Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup Final
Glasgow City v Celtic
Sunday, 25 May 2025, kick off 2:00pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow

They may have both fallen just short on a dramatic finale to the Scottish Women’s Premier League season. But Glasgow City and Rangers are both potentially 90 minutes away from end the season on the highest of highs, as they face off in today’s Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup Final.

On a nerve-shredding final day, Rangers’ treble dream was dashed as Linzi Taylor’s goal at Ibrox secured a first league title for Hibs in 18 years. The win for the Hibees was revenge for the 5-0 defeat they suffered to Rangers in the Sky Sports Cup Final earlier this year.

Glasgow City went into the final day all but out of the title hunt – barring an improbable goal difference swing – but they did produce a strong performance in a 2-0 win against Hearts to secure 2nd place, pipping today’s opponents to the final Champions League spot in the process.

For City, defeat today would mark the second successive trophyless season – not something the serial winners are used to. But this is a club who relish these big occasions and they are record holders in this competition, incredibly lifting the trophy nine times. They have not won it for six years, however, when they defeated Hibs 4-3 in an incredible match. They have also failed to reach the final in the two previous seasons since the competition was revamped and moved to the National Stadium by the Scottish FA.

Rangers, on the other hand, may not boast the rich history in this competition, but they do have recent form on their side, reaching the final in the two campaigns that have been held at Hampden, and winning the cup for the first time against Hearts last season.

Previous Meetings 

There have been little between the sides this season, with two City victories, a Gers win and a draw in the four league matches. A 1-1 draw kicked off the head-to-heads this season, while a 3-0 City victory in December - inspired by a stunning Natalia Wrobel hat-trick - has been by far the biggest gulf between the sides. 

Jo Potter's side got revenge in the third meeting, however, with goals from Kirsty Howat and Rio Hardy cancelling out Brenna Lovera's opener. 

Lovera then tucked away a penalty as Glasgow City won the final match at Ibrox 1-0 to take a slight advantage in terms of the head-to-heads ahead of Sunday's match-up.

Ticket Information

Tickets remain available for the match, with information listed below and a booking guide attached here.

Neutral Zone tickets can be purchased here. Use promo code: NEUTRAL_25

Glasgow City tickets can be purchased here. Use promo code: GLASGOWCITY_25

Rangers tickets can be purchased here. Use promo code: RANGERS_25

Cup Final Carnival 

Please be aware that the previously planned fanzone activity outside Hampden Park before the Final will no longer b taking place due to adverse weather conditions.

Some pre-match activities will still be taking place within the concourse of the stadium.

Cup Form 

Glasgow City may be nine-time winners of the Scottish Cup but they would have to do it the hard way if they were to reach Hampden Park this season for another crack at lifting the trophy. Leanne Ross’ side were remarkably drawn against three of last season’s top six in their three matches in the cup this season, and the also faced this season’s sixth-placed side Motherwell in the last four.

They kicked off against Partick Thistle at Firhill and Lisa Evans – who has won this trophy twice already - got City’s 2024/2025 Scottish Cup campaign up and running with an early opener but the Jags levelled the scores early in the second half, as Cara Henderson tucked away a penalty. The scores were level for just five minutes, however, as Emily Whelan restored City’s lead with a poacher’s finish after a loose ball broke free in the six yard box.

Thistle searched for the equaliser but it was City who made the game safe as the clock ticked towards the 80 minute mark. Natalia Wrobel showed quick thinking to chip goalkeeper Currie and set up a tantalising fixture against 2023 Scottish Cup winners Celtic.

It would prove a cup classic, with Ross’ side showing lots of character in a dramatic come-from-behind win. Lucy Ashworth-Clifford gave the visitors the lead from all of 30 yards as she spotted Glasgow City and Scotland goalkeeper Lee Gibson off her line.Brenn Lovera soon equalised from the penalty spot, however, slotting home after Emma Lawton felled Emily Whelan in the area.

Kimberley Smit then appeared to have given City the lead as she tucked home from a Hayley Lauder free-kick but the goal was eventually chalked off, following a lengthy discussion between the referee and the assistant referee.And that moment looked like it would prove pivotal as the visitors raced up the park and immediately made it 2-1 when Glasgow City defender Clare Walsh inadvertently helped the ball into the back of her own net from a Morgan Cross centre.

Perhaps fuelled by a sense of injustice, City came flying out of the traps in the second period and levelled through Sam van Diemen before Lovera completed the comeback with her second of the match, latching onto Nicola Kozlova’s pass and finding the bottom corner as City advanced with a 3-2 victory.

