1 hr. ago
Move over SWPL Sunday, it's SWPL Friday this week as Hibernian host Glasgow City under the lights on Friday night.
While the rest of this weekend's games get under way on Sunday the first, and arguably, the pick of the bunch is at Meadowbank tonight.
Glasgow City and Hibs are both sitting on six points after three games, the former lost to Celtic on the opening while the latter were also beaten by Celtic more recently.
The sides met five times last season across the league and cups and Hibs just edge the head to head from the 2024/25 campaign.
The first two games last season ended in draws - a 1-1 at Meadowbank last October before a goalless affair at Petershill Park the following month.
#swpl #hibs #celtic
While the rest of this weekend's games get under way on Sunday the first, and arguably, the pick of the bunch is at Meadowbank tonight.
Glasgow City and Hibs are both sitting on six points after three games, the former lost to Celtic on the opening while the latter were also beaten by Celtic more recently.
The sides met five times last season across the league and cups and Hibs just edge the head to head from the 2024/25 campaign.
The first two games last season ended in draws - a 1-1 at Meadowbank last October before a goalless affair at Petershill Park the following month.
#swpl #hibs #celtic
7 days ago
From Maguiresbridge to Celtic, Casey Howe has already packed plenty into a career that has taken her across the UK and Ireland - but her latest chapter may be the most exciting yet.
A Northern Ireland debut at 17, a treble-winning season with Glentoran, a move to Nottingham Forest and promotion with Wolves have all helped shape the County Fermanagh native, who is now testing herself at one of the biggest clubs in Scottish women's football.
The 23-year-old got off the mark for Celtic on just her second appearance for the club last Sunday, with a beautiful left-footed curler that finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute of an eventual 3-0 win over Montrose in the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL).
"Being just a young girl from Maguiresbridge, it is pretty surreal to do this," Howe told BBC Sport NI.
The road to the state-of-the-art training centre at Barrowfield in the East End of Glasgow was one paved with long journeys, family sacrifice and a belief that one day she could reach the highest level.
#howe #ireland #casey #nottingham
A Northern Ireland debut at 17, a treble-winning season with Glentoran, a move to Nottingham Forest and promotion with Wolves have all helped shape the County Fermanagh native, who is now testing herself at one of the biggest clubs in Scottish women's football.
The 23-year-old got off the mark for Celtic on just her second appearance for the club last Sunday, with a beautiful left-footed curler that finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute of an eventual 3-0 win over Montrose in the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL).
"Being just a young girl from Maguiresbridge, it is pretty surreal to do this," Howe told BBC Sport NI.
The road to the state-of-the-art training centre at Barrowfield in the East End of Glasgow was one paved with long journeys, family sacrifice and a belief that one day she could reach the highest level.
#howe #ireland #casey #nottingham
14 days ago
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies just a short time ago.
The 23-year-old is a product of the Newcastle United development squad and she went on to make her senior debut for the club in the 2022/2023 season. McQuade was a back-to-back promotion-winner with The Magpies in the FA Women's National League system and she has continued to turn out for the club in Barclays WSL2. In total, McQuade has made 68 appearances for Newcastle United in all competitions.
McQuade will now test herself north of the border with Hibernian. She joins a Hibs side that were SWPL champions in 2024/2025.
After joining Hibs, McQuade told the club's official media team "I'm really excited to be here at Hibs. The opportunity to come here came out of the blue but I knew right away it sounded like a great move.
"I always knew I would make the move to Scotland at some point in my career and Hibs is the perfect club for me to join."
#mcquade #magpies
The 23-year-old is a product of the Newcastle United development squad and she went on to make her senior debut for the club in the 2022/2023 season. McQuade was a back-to-back promotion-winner with The Magpies in the FA Women's National League system and she has continued to turn out for the club in Barclays WSL2. In total, McQuade has made 68 appearances for Newcastle United in all competitions.
McQuade will now test herself north of the border with Hibernian. She joins a Hibs side that were SWPL champions in 2024/2025.
After joining Hibs, McQuade told the club's official media team "I'm really excited to be here at Hibs. The opportunity to come here came out of the blue but I knew right away it sounded like a great move.
"I always knew I would make the move to Scotland at some point in my career and Hibs is the perfect club for me to join."
