| 2 | Hearts | 38 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 33 | 80 |
| 3 | Rangers | 38 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 33 | 72 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 38 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 23 | 61 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 57 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -12 | 49 |
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The final matchday of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign is upon us, and the women of steel will welcome Aberdeen this weekend, as they contest the season finale at the Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park on Sunday.
Securing victory over closest-rivals, Montrose last weekend, Iain Robinson’s side had almost mathematically secured their place at the top of the split, one-point shy of the three-point lead necessary to make a seventh-place finish a mathematical certainty.
A quickfire Tegan Browning, and Carla Boyce double sealed a narrow 2-1 victory on the North-East coast, as Motherwell earned their fifth consecutive victory.
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Languishing closely toward the relegation-playoff place prior to the opening post-split fixture, Motherwell were potentially one result from falling towards the bottom-two, but have since showcased an exceptional resurgence, rising to the top of the split, twice defeating Montrose, Hamilton, and once against the Dons.
Scoring 18-goals across the post-split campaign, whilst conceding only five, Motherwell have become a formidable adversary in the split, and will be focused on achieving a perfect post-split record this weekend.
This weekend’s contest will mark an historic moment for Motherwell captain, Gill Inglis, who will hang up her boots after a remarkable career in the women’s game – captaining Motherwell for seven consecutive seasons, whilst leading the team out onto the Hampden park turf on two occasions.
A historical top-six campaign last season marked Gill in the history books of the club, captaining Motherwell to their highest-ever league finish in the Scottish game.
Aberdeen
An assured victory over Motherwell in the final matchday before the split had the Dons heading into the post-split campaign, with confidence of achieving top-flight survival, but their momentum has since subsided.
Scott Booth’s side have since suffered three defeats, defeating only already relegated Hamilton Accies both in Lanarkshire and the Granite City.
They will contest the relegation playoff’s this campaign, with the squad currently seven-points adrift of Montrose.
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One final curtain call. The last dance before bringing the curtain down on a remarkable tenure in the women’ game. Captain Gill Inglis will adorn the claret and amber shirt for the final time this weekend after announcing her retirement following a decorated career with the women of steel.
After almost two decades in the Scottish top-flight, seven consecutive campaigns captaining Motherwell, the highest league position in the history of the club, and two Scottish Cup Semi-Final appearances – the skipper will depart ML1 after being at the forefront of an historical progression of women’s football at the club.
A tough decision for the 35-year-old that took a lot of consideration, but ultimately felt fitting to coincide with the 140th anniversary of Motherwell Football Club, and exciting changes to her personal life following the birth of her son, baby Louie.
“It’s probably a strange mix of emotions all hitting at once,” Inglis said.
“On one hand, I’m looking forward finishing because I’ve always known this would be my final season, but at the same time, it’s quite surreal to think that something I’ve done every day for decades is suddenly about to end forever.
“It definitely wasn’t an easy decision as my love for the game is as strong as ever.
“I think when you’ve been involved in the game as long as I have, there comes a point where you just know in yourself that the time is right. Football has given me so much and I’ve loved every minute, but physically and mentally, I feel this is the right moment to step away.
“I’ve always said, I wanted to leave the game on my own terms, rather than letting the game make the decisions for me and I’m delighted I’ve been able to do that.
“Now it’s about spending more time with family, looking forward to the next chapter and leaving with gratitude for everyone who’s supported me on this journey.”
Gill Inglis had led the women of steel to several historical moments in the club’s history. A long-awaited top-six finish in the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League cemented the highest recorded league position in the history of the club.
Leading the team onto the Hampden Park turf for the first domestic women’s match at the National Stadium before securing yet another appearance in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final last season.
“Being involved in some of the club’s biggest moments is something I’ll always cherish forever,” Inglis added.
“They’ve given me memories that will stay with me for life. What makes it even more special is being able to do it with an incredible group of teammates and staff.
“I feel grateful to have been part of these moments and for my former Head Coach Paul Brownlie to put his trust in me to captain the team at these times has made it even more special.”
