Wexford FC Women beat DLR Waves and finish top of All-Island Cup group
Wexford ended their All-Island Cup round-robin slate with a victory over DLR Waves, in the process taking top spot in the Group B table in the Belfield Bowl on Saturday.
Seán Byrne's side came into the game knowing victory would see them advance to the quarter-final stages, but they would need help from Lisburn Rangers against Shamrock Rovers to head the table.
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