The Women’s Scottish Cup fourth round demonstrates the strength of Scotland’s women’s football, with clubs across the competition fielding mostly young squads and delivering competitive, high-quality performances.
With most teams comprised of players aged 20 to 24, the cup continues to give a national platform for young talent from across the women’s football pyramid. Recent form throughout the competition demonstrates growing standards, with strong winning streaks, disciplined defensive performances, and attacking confidence on display. As the competition advances, the Women’s Scottish Cup demonstrates its value as both a prestigious national championship and a critical platform for training the next generation of players.
Aberdeen v Montrose
–Aberdeen Women
-Average age of 22 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
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–Montrose Women
-Average age of 23 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
Recent trends:
With just 4 points between them in the League, a place in the next round could be anyone’s! In their last nine meetings, Aberdeen Women have won six, Montrose Women have won one and two have ended in draws. Furthermore, Aberdeen Women also have a superior goal difference in those games.
Armadale Thistle v Stenhousemuir
–Armadale Thistle
-Average age between 19 and 21 years old
-Scottish Women’s Championship
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–Stenhousemuir Women
-Average age of 24 years old
-Scottish Women’s Championship
Recent trends:
Armadale Thistle come into this tie in a difficult run of form, having lost their last three matches and conceding heavily. However, hopefully, they can dig deep and perform like they know they can. In contrast, Stenhousemuir arrive in excellent shape, riding a three-game winning streak with strong attacking output and a solid defensive base. Recent trends clearly point to Stenhousemuir as the side with confidence, rhythm, and control heading into the fixture.
Dundee United v Bonnyrigg Rose
–Dundee United Women FC
-Average age of 21 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 (SWPL 2)
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–Bonnyrigg Rose
-Average age of 18-20 years old
-Scottish Women’s Championship
Recent trends:
Dundee United enters the match in excellent form, having won their last three matches emphatically while keeping clean sheets. They have demonstrated consistency, attacking depth, and defensive solidity. Meanwhile, Bonnyrigg Rose has been more unpredictable, capable of scoring freely while still being weak defensively. Recent trends indicate that Dundee United has the momentum and structure, whilst Bonnyrigg’s chances may hinge on turning the game into an open, high-scoring encounter.
Rangers v Kilmarnock
–Rangers Women
-Average age of 25 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
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–Kilmarnock Women
-Average age of 23 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 (SWPL 2)
Recent trends:
This is one of the standout fixtures in terms of recent form. Both teams are in red-hot shape, having won all of their last three matches. Rangers have been efficient and controlled, consistently scoring while keeping goals conceded low. Kilmarnock, meanwhile, have been ruthless going forward, posting big scorelines and showing real attacking momentum. The trend here suggests a clash between two confident, in-form sides with different strengths — Rangers’ control versus Kilmarnock’s firepower.
Stirling University v Heart of Midlothian
–Stirling University
-Average age of 20 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 (SWPL 2)
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–Heart of Midlothian
-Average age of 24 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
Recent trends:
Stirling University’s recent form has been mixed, with one win and two defeats, suggesting they are competitive but inconsistent. They’ve been able to score and stay in games, but haven’t always turned performances into results. Hearts, on the other hand, show a more positive trend, winning two of their last three and conceding very little. Momentum slightly favours Hearts, who look more settled and effective in both boxes heading into the tie.
Partick Thistle v Boroughmuir Thistle
–Partick Thistle
-Average age of 23 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
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–Boroughmuir Thistle
-Average age of 24 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 (SWPL 2)
Recent trends:
Partick Thistle’s recent performance has been inconsistent, with defensive concerns appearing against stronger opponents. While they have demonstrated the ability to contend, they have also succumbed on numerous occasions. Boroughmuir Thistle has perhaps the strongest momentum in the round, having won three consecutive games without surrendering a single goal. Boroughmuir has recently been portrayed as disciplined, dominant, and extremely difficult to break down, giving them a definite advantage in this tie.
Hibernian v Celtic
–Hibernian Women
-Average age of 24 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
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–Celtic Women
-Average age of 25 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
Recent trends:
Hibernian’s recent results indicate a team that is difficult to beat but struggles to convert performances into victories. Goals have been few, and draws have become commonplace. Celtic, on the other hand, enters the game in top form, having won all three of their previous games with ease and consistency. The trend strongly benefits Celtic, who appear sharp, confident, and decisive in the last third, while Hibs will need to be clinical to remain competitive.
Glasgow City v Queen’s Park
–Glasgow City
-Average age of 26 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 (SWPL 1)
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–Queen’s Park
-Average age of 22 years old
-Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 (SWPL 2)
Recent trends:
Both teams are unbeaten in their last three games, making this one of the most evenly matched ties. Glasgow City has been disciplined and defensively strong, preserving clean sheets and dominating games even when not scoring heavily. Meanwhile, Queen’s Park has demonstrated aggressive intent, scoring easily but occasionally leaving space at the back. Recent patterns reveal an interesting contrast: the City’s structure and control vs Queen’s Park’s offensive confidence.
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