2020 Scottish Women's Premier League Cup
Football tournament season
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Dates | February–March 2020 |
| Teams | 18 |
| Defending champions | Hibernian |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | None – competition abandoned |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 67 (3.72 per match) |
The 2020 Scottish Women's Premier League Cup was the 18th edition of the SWPL Cup competition, which began in 2002.[1] It was known as the Scottish Building Society Scottish Women's Premier League Cup for sponsorship reasons. The competition was to be contested by all 18 teams of the two divisions of the Scottish Women's Premier League (SWPL 1 and SWPL 2).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was halted in March and abandoned in July 2020 without a winner.[2]
Format
In a change to the format, the first and second teams in the 2019 Scottish Women's Premier League received a bye to the quarter-finals. The remaining teams in SWPL1 and SWPL2 were divided into four groups of four teams. The group winners and the two runners-up with the best records would advance to the quarter-finals. The two other runners-up along with the teams who finish third and the two fourth-placed teams with the best record would compete in the plate competition.[3]
After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish FA banned the traditional practice of shaking hands between opponents and the match officials in a bid to help contain the virus.[4]
Teams
| SWPL1 | SWPL2 |
|---|---|
- Notes
- ^ QF: Received a bye to the quarter-finals.
Group stage
Group A
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 7 | Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Spartans | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 6 | SWPL Plate |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 3 | |
| 4 | Glasgow Women | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 |
Source: [5]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Matches
Spartans v St Johnstone
| 9 February 2020 | Spartans | 1–0 | St Johnstone | Edinburgh |
| 13:00 | [6] | Stadium: Ainslie Park |
Celtic v Glasgow Women
| 9 February 2020 | Celtic | 0–0 | Glasgow Women | East Kilbride |
| 14:00 | [7] | Stadium: K-Park Training Academy |
St Johnstone v Celtic
| 16 February 2020 | St Johnstone | 0–6 | Celtic | Perth |
| 16:00 | [8] | Stadium: McDiarmid Park |
Glasgow Women v Spartans
| 16 February 2020 | Glasgow Women | 2–3 | Spartans | Glasgow |
| 16:00 | [9] | Stadium: Petershill Park |
St Johnstone v Glasgow Women
| 1 March 2020 | St Johnstone | 3–1 | Glasgow Women | Kinross |
| 12:00 | [10] | Stadium: Loch Leven Community Campus |
Spartans v Celtic
| 1 March 2020 | Spartans | 1–4 | Celtic | Edinburgh |
| 15:00 | [11] | Stadium: Ainslie Park |
Group B
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 6 | Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Hamilton Academical (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 | |
| 3 | Dundee United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 | SWPL Plate |
| 4 | Queen's Park (E) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | −11 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 March 2020. Source: [12]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Matches
Queen's Park v Hamilton Academical
| 16 February 2020 | Queen's Park | 1–6 | Hamilton Academical | Glasgow |
| 16:00 | [13] | Stadium: Lesser Hampden |
Rangers v Queen's Park
| 27 February 2020[Note 1] | Rangers | 3–0 | Queen's Park | Milngavie |
| 20:00 | [14] | Stadium: Rangers Training Centre |
Dundee United v Queen's Park
| 1 March 2020 | Dundee United | 5–2 | Queen's Park | Dundee |
| 14:00 | [15] | Stadium: Regional Performance Centre |
Hamilton Academical v Rangers
| 1 March 2020 | Hamilton Academical | 0–3 | Rangers | Hamilton |
| 15:00 | [16] | Stadium: New Douglas Park |
Hamilton Academical v Dundee United
| 8 March 2020[Note 1] | Hamilton Academical | 2–0 | Dundee United | Hamilton |
| 17:00 | [17] | Stadium: New Douglas Park |
Dundee United v Rangers
| 15 March 2020[Note 2] | Dundee United | v | Rangers | Cowdenbeath |
| 15:30 | [18] | Stadium: North End Park |
Group C
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 6 | Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | Quarter-finals or SWPL Plate |
| 3 | Stirling University | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | SWPL Plate |
| 4 | Boroughmuir Thistle (E) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 March 2020. Source: [19]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Matches
Boroughmuir Thistle v Stirling University
| 16 February 2020 | Boroughmuir Thistle | 2–4 | Stirling University | Edinburgh |
| 15:30 | [20] | Stadium: Meggetland Sports Complex |
Aberdeen v Heart of Midlothian
| 16 February 2020 | Aberdeen | 2–1 | Heart of Midlothian | Aberdeen |
| 16:00 | [21] | Stadium: Cormack Park |
Heart of Midlothian v Boroughmuir Thistle
| 26 February 2020[Note 1] | Heart of Midlothian | 5–1 | Boroughmuir Thistle | Edinburgh |
| 20:00 | [22] | Stadium: John Brydson Arena |
Boroughmuir Thistle v Aberdeen
| 1 March 2020 | Boroughmuir Thistle | 0–0 | Aberdeen | Edinburgh |
| 14:00 | [23] | Stadium: Meggetland Sport Complex |
Heart of Midlothian v Stiring University
| 1 March 2020 | Heart of Midlothian | 2–0 | Stiring University | Edinburgh |
| 15:30 | [24] | Stadium: John Brydson Arena |
Stirling University v Aberdeen
| 15 March 2020[Note1] | Stirling University | v | Aberdeen | Stirling |
| 14:00 | [25] | Stadium: Gannochy Sports Centre |
Group D
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forfar Farmington | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Partick Thistle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 | Quarter-finals or SWPL Plate |
| 3 | Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 3 | SWPL Plate |
| 4 | Kilmarnock (Q) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 1 March 2020. Source: [26]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Matches
Forfar Farmington v Kilmarnock
