireland
Venue(s)Tallaght Stadium, Dublin
Dates9 July 2022 – 6 November 2022
Teams14
Final positions
ChampionsShelbourne (2nd title)
Runner-upAthlone Town
Tournament statistics
Matches played13
Goals scored57 (4.38 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Alannah McEvoy (6 goals)
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The Cup holders Wexford Youths were eliminated at the semi-final stage.

First round

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The draw for the first round took place on 21 June 2022. Gerry McAnaney conducted proceedings, assisted by Paula Gorham.[1] 2021 finalists Shelbourne and Wexford Youths received a bye to the quarter-finals. Non-league clubs Douglas Hall, Whitehall Rangers, Bonagee United and Finglas United joined the eight remaining Women's National League (WNL) clubs. Teams in bold advanced to the quarter final. Sligo Rovers' received a walkover in their first ever Cup tie, when scheduled opponents Douglas Hall, from Cork, failed to fulfil the fixture.[2] Kate Mooney's goal after 32 seconds in DLR Waves' 5–0 win over Treaty United was thought to be the quickest in competition history.[3]

First
9 July 2022 Bohemians 1–0 (a.e.t.)GalwayPhibsborough, Northside, Dublin
18:00 GMT Report Erica Burke   105' (pen.) Stadium: Dalymount Park
9 July 2022 Peamount United 16–0Finglas UnitedNewcastle, South Dublin
17:00 GMT Alannah McEvoy   4', 8', 22', 53'
Áine O'Gorman   11', 19', 28'
  38', 90' (o.g.)
Sadhbh Doyle   44'
Michelle Doonan   58'
Stephanie Roche   62'
Aisling Spillane   66'
Lauren Kelly   74', 78', 83'
Report Stadium: Greenogue
10 July 2022 Whitehall Rangers0–7 Athlone Town Santry, Northside, Dublin
14:00 GMT Report Emily Corbet   27', 45', 61' (pen.)
Roisin Molloy   45', 70'
Gillian Keenan   56'
Kayleigh Shine   90'
Stadium: Paddy Mahony Park

Quarter-finals

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The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 12 July 2022.[4] Teams in bold advanced to the semi-finals.[5]

Quarter-final

Semi-finals

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The draw for the semi-finals was made on 9 August 2022.[6] Both matches took place on 24 September 2022.[7]

Quarter final

Final

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6 November 2022 Shelbourne 2-0Athlone TownTallaght, Dublin
15:00 Jessie Stapleton   6'
Pearl Slattery   23'
Report Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Attendance: 5073
Referee: Seán Grant
Note: Live coverage on RTÉ2

References

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  1. ^ "Sligo Rovers to meet Douglas Hall in Women's FAI Cup". The Sligo Champion. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  2. ^ Farry, Jessica (8 July 2022). "Sligo Rovers' receive walkover in FAI Cup as Douglas Hall unable to field". The Sligo Champion. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ^ "FAI Women's Cup first round - big guns all progress". RTÉ Sport. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Q-F Draw made for EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup". Football Association of Ireland. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  5. ^ Lacey, Adam (6 August 2022). "Goals, red cards and high drama as Wexford and Athlone win their EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup QFs". Evoke.ie. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Semi-Final draw confirmed for EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup". Football Association of Ireland. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  7. ^ Corcoran, Paul (23 September 2022). "FAI Women's Cup Semi-Finals Preview". Extratime.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
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