Hibernian W.F.C.

Hibernian Women's Football Club is a women's football team that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League, the top division of women's football in Scotland. Hibernian Women are affiliated with Hibernian via their community foundation[1][2] and use the club's training facilities and colours.

Hibernian Women
Full nameHibernian Women's Football Club
Founded1999
GroundAinslie Park, Edinburgh
Head coachDean Gibson
LeagueSWPL 1
2019SWPL 1, 2nd of 8
WebsiteClub website

History

Founded in 1997 by Iain Johnston and Paul Johnston, for the initial two seasons of its existence the club was under the auspices of Preston Athletic.[3] The name changed to Hibernian Ladies in 1999 and they became one of the leading women's teams in Scotland.[4] After being temporarily voted out of the Scottish Women's Premier League by its other member clubs in 2005 after officials failed to attend the body's AGM (subsequently downgraded to a warning and small fine),[5] in 2006–07 Hibs secured a domestic double, finishing the league campaign with a 100% record. The club has won the league championship three times[6] and then represented Scotland in the UEFA Women's Cup. In that competition they failed to progress beyond the first round in each instance, finishing second twice and third once in the group stage.

Hibernian won the Women's Scottish Cup in 2010, for the fifth time in eight years.[7] The team's success in the national cup competition was in contrast to their male affiliate,[8] who had not won the Scottish Cup for over a century until their victory in 2016.

In January 2011, six Hibernian players were called into the Scotland women's national football team squad.[9] In May 2011 Hibernian beat local rivals Spartans 5–2 in the Scottish Women's Premier League Cup final.[10]

Hibs won domestic cup doubles in 2016, 2017[11] and 2018.[12]

Ahead of the 2020 season, the club was rebranded as Hibernian Women and offered their first part-time professional contracts.[2]

Stadium

For the 2011 season, Hibernian moved into Albyn Park, Broxburn,[13] the home of junior football club Broxburn Athletic. The club had previously played its home matches on the training ground of Hibernian F.C. in East Lothian.[13] Hibs have since used Ainslie Park in Edinburgh as their regular home ground, but have also played one-off games at Easter Road.[14]

Current squad
As of 17 October 2020.[15]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  SCO Sophie Allison
2 DF  SCO Shannon Leishman
3 DF  SCO Amy Muir
4 DF  SCO Siobhan Hunter
5 DF  ENG Charlotte Potts
6 DF  SCO Leah Eddie
7 FW  SCO Carla Boyce
8 MF  SCO Hannah Scott
9 FW  SCO Eilidh Adams
10 MF  SCO Shannon McGregor
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 MF  SCO Colette Cavanagh
13 GK  SCO Emily Mutch
15 FW  SCO Amy Gallacher
16 DF  SCO Ellis Notley
17 DF  SCO Joelle Murray
20 MF  SCO Ria McCafferty
22 MF  SCO Chelsea McEachran
23 MF  SCO Rachael Boyle
27 MF  SCO Addie Handley
29 FW  SCO Kirsty Morrison

Former players

For notable former players, see Category:Hibernian W.F.C. players.

Coaches

Achievements

European history

Hibernian have participated in six seasons of UEFA competitions.[33]

Season Competition Round Opposition Score
First Leg Second Leg Aggregate
2004–05 UEFA Cup First Qualifying Round ŽNK Maksimir 5–0
First Qualifying Round KFC Rapide Wezemaal 3–2
First Qualifying Round ZFK Masinac Classic Niš 1–5
2006–07 UEFA Cup First Qualifying Round RCD Espanyol 1–4
First Qualifying Round KÍ Klaksvík 2–1
First Qualifying Round FCF Juvisy 0–6
2007–08 UEFA Cup First Qualifying Round SV Neulengbach 3–4
First Qualifying Round Gol Częstochowa 4–1
First Qualifying Round Mayo Ladies League 8–0
2016–17 Champions League Round of 32 Bayern Munich 0–6 1–4 1–10
2017–18 Champions League Qualifying Round[34] Swansea City 5–0
Qualifying Round WFC Zhytlobud-2 Kharkiv 1–1
Qualifying Round CFF Olimpia Cluj 1–1
2019–20 Champions League Qualifying Round Tbilisi Nike 3–0
Qualifying Round Cardiff Met. 2–1
Qualifying Round Pomurje 2–1
Round of 32 Slavia Praha 1–4 1–5 2–9


References
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