#mcquade #magpies
27 days ago
Celtic FC Women are delighted to announce that Chloe Arthur has returned to the club on a short-term deal ahead of the 2026/27 SWPL season.
A product of Celtic FC Women's Academy, Chloe made her first team debut aged just 16 after quickly rising through the ranks following the move from her local team Erskine YFC.
A first senior Scotland call-up followed at age 20, when she won her first cap against Northern Ireland in February 2015.
Chloe then spent a year in Edinburgh with Hibernian, where she was part of the side that reached the 2015 Scottish Cup final.
She moved to Bristol City in English football's second tier in 2016, where her decade long spell down south began by scoring on her debut before going on to win promotion with the Robins.
#celtic #debut #arthur #academy
A product of Celtic FC Women's Academy, Chloe made her first team debut aged just 16 after quickly rising through the ranks following the move from her local team Erskine YFC.
A first senior Scotland call-up followed at age 20, when she won her first cap against Northern Ireland in February 2015.
Chloe then spent a year in Edinburgh with Hibernian, where she was part of the side that reached the 2015 Scottish Cup final.
She moved to Bristol City in English football's second tier in 2016, where her decade long spell down south began by scoring on her debut before going on to win promotion with the Robins.
#celtic #debut #arthur #academy
1 month ago
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees this evening.
The 19-year-old has been with Manchester City for the last decade after joining the club's academy system at the age of nine. She has successfully negotiated her way to the senior squad and she was handed her first team debut by former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor in the 2024/2025 season. Thomas has gone on to make four senior appearances for The Cityzens so far.
On the international stage, Thomas has featured for England at Under-19 level.
After completing her loan move to Nottingham Forest, Thomas said "I'm really excited to be here and to get started.
"Last season, I had the opportunity to play in the SWPL with Glasgow City, where I learned a lot from spending time away from home for the first time. Coming here now is a great opportunity and one I'm really looking forward to.
#here
The 19-year-old has been with Manchester City for the last decade after joining the club's academy system at the age of nine. She has successfully negotiated her way to the senior squad and she was handed her first team debut by former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor in the 2024/2025 season. Thomas has gone on to make four senior appearances for The Cityzens so far.
On the international stage, Thomas has featured for England at Under-19 level.
After completing her loan move to Nottingham Forest, Thomas said "I'm really excited to be here and to get started.
"Last season, I had the opportunity to play in the SWPL with Glasgow City, where I learned a lot from spending time away from home for the first time. Coming here now is a great opportunity and one I'm really looking forward to.
#here
2 months ago
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this morning.
The 24-year-old attacker joins Newcastle United on a free transfer after recently leaving Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) club Hibernian. McGovern spent two seasons on Leith, making 65 appearances for Hibs in all competitions and scoring 51 goals. She was a SWPL ***** le winner with the club in 2024/2025.
McGovern has also turned out for Celtic, Hamilton Academical, SC Sand and Hearts earlier in her career.
On the international stage, McGovern has been capped by Scotland on 14 occasions in which she has scored 10 goals.
After joining Newcastle United, McGovern said “I’m absolutely buzzing to be here. I know how big the club is and I couldn’t wait to be part of it, I knew this was the next step for me.
The 24-year-old attacker joins Newcastle United on a free transfer after recently leaving Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) club Hibernian. McGovern spent two seasons on Leith, making 65 appearances for Hibs in all competitions and scoring 51 goals. She was a SWPL ***** le winner with the club in 2024/2025.
McGovern has also turned out for Celtic, Hamilton Academical, SC Sand and Hearts earlier in her career.
On the international stage, McGovern has been capped by Scotland on 14 occasions in which she has scored 10 goals.
After joining Newcastle United, McGovern said “I’m absolutely buzzing to be here. I know how big the club is and I couldn’t wait to be part of it, I knew this was the next step for me.
2 months ago
The Tractors Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.
The 22-year-old attacker joins Ipswich Town from Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) club Hibernian. Adams made her Hibs debut back in 2019 at the age of just 15. She went on to star for the Leith-based club, making more than 170 appearances in all competitions and scoring almost a goal every other game. Adams won the SWPL ***** le with Hibs in 2024/2025. She helped the club end an 18-year wait to regain their league crown.
On the international stage, Adams has been capped by Scotland on four occasions.
