Scottish Women’s Cup Final – Hibs v Glasgow City

This Sunday the third act of the domestic battle between Glasgow City and Hibernian will be played at Spartans’ ground Ainslie Park.

So far, the two sides have battled out for the SWPL title and the SWP League Cup and whilst City came out on top on both occasions, these have been closely fought affairs.

In the league, the two sides moved toe-to-toe, with neither side giving an inch until September when Hibernian lost to Aberdeen. The first two league games between them were pulsating 3-3 draws before in October, City beat them 2-0 to effectively wrap up the title. In the end, City finished six points ahead of Hibernian in the final league table, as both sides secured a place in the 2016-17 UEFA Women’s Champions League.

In the SWP League Cup Final, it looked like Hibernian were going to win the trophy until when Kerry Montgomery equalised in the 77th minute. Early in extra-time, Susan Fairlie scored the winner to see City win their fourth SWP League Cup in a row.

To get to the Scottish Women’s Cup Final, City had to beat Spartans, Aberdeen, FC Kilmarnock Ladies and Rangers. Hibernian had to beat Glasgow City’s Development side, Forfar Farmington, Cumbernauld Colts and Celtic.

Since 2003, the Scottish Women’s Cup has been a competition that has been dominated by the two finalists with Hibernian winning it five times and City winning it seven times – including the last four. This means, that if City win, it will be their fourth domestic treble in a row.

This is the fourth time these two sides have met in the final. Hibernian triumphed in the 2007 final when the Edinburgh side won 5-1. However, it has been City who have been victorious in the previous two: winning 3-0 in the 2011 final and 1-0 in 2013.

Glasgow City may have dominated the domestic scene in recent seasons, however, this season has shown that Hibernian are more than capable in winning the tournament – this will be the battle between the two best sides in Scotland.

The Final kicks-off at 2pm and tickets are only £5 for adults and £2 for concessions. Fans turning up will have the chance to meet the members of Scotland’s Women’s National Team. If you are unable to make it, it will be broadcast live on BBC Alba & BBC Radio Scotland.

Glasgow City v Hibernian
Sunday 8th November 2015
2pm-Kick off
Ainslie Park, Edinburgh.