Holders Dungannon Swifts secured their place in the Clearer Water Irish Cup quarter-finals, defeating Portadown 2-1 at Shamrock Park on Saturday. Sean McAllister scored for the Swifts, with substitute Andrew Mitchell then glancing home a free-kick to put the holders ahead. Cliftonville, known as the Reds, also advanced after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory against Glenavon. Johnny Addis scored the decisive goal in the second period of extra time at Solitude.
Coleraine overcame Carrick Rangers 4-1 following extra time at Taylors Avenue. Matthew Shevlin proved the hero, netting an extra-time hat-trick after the match was level at full time. Larne secured their spot in the quarter-finals by beating Warrenpoint Town 2-0 at Milltown. Matthew Lusty bundled home an early goal, with Tiarnan O'Connor adding a magnificent curling free-kick later in the game. The draw for the quarter-finals was conducted on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
