For the first time, the Spar Future Stars Cup finals day took place at Scotland's national stadium. Now in the fifth year of the competition, the initiative, delivered in partnership with Spar Scotland saw over 3,000 girls aged 12 to 16 compete in regional qualifying rounds held throughout the year, culminating in the showpiece finals day in at Hampden. The record number of girls participating highlights the increasing momentum behind girl's and women's football across the country. Under the watchful eye of former Scotland Women's National team captain Rachel Corse, over 400 girls played in the finals at Hampden Park. This marks a significant moment in the evolution of the competition, giving young players the chance to experience competing at an iconic venue while creating unforgettable memories alongside teammates, coaches, schools and supporters. This year's S1-S2 winners were;

Gold: Firhill High School

Silver: Braidhurst High School

Bronze: Braes High School

This year's S3-S4 winners were;

Gold: Kemnay Academy

Silver: Inverurie High School

Bronze: Braidhurst High School Paula Middleton, Head of Marketing, SPAR Scotland commented; "The growth of SPAR Scotland Future Stars has been incredible to see, and this year's record participation numbers show just how strong the appetite for girls' football continues to be across Scotland. To give these young players the opportunity to play at Hampden Park is a special milestone and one that reflects the ambition of the programme and the opportunities we want to create for the next generation." Shirley Martin, Head of Girls & Women’s Football at the Scottish FA, added: "It was fantastic to see the SPAR Scotland Future Stars playing at Hampden. The opportunity to play at the national stadium is something that can be an inspiration for the players taking part, and continue to fuel their ambition to go as far as they can in the game. Whether it is to simply play with their friends and stay active, or take steps within the professional game, events like today can motivate them to keep growing and learning." “Days like today showcases how vital getting more girls involved is for the growth of the game. Spar Scotland's support is hugely valued as they continue to support the initiative, which gives girls the opportunity to build confidence, create pathways and open up future opportunities both in and out of sport.”