SWPL round-up: Rangers stay top as Celtic hit Aberdeen for six

SWPL round-up as Rangers stay top, while Celtic win big against Aberdeen

By Alison McConnell · The National

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:03 AM

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Rangers remained top of the SWPL with a 4-2 win against Hibs, while Celtic defeated Aberdeen 6-0.
Katie Wilkinson scored two goals for Rangers, who played with ten players late on due to Gry Boe Thrysoe's injury.
Grant Scott's Celtic side eased past Aberdeen with goals from Chloe Craig, Maria McAneny, Evie Rabjohn, and Morgan Cross.

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Rangers maintained their perfect SWPL start and kept a three-point lead at the top of the table after securing a 4-2 victory against Hibs at Broadwood. Katie Wilkinson scored twice alongside goals from Laura Berry and Jodi McLeary before Hibs pulled two back late on. Meanwhile, Celtic comfortably defeated bottom-placed Aberdeen 6-0, led by a Maria McAneny brace.

Elsewhere in the league, third-placed Hearts cruised to a 6-1 win over Partick Thistle, and Glasgow City shut out Motherwell 3-0 with a brace from Kelly Brady. Montrose also collected their first victory of the season by defeating Spartans 3-0, leaving Aberdeen as the only club yet to earn a point.

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SWPL round-up: Rangers stay top as Celtic hit Aberdeen for six

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