Scottish Women's Football

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Glasgow City defender Lana Golob joins Portuguese side Porto, the club have confirmed.

Golob joined City last summer from Italian outfit Bologna and became a mainstay in the heart of Leanne Ross' defence.

The 26-year-old helped City secure a record-equalling seventh League Cup last term and scored in the side's 6-0 final day victory over Rangers.

'A big thank you to all the Glasgow City fans for your support over the past year," the Slovenia international told club media.

"Your encouragement throughout the season has meant a lot. I'm also grateful for the time spent with such a great group of teammates and the memories we've made together.

"Thank you for everything, and I wish you all the very best for the future."

Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Adelaide Gay (Celtic): Made a terrific fingertip save at a crucial time in the match. If Rachael Boyle's shot had gone in, it could have led to a different outcome as Hibs were in the ascendancy at that point.

Chloe Craig (Celtic): Was alert to score the opening goal for her side with a cute finish. Kept a clean sheet at the back too.

Demi Falconer (Partick Thistle): Was a rock at the back for her side, helping them to a clean sheet and playing a part in Thistle's first win of the season.

Leah Sidey (Motherwell): Excellent at the back for Motherwell and going forward too.

Erin McLaughlin (Glasgow City): Was key in midfield for City in a comprehensive win over Spartans.

Momo Nakao (Celtic): Was everywhere for Celtic, middle of the park, right and left too, setting up attacks and winning the ball back too. A real live wire.

Calliste Brookshire(Rangers): Has hit the ground running this season. She gave Rangers so much up the wing with her pace and delivery.

Laura Berry (Rangers): Another week, another spot in the team of the week for Berry. She scored 2 great goals for Rangers in what could pan out to be a key win. She was alert for her second as she pounced on Hearts failure to clear the all.

Abby Robinson (Partick Thistle): Involved in a lot of Thistle's good play, and scored their opening goal to set them up for their first win of the season.

Sophie Rutherford … (Motherwell): Was an influential player for her side in this one. Scored their second goal as Motherwell bounced back from a horrid start to the season.

Lisa Forrest (Glasgow City): What a season Lisa Forrest is having. She provided two assists for her side last weekend, this weekend she bettered that as she scored a hat-trick. I wonder if a Scotland call-up is on the horizon?

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As we approach gameweek three of the new Scottish Women's Premier League season, there are four teams tied at the top of the table with maximum points.

Reigning champions Hearts, Rangers, Hibs and Celtic have all picked up two victories in their first two matchdays and this weekend throws up some interesting contests.

Arguably the biggest game of the weekend is in Edinburgh as Hearts host last year's runner-up, Rangers, at Ainslie Park.

Having won five of the previous six meetings between the sides, Rangers lost three of the four contests last term and drew the other.

But things have changed in Edinburgh since then.

Hearts lost manager Eva Olid, who subsequently joined Women's Superleague club Manchester United, and she was replaced with Andy Thomson while key players, such as Georgia Timms, Eilidh Shore, Jenna Slattery and Georgia Hunter, also exited the champions.

It has, though, been a good start to the new manager's reign. Hearts beat Aberdeen 6-0 on the opening day before a 5-0 victory away to Motherwell last weekend, but this Sunday's game against Rangers will be their toughest test so far.

Rangers' biggest loss of the summer was young Scotland midfielder Mia McAulay's exit to Aston Villa. However, they managed to hold on to last season's top scorer, Katie Wilkinson, who has already netted five of Rangers' 12 goals this season.

They have also won both of their games so far this term, a 4-1 win away to Montrose on the opening day and a 7-0 victory at home to Spartans last Sunday.

Elsewhere in the SWPL, Celtic host Hibs, Aberdeen are at home to Partick Thistle, Spartans travel to Glasgow City, while Montrose face Motherwell.

How to follow on BBC

Celtic v Hibs will be live on the BBC Sport website and app, as well as on BBC iPlayer, when it kicks off at 13:00 BST.

Later on in the day, you can watch Hearts v Rangers on BBC Alba, as well as on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

There will also be match reports from the rest of Sunday's games on the website and app.

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Celtic will host Spartans, Glasgow City visit Livingston and Hibernian travel to face Kilmarnock in the second round of the SWPL Cup.

The other ties pitch Partick Thistle against visitors Gartcairn, Lanarkshire rivals Motherwell and Hamilton playing one another, and Boroughmuir at home to Montrose.

The ties will be played on or before Sunday, 13 September.

The quarter-final draw will feature SWPL champions Hearts and runners-up Rangers.

Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Katie O'Hanlon (Aberdeen): Made some outstanding saves. Aberdeen would have lost by more than they did were it not for O'Hanlon.

Sofia Maatta (Glasgow City): Back in the starting line-up and played a crucial role in City's clean sheet. On another day she could have been on the scoresheet.

Siobhan Hunter (Hibs): Two goals for Hunter. Not bad for a centre-back!

