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Fiona McIntyre, SWPL Managing Director,
said: “We’re thrilled to have secured Tynecastle
Park for the 2022-23 final. The clubs and players
have all spoken very highly of their experiences
here, commenting on the incredible atmosphere
that is created at Tynecastle which is well known
amongst fans of Scottish football.
“I’m also delighted that this will be the first
match broadcast on Sky Sports since the
announcement of our record partnership.
Alongside Sky Sports and the two finalists, we
look forward to a historic moment for the girls Photo by Malcolm MacKenzie
and women’s game.”
Andrew McKinlay, Heart of Midlothian CEO, added: “We are delighted to host the
inaugural Sky Sports Cup Final at Tynecastle Park.
“Tynecastle is known across the country as being one of the top venues for atmosphere
and we hope that everyone associated with this match has an experience to remember.
“Sky Sports will provide significant exposure to the women’s game which is paramount
to helping it to grow, and we are happy to help play a part in that by hosting this exciting fixture.”
The semi final draw, which was conducted on Tuesday at Tynecastle live on Sky Sports
News by Fiona McIntyre and Scottish singer-songwriter, ili, is as follows:
Glasgow City v Hibernian
Spartans v Rangers
The draw means a repeat of the 2019 Cup Final which saw Hibernian prevail 4-2 on
penalties over Glasgow City. In the other semi final, Spartans host Rangers, after defeating
both Heart of Midlothian and Celtic on penalties earlier in the competition.
The semi finals will take place on Sunday 6th November, hosted by the home clubs.
Ticket information for the Final will follow these matches.

Northern Premier Division
Wolverhampton Wanderers have edged further
clear at the top of the table after their 3-1 victory away
to Derby County. A second half double from
substitute Alisha Miller, plus another from leading scorer Amber Hughes, helped Wolves
to three valuable points whilst Derby's consolation came from Anita Gaspar.
Nottingham Forest moved into second on goal difference, thanks to a 3-1 win
against Brighouse Town. Niamh Reynolds, Charlotte Steggles and Hayley James were all
on target for Forest, with Imogen Porteous-Williams replying.
Third placed Burnley FC Women remain unbeaten but drew for the third game in
a row, this time sharing four goals with West Bromwich Albion. Millie Ravening and
Emma Taylor were both on target for Burnley but they were pegged back by a double from
Sophie Tudor.
Huddersfield Town have leapfrogged Stoke City into fourth place after narrowly
winning their meeting 4-3. Brittany Sanderson had a great day for Town as she scored all
four goals and Stoke's replies came from Rosie Axten, Callan Barber and Naomi Bedeau.
Fylde Women meanwhile drew for the fifth time in nine matches, this time
finishing level at 2-2 with Loughborough Lightning who picked up their first point of
the season as a result. The Coasters were two ahead at half time thanks to Emily
Hollinshead and Faye McCoy but their frustrating campaign continued after the break as
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