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ScottishGas Women’s Scottish Cup

Eight-time Scottish Cup winners Hibernian will face 2022 and 2023 winners Celtic in the Fourth Round of the Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup, after being paired together in Monday night's draw.

Holders Rangers are at home to Kilmarnock, while Spartans or Hearts will travel to Stirling University. Aberdeen take on Montrose in an all-SWPL1 clash, while Glasgow City host Queen's Park.

The draw was conducted by Erin (11) who was recently the face of Scotland's part in the UK bid for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035. Erin, who hails from Ayrshire - like her namesake, Erin Cuthbert - is in the Scottish FA's South West Emerging Talent Programme. She joined Shirley Martin, Head of Girls & Women’s Football, Scottish FA, and host Gordon Duncan to conduct the draw at Barclays Hampden.

The ties will be played on Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Speaking after the draw, Erin said: "I really liked doing the draw today. I was really excited when I got asked but it was nerve-wracking too because I didn't know what I would be doing but it was really fun.

"When I went down to Manchester to be part of the photo shoot for the bid it was really enjoyable because I got to meet the girls from the other countries and I got to be the face of Scotland. I've seen myself on posters since which has been crazy.

"Lots of my teammates have seen it on social media and they've been really happy for me.

"I've played with Clark Drive Girls since I was four or five. I really enjoy it. I love scoring my goals and I love being with all my pals.

"I play centre mid or striker. I wouldn't say I have a favourite player but I like Erin Cuthbert as she is from near from I'm from and she's such a hero.

"It's amazing to imagine me in ten years time, playing in a stadium like Hampden in front of loads of fans and having the best time of my life."

Erin was selected as one of a selection of young girls from around the UK who could be of age to play for their national team in 10 years time, should the bid be successful, and Shirley Martin, Head of Girls & Women’s Football, Scottish FA, is adamant that seeing girls like Erin so inspired is what the bid is all about.

She said: "The message that we're going to spread across the country is that, whether you're a young girl that's just going into high school, or whether you're an older teenage player, you're the type of girls who are going to be representing Scotland in 10 years time.

"What an incentive that is for them to work hard and potentially be there.

"It's a really exciting time for us now having launched the bid and we're so proud to be part of the effort to become hosts of the 2035 FIFA World Cup.

"With a big 10 year lead in, there's a chance for real monumental change within Scotland.

"It was give us the opportunity to create lasting positive change for girls' and women's football, but for society as a whole in Scotland, I believe we can make a difference across the board utilising the power of football, should we be successful.

"We can create a lasting legacy in both performance and participation and that would be the main aims of what we want to achieve."

Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup Fourth Round

Aberdeen v Montrose

Armadale Thistle v Stenhousemuir

Dundee United v Bonnyrigg Rose

Glasgow City v Queen’s Park

Hibernian v Celtic

Partick Thistle v Boroughmuir Thistle

Rangers v Kilmarnock

Stirling University v Spartans or Heart of Midlothian

From dramatic late winners to statement performances by top flight sides, it was another exciting weekend in the Third Round of the Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup.

90 goals were scored across the 15 matches as SWPL 1 and 2 teams entered the fray, with Hearts v Spartans postponed. Celtic notched up the standout scoreline of the round, running out 14-0 winners against Dunfermline at New Douglas Park. Their clinical performance set the tone as they showed their ambition for this year’s competition.

Current holders Rangers also booked their place in the fourth round with confidence, securing a dominant 8-0 win over Renfrew. The defending champions showed their experience and quality to continue their title defence.

It was a closer affair for Kilmarnock against Gartcairn in tough conditions - a late winner from Geo McTear was the difference to ensure Jim Chapman’s side were into the last 16. Bonnyrigg Rose, Montrose and Stirling University also progressed after extra time in their respective fixtures.  

(scottishfa.co.uk)