S12E25 SWPL1 Derby Day Preview

Scottish Football Forums Podcast

It's another big weekend in the Scottish Women's Football calendar as we have Derby Day action in SWPL1. John B, Vinny and Dave are joined by the leagues Managing Director Fiona McIntyre to preview the games. The Women's Old Firm derby is up first on Saturday night at Broadwood, will the defending champions maintain their unbeaten record stretching back to the last day of the 2020/21 season, or will Celtic leapfrog their arch rivals with victory? Next up is the "Petershill derby" between Partick Thistle and Glasgow City, with Vinny promoting what's on offer for a family funday as well as the prospect of an exciting game between 5th and 2nd in the league. The only non-derby of the day is between Spartans and Glasgow Women, but this is no less significant than any other game this weekend with both sides looking to kick-start their respective seasons after a difficult opening ten games.

We have a first top-flight meeting between Dundee United and Aberdeen, which has been moved to Tannadice in order to attract more fans to the game. United will be looking to build on last weekends win by piling on the misery for the Dons, who've failed to build on their fifth place finish of last campaign. In the first of the Sunday evening games, Hamilton take on Motherwell and will take inspiration from their win at Fir Park last season, whilst 'Well will be seeking back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Last, and by no means least, is the Edinburgh derby between Hibs and Hearts in front of an expected record crowd for a domestic game in Scotland. Can the Hibees give themselves a pre-SWPL Cup Final boost, or will the Jambos increase the gap on their capital rivals with another three points.

Forget the men's World Cup, there's plenty to get excited about in Scottish Football, and this weekend is another chance for the Women's game to shine on centre stage.

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