Hibs Women suffer shock loss to Thistle as Rangers hit eight

Women suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by struggling Partick Thistle, their third loss of the season.

Dean Gibson's side led after the opening 45 minutes at Petershill Park, defender Siobhan Hunter's superb finish in the 19th minute following Rachael Boyle's free-kick. But the hosts responded with

Amy Bulloch scoring from the penalty spot seven minutes after the restart and Rebecca Mcfowan netting ten minutes later. Bulloch then got her second and Thistle's third.

The visitors did reduce the arrears as Colette Cavanagh headed in for 3-2 and, despite throwing everything at their opponents in the final stages, they were unable to find an equaliser.

Elsewhere, Spartans Women were forced to settle for a goalless draw against Mothhibernian erwell at Ainslie Park. Debbi Mcculloch's players enjoyed the majority of possession, creating the clearer chances but were unable to find the breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Hearts lost out 2-0 to champions Glasgow City at Oriam. City went in front in the tenth minute through Aoife Colvill, the youngster first to react following a good stop by Jambos No 1 Charlotte Parkersmith. Grant Scott's side doubled their advantage three minutes before the half-time break through Hayley Lauder's close-range finish.

Celtic Women had six different scorers as they thumped Hamilton 6-0 with goals from Caitlin Hayes, Olivia Chance, Cheyenne Shorts, Charlie Wellings, Kathleen Mcgovern and Jacynta Galabadaarachchi.

League leaders Rangers went two better as they produced a relentless display in dismantling Aberdeen 8-0. They were 5-0 ahead at the break and didn’t let up in the second-half as they put on a show for the crowd at Rangers Training Centre. Kayla Mccoy netted a hat-trick in her first league start for the club, Lizzie Arnot got a double while Kirsten Reilly, Chelsea Cornet and Jane Ross were also on the scoresheet.

The results leave Rangers two points clear of Glasgow City and Celtic at the top of the SWPL Premiership table, with Hibs fourth, a further seven points back.