It was a mix of Scottish Cup Quarter Finals and SWPL2 action this weekend in Scotland so here are Leading the Line's three takeaways from the action. The Siobhan Hunter Appreciation Society Whilst it wasn't a vintage performance from Hibernian, a point that Head Coach Grant Scott emphasised at full time, the Hibees still had … Continue reading Three Takeaways from this Weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football action
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LTL Podcast Ep. 13 – UWCL Post Match
On the latest edition of the Scottish Women’s Football Show I’m joined by Campbell Finlayson and Stuart Mitchell immediately after Hibernian's 4-1 first leg defeat to Slavia Prague at Easter Road where we: Review a scoreline that was harsh on the Hibees Give praise to Glasgow City for their 1-0 victory in Russia Hear post … Continue reading LTL Podcast Ep. 13 – UWCL Post Match
The UWCL Last 32 Preview
Both Glasgow City and Hibernian compete in the Last 32 of the UEFA Women's Champions League on Wednesday night. City, who were seeded, travel to Russia to face FC Chertanovo whilst unseeded Hibernian, who came through qualifying in Slovenia last month, have been handed a tough test in the shape of Czech side SK Slavia … Continue reading The UWCL Last 32 Preview
Three Takeaways from this weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football
It was a busy Sunday of Scottish Women's Football with the last 16 of the Scottish Women's Cup providing most of the talking points. Here at Leading the Line we wanted to share our three main takeaways from the events of the weekend. Aberdeen on the rise It's easy to get lost in the headlines … Continue reading Three Takeaways from this weekend’s Scottish Women’s Football
UWCL Preview: Hibs hit Slovenia
Hibernian this week head to Slovenia looking to remedy the ills of Sunday's defeat to Glasgow City (a result that all but ends their title hopes for the season) by qualifying for the Last 32 of the UEFA Women's Champions League for the second time. It was hoped that the Edinburgh side would be in … Continue reading UWCL Preview: Hibs hit Slovenia
Five Thoughts from SWPL Week 12
Glasgow City head for Lucky No. 13 It has been thirty-eight months since Glasgow City last lost an SWPL game. Spartans were their conquerors that June day as they handed the current champions a 3-0 defeat. City have only dropped points on four other occasion since then, with two of those instances happening last season … Continue reading Five Thoughts from SWPL Week 12
Five Things to look out for as the SWPL returns
The SWPL, along with women's football across the country, returns this weekend after a two month absence which saw Scotland make their World Cup bow and over 3000 fans support our U19's as they acted as hosts for the European Women's U19 Championships. Here at Leading the Line we thought we would take advantage of … Continue reading Five Things to look out for as the SWPL returns
LTL Podcast Ep. 2 – The SWPL Mid Season Preview/Review
The SWPL is back and here on Leading the Line we have previewed the return of women's football in Scotland in the latest episode of the podcast. I'm joined by Campbell Finlayson where we cover the following topics: Can anybody topple Glasgow City with Hibernian and Celtic leading the chasing pack. Big changes at Rangers … Continue reading LTL Podcast Ep. 2 – The SWPL Mid Season Preview/Review
SWPL1 – Rangers v Hibernian
For an audio version of this report click here. A clinical first half performance from Hibernian ensured they would go into the mid-season break at the head of the chasing pack after a 6-0 victory against Rangers at New Tinto Park in Sunday afternoon's Scottish Building Society SWPL1 encounter. The home side had come into … Continue reading SWPL1 – Rangers v Hibernian
SWPL Cup Final – Glasgow City v Hibernian
For an audio version of this report please click here. Hibernian claimed a fourth consecutive SWPL Cup trophy after a 4-2 penalty shoot out win against old rivals Glasgow City. In what would be a first ever SWPL Cup Final shoot out it would be Hibs keeper Jenna Fife who would prove to be the … Continue reading SWPL Cup Final – Glasgow City v Hibernian