All eyes in the SWPL will be on the Broadwood Stadium on Thursday night as Rangers and Celtic contest the first Old Firm Derby of the season.
Both teams have made a solid start to the campaign and are unbeaten in their seven matches, but it’s Jo Potter’s Gers who currently occupy first position in the SWPL by virtue of goal difference, having collected maximum points so far. Celtic, who was won six and drawn one of their seven fixtures, sit in third place, two points behind Glasgow City.
Elena Sadiku’s team recently made history by qualifying for the group stage of the Women’s Champions League for the first team, where they will face FC Twente, Real Madrid and Chelsea in a tasty Group B. And the Swede knows that a precious three points against their closest rivals could see them sit atop the SWPL summit going into the weekend.
However, the league champions have failed to taste victory in any of the last two matches against the Light Blues, and were denied the chance at a treble last season with Rangers knocking them out in the semi finals of both the Sky Sports Cup and Scottish Cup. With the scene set for a thrilling encounter, Record Sport has all you need to know ahead of the game.
When and where is Rangers v Celtic women?
The game takes place on Thursday, October 3 with a kick-off time of 6pm at the Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.
Is it on TV?
Yes, the game is being shown live on Sky Sports. Coverage gets underway on the Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports Football channel at 5.30pm and from 6pm on Sky Sports Main Event.
If you don’t have a subscription you can sign up HERE. Punters are also able to sign up to NOW TV. A special 6-month saver membership is available for £26 per month for a six month minimum term subscription or you can pay £34.99 per month without being locked in and cancel anytime. Alternatively a day pass can be bought for £14.99.
Will there be a live stream?
Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the game live to their devices via the Sky Go app. Those with NOW TV can do similar via the NOW TV app.
What does it mean for the title?
A win for hosts Rangers would see them open up a three point lead at the top of the table and a five point gap between them and Celtic. However the Hoops could leapfrog the Gers and second placed Glasgow City to the SWPL summit with a big three points in Cumbernauld.