Rangers defeated Partick Thistle 6-0 and climbed to the top of the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) on goal difference. Currently, four teams are tied with 51 points heading into the international break. The competition is fierce, and the upcoming matches will be crucial.
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02-24, 2025Glasgow City, who led the league last week, drew at home with Celtic, while Rangers and Hibernian seized the opportunity to win their respective matches. Rangers took a 3-0 lead over home side Thistle in the first half thanks to goals from Mia McAulay, Rio Hardy, and a Demi-Lee Falconer own goal. In the second half, further goals from Kirsty Hill, Kirsty Howat, and Kayla Jardine sealed the victory, highlighting Rangers' dominant performance.
Hibernian traveled to face Montrose, with Rosie Livingston's volley just before halftime giving her team the lead. Subsequently, Katherine McGovern scored a header late in the game, securing a 2-0 victory for Hibernian. This win keeps them in the hunt for the league title.
Rangers, Glasgow City, Celtic, and Hibernian are now six points ahead of Hearts. Hearts also put in a strong performance, defeating Queen's Park 6-0, with Kayla Jardine and Sade Adamolekun both scoring twice, and Ashley Williams and Georgia Timms also getting on the scoresheet. Hearts are proving to be a formidable team this season.
Motherwell secured their place in the top six of the league with a round to spare after defeating Aberdeen. Rachel Todd opened the scoring for Motherwell, but Toni-Lee Finnegan then equalized and put Aberdeen ahead in injury time of the first half. The game turned around in the second half after Aberdeen's Niamh Noble was sent off in the 64th minute, followed by two goals from Bailey Collins and Eilidh Austin for Motherwell, and a further goal from Louisa Boyes in injury time, resulting in a 4-2 victory for Motherwell. This win guarantees them a spot in the top half of the table.
Spartans defeated bottom-of-the-table Dundee United 6-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Amy Anderson, putting them six points clear of the relegation zone, with Alex Moody scoring for Dundee United. Zara Andrews, Robin McCafferty, and Mia Christie also contributed goals for Spartans. This victory significantly improves their chances of avoiding relegation.
The Scottish Women's Premier League will now enter a break until it restarts on March 2nd, after which the league will be split into sections following that round of matches. The break will allow teams to regroup and prepare for the final stages of the season.
