League Cup Quarter-Final: Celtic to Host Glasgow City

Amy Gallacher was observed requesting the ball from her Scotland teammate, Hayler Lauder. The League Cup competition resumes with its quarter-final stage, guaranteeing the elimination of one team from the ‘big three’ contenders. This outcome is due to Celtic hosting Glasgow City in a match identified as the key fixture of this round, which will be broadcast live on BBC Alba starting at 16:00 on Sunday. This encounter mirrors the 2021 final, where Celtic secured a 1-0 victory with a goal from Caitlin Hayes, and also echoes last year’s quarter-finals, which Celtic won 3-0. In the league standings, the situation has evolved this year. Glasgow City currently leads the SWPL table, holding a narrow one-point advantage over both Rangers and Hearts. Meanwhile, Celtic has faced the added challenge of participating in European group stage football for the first time ever. This factor is expected to be a consideration for head coach Elena Sadiku, especially with Chelsea scheduled to visit Celtic Park next Wednesday. This match marks the beginning of a demanding schedule for Sadiku’s team. Following the game against Chelsea, they are set to host Rangers in a crucial SWPL fixture, then travel to Stamford Bridge for further Champions League competition. This demanding period might influence Sadiku’s squad choices, though she can draw confidence from her team’s superior record against Glasgow City in recent matches. They have emerged victorious in six of their last 10 games, while City has only secured two wins. Glasgow City is also aiming for their initial League Cup victory since 2015, marking nearly a decade without a trophy they have claimed six times historically. The remaining quarter-final fixtures include: Partick Thistle against Hibernian Motherwell against Rangers Boroughmuir Thistle against Aberdeen In other programming, Sandi Toksvig will be joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Audiences can also participate by grabbing the microphone for songs by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are scheduled to return for the festivities at Longleat Safari Park. Discussions will also cover topics ranging from microplastics in our air, soil, and waterways to the amount of food waste generated during this period of the year. This content is © 2024 BBC. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the material found on external websites. Further information regarding their external linking policy is available.