All-Island Cup final: Wexford face Bohs with new name to be etched on trophy

Wexford knocked out holders Galway in the semi-finals. 

Ellen Molloy of Wexford FC, Wexford FC captain Kylie Murphy, Bohemians captain and goalkeeper Rachel Kelly and Roisin McGovern of Bohemians during the All-Island Cup Final 2025 media day. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Having won the coin toss, it’s home advantage for Wexford as they host Bohemians in the All-Island Cup final at Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday, with kick-off at 4:35pm in the Model County.

In what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams vying for cup glory in the competition's third year running, there will be a new name engraved on the trophy – with Galway United’s double dominance coming to an end.

Having emerged from Group A that included Sligo Rovers, Shelbourne and Linfield, Bohs then overcame Glentoran up north before beating Shelbourne on penalties in one of the most dramatic domestic games in recent memory.

Alban Hysa’s charges had been the form team in the country until a couple of bumps in the road recently, losing at home Peamount and away at Galway, with the recent heavy workload potentially taking its toll on his young squad. But in their first final since their 2020 inception, the Phibsborough side will have no excuses with a full week to prepare and will be hoping that one of the breakout stars of the season Katie McCarn can recover from injury ahead of schedule to be involved.

The hosts, also in their first All-Island Cup final, will be hoping for a big home crowd to create an intimidating atmosphere, as the title hopefuls take on a side who have beaten them twice already this season. With the added spice of former Bohs boss Sean Byrne at the helm, there would be nothing sweeter for the LOI stalwart than getting one over his former employers.

Wexford had a tough run to the showpiece, starting in a group with Lisburn Rangers, Shamrock Rovers and DLR Waves. They then edged out Peamount before eliminating the holders Galway in an impressive, as well as resilient, display at Eamonn Deacy Park. With Irish International Ellen Molloy seemingly back at her scintillating best, it's anyone’s guess who comes out on top in a finely poised clash on Sunday evening.