Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Game of the weekend: Glasgow City v Rangers

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A top of the table tussle 10 days from Christmas, is an early present in the SWPL.

Jo Potter’s Rangers leapfrogged Sunday’s hosts Glasgow City with a narrow midweek win against Motherwell to sprinkle some extra spice on the already mouthwatering meeting.

The top two faced off just over two months ago at Ibrox and couldn’t be separated as a 1-1 draw was played out.

It was a tight affair then, and it has been throughout the season with Rangers only one point better off than Leanne Ross’ side.

City dropped points against Hearts on Wednesday after a 0-0 draw and will be desperate to get back to winning ways in their second last game before the winter break.

Emily Whelan, who opened the scoring in the previous match, is enjoying a fine season in City colours and will look to add to her eight league goals already this term.

While Katie Wilkinson, who netted her 22nd SWPL goal of the season midweek, has yet to notch one against City.

Reigning champions Celtic sit seven points behind the league leaders, but Elena Sadiku’s side will soon be able to commit their full attention to domestic duties.

Once their final Champions League match on Tuesday against Twente is over, their title defence will surely crank up another gear.

How City and Rangers would love to maintain a bit of breathing space before the charge commences.

How to follow on the BBC

There will be live text coverage of all six Sunday games from 11:50 BST on the BBC Sport website and app.

Glasgow City v Rangers is the early kick-off and it’s live on BBC Alba, the BBC Sport website and app. It gets under way at 12:10 BST.

And on Monday night, watch all the goals and best of the weekend SWPL action on Sportscene at 19:00 on the BBC Scotland channel.

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