“It’s difficult to pick just one memory, but probably my proudest moment was leading the team out at Hampden Park in the Scottish Cup Semi Final. It was the first time the women’s Semi-Final had been played at the National Stadium, and to have so many friends and family in the stand watching was really special.“My 92-year old Gran even made it along to watch me. It’s somewhere I didn’t ever think I’d get the chance to play at, but I’m incredibly grateful and proud that I did.”
As one chapter closes, another exciting one opens, with Inglis trading football for Motherhood, as she welcomes the birth of her son, Louie. After already inspiring countless young footballers throughout her career, Inglis is excited to add another important addition to that list.
“I think becoming a Mum to Louie has definitely helped put things into perspective and probably made the decision easier in some ways,” Inglis explained.
“Football has always been such a huge part of my life for so long, but having a family has changed my priorities. I feel ready for the next chapter in my life, and I’m excited to spend more time as a family and be present for things that football has made difficult in the past.
“I’m really looking forward to it! If Louie ends up liking football, I’ll be so proud to watch him enjoy himself and grow in confidence. It will definitely feel strange swapping the pitch for the sidelines after so many years but I’m looking forward to it.
Being part of the transformational development of women’s football in Scotland, Inglis has witnessed a seismic change in the professionalism of the game.
“I’m incredibly proud [of being part of that development],” Inglis noted.
“When I first started playing, the women’s game in Scotland was in a very different place to where it is now. The opportunities, visibility and support around the game has grown massively and it’s been amazing to witness that progression first-hand.
“The league is more competitive and the professionalism of the game has grown. Young girls coming through now have opportunities that I could only have dreamed of when I was younger.”With Gill set to take to the pitch for the final time this weekend, as Motherwell welcome Aberdeen to the Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park, the skipper will leave this message for the players, staff and supporters, who have played a part in her incredible career.
“I’d like to thank my family,” Inglis said.
“They’ve been there through everything. My Dad took me to training when I was younger and coached my team. He played a huge part in me being so passionate about the game.
“Looking back now, I realise just how much time, effort and sacrifice that takes. Without their support and belief in me, I wouldn’t have gone on to play the game for so long.
“I’d also like to thank every teammate, coach and member of staff that I’ve had the pleasure of working with throughout my career. They’ve had a huge impact on me and helped shape me as a player and a person. I’ve been so lucky to work with some incredible people.”
“Thank you for everything, Football.”
Captain Gill Inglis will retire from football at the end of the 2025/26 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League campaign.
After almost two decades in the Scottish top-flight, seven consecutive campaigns captaining Motherwell, the highest league position in the history of the club, and two Scottish Cup Semi-Final appearances – the skipper will depart ML1 after being at the forefront of an historical progression of women’s football at the club.
A tough decision for the 35-year-old that took a lot of consideration, but ultimately felt fitting to coincide with the 140thanniversary of Motherwell Football Club, and exciting changes to her personal life following the birth of her son, baby Louie.
“It’s probably a strange mix of emotions all hitting at once,” Inglis said.
“On one hand, I’m looking forward finishing because I’ve always known this would be my final season, but at the same time, it’s quite surreal to think that something I’ve done every day for decades is suddenly about to end forever.
“It definitely wasn’t an easy decision as my love for the game is as strong as ever.
“I think when you’ve been involved in the game as long as I have, there comes a point where you just know in yourself that the time is right. Football has given me so much and I’ve loved every minute, but physically and mentally, I feel this is the right moment to step away.
“I’d also like to thank every teammate, coach and member of staff that I’ve had the pleasure of working with throughout my career. They’ve had a huge impact on me and helped shape me as a player and a person. I’ve been so lucky to work with some incredible people.”
“Thank you for everything, Football.”
Head Coach, Iain Robinson thanked Gill for her efforts at Motherwell, and for being a key figure in the development of women’s football at the club.
“I can’t speak highly enough of Gill,” Robinson added.
“She has been such an important character for both David and myself coming to the football club. Gill is an experienced professional, who has supported countless young players early development, and shaped their first steps in the women’s game.
“Coming to the club with our ideas for football, Gill has been such an important part in supporting our style of play, and getting our message across to the group.