It would not get any easier for City as they were drawn away to Hearts and it turned into another 3-2 goal thriller at Oriam – this time going all the way to extra-time.

Kozlova finished off a flowing team move to edge City in front but a double from Hearts’ Bayley Hutchison had the nine-time winners staring down the barrel of a second consecutive exit from the competition before the latter stages. But Forrest grabbed the all important equaliser, just as it appeared the Jambos were going to hold on. Hearts’ task was made harder in injury time when Lizzie Waldie was sent off, and Glasgow City would make use of their numerical advantage in extra-time, with Smit bundled home from a corner to sense the serial winners back to the National Stadium once again.

After a hard-fought three matches, the Semi-Final was more comfortable for Ross’ side, as they had too much quality for Paul Brownlie’s Well side. Sofia Maatta and Nicole Kozlova had City 2-0 up at half-time and Katie Lockwood added two more after the break as the nine-time winners booked a return to the National Stadium to face Rangers.

Rangers got their hands on the trophy last season and they have cruised back to the final this season, scoring 38 goals and conceding just the solidary strike in their four matches.

They began their campaign against Westdyke and Jo Potter’s side had far too much for the Championship side. Nine goals were scored before the break and a further fifteen were added after the interval as Rangers showed no signs of letting up. Both Kirsty Howat and Jane Ross scored five times, with Mia McAulay grabbing a hat-trick and Sara Ewens bagging a brace in a comfortable win. 

SWPL1 side Montrose were next up as they travelled to Broadwood and the visitors frustrated Rangers for a period before a quickfire treble of goals put Rangers in a commanding position at the break.

McAulay got the ball rolling with a deflected effort, before Howat helped herself to another two goals – the first from the penalty spot and the second a Ross effort that was diverted off the striker’s head.

Second half goals from Chelsea Cornet, McAulay, Hardy and Wilkinson eventually wrapped up a 7-0 victory. 

Rangers were dominant against Spartans in the Quarter-Final but unable to find a breakthrough for 68 minutes, until Camille Lafaix made an instant impact off the bench,  collecting a pass on the edge of the penalty area and arrowing an unstoppable effort low left-footed attempt into the bottom corner.

It was a sucker punch for Spartans, who had defended bravely, and there was still time for Kirsty Howat to grab yet another Scottish Cup goal as she fired home following good work from the impressive Lafaix to seal a 2-0 win.

Aberdeen were the opponents in the Semi-Final and Ross gave Rangers an early lead, rolling the ball rolling from six yards after Mia McAulay raced down the right. The Dons frustrated the Gers but conceded a crucial second goal just before half-time, Ross this time unselfishly squaring the ball to Hardy who doubled Rangers’ advantage.

The second half proved a more comfortable affair, with Ross – who will retire after today’s match - adding two more to complete her hat-trick and she also set up Lizzie Arnot who completed the scoring in a 5-0 win, as the Gers returned to the Final was the third straight year since the competition was revamped and brought to the National Stadium.

Pre-match Thoughts

Glasgow City's Natalia Wrobel: "I have lots of silver medals but this would be the first trophy or cup win of my career so it would be special.

“I played a Cup Final before in Denmark with Brondby but we lost that which was frustrating but this is the next chance here in Scotland. I’m happy about it, it’s a big stadium and I’m excited.

“I like to play against Rangers because I scored my first hat-trick against Rangers. It was an amazing game for me. It was the best game I’ve had. It was 3-0 and all three goals were from me. It was the best game of my career and that sort of game you’ll remember forever because you’re at your top level.

“I’ve missed some of the cup matches and I was injured for the Semi-Final so I’m looking forward to playing at Hampden for the first time.

“It’s two of the best teams in the country and it will be close but we want to do everything we can to win this game and take the trophy home.”

Rangers' Nicola Docherty: “If we were to fall short on Sunday then it would be tough to take but when you have the chance to take two trophies home, it can heal the wounds slightly from the league last weekend.

"Everyone wanted to win the league and also secure Champions League qualification but to win a trophy with this group of girls would be nice to end on a trophy.

“Glasgow City are a top side. They move the ball and they keep possession well but we’re a top side as well. It’s a Cup Final and it’s fine margins but whoever wants it more will win.

“Winning trophies in Scotland is difficult so winning two trophies would be a success, for me. Everyone wants to win the league but winning these two trophies and doing it back to back would still be success.”

How to Watch

The match will be live on both the BBC One Scotland Channel, with coverage from 1:30pm on Sunday.

Match Programmes 

Programmes will be available free for Hampden Park on Sunday, with a 32-page edition featuring interviews with managers, coaches and former players.