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Montrose claims League Cup win; Motherwell and Aberdeen lose openers

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Montrose claims League Cup win; Motherwell and Aberdeen lose openers

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Montrose emerged as the only top flight side to win in the League Cup opener held on July 27, defeating Motherwell at K-Park. Motherwell started strong, with Chelsie Watson scoring in the first three minutes, but Montrose turned the tide in the second half with goals from Demi Taylor and Kaela McDonald-Nguah, sealing a 3-1 victory. Aberdeen faced a setback, losing 2-1 to relegated Hamilton Accies despite an early goal from Iona Watt. In another match, Spartans and Queen's Park drew 1-1; Spartans later won 4-2 on penalties, securing the first bonus point of the competition. The results indicate a challenging start for two SWPL teams, as they look to rebound in their upcoming matches.

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•Montrose defeated Motherwell 3-1 in their League Cup opener.
•Motherwell led early but conceded three goals in the second half.
•Aberdeen lost 2-1 to Hamilton Accies, marking a disappointing performance.
•Spartans earned a bonus point after a penalty shootout win against Queen's Park.
•The matches took place on July 27.

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11:12 AMYahoo Sports — Montrose win as Motherwell & Aberdeen lose League Cup opener

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Montrose were the only top flight side to win their League Cup opener by beating Motherwell while fellow SWPL side Aberdeen were beaten by relegated Hamilton Accies. Jack Beesley's promoted side Spartans drew with Queen's Park but secured the first ever bonus point win of the competition with a 4-2 victory on penalties. Motherwell found themselves a goal in front inside three minutes when Montrose visited K-Park thanks to Chelsie Watson's early strike, a lead they held on to for the entirety of the first half.
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Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:12 AM
Montrose win as Motherwell & Aberdeen lose League Cup opener
Montrose were the only top flight side to win their League Cup opener by beating Motherwell while fellow SWPL side Aberdeen were beaten by relegated Hamilton Accies. Jack Beesley's promoted side Spartans drew with Queen's Park but secured the first ever bonus point win of the competition with a 4-2 victory on penalties. Motherwell found themselves a goal in front inside three minutes when Montrose visited K-Park thanks to Chelsie Watson's early strike, a lead they held on to for the entirety of the first half.

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