Rangers vs Hibernian: All you need to know ahead of Sunday’s Sky Sports Cup final | Football News
Rangers take on Hibernian in the Sky Sports Cup final on Sunday and here is all you need to know ahead of the huge clash at Tynecastle Park…
It is set to be a record-breaking match as Scottish Women’s Premier League champions Rangers appear in the final of this competition for the first time, while Hibernian aim to claim the trophy for an unprecedented eighth time.
The match will also be the first SWPL clash to be shown live on Sky Sports.
Route to the final
Rangers have scored 14 goals without reply en route to the final
Both teams got their campaigns under way in October and, after three matches apiece, are preparing to face off in the capital.
Rangers kicked off with a 5-0 win at Queen’s Park before beating Motherwell by the same scoreline in the quarter-finals.
They then eased to a 4-0 victory over Spartans to book their place in the final for the first time.
Hibs’ first SWPL Cup win was in 2005
Hibs reached the semi-finals with back-to-back 8-0 wins away to Hamilton Accies and Kilmarnock.
They then pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over Glasgow City in the semis, having lost 4-0 to Eileen Gleeson’s side in the league.
The other big surprise of the competition came in the quarter-finals as defending champions Celtic lost to Spartans on penalties.
How can I follow the game?
Tynecastle Park will host the final which you can follow across all of Sky Sports’ platforms
Sky Sports News and the Sky Sports app will bring you build-up throughout the week with behind-the-scenes access.
The final itself will be the first SWPL game to be shown exclusively live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Mix.
We will also bring you updates, highlights and analysis on our dedicated live blog on skysports.com plus developments on the move on our dedicated Twitter channel @ScotlandSky.
SWPL managing director Fiona McIntyre 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 among 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’ and women’s game.”
Tickets are also available to buy via the SWPL by clicking here.
What does the formguide say?
Malky Thomson led Rangers to their first SWPL title last season
SWPL champions Rangers are undefeated in the league so far this season, but find themselves in second after back-to-back draws against Glasgow City and Celtic.
Malky Thomson’s side have scored 58 goals in just 12 league matches and conceded just one, against leaders Glasgow City last month.
Hibs have had a mixed start to the season and sit sixth in the table after four wins and five defeats from 12.
Hibs beat Glasgow City to reach this season’s final
At 24, Dean Gibson’s side have conceded two more goals than they have scored so far in the league.
If they are to pull off a shock, they will need to do what has been seemingly impossible this season and break Rangers’ defence.
With nine goals between them, Hibs will be looking to forwards Freda and Crystal Thomas to continue their form in this season’s competition.
Scottish Premiership & SWPL on Sky Sports
Sky Sports will broadcast the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Women’s Premier League
Sky Sports – This season up to 48 cinch Premiership games will be available across Sky Sports’ flagship channels, including Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, plus at least five SWPL matches. From 2024/25, up to 60 cinch Premiership will be live on Sky Sports, in addition to the SWPL.
Sky Sports News – Running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Scottish football fans can enjoy Sky Sports News’ (channel 409) rolling editorial coverage of the cinch Premiership and SWPL throughout the season.
Sky Sports Digital – Follow all the latest from Scottish football across SkySports.com and app, including exclusive features and interviews, plus dedicated live blog coverage, in-game clips from matches live on Sky Sports and free highlights.
Sky Sports Social – Alongside coverage and visibility for the league across all Sky Sports’ main social media channels, the bespoke Twitter channel @ScotlandSky will continue to be the home of all Scottish football content on Sky Sports.
Highlights show – Tune in for a dedicated round-up from the cinch Premiership every week on Sky Sports Football.
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