Team of the Week – 30th October and 1st November

Team of the Week from ScottishPower Women’s Premier League games played on 30th October and 1st November.

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Goalkeeper – Kayla Scott, Motherwell

Motherwell pushed Hibernian all the way in Sunday’s Sky Sports Cup quarter-final, with Scott producing a fine individual display between the posts at The Bumblebee Stadium. Facing 12 shots on target and an expected conceded goals (xCG) figure of 3.65, the goalkeeper comfortably outperformed her metrics by pulling off 10 total saves, eight of which required reflex stops to deny a pressing Hibs frontline. Scott was equally composed with her distribution, completing 80% of her long passes (8/10) and 89% of her short passes (8/9). Though the Women of Steel narrowly missed out on a semi-final spot in a 2-1 defeat, Scott’s shot-stopping kept Motherwell competitive until the final whistle.

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Defender – Lauren Wade, Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian put on an attacking display under the Meadowbank lights on Friday night, defeating SWPL 2 side Boroughmuir Thistle 5-0 to book their semi-final place. Wade earned Player of the Match honours for a devastating 46-minute display at left-back. Operating with ruthless efficiency, Wade netted a brilliant first-half brace, converting both of her shots on target to set Hearts on course for a comfortable win. Alongside her clinical finishing, she orchestrated play from deep with 34 accurate passes from 38 attempts (89% accuracy). Wade posed an unrelenting threat down the flank, sending in three accurate crosses while staying defensively resolute with five duels won, three interceptions, and three recoveries inside the opposition half.

Defender – Scarlett Herron, Hibernian

Hibernian reached the Sky Sports Cup semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Motherwell, anchored by a strong performance from Herron at centre-back. She was pivotal at both ends of the pitch, sparking the Hibees’ second-half turnaround by scoring the crucial equalising goal from a team-high 1.03 xG across three shot attempts (two on target). Defensively, the centre-back was a rock in the air, winning eight of her 10 aerial battles (75%) and claiming 10 total duels overall alongside six interceptions to keep Motherwell’s forward line in check. Herron was equally influential in build-up play, connecting 66 of her 79 passes (84% accuracy rate) and executing five accurate long balls to consistently switch the attack and keep Hibs on the front foot.

Defender – Lisa Evans, Glasgow City

Glasgow City produced a statement performance at Petershill Park on Sunday, knocking out rivals Celtic with a disciplined 2-0 victory to secure their place in the Sky Sports Cup semi-finals. Operating on the right flank, Evans showcased her elite quality and experience from the opening whistle, setting the tone with an aggressive press and dangerous set-piece delivery. Her defining moment arrived in just the seventh minute, timing her run perfectly onto a Yana Kotyk pass into space before driving to the byline and delivering a precise cross for Emily Whelan to guide home for the opener. Beyond her goal-creating contribution, Evans managed the game’s rhythm masterfully while helping lock down a vital clean sheet.

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Midfielder – May Cruft, Rangers

Rangers continued their push to reach a fifth consecutive Sky Sports Cup final in commanding fashion on Sunday afternoon, securing a spot in the semi-finals with a 3-0 victory over Partick Thistle at Broadwood. Controlling the tempo for Leanne Crichton’s side, Cruft produced the decisive breakthrough in the first half after intense pressure from the home side. Seizing upon a recycled cross from Bailley Collins at the edge of the penalty area, the midfielder showed superb technique to strike a powerful, low effort beyond Chloe Logan. Beyond her opening goal, Cruft’s sharp positioning, composure on the ball, and defensive discipline allowed Rangers to dominate the central areas and protect their clean sheet through to the final whistle.

Midfielder – Jess Ramsay, Hibernian

Hibernian advanced to the Sky Sports Cup semi-finals after coming from behind to defeat Motherwell 2-1, with Ramsay picking up her side’s Player of the Match award for a dynamic performance on the wing. She was a continuous threat out wide, completing 21 of her 32 passes (66% accuracy rate) and registering four shot attempts, two of which forced sharp saves. Off the ball, Ramsay put in a tireless defensive effort, winning 10 duels (56%) and racking up seven total recoveries alongside two interceptions to ensure Hibs maintained high-volume pressure during their second-half rally.

Midfielder – Erin Rennie, Heart of Midlothian

Heart of Midlothian’s five-goal storm against Boroughmuir Thistle on Friday night was driven by an all-action midfield display from Rennie. Operating across central and defensive midfield roles, Rennie capped a sublime performance by directly contributing to two of Hearts’ five goals, netting once and providing an assist. She dictated the tempo throughout, completing 35 of her 43 passes (81% accuracy rate) alongside a flawless 100% long pass accuracy. Out of possession, Rennie worked relentlessly to maintain Hearts’ smothering high press, recording six recoveries in the opposition half, making three interceptions, and winning five duels to ensure the Jambos cruised into the semi-finals in style.

Midfielder – Ruby Seaby, Glasgow City

Glasgow City knocked out Celtic powered by a lively attacking display from Seaby. Setting the tempo from the opening whistle, Seaby set up City’s first major threat of the afternoon by sending an inviting, dangerous cross into the penalty area for Kelly Brady. She remained a continuous threat between the lines, combining with Linda Motlhalo to slice through Celtic’s defensive structure. Seaby came agonisingly close to getting on the score sheet herself on the hour mark when she was released one-on-one by Whelan; after cleverly rounding Celtic goalkeeper Adelaide Gay, her effort hit the post. Beyond her attacking flair, Seaby put in a disciplined defensive shift before being substituted in the 58th minute.

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Forward – Emily Whelan, Glasgow City

Glasgow City’s front line was led with clinical intensity by Whelan, who put in a focused shift to spearhead her side’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Celtic. Whelan set the tone early, opening the scoring in just the seventh minute by anticipating an Evans run and guiding a sharp cross home to hand City the lead. Her movement in behind stretched the Celtic backline repeatedly, while her persistent high pressing forced crucial turnovers in the opposition half. Whelan was equally effective in transition, sparking a major second-half opportunity on the 60-minute mark by driving through midfield to release Seaby one-on-one. Whelan’s composure and focal-point display helped ensure City sealed a memorable triumph and a spot in the semi-finals.

Forward & Star Player – Mariana Speckmaier, Heart of Midlothian

Speckmaier was in sensational form for Hearts on Friday night, delivering a masterclass upfront. Featuring for 57 minutes as the central focal point, Speckmaier was ruthlessly efficient in the final third, directly contributing to three goals with a first-half brace and an assist. The forward tested the opposition goalkeeper with every single opportunity, hitting the target with all five of her shot attempts. Speckmaier was equally sharp in link-up play, recording a 100% long pass accuracy and winning three aerial duels before making way after putting the Jambos firmly out of reach and into the Sky Sports Cup semi-finals.

Forward – Katie Wilkinson, Rangers

Katie Wilkinson etched her name into the history books on Sunday afternoon with a landmark performance in Rangers’ 3-0 Sky Sports Cup quarter-final victory over Partick Thistle at Broadwood, earning her third consecutive Team of the Week inclusion in the process. The prolific striker produced a sensational brace to become the first female player in Rangers’ history to score 100 competitive goals for the club. After threatening early with close-range efforts, Wilkinson doubled Rangers’ lead ahead of the break with a sublime free-kick, curling her strike over the wall and into the bottom corner. She brought up her century in the second half, calmly finishing past Logan from a Collins delivery to cap off a historic afternoon and send the holders into the semi-finals.