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Rangers and Celtic set up Old Firm final

Holders Rangers booked their place in the Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Montrose at Hampden Park, while Celtic advanced after a dramatic 3-2 extra time win against Glasgow City.

The two Old Firm rivals will now meet on May 31 in what promises to be a blockbuster final.

Rangers 2 Montrose 0

Leanne Crichton made six changes to the Rangers side that defeated Hibernian in midweek, handing starts to Jess Pegram, Brogan Hay, Quinty Sabajo, Li Mengwen, Mia McAulay and Jodi McLeary. Montrose, making their first ever appearance in a Scottish Cup semi final at the national stadium, made two alterations with Kaela McDonald-Nguah and Louise Brown coming into the starting eleven.

Katie Wilkinson proved the match winner, coming off the bench to score twice. The striker headed Rangers in front seven minutes into the second half from a Jodi McLeary corner, then sealed the victory with a composed penalty in added time after Erin Ross fouled Laura Berry in the box. It was Wilkinson’s 40th goal of the season.

Montrose started brightly and showed real composure against full time opposition. Demi Taylor and McDonald-Nguah combined well, while the visitors created moments of promise on the break. However, they struggled to test Rangers goalkeeper Jenna Fife seriously and were unable to fashion clear cut chances.

Rangers’ victory sets up a mouthwatering final against Celtic, continuing their strong run in both domestic cup and league competitions having reached the Sky Sports Cup Final earlier in the season.

Rangers: Jenna Fife, Li Mengwen (sub Laura Berry 77mins), Jess Pegram (sub Leah Eddie 45mins), Kathryn Hill (sub Lily Boyce 70mins), Nicola Docherty, Calliste Brookshire, May Cruft, Jodi McLeary, Quinty Sabajo (sub Shin-Ji Kim 45mins), Brogan Hay, Mia McAulay (sub Katie Wilkinson 45mins). Subs not used: Saffia Kelly, Eilidh Austin, Fallon Connolly-Jackson, Sophie Black.

Montrose: Lauren Perry, Erin Ross, Cassie Cowper, Georgia Carter (sub Talitha Robb 67mins), Demi Taylor, Louise Brown (sub Erin Henderson 87mins), Jade McLaren, Ashley Robertson, Neve Guthrie (sub Chloe Gover 67mins), Sophia Martin (sub Hannah Innes 87mins), Kaela McDonald-Nguah (sub Phoebe Murray 80mins). Sub not used: Harriet Holden.  

Celtic 3 Glasgow City 2

In the weekend’s opening semi final, Celtic secured their first Scottish Cup final appearance in three years with a 3-2 extra time triumph over Glasgow City. It marked Grant Scott’s first major opportunity for silverware since taking charge in January and ended a winless run against City that stretched back to August 2024.

Glasgow City began strongly, creating early chances through Lisa Evans and putting pressure on the Celtic defence. However, it was Celtic who took the lead in the 27th minute when Saoirse Noonan glanced home a powerful header from an Amy Gallacher corner.

City equalised late in normal time through Linda Motlhalo, who drove home from a corner with seven minutes remaining.

The game looked destined for penalties until extra time delivered decisive moments. Gallacher restored Celtic’s lead just two minutes into the additional period with a clinical finish into the bottom corner. Shannon McGregor then made it 3-1 on her Hampden debut, lashing home from close range at the back post.

Substitute Emily Gray pulled one back for City in the dying seconds, but Celtic held firm to advance to the Final.

Celtic: Adelaide Gay, Lisa Robertson, Chloe Craig, Amy Gallacher (sub Maddi Wilde 105mins), Poppy Pritchard (sub Emma Lawton 65mins), Evie Rabjohn (sub Shannon McGregor 65mins), Kelly Clark, Hannah Luke, Saoirse Noonan (sub Jenny Smith 98mins), Tara O’Hanlon, Momo Nakao. Subs not used: Lisa Rodgers, Claire Walsh, Emma Westin, Darra Dawson.

Glasgow City: Lee Gibson, Amy Muir (sub Chloe Warrington 89mins), Hayley Lauder, Lisa Forrest, Natalia Wrobel (sub Emily Gray 75mins), Emily Whelan (sub Erin McLaughlin 105mins), Lisa Evans (sub Codie Thomas 75mins), Kimberley Smit, Linda Motlhalo (sub Maddy Earl 105mins), Mebae Tanaka (sub Sofia Maatta 45mins), Emma Brownlie. Subs not used: Erin Clachers, Amy Anderson, Louisa Boyes.