Kelly Clarke (Celtic): Her goal line clearance at 0-0 came at a vital time. Played a captain's role as she cleared up at the back, looked to get forward and was vocal when she had to be.

Ellis Notley (Hibs): Involved in all of Hibs' goals. Her deliveries into the area were on point.

Maddie Fulton (Hearts): Made the midfield tick and played a key part in the build-up for Hearts' second goal.

Casey Howe (Celtic): Came as a substitute and helped make a real difference. Great ball control and her powerful shot for opening goal got Celtic up and running.

Monica Forsyth (Hearts): Two great goals to help set the tone for another dominant Hearts display.

Laura Berry (Rangers): An assist followed by a goal. A good afternoon's work.

Carly Johns (Hearts): A goal in either half. Was a constant threat both in front of goal and creating for others.

Katie Wilkinson (Rangers): Four goals for the striker, including a hat-trick inside the opening 22 minutes. Such a dangerous player with the ability to score goals in different ways.

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English striker Libby Smith has become Hibernian women's eighth signing of the summer after signing at Meadowbank.

The 25-year-old will wear the number nine vacated by Eilidh Adams, who left earlier in the window to join Ipswich Town in WSL 2.

Smith joins from the same division, having plied her trade for Nottingham Forest in the first half of this year.

She has previously played in the topflight in England for both Leicester City and Birmingham City, and had a spell in America with Sporting JAX.

Capable of playing up front or on the wing, she can also feature at right-back and was an age-grade international for England.

She adds to Joelle Murray's attacking options, with fellow forwards Yuliia Khrystiuk, Aoife Colvill and Kyah Simon also signed this summer.

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BBC Sport Scotland

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Spartans began their return to the SWPL with a promising 1-1 draw with Partick Thistle and face a tough test when they travel to Rangers on Sunday.

Having been knocked out of Champions League qualifying just before the start of the new domestic campaign, Rangers initially struggled against Montrose and were held at 1-1 until the final 20 minutes when their quality began to show in what was a 4-1 victory at Links Park.

In last season's Scottish Cup quarter-finals, Spartans kept it goalless against Rangers until the 69th minute before conceding twice.

That stuffy display will give the newly-promoted Edinburgh team heart but they will need to be at their very best at Broadwood on Sunday, and have a bit of luck on their side, to get a positive result.

Elsewhere, Aberdeen host Glasgow City, as the visitors look to bounce back from their narrow opening day defeat to Celtic.

Defending champions Hearts travel to Motherwell after hitting Aberdeen for six.

Celtic welcome Montrose, while Partick Thistle are at home to Hibs who beat Motherwell 7-0 last weekend.

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Hibernian have signed Newcastle United midfielder Jasmine McQuade on a season-long loan deal.

McQuade, 23, scored nine goals in Newcastle's National League Premier Division North title win in 2024 and has scored five times in all competitions since the club's promotion to Women's Super League 2.

She has represented both England and Scotland at under-23 level.

"Jasmine is a quality, creative player who can make things happen in the final third. She also brings a fantastic work ethic and real tenacity off the ball," head coach Joelle Murray said.

"When we knew there was interest from Jasmine, we worked hard to secure her signature. She's a proven goalscorer, with a real instinct for getting into the right areas, with excellently timed arrivals into the box.

"We're delighted to add her to the group and look forward to seeing her in Hibs colours."

Hibs have also added Manchester City goalkeeper Eve Annets on loan for the rest of the campaign.

The 20-year-old has been capped by England at Under-19 level and has prior loan experience at Portsmouth and Crystal Palace.

Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Alicia Yates (Spartans): Made some top saves and was key to her newly-promoted side picking up a point against Partick Thistle.

Fi Morgan (Celtic): Scored the winner against Glasgow City on her league debut, helping Grant Scott's side to a big opening-day victory.

Robyn McCafferty (Spartans): Was solid at the back, blocking shots and intercepting dangerous balls.

Rachael Boyle (Hibs): Scored a goal and helped keep a clean sheet in the rout of Motherwell… not a bad afternoon's work for the captain.

Ellen Dolan (Hearts): Controlled the midfield, whether setting up attacks or breaking up play when required as the defending champions started the season by putting six goals past Aberdeen.

Jessica Ramsay (Hibs): The 17-year-old was excellent in midfield, taking everything in her stride, and was on the scoresheet too.

Bailley Collins (Rangers): Made quite an impression on her league debut, scoring a double in the victory at Montrose.

Yuliia Khrystiuk (Hibs): The Ukraine forward proved influential on her league debut with a goal and an assist. Also won the penalty that led to Hibs' third goal.

Aoife Colvill (Hibs): Another newcomer who impressed. Four goals on the opening day, the forward looks like a brilliant signing for a club who lost key players during the summer.

Mariana Speckmaier (Hearts): Scored two for her new side, but also showed plenty of skills and determination to get on the ball and do something positive with it.

Ava Crawford (Hearts): Came on as a substitute midway through the second half, but really shone. The 16-year-old played with confidence, showed pinpoint delivery and took her goal well.