| 9 February 2020 | Forfar Farmington | 2–0 | Kilmarnock | Forfar |
| 14:00 | [27] | Stadium: Station Park |
Partick Thistle v Forfar Farmington
| 16 February 2020[Note 2] | Partick Thistle | 3–0 (Awarded)[Note 3] | Forfar Farmington | Glasgow |
| 12:00 | [28] | Stadium: Petershill Park |
Kilmarnock v Motherwell
| 16 February 2020[Note 2] | Kilmarnock | 0–3 (Awarded)[Note 3] | Motherwell | Kilmarnock |
| [29] | Stadium: Grange Academy |
Partick Thistle v Kilmarnock
| 1 March 2020 | Partick Thistle | 2–2 | Kilmarnock | Glasgow |
| 12:00 | [30] | Stadium: Firhill Stadium |
Motherwell v Forfar Farmington
| 1 March 2020 | Motherwell | 1–2 | Forfar Farmington | Motherwell |
| 14:00 | [31] | Stadium: Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility |
Motherwell v Partick Thistle
| 9 March 2020[Note 1] | Motherwell | v | Partick Thistle | Motherwell |
| 20:00 | [32] | Stadium: Bothwellhaugh Football Pitches |
Ranking of second-placed teams
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Hamilton Academical (Q) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 | Quarter-finals |
| 2 | A | Spartans | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 6 | |
| 3 | D | Partick Thistle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 | SWPL Plate |
| 4 | C | Aberdeen | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 March 2020. Source: [33]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Ranking of fourth-placed teams
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasgow Women (Q) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 | SWPL Plate |
| 2 | Kilmarnock (Q) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 1 | |
| 3 | Boroughmuir Thistle (E) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 1 | |
| 4 | Queen's Park (E) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | −11 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 8 March 2020. Source: [33]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Notes
- ^ Note 1: Postponed on 9 February 2020 due to adverse weather.
- ^ Note 2: Postponed on 16 February 2020 due to adverse weather.
- ^ Note 3: Partick Thistle and Motherwell were awarded 3–0 wins against Forfar Farmington and Kilmarnock respectively as neither side had "just cause" in calling off their fixtures. Both clubs were fined £100 each for failing to fulfil fixtures.[34]
Knock-out phase
Confirmed clubs:
| SWPL1 | SWPL2 |
|---|---|
The draw for the quarter-finals was scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2020 with the ties due to be played on Sunday 29 March 2020.
SWPL Plate
Confirmed clubs:
| SWPL1 | SWPL2 |
|---|---|
The draw for the Plate quarter-finals was scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2020 with the ties due to be played on Sunday 29 March 2020.
References
- ^ "Scottish Women's Premier League Cup". Scottish Women's Football. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ Lewis, Jane (29 July 2020). "SWPL season declared null and void after one round of games". BBC Sport.
- ^ Southwick, Andrew (20 September 2019). "Women's football: SWPL Cup format to change as Rangers up funding". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "SWF Statement – Handshake Protocol". SWF. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Summary - SWPL Cup Group A". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Spartans vs. St Johnstone - 9 February 2020". Soccerway. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Celtic vs. Glasgow Women - 9 February 2020". Soccerway. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "St Johnstone vs. Celtic - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Glasgow Women vs. Spartans - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "St Johnstone vs. Glasgow Women - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Spartans vs. Celtic - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Summary - SWPL Cup Group B". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Queen's Park vs. Hamilton Academical - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Rangers vs. Queen's Park - 27 February 2020". Soccerway. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ "Dundee United vs. Queen's Park - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Hamilton Academical vs. Rangers - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Hamilton Academical vs. Dundee United - 8 March 2020". Soccerway. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Dundee United vs. Rangers - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Summary - SWPL Cup Group C". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Boroughmuir Thistle vs. Stirling University - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Aberdeen vs. Hearts - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Hearts vs. Boroughmuir Thistle - 26 February 2020". Soccerway. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Boroughmuir Thistle vs. Aberdeen - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Hearts vs. Stirling University - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Stirling University vs. Aberdeen - 8 February 2020". Soccerway. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Summary - SWPL Cup Group D". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Forfar Farmington vs. Kilmarnock - 9 February 2020". Soccerway. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
- ^ "Partick Thistle vs. Forfar Farmington - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Kilmarnock vs. Motherwell - 16 February 2020". Soccerway. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- ^ "Partick Thistle vs. Kilmarnock - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Motherwell vs. Forfar Farmington - 1 March 2020". Soccerway. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Motherwell vs. Partick Thistle - 9 February 2020". Soccerway. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Summary - SWPL Cup". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "SWF Statement – SWPL Cup Postponements". Soccerway. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
External links
- SWPL Cup at Soccerway