“She will be sorely missed by everyone at the club, but we wish her nothing but the best in her retirement with her family, and latest new addition, Louie.”
Motherwell fought to acquire three-points in the final matchday on the road, as the women of steel sought off Montrose to earn three-points on the North-East coast.
Tegan Browning powered Motherwell into the ascendency, dispatching an expertly placed header moments before half-time, with Carla Boyce rifling home a quickfire second shortly after, leaving Motherwell with a comfortable advantage at the break.
Former Motherwell striker, Kaela McDonald-Nguah halved the deficit in the early stages of the second-half, beating Rebecca Cameron with a strike from distance.
Montrose continued to threaten, but the game would ultimately be decided shortly after the hour mark, with defender Jade McLaren seeing red after a violent kick-out on Jenna Penman, who already laid on the surface after the preceding challenge between the pair.
Despite not utilising the one-player advantage in the second-half, Motherwell’s resolute defensive display held firm, as they sealed three-points at Links Park on Sunday.
Head Coach, Iain Robinson named two changes to their starting XI, with Tegan Browning and Mia McArthur replacing skipper Gill Inglis and Keri Halliday.
Despite the hectic nature of the game, and both sides threatening the opposition goal, neither carved out a dangerous opportunity until Cameron brilliantly parried McDonald-Nguah’s long-range strike onto the Motherwell crossbar.
Motherwell responded in the final minutes of the first-half. A whipped delivery across the face of goal sailed invitingly into the path of Tegan Browning, who re-directed her headed effort across the face of goal before nestling comfortably into the bottom-left corner.
Almost immediately from kick-off, Motherwell had a second. Player of the Year, Carla Boyce escaped her marker in the Montrose final third before coolly slotting her strike past the goalkeeper to ensure a two-goal cushion at the break.
Montrose responded well in the second-half, with McDonald-Nguah continuing to threaten. The striker shifted the ball onto her stringer right-foot, and drilled a powerful effort past Cameron, despite the keeper getting a touch before it found the bottom-corner.
Montrose were soon reduced to 10, as the red mist of Jade McLaren boiled over, when the experienced defender lashed out at Penman, who lay on the Links Park surface.
Unfortunately for McLaren, her kick-out remained in full view of the match referee, and linesman, who swiftly brandished the red card to McLaren – who appeared surprised before storming down the tunnel.
Despite intense pressure in the final third, Motherwell were able to hold out for the three points.
Matchday 23 and the final weekend on the road of the 2025/26 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League campaign awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they travel North to face Montrose at Links Park on Sunday.
With top-flight safety secured for the forthcoming season, and aspirations of finishing at the top of the split still firmly within reach, Motherwell head to Montrose knowing a victory could put them within touching distance of finishing above the Gable Endies.
Four successive victories have put Motherwell one-point shy of this weekend’s opposition.
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Back-to-back victories in the Lanarkshire derby strengthened Motherwell’s grip on derby day, with the women of steel extending their record to seven straight victories over Hamilton Accies.
Motherwell have propelled themselves back into contention for finishing best of the rest, as they aim to finish at the top of the split. Player of the Year, Carla Boyce will be available for her first game since lifting the accolade at the Motherwell FC Player of the Year night this month.
Goalkeeper Emma Thomson will miss out after being recalled by parent club Hearts.
Montrose
Despite scoring fewer, and conceding more than the women of steel this season, Montrose have maintained a one-point advantage over Iain Robinson’s side, with two-games left to play.
Aside from last weekend’s narrow Scottish Cup Semi-Final defeat to Rangers, Montrose have won their last two SPWPL fixtures – defeating Aberdeen twice.
Sunday’s opposition will be focused on mounting a response, after suffering a five-one defeat when the sides last met in March.
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Goalkeeper Emma Thomson has returned to Heart of Midlothian after her parent club exercised a recall option.
A highly-rated youth talent, Thomson signed on a season-long loan deal last month to bolster the competition for the no.1 jersey at K-Park.
However, injuries within the Hearts squad forced the Edinburgh side to recall Thomson early from her loan agreement.
