SWF national leagues set for thrilling climax as post-split fixtures revealed
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
1d ago
The third and fourth tier of women’s football in Scotland are set for a thrilling climax, with promotion slots still being contested in the SWF Championship and League One. The Championship has split into a top four and bottom five, and Glasgow club Rossvale sit in pole position for automatic promotion to the SWPL2, only needing a point from their remaining three games to secure the Championship title. They host East Fife at Petershill on Sunday 7th April, before visiting second placed Ayr United then Inverness Caledonian Thistle. East Fife themselves will be hoping to catch Ayr United for the ..read more
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Promotion and relegation update in the SWF pyramid
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
3d ago
A number of teams withdrew from senior leagues this season, and while this is not new in women’s football it is clear that a period of stability is needed so that the best teams at the most sustainable clubs are given the opportunity to move up the pyramid, and that disruptive mid-season withdrawals become a thing of the past. The need for stability was echoed by the clubs at an Emergency General Meeting of SWF clubs to work out practically how to minimise the disruption that teams withdrawing has on all leagues and the integrity of the game. One automatic promotion and one play-off remains in ..read more
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High drama in SWF Championship and League One as leagues prepare to split
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
4d ago
A late winner by Ayr United denied Rossvale a title party in a day of drama for the SWF Championship. In the last full round of fixtures before Scotland’s women’s third tier splits into a top four and bottom five, Rossvale comfortably beat Dryburgh Athletic 6-0 in the early kick off, but needed second-placed Ayr United to fail to win in their game against Renfrew Ladies to clinch the title and automatic promotion to the SWPL. Renfrew Ladies, who were looking to secure their own place in the top four, went ahead early through Michaela Brown and Ayr looked spooked, missing a penalty in the 24th ..read more
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SWF Championship and League One head into split weekend
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
1w ago
SWF’s national leagues head into their final full round this weekend before each league splits for the season finale. The Championship will split into a top four and bottom five, with Glasgow side Rossvale currently eight points ahead of second-placed Ayr United with four games left. This means if they win and Ayr United fail to win on Sunday, they will have clinched the title and automatic promotion to SWPL 2. Rossvale host Dundee side Dryburgh Athletic on Sunday, who sit four points behind fourth-placed Renfrew so cannot make the top four but will see the match as a dress rehearsal for next ..read more
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Rossvale extend Championship lead with comeback vs Ayr United
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
2w ago
Rossvale have extended the lead at the top of the SWF Championship to 14 points after coming from behind to beat Ayr United 2-1 in Cumnock. Ayr United grabbed an early lead via Claire Docherty, who latched on to a rebound after a McBlain free kick had been saved in the first minute of the game. Ayr looked determined to hold on, Sarah Ferguson in goal in good form to maintain the lead for the first half. Rossvale were awarded a penalty in the 50th minute and the league’s top scorer Megan Whiteford made no mistake from the spot. Before Ayr could respond, Rossvale captain Lauren Coleman had put t ..read more
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Highland and Islands women’s football boosted by new fund from ScottishPower
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
3w ago
A new funding competition for women’s and girls’ football teams across the Highlands and Islands has been launched with support of ScottishPower. The leading renewable energy company is the new title sponsor for SWF’s Highlands and Islands league, which kicks off on Sunday, but the competition is open to all grassroots women’s and girls’ clubs across the region. Four prizes of £1,000 are up for grabs to help clubs tackle key challenges and provide more opportunities for women and girls to play football. Example challenges could include transport to fixtures, new kits, training equipm ..read more
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Kelty Hearts host national cup semi-finals
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
1M ago
Kelty Hearts will host two thrilling Scottish Women’s Football semi-finals on Sunday in the Championship and League One Cup, SWF’s most senior league cup competition. As part of SWF’s mission to engage with communities across Scotland, Fifers will get to see Ayr United face Dundee side Dryburgh Athletic at 12 noon, followed by Rossvale versus Renfrew Ladies at 4pm at New Central Park in Kelty. Locals will be able to watch the games for just £5, with concessionary tickets £2 and free entry to under 16s. These can be purchased on the Fanbase app by searching Scottish Women’s Football. Both match ..read more
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Statement on Falkirk Development
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
1M ago
Scottish Women’s Football can confirm the Falkirk Foundation have notified of a decision to fold their development team with immediate effect and withdraw from the SWFL East league. The club’s development side has forfeited a number of games and Falkirk have stated they will not be able to fulfil fixtures for the rest of this season. Scottish Women’s Football understands the challenges faced by clubs to remain sustainable, but this is nonetheless a disappointing development. Withdrawing at any point after fixtures have been published and games played is hugely disruptive to all other teams com ..read more
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Forfar and Stenny win big to extend gap at the top of SWF League One
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
1M ago
SWF League One leaders Forfar Farmington and second-placed Stenhousemuir have extended their lead at the top of the table with comprehensive nine-goal victories against Airdrie Ladies and Giffnock Soccer Centre respectively. Forfar continues to be a tough place to visit, with Farmington putting ten goals past Airdrie Ladies, with Teri Deegan scoring a consolation for the visitors, while Josie Cawood and Eva Ralston both hit hat-tricks in Stenny’s comprehensive 9-0 home win against Giffnock at Ochilview. A 4-0 away victory for Edinburgh Caledonia against St Mirren lifted the capital side back i ..read more
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Scottish Women’s Football appoints new administrator
Scottish Womens Football
by Tom Freeman
1M ago
Jake VanDenBossche has joined Scottish Women’s Football as the governing body’s new Lead Administrator and Financial Support Officer, to coincide with the start of the new 2024 youth season. A former teacher, Jake moved to Scotland in 2021 after living and teaching in England since 2013. He previously worked in administration for the Scottish Qualifications Agency. Commenting on the appointment, SWF CEO Aileen Campbell said: “We are delighted to welcome Jake to the team, who brings a breadth of experience in education. His solid practical administrative skillset will be a real asset to support ..read more
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