Celtic Women overturn deficit to open SWPL campaign with victory over Glasgow City
Manager Grant Scott’s side recover from early setback to claim three points against city rivals in 2026/27 season opener
Celtic FC Women commenced their 2026/27 Scottish Women’s Premier League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Glasgow City at Petershill Park on Sunday, 16 August. The result marks a strong start for the Hoops, who overcame an early deficit to secure three points against their city rivals in the season opener.
Glasgow City took the lead in the 10th minute through Lisa Forrest, who capitalised on a defensive error to slot home the opening goal. The visitors enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening stages, with Celtic struggling to establish their press and rhythm in the early minutes of the match.
Celtic manager Grant Scott had named four new players in his starting line-up for the fixture: Addie Handley, Fi Morgan, Hannah Jordan, and Izzy Fisher. The integration of these new faces required time to settle, but the side began to find their footing as the half progressed.
The equaliser arrived in the 31st minute following a corner kick. Hannah Luke’s delivery into the box caused chaos, with the ball deflecting off a Glasgow City player and looping onto the post before being bundled home by the goalkeeper. The goal shifted the momentum, allowing Celtic to recover from their slow start and take control of the tempo.
Fi Morgan scored the winning goal in the 40th minute on her competitive debut for the club. The Northern Ireland internationalist headed home at the front post after receiving a cross from Amy Gallacher, giving Celtic a 2-1 lead just before half-time.
Heading into the break, Celtic had established themselves as the team in the ascendancy. The Hoops looked a significant threat from set-pieces, with Morgan proving dominant in the Glasgow City box throughout the afternoon.
Glasgow City attempted to respond in the second half, striking the crossbar early in the period, but were unable to find an equaliser. The victory serves as a positive indicator for Grant Scott’s side following a busy summer of recruitment and a rigorous pre-season preparation period.
