Celtic stunned Rangers to claim the Women’s Scottish Cup, edging a 1‑0 victory at Hampden thanks to Morgan Cross’s first‑half strike. Grant Scott, who switched from Hibs in December, lifted the trophy for a third time despite Emma Lawton’s red card and Rangers’ dominance in possession. The win caps a season that saw Celtic slip to fifth place, their first cup since 2024 and a morale boost.

Scott praised his squad for navigating a tough cup run that defeated all four full‑time rivals, saying the triumph offers belief for the upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, Rangers manager Leanne Crichton lamented a missed opportunity, vowing to use the setback as motivation. Hearts, fresh league champions, are already hunting a new head coach after Eva Olid’s resignation. They also aim to lift attendance as the women's game grows.

Both Old Firm sides head into the off‑season with roster turnover looming, but the cup win injects fresh confidence into Celtic’s rebuild. Scott expects significant player movement and promises a stronger squad to challenge for the SWPL title. Rangers, still trophy‑less despite league runners‑up status, must overhaul their roster to avoid another season ending without silverware. Fans will be watching closely to see if the momentum translates into league points.