Celtic 1-1 Hibernian By Gethin Thurlow 22/9/25 Above: Linzi Taylor and Amy Gallacher battle for the ball Photo: Cynic Women Kathleen McGovern and Lisa Rodgers continued their fine seasons as Celtic and Hibs played out an entertaining draw, which saw both teams slip further behind Rangers and Glasgow City in the SWPL. The Teams ElenaContinue reading “Celtic and Hibs stalemate hands City and Rangers early advantage in title race”
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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”
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”
Cup dominance and league struggles: dissecting Rangers’ duality
By Gethin Thurlow (26/05/2025) Above: Rangers celebrate the cup double. Photo: RangersWFC on X. On Sunday, Rangers won their second cup of the season – and their fourth in two years. They are dominant in the cups, however consistently falter in the league. In this Impetus Football piece, Gethin Thurlow ponders why. A week onContinue reading “Cup dominance and league struggles: dissecting Rangers’ duality”
Heroic Hibees: How Hibernian shocked Scotland to claim fairytale SWPL title
By Gethin Thurlow (25/05/2025) Above: Hibernian women celebrate winning the SWPL. Photo: Hibernian women on X. The best title race in Europe? Maybe not, but certainly the best underdog story. With absolutely no title winning expectations, Hibernian – a pioneering team of the women’s game in Scotland – turned the back the clock and wonContinue reading “Heroic Hibees: How Hibernian shocked Scotland to claim fairytale SWPL title”
Scottish Play-Off News
This weekend has seen a series of big games in Scotland with clubs battling to retain their league status or gain promotion. Our team of writers have all the details (5/6/23). Above: Forfar Farmington celebrate their playoff win over Bonnyrigg Rose to seal promotion to the SWF League One. Photo: Sportpix. SWPL 1 Play-Off FinalContinue reading “Scottish Play-Off News”
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