Celtic FC Women absolutely roared into the new season yesterday, snatching a massive 2-1 victory over Glasgow City at Petershill Park. Talk about starting with a bang! This wasn’t just any win, either. The Ghirls had to come from behind against their city rivals to seal those three points, making the early statement everyone needed to see for the 2026/27 campaign.
New Ghirls, Instant Impact
Coach Grant Scott had a busy summer, bringing in a ton of new talent, and he threw four of them right into the starting lineup for their competitive debuts: Addie Handley, Fi Morgan, Hannah Jordan, and Izzy Fisher. That’s a lot of fresh faces, and it definitely took a minute for the Hoops to fully settle in. Glasgow City came out firing, owning the lion’s share of possession early and getting on the scoreboard first when Lisa Forrest tucked one home inside ten minutes. But you gotta love the fight in this squad. Hannah Jordan, who worked incredibly hard all afternoon, immediately looked to find space to get Celtic’s first shot off, showing that grit even when they were down.
Comeback Kid Energy From the Corner Flag
Once they settled in, though, it was absolutely game on. Just past the half-hour mark, Celtic found their equalizer, and man, what a way to do it! It came from their very first corner of the game, with Hannah Luke’s delivery causing absolute mayhem in the Glasgow City box. The ball ricocheted off a City player, slammed into the post, and then got bundled into the net, with the last touch appearing to come off the home side’s goalkeeper for a wild own goal. You know that feeling when the crowd just erupts from pure chaos? That was it! And listen, throughout the afternoon, these Ghirls were a serious threat from those corner kicks. Fi Morgan, in particular, was an absolute beast, a dominant force crashing the Glasgow City box every single time. So it was only fitting that she’d be the one to fire them in front and seal the comeback! From an Amy Gallacher corner sent in from the right-hand side, Morgan, the Northern Ireland internationalist, headed it home fiercely at the front post, scoring on her competitive debut for the club. Absolutely incredible stuff.
Heading into halftime up 2-1 after that tough start, the confidence was palpable. The Ghirls kept pushing in the second half, with Izzy Fisher, Addie Handley, and Fi Morgan all coming close to extending the lead, showcasing their offensive firepower. More debuts followed too, with Casey Howe making her first appearance and Chloe Arthur marking her return to the squad. This team is already showing they’ve got that fighting spirit and a deep bench. What a way to kick off the new campaign! This win sets a real tone for the season, proving this new-look squad is ready to compete right out of the gate.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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