SWPL Round-Up: Celtic, Rangers, and Hibernian Claim Victories

Scottish Women’s Premier League Round-Up: Dominant Performances and First Wins

The Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) continues to showcase thrilling football, with champions Celtic, Rangers, and Hibernian maintaining their strong starts. Meanwhile, Aberdeen and Partick Thistle secured their first victories of the season. Here’s a detailed look at last weekend's action:

Rangers 9-0 Queen's Park

In a stunning display, Rangers overwhelmed Queen's Park with a remarkable 9-0 victory. The match saw seven different players score, demonstrating the team's attacking prowess. Kirsty Howat opened the scoring, followed by goals from Chelsea Cornet, Brogan Hay, and Rio Hardy. The first half concluded with a score of 5-0, with Laura Berry and a late own goal from Queen's Park sealing a tough night for the visitors.

• Next Matches: Rangers will travel to face Montrose, while Queen's Park seeks their first points against Spartans.

Celtic 5-1 Motherwell

Celtic displayed their offensive skills against Motherwell, taking just three minutes to score. Saoirse Noonan initiated the scoring, with Lucy Ashworth-Clifford and Amy Gallacher following suit. Motherwell managed to reduce the deficit through Morgan Cross, but Celtic's Murphy Agnew and Maria McAneny ensured a comprehensive win.

• Upcoming Fixtures: Celtic will play away at Aberdeen, and Motherwell will host Hibernian.

Glasgow City 2-1 Hearts

Glasgow City faced Hearts and clinched the victory with a late goal by Sofia Maatta, despite being down to ten players. The match saw Amy Muir score early, but a red card for Kimberley Smit allowed Hearts to equalize through Lisa Robertson's penalty. Maatta's late goal secured all three points for Glasgow City.

• Next Fixture: Glasgow City will face Partick Thistle at Kirkintilloch Sports Complex.

Spartans 1-2 Partick Thistle

Partick Thistle achieved their first win of the season against Spartans with a score of 2-1. Caley Gibb scored early, followed by Tiree Burchill's goal. Although Hannah Jordan provided a glimmer of hope for Spartans, Thistle managed to hold on to their lead despite losing a player to a red card.

• Looking Ahead: Partick Thistle will aim to build on this momentum next week.

Hibernian 6-0 Dundee United

Hibernian showcased their attacking capabilities, scoring six goals against Dundee United. Linzi Taylor and Eilidh Adams both scored braces, and Kathleen McGovern added to the tally as Hibernian maintained their impressive start to the season.

Aberdeen 2-0 Montrose

In a solid performance, managerless Aberdeen claimed their first points of the season with a vital 2-0 victory over Montrose. Niamh Noble opened the scoring from a corner, followed by Eva Thomson assisting Emily Kraft for the second goal.

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As the SWPL season progresses, fans can catch all the matches live on Sky Sports, with extensive coverage and analysis available through their platforms. Follow the latest updates on Scottish women’s football through Sky Sports News, digital platforms, and social media channels.

Stay tuned for more exciting action in the Scottish Women’s Premier League as teams compete for points and pride!