Next up: Hibernian

12/15/2024 05:00 AM

The women of steel swiftly return to action this weekend after an action-packed week of football, with Motherwell defeating SWPL2 outfit Rossvale last Sunday before facing league leaders Rangers in the league on Wednesday evening. 

Motherwell, who were the defeated finalists to Hibernian in 2018, placed seven-goals past Rossvale in an assured performance that secured their place in the Quarter-Final stage, where they will meet another SWPL2 side in Bonnyrigg Rose after being drawn together on Monday evening. After turning their attention back to the league campaign on Wednesday, Motherwell battled league leaders Rangers to the final whistle and will be encouraged with their competitive display despite leaving K-park empty-handed after being unable to overturn the visitors one-goal advantage.

The Tale of the Tape 

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Paul Brownlie’s side will continue to complete the remainder of SWPL fixtures in 2024 this weekend, as they travel to the Scottish capital to face Edinburgh-side Hibernian. The women of steel’s last victory over the Hibees came in 2022, with Jo Addie, Lori Gardner and an Amy Anderson penalty kick securing a 3-2 victory over the hosts. Motherwell will look to get back to winning ways against the hosts on Sunday, with the visitors defeated in their last four meetings between the sides.

Despite the challenges with facing a full-time side, Motherwell will be encouraged and motivated to replicate their midweek display over league leaders rangers, as the women of steel closely-fought the Gers to the final whistle and were unfortunate not to receive any points for their efforts despite a limit on squad selection. Rangers loanees Laura Berry, Mason Clark and Sophie Black will all return to the matchday squad this weekend after being ineligible to face their parent club on Wednesday.

Motherwell have had a range of goalscorers on the scoresheet in recent weeks, with Sophie Black netting her second Motherwell goal against Rossvale last weekend. Bailley Collins also netted in the first-half to provide the women of steel with a two-goal cushion at the break. Louisa Boyes continued her remarkable goalscoring form, converting a third shortly after the restart, with Jenna Penman lashing one into the top-right corner from distance soon after. Second-half substitutes Lucy Barclay, Sienna McGoldrick and Mason Clark all found the target, as Motherwell coasted to a productive seven-goal advantage.

Hibernian

Hibs have maintained their push to narrow the gap to the top-four, sitting two-points behind defending champions Celtic in the SWPL table. Hibs unbeaten run in all competitions came to an end last weekend, as they exited the Scottish Cup in the third round after being defeated by a single-goal against st the fierce local rivals Hearts. Aside from that, Hibs were unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions, picking up three points in six, whilst drawing against Rangers and Partick Thistle last month.

Ticket information

Supporters can purchase tickets on matchday, with the clubs turnstile in operation.

• Adult – £8.
• Concession – £4.
• Student – £5.

How to follow the action 

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on X formerly Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match. Kick-off from Meadowbank Stadium at 1PM.

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