Thomson returned to her initial loan agreement with the club months later, but injuries within the Hearts squad have forced Thomson to return for a second time.
“We’re really disappointed to lose Emma again,” Head Coach Iain Robinson said.
“Emma had really developed this season, and has been a crucial part of the team, but we understand the situation with her parent club.
“We hope to see Emma back in a Motherwell shirt this season, but in the meantime, Emma leaves with the best wishes of everyone at Motherwell.”
We thank Emma for her efforts at Motherwell and wish her well for the future.
Matchday 22 of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they return from the lengthy international break to contest the final Lanarkshire Derby of the season at New Douglas Park.
There were high expectations on the last derby day weekend prior to the international break, as both sides headed into the latest showdown with the stakes raised, as Hamilton stared down the prospect of relegation at the hands of their local rivals, with Motherwell continuing their push for survival.
The women of steel continued their recent derby day dominance, securing their sixth consecutive Lanarkshire derby victory, with Carla Boyce, Jenna penman and a Milly Boughton double securing a valuable victory that forced Aberdeen closer to the threat of the relegation playoffs. A result that mathematically relegated Hamilton from the Scottish top-flight.
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Three successive victories for Motherwell have propelled themselves back into contention for finishing best of the rest, as they aim to finish at the top of the split.
The women of steel remain eighth in the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League table, one-point shy of Montrose, who they overcame over a fortnight ago. The Dons trail by six-points, with three fixtures remaining, as Motherwell continue their desire to evade the relegation playoff position below.
Motherwell have maintained an impressive record on derby day, earning six successive victories over their local rivals, with the women of steel focusing on extending their advantage this weekend.
Hamilton
Accies return to the Scottish top-flight, after comfortably securing the SPWPL2 title last season, has been a tough adjustment. Hamilton have yet to find their first three-points in the league, with their only victory this season coming against SPWPL2 leaders, Kilmarnock in the Sky Sports Cup.
The side have been defeated in their last five, scoring four, and conceding 27, with Montrose and Aberdeen defeating Accies in their opening two post-split fixtures this season.
Their two-points recorded this campaign have both came in stalemates with Aberdeen and Montrose. Accies last tasted victory on derby day in 2024, with Josephine Giard, and Chloe Muir overcoming Laura Berry’s late debut consolation.
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Defender, Jo Addie will depart the club due to commitments elsewhere.
A consistent presence in the Motherwell backline, Addie has been a mainstay in the Motherwell squad since joining from Glasgow Girls in 2021.
One of the longest-serving players at the club, Addie has been a valuable member of the women of steel, and like fellow departing teammate Katie Rice, has been a vital component in the development of women’s football at the club.
Addie started alongside Chelsie Watson at the core of the Motherwell backline in the club’s first appearance at the National Stadium, Hampden Park before being named amongst the substitutes in the club’s following appearance against Glasgow City.
In the last domestic campaign, Addie again played her part in re-writing the history books at the club, becoming part of the team that achieved their first-ever top-six finish in the top-flight of women’s football in Scotland.
After over five seasons in claret and amber, Addie will depart the women of steel, and she leaves with all the best wishes from those at the club.
All the best for the future, Jo!
Defender, Katie Rice will depart the club due to work commitments elsewhere.
A dedicated and dependable member of the women of steel, midfielder Katie Rice has been a vital component in the development of women’s football at the club.
Following her first two seasons in ML1, Rice returned to Motherwell in 2021 after departing fellow SPWPL side Hibernian. Rice became an integral part of the squad, supporting the club through several historical accolades.
Rice featured in the squad that contested the first-ever domestic women’s match at the National Stadium, Hampden Park, as Motherwell lined up against rangers in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final. Rice, and her teammates would return to the Southside of Glasgow two-years later, facing Glasgow City, again in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final.
In the last domestic campaign, Rice again etched her name in the history books at the club, becoming part of the team that achieved their first-ever top-six finish in the top-flight of women’s football in Scotland.
After over seven seasons in claret and amber, Rice will call time on her tenure in claret and amber, and she leaves with all the best wishes from those at the club.
All the best for the future, Ricey!
