Rangers secured a 2-0 win over Montrose to reach their fourth straight Women's Scottish Cup final against Celtic.
Defending champions Rangers booked their place in the Women's Scottish Cup final for the fourth straight year with a 2-0 victory against Montrose at Hampden. The win sets up an Old Firm showdown with Celtic on May 31. Katie Wilkinson’s brace sealed the semi-final triumph, extending Rangers’ dominance in the competition. Montrose pushed hard but fell short despite a spirited display.
The deadlock was broken in the 51st minute when substitute Katie Wilkinson headed in from Jodi McLeary’s corner. Her impact came shortly after halftime when she replaced Dutch midfielder Quinty Sabajo, who survived two strong challenges that only earned yellow cards. Montrose kept pressing but failed to convert their pressure into clear chances, with Demi Taylor’s long-range effort easily saved by Jenna Fife.
Craig Feroz’s side tested Rangers repeatedly but could not find a breakthrough. Their best opportunity came when Taylor struck from distance, only for Fife to make a comfortable stop. The visitors pushed for an equalizer, and Calliste Brookshire came close with a header that rattled the crossbar. Despite their efforts, they could not break down Leanne Crichton’s resilient defense.
The scoreline was doubled in stoppage time when Montrose substitute Erin Henderson collided with Laura Berry in the box, conceding a penalty. Wilkinson converted the spot kick to add the final touches to the win. The goal took her season tally to 40, reinforcing her status as Scotland’s top scorer. Rangers now aim for a historic third consecutive trophy.
Leanne Crichton admitted her side struggled early but praised their resilience. We knew it would be tough—Montrose are a tough opponent and have been a real handful all season. We tried to be brave with our lineup changes, but it didn’t click in the first half. If we don’t show hunger and work rate, especially in big games, we won’t reach finals like this.
Craig Feroz hailed his team’s performance despite the loss. Our shape was excellent, and the fans were right there with us, making life difficult for Rangers. The players were exhausted in the second half, but they gave everything. I’m really proud of them—Rangers are a top side and deserve their place in the final.
Celtic secured their spot in the final with an extra-time win over Glasgow City, setting up a clash with Rangers. The Old Firm rivals will meet at Hampden on May 31 in a match that promises high stakes and intense competition. Both sides have been in fine form throughout the tournament, raising anticipation for the showpiece.