Celtic wins Women's Scottish Cup, sets stage for SWPL title race

3 sources1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Celtic wins Women's Scottish Cup, sets stage for SWPL title race
Summary

Celtic secured a surprise 1-0 victory over Rangers in the Women's Scottish Cup final on Saturday, thanks to Morgan Cross's first-half goal. Despite being outplayed by Rangers, who had more possession and chances, Celtic clinched the trophy while Rangers ended the season without silverware. This win follows a challenging season for Celtic, who finished fifth in the SWPL, and marks a significant moment for head coach Grant Scott, who has much work ahead to improve next season's title prospects. With a summer of anticipated changes across the top teams, the implications of this match will shape the upcoming Scottish Women's Premier League season.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Celtic wins 1-0 against Rangers in Women's Scottish Cup final.
  • Morgan Cross scored the sole goal of the match.
  • Celtic's victory ends an 11-game winless streak against Rangers.
  • Rangers head coach Leanne Crichton emphasizes need for learning and improvement.
  • Celtic's next season begins with a goal to challenge for the SWPL title.
Latest Updates
  • 8:55 PMYahoo SportsIs SWPL momentum with Celtic after Scottish Cup win?
  • 8:48 PMBBC SportIs SWPL momentum with Celtic after Scottish Cup win?
What they're saying
"

What does Celtic's Women's Scottish Cup final win over Rangers mean for next season's SWPL title race?

"

What does Celtic's Women's Scottish Cup final win over Rangers mean for next season's SWPL title race?

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days