Cliftonville striker Caitlin McGuinness has been named October's player of the month by the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association.

McGuinness scored a hat-trick as Cliftonville defeated Lisburn Rangers 5-0 in the Women's Irish Cup final at Windsor Park.

The 22-year-old also netted in the 6-0 victory over Women's Premiership rivals Glentoran, which was the decisive win in the title race.

McGuinness netted 14 goals as Cliftonville won all 16 of their league matches to end the season with a perfect record.

Cliftonville completed the treble with the league title and Irish Cup triumph following the Reds' League Cup success in July.

"To win the treble with the Reds and to complete the league season with a 100% record was unreal," said McGuinness.

"This award is a nice way to cap a fantastic month."

Glentoran goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai was named men's player of the month by the Football Writers, while Declan Caddell was named manager of the month for October.