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Hearts set to defend SWPL title against Aberdeen on August 16

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:09 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Hearts set to defend SWPL title against Aberdeen on August 16

Summary

Hearts will commence their Scottish Women's Premier League title defense at home against Aberdeen on Sunday, August 16. The match marks the beginning of the 2026-27 season, and last year's runners-up, Rangers, will open their campaign away to Montrose. Other notable fixtures include Glasgow City facing Celtic and Hibernian hosting Motherwell. Hearts will be led by newly appointed coach Andy Thomson, succeeding Eva Olid, who guided the team to last season's title. The first Edinburgh derby is scheduled for October 4, with a second match on November 15.

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By the Numbers

•Hearts face Aberdeen to start the SWPL title defense.
•Rangers travel to Montrose for their season opener.
•Glasgow City to play Scottish Cup winners Celtic.
•First Edinburgh derby set for October 4, 2026.
•Andy Thomson takes over as Hearts' head coach.

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11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Hearts begin SWPL defence at home to Aberdeen

What they're saying

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Hearts will start their defence of the SWPL title at home to Aberdeen on Sunday 16 August. Last season's runners-up Rangers will begin the campaign with a trip to Links Park to face Montrose. Sky Sports Cup holders Glasgow City meet Scottish Cup winners Celtic at Petershill Park, having finished third and fifth respectively.
— Yahoo Sports

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