Athlone Town drawn to face Cardiff in Champions League qualifying
The draw took place in Nyon today, with the sides squaring off in a first qualifying round semi-final in Group 5 on Wednesday, 30 July. The winners take on ZNK Agram of Croatia in the final on Saturday, 3 August where a place in the second round of qualifying is up for grabs.
Athlone Town were crowned Women's Premier Division champions for the first time last season and are the only side who remain unbeaten this season, holding a one-point lead on Shelbourne at the top of the table.
We have drawn Cardiff City in First Qualifying Round Semi Final in the Women's Champions League.
More details to be announced.#PrideofTheMidlands pic.twitter.com/HFRok8GAWV — Athlone Town AFC (@AthloneTownAFC) June 24, 2025
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