On December 22, Spartans women will host Celtic women at Ainslie Park in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. The home side, currently in eighth position with four victories, two draws and 10 defeats from 16 matches , will be aiming to improve their performances. Celtic, meanwhile, sitting in fifth place, securing 10 wins alongside two draws and two defeats from 14 matches, will be looking to maintain their strong form.
Spartans W vs Celtic W: Match Preview
Spartans women have had an inconsistent run in their last five Scottish Women’s Premier League matches, managing only one win. They have settled for a draw in two matches while also suffering three defeats. During this period, their sole victory came against Montrose, where they secured a 3-0 win, thanks to a memorable hat-trick by H. Jordan. Despite this win, they have struggled defensively, suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat against Glasgow City and a 2-0 loss to Hearts in their most recent match. They need to tighten up defensively and find more attacking consistency to overcome Celtic.
On the flip side, Celtic, have been struggling to find their best form lately, with just one win in their last five matches. Their 5-1 victory over Montrose in this competition has given confidence for the team. However, they have faced tougher competition in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, suffering defeats to Chelsea, Real Madrid, and FC Twente. Despite their struggles, Celtic remains a strong side with quality players who can help their team bounce back in crucial situations.
Spartans W vs Celtic W: Head-to-Head
Spartans women and Celtic women have faced each other 39 times, with the latters holding a dominant head-to-head record. Celtic have won 27 of those encounters, while Spartans have secured victories on six occasions and the two teams have also drawn six times.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 20/10/2024 | Celtic W 1 – 0 Spartans W | SCO Women’s Premier League |
| 10/12/2023 | Celtic W 7-0 Spartans W | SCO Women’s Premier League |
| 24/08/2023 | Spartans W 0-5 Celtic W | SCO Women’s Premier League |
| 09/02/2023 | Spartans W 0-3 Celtic W | SCO Women’s Premier League |
| 23/10/2022 | Celtic W 1-1 Spartans W | SCO Women’s Cup |
Spartans W vs Celtic W: Team News and Predicted Lineups
As of now, the lineups for the upcoming match have not been officially announced. Both Spartans women nd Celtic women will likely field their strongest available squads, as they aim to gain crucial points.
Spartans W Predicted Lineup
A. Yates (1), C. McKenna (16), T. Browning (4), R. McCafferty (5), S. Clelland (3), R. Douglas (6), E. Davies (17), T. Reynolds (14), E. Rennie (12), H. Jordan (10), A. Anderson (9).
Celtic W Predicted Lineup
L. Rodgers (19), E. Lawton (23), C. M. Hayes (18), K. Clark (15) (c), C. Barclais (2), S. McGregor (14), N. Ross (5), L. Ashworth-Clifford (22), A. Gallacher (7), M. Carstens (10), S. Noonan
Spartans W vs Celtic W: Where to Watch
Match Day: December 22, 2024
Match Time: 8:00 AM ET
Venue: Ainslie Park
Live Streaming: Paramount+l
Spartans W vs Celtic W: Match Prediction
Given the recent form of both Spartans and Celtic, the latters are the clear favourites heading into the match. The hosts’ defensive vulnerabilities and Celtic’s overall strength should give the latter the upper hand. Celtic, who are holding a dominant head-to-head record are expected to secure a notable victory.
Spartans W and Celtic W Predicted Result: 1-3 Celtic win
