Rangers to Host Hibs in Final SWPL Match Before Winter Break

The Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) will conclude its current round of fixtures this Sunday, marking the final opportunity for significant shifts at the top of the standings before the upcoming winter break. Rangers, having recently lost their top position following Glasgow City’s decisive 3-0 victory last weekend, are set to play Hibs at Broadwood. This match represents the last fixture before the league pauses for a couple of weeks. Hibs, presently occupying fourth place, aim to reduce the points difference separating them from the top three teams. This objective hinges on their ability to overcome Rangers, who were last season’s cup double winners. Currently, Hibs trail Hearts by four points, are five points behind Rangers, and sit eight points adrift of league leaders City. Historically, Rangers have dominated this fixture, securing victories in nine out of the last ten encounters. However, a significant deviation occurred earlier this season when the teams played to a draw. In that match, Hibs appeared poised to claim all three points, but a late penalty miss by Eilidh Adams, who had previously opened the scoring, proved costly. A 93rd-minute spot-kick converted by Rio Hardy ultimately salvaged a draw for Rangers. Following Rangers’ loss last weekend, manager Jo Potter stated that her team “didn’t deserve anything” from the crucial top-of-the-table fixture and emphasized the necessity for improvement. Meanwhile, Hibs midfielder Ciara Grant expressed caution regarding a potential strong response from Rangers this Sunday, though she noted that her team’s current seven-game unbeaten streak in the SWPL instills confidence. Ciara Grant commented, “We have to create the positivity and confidence that we can go and compete with any team and take points when we need to,” adding, “They’re going to be very disappointed from their heavy defeat against Glasgow City so it’ll be interesting to see how they come out. They know what to expect from us so they will be ready but I think we now have that confidence taken from the last game and recent performances to really give it a good crack.” Details on how to watch the match on the BBC are as follows: The live broadcast of Rangers versus Hibs will be available on BBC Alba, as well as via the BBC Sport website and its application. The game is scheduled to commence at 16:10 GMT. Additionally, live text updates for all six Sunday matches will be provided starting at 12:45 on the BBC Sport website and app. A recap of all goals and highlights from the weekend’s SWPL action will be featured on Sportscene, airing Monday night at 19:00 on BBC Scotland.