SWPL
Sunday, November 11, 2026
Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex

CELTIC…2
(McAneny 65, Handley 81)

RANGERS…1
(Berry 2)

Celtic FC Women returned to winning ways in style, coming from behind to defeat Glasgow rivals Rangers 2-1.

After falling a goal behind early on, the Hoops rallied and produced two second-half goals from Maria McAneny and Addie Handley to seal the three points.

Following a disappointing defeat last weekend, the Ghirls were looking to produce a positive performance.

And there was no better fixture for a response than the Glasgow derby, with the Celts welcoming Rangers to the Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex.

Grant Scott made six changes to his side, with Lauren Doran-Barr, Addie Handley, Hannah Luke, Izzy Fisher, Shannon McGregor, and Maria McAneny returning to the starting XI.

But the game didn’t get off to the best of starts for Celtic, who found themselves behind inside the opening two minutes of the match.

Laura Berry tucked home a well-taken finish into the far corner, after breaking free on the right, giving Adelaide Gay no chance.

The Celts did look to respond quickly to that set-back, and had a free kick moments later, with the chance to put the ball in the box. Maria McAneny’s delivery was well met by Poppy Lawson, but she couldn’t connect enough to get the shot on target.

It was a half of few opportunities for the Hoops, who were looking to cause trouble using Morgan Cross’ pace over the top.

On a few occasions, the winger tried to latch on to the ball, but the Rangers goalkeeper was quick to react.

The Hoops also had to be wary of the away side’s threats, with balls into the box being dealt expertly with by Adelaide Gay.

Arguably the best chance of the half almost fell the way of McGregor, with Walsh attempting to pick out the midfielder with her cutback, but it was just behind the Celtic number 14.

With the Ghirls finding themselves behind at the break, they knew they had work to do going into the second half.

However, things could have gone from bad to worse, when the referee awarded a penalty to Rangers for a handball inside the area.

Katie Wilkinson stpped up for the away side, but the effort was met by a superb save from the Celtic goalkeeper.

That moment seemed to be a catalyst, with the Hoops pushing forward, trying to find a way back into the game.

They came within inches just beyond the hour mark as Maria McAneny’s hooked effort came off the post, but the midfielder wasn’t to be denied for long.

With the away side failing to clear, it gave Celtic the opportunity to put the ball back in the box, falling to McAneny inside the area.

She struck a superb, volleyed effort into the top corner, finding a leveller with around 25 minutes of play left remaining.

From there on in, Celtic looked the most likely to go on and win the game, and that moment came with less than 10 minutes remaining.

Having returned to the side for her first start since coming back from injury, it was a superb moment from the full-back who scored her second goal in consecutive fixtures.

As Handley looked to deliver a cross into the box, she struck the ball powerfully towards goal, finding the top corner to put Celtic 2-1 ahead.

With very little time remaining in the match, the Celts looked to hold on, with Rangers going close as they struck the crossbar in added time.

But, it wasn’t to be for the visitors, with Celtic coming away with a huge three points at Kirkintilloch.

Derby delight as Ghirls come from behind to defeat Rangers