After joining Ipswich Town, Adams said "I wanted to take that next step in my career and after talks with the manager [David Wright] it just felt like the right place for me to do that.
"It's my first time away from home and Ipswich seems like a really nice place to be so I'm really excited to get going."
The 22-year-old attacker joins Ipswich Town from Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL) club Hibernian. Adams made her Hibs debut back in 2019 at the age of just 15. She went on to star for the Leith-based club, making more than 170 appearances in all competitions and scoring almost a goal every other game. Adams won the SWPL ***** le with Hibs in 2024/2025. She helped the club end an 18-year wait to regain their league crown.
On the international stage, Adams has been capped by Scotland on four occasions.
After joining Ipswich Town, Adams said "I wanted to take that next step in my career and after talks with the manager [David Wright] it just felt like the right place for me to do that.
"It's my first time away from home and Ipswich seems like a really nice place to be so I'm really excited to get going."
2 months ago
Hibernian have signed Aoife Colvill, with the former Glasgow City forward returning to Scotland after two seasons with Standard Liege.
The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Women's Premier League club.
Head coach Joelle Murray said: "She's a player who already knows the SWPL well and that experience will be a real ***** et to us as we continue to strengthen the squad.
"Aoife gives us a strong attacking presence and has the versatility to play through the middle or in the wide areas, which is something that will be really valuable over the course of the season.
"She's an intelligent player who works hard for the team and gives us different options in the final third."
The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Scottish Women's Premier League club.
Head coach Joelle Murray said: "She's a player who already knows the SWPL well and that experience will be a real ***** et to us as we continue to strengthen the squad.
"Aoife gives us a strong attacking presence and has the versatility to play through the middle or in the wide areas, which is something that will be really valuable over the course of the season.
"She's an intelligent player who works hard for the team and gives us different options in the final third."
2 months ago
Hibernian have added "invaluable" experience to their squad by signing Northern Ireland midfielder Joely Andrews on a two-year deal from rivals Hearts.
The 24-year-old, who has earned 35 international caps, made 52 appearances for Hearts, playing a key role in their historic 2025-26 SWPL triumph.
"She is a player who brings a wealth of experience at both international level and in the SWPL, and those qualities will be invaluable to our group," said Hibs head coach Joelle Murray.
"Joely is an exciting player who has the physical attribute to play box to box and someone who can make a real impact in the final third.
"She has excellent tactical intelligence, understands the game extremely well, and gives us another strong option with her ability to create and score chances."
The 24-year-old, who has earned 35 international caps, made 52 appearances for Hearts, playing a key role in their historic 2025-26 SWPL triumph.
"She is a player who brings a wealth of experience at both international level and in the SWPL, and those qualities will be invaluable to our group," said Hibs head coach Joelle Murray.
"Joely is an exciting player who has the physical attribute to play box to box and someone who can make a real impact in the final third.
"She has excellent tactical intelligence, understands the game extremely well, and gives us another strong option with her ability to create and score chances."
3 months ago
Captain Rachael Boyle has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Hibs for next season.
The 34-year-old former Scotland midfielder, who joined Hibs a decade ago, returned from several injury setbacks to make 23 appearances last season as Joelle Murray's side finished fourth in the SWPL.
"I'm absolutely delighted to extend my stay, I've had a lot of success, but I've also had to go through some tough times along the way, but with this club the positives always outweigh the negatives," said Boyle.
"After finishing last season strong, I am looking forward to getting back together with this group and building towards the aim of consistently competing at the top end of women's football in Scotland."
Head coach Murray added: "Rachael is a huge ****** et and has consistently proven that year after year, and again this season since returning from a lengthy injury setback, by leading the team to a strong SWPL finish."
The 34-year-old former Scotland midfielder, who joined Hibs a decade ago, returned from several injury setbacks to make 23 appearances last season as Joelle Murray's side finished fourth in the SWPL.
"I'm absolutely delighted to extend my stay, I've had a lot of success, but I've also had to go through some tough times along the way, but with this club the positives always outweigh the negatives," said Boyle.
"After finishing last season strong, I am looking forward to getting back together with this group and building towards the aim of consistently competing at the top end of women's football in Scotland."
Head coach Murray added: "Rachael is a huge ****** et and has consistently proven that year after year, and again this season since returning from a lengthy injury setback, by leading the team to a strong SWPL finish."
