By Rachel Gore 21/9/25 Above: Arsenal celebrate scoring against West Ham in 2024/25 Photo: Jay Patel/SPP Ahead of an early narrative-setting matchup in the WSL, Rachel Gore spoke to Arsenal’s Renee Slegers and Katie Reid Context Manchester United and Arsenal sit in first and second place respectively in the WSL table. Both sides have earntContinue reading “Renee Slegers and Katie Reid anticipate United showdown”
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Hibs bow out of Europe with hard-fought Inter defeat
Hibernian 0-1 Internazionale By Gethin Thurlow at Easter Road for Impetus (18/9/25) Above: The Hibs starting lineup in Edinburgh Photo: @HibernianWomen on X Hibs were knocked out of the Europa Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan at Easter Road. Coming into the game trailing by three, Hibs played with intensity in attack andContinue reading “Hibs bow out of Europe with hard-fought Inter defeat”
Hibs look west to bolster squad as European exit looms
By Gethin Thurlow 16/9/25 Above: Jess Fitzgerald in her new colours Photo: Hibernian FC Hibernian brought in two Irish players on deadline day as they add depth to a narrow-looking squad, ahead of what is likely their final European game of the season – a second leg Europa Cup tie against Inter Milan in whichContinue reading “Hibs look west to bolster squad as European exit looms”
Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise
By Emmanuel Faith 7/9/25 Above: Ellie Carpenter in her debut on Friday night Photo: chelseafc.com It is not every time you win the “player of the match” on your debut, especially in a talent-stacked team like Chelsea, where almost everyone is an overperformer, but that’s what Ellie Carpenter did. Chelsea began their 2025/26 Women’s SuperContinue reading “Ellie Carpenter’s Chelsea Debut: Pace, Precision, and Promise”
Vignola hat-trick seals Everton Derby Demolition
Liverpool 1-4 Everton By Gethin Thurlow 7/9/25 Above: Ornella Vignola celebrates after one of her goals at Anfield today for Everton. Photo: The Straits Times. Ornella Vignola’s dream debut saw Everton to a perfect start to the WSL campaign, as Brian Sorensen’s tactical nous shone through and the Gareth Taylor era at Liverpool got offContinue reading “Vignola hat-trick seals Everton Derby Demolition”
Young Matilda Milly Boughton goes Pro at Scottish Champions Hibs
By Kieran Yap & Gethin Thurlow (4/9/25) Above: Boughton unveiled at Hibs’ Easter Road stadium Photo: hibernianfc.co.uk As she signs her first professional contract, Australia and UK editors Kieran Yap and Gethin Thurlow combine to look at what Boughton can bring to Hibernian, and the role she could play. Milly Broughton has been almost aContinue reading “Young Matilda Milly Boughton goes Pro at Scottish Champions Hibs”
SWPL refereeing under fire as Rangers escape with win
Rangers 2-1 Motherwell By Gethin Thurlow (31/8/25) Above: Kirsty Howat scores to put Rangers 2-0 against Motherwell Photo: @RangersWFC on X Referee Lauren Whitehead was the centre of attention as several poor decisions impacted the game, overshadowing Rangers’ victory over Motherwell, which kept them in touch with Celtic at the top of the SWPL. WhileContinue reading “SWPL refereeing under fire as Rangers escape with win”
Friday night delight for Hibs sees them put five past Partick
By Gethin Thurlow (22/8/25) Partick Thistle 0-5 Hibernian Above: Tiree Burchill’s shot is saved by Partick keeper Jeni Currie Photo: HibernianWomen on X Braces from newbie Tiree Burchill and Eilidh Adams helped Hibs eased past Partick Thistle to move top of the SWPL, piling pressure on the other contenders to keep up with them; beforeContinue reading “Friday night delight for Hibs sees them put five past Partick”
Lisa Rodgers’ last second heroics help Celtic to winning start over Hearts
Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Celtic By Gethin Thurlow (17/8/25) Above: Celtic celebrate scoring against Partick Thistle in 2023 Photo: celticfc.com Goalkeeper Lisa Rodgers made some inspired late saves to see Celtic past Hearts as they got off to a winning start in the SWPL and eased pressure on manager Elena Sadiku Right from the start,Continue reading “Lisa Rodgers’ last second heroics help Celtic to winning start over Hearts”
Renewed Rangers push for the title as Hibs aim to repeat: team-by-team guide to the 2025/26 SWPL
By Gethin Thurlow (16/8/25) Above: A player from each of the 10 SWPL clubs as the league launches for the new season Photo: Colin Poultney/Malcolm Mackenzie After years of Glasgow City domination, the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) had delivered 4 different winners in a row, and 3 straight title races going down to theContinue reading “Renewed Rangers push for the title as Hibs aim to repeat: team-by-team guide to the 2025/26 SWPL”
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