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”