Hibernian W.F.C. Explained

Clubname:Hibernian Women
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Fullname:Hibernian Women's Football Club
Founded:1997 (as Preston Athletic)
1999 (as Hibernian Ladies)
Ground:Meadowbank Stadium
Manager:Grant Scott
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Website:http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/hiberniangirlsladiesfc

Hibernian Women's Football Club is a women's football team based in Edinburgh that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League, the top division of women's football in Scotland. They were officially integrated as a department of Hibernian F.C. in 2022, having previously been linked less formally via their community foundation, using the club's training facilities and colours.[1] [2]

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.[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] The senior team was fully integrated into the men's club in July 2022, with the youth sides still being run by the Hibernian Community Foundation.[13]

Stadium

For the 2011 season, Hibernian moved into Albyn Park, Broxburn,[14] 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.[14] Hibs then used Ainslie Park in Edinburgh as their regular home ground for several seasons, but have also played one-off games at Easter Road.[15] [16] [17] They moved into the Almondvale Stadium in Livingston for the 2021 - 22 season.[16] [18]

The team moved into the refurbished Meadowbank Stadium in July 2022, as part of a wider partnership between Hibernian and F.C. Edinburgh.[19]

Current squad

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Former players

For notable former players, see .

Managers

Achievements

European history

Hibernian have participated in six seasons of UEFA competitions.[41]

SeasonCompetitionRoundOppositionScore
First LegSecond LegAggregate
2004–05UEFA CupFirst Qualifying Round ŽNK Maksimir5–0
First Qualifying Round KFC Rapide Wezemaal3–2
First Qualifying Round ZFK Masinac Classic Niš1–5
2006–07UEFA CupFirst Qualifying Round RCD Espanyol1–4
First Qualifying Round KÍ Klaksvík2–1
First Qualifying Round FCF Juvisy0–6
2007–08UEFA CupFirst Qualifying Round SV Neulengbach3–4
First Qualifying Round Gol Częstochowa4–1
First Qualifying Round Mayo Ladies League8–0
2016–17Champions LeagueRound of 32 Bayern Munich0–61–41–10
2017–18Champions LeagueQualifying Round[42] Swansea City5–0
Qualifying Round WFC Zhytlobud-2 Kharkiv1–1
Qualifying Round CFF Olimpia Cluj1–1
2019–20Champions LeagueQualifying Round Tbilisi Nike3–0
Qualifying Round Cardiff Met.2–1
Qualifying Round Pomurje2–1
Round of 32 Slavia Praha1–41–52–9

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club Charter . The Club continues to support girls and women's football through the Hibernian Ladies and Girls Football Teams. . Hibernian FC . 17 August 2009 . 20 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327185630/http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/page/ClubCharter/0%2C%2C10290%2C00.html . 27 March 2012 .
  2. Web site: JOELLE MURRAY FIRST TO AGREE PART-TIME PRO CONTRACT WITH HIBERNIAN WOMEN . Hibernian FC . 21 February 2020 . 21 February 2020 . 21 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221164957/http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/10558/DhLQr7W2OiPTHlLSYpstE66CaiE4HtO3SJJWx/RgkWs%3D . dead .
  3. Web site: Hibernian LFC . Scottish Women's Premier League . 4 March 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110712221551/http://www.ultrasoft.hostinguk.com/swfa/Clubs.htm . 12 July 2011 .
  4. Web site: History . Hibs Ladies FC . 20 February 2011 .
  5. https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/premiership/johnston-can-smell-the-team-spirit-as-hibs-ladies-beat-ban-1-1063282 Johnston can smell the team spirit as Hibs Ladies beat ban
  6. News: Scotland (Women) – List of Champions. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Schoggl. Hans. 30 April 2010. 20 February 2011.
  7. Web site: Women's Scottish Cup glory for Hibernian. BBC Sport. 14 November 2010. 20 February 2011.
  8. News: Hibernian women again show the men way to Scottish Cup success. MacKenzie. Roddy. 15 November 2010. 20 February 2011. The Herald.
  9. Web site: International Update. Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC. 20 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320155022/http://www.hibsgirls.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ArticleID=87. 20 March 2012. dead.
  10. Web site: Five-star Hibs lift League Cup. 26 May 2011. 18 July 2011. Women's Soccer Scene. 30 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230233342/http://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2010-2011/110526-02-womens-football-news.htm. dead.
  11. Web site: Hibs hammer Glasgow City to 3–0 win Scottish Cup final . BBC Sport . Andrew . Southwick . 26 November 2017 . 26 November 2017.
  12. Web site: Scottish Women's Cup final: Hibs 8–0 Motherwell . BBC Sport . Andrew . Southwick . 4 November 2018 . 4 November 2018.
  13. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62076023 Hibernian take women's side under club ownership
  14. Web site: Ladies Set For Big Kick Off. 18 March 2011. 18 March 2011. Hibernian F.C. official website. 22 March 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110322145905/http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20110318/ladies-set-for-big-kick-off_2262950_2318851. dead.
  15. Web site: SWPL: Hibernian beat Celtic to narrow gap on Glasgow City . Andrew . Southwick . www.bbc.co.uk/sport . BBC Sport . 4 October 2017 . 6 October 2017.
  16. Web site: Hibs hope for record crowd at first women's Edinburgh derby at Easter Road . Brian . McLauchlin . www.bbc.co.uk/sport . BBC Sport . 20 September 2021 . 20 September 2021.
  17. Web site: Hibernian Women create new domestic crowd record as they beat Hearts 3-0 in derby . Jack . Herrall . www.bbc.co.uk/sport . BBC Sport . 29 September 2021 . 2 October 2021.
  18. Web site: Hibernian Women to Play Home Games at Tony Macaroni Arena . hibernianfc.co.uk . Hibernian FC . 22 August 2021.
  19. News: Hibs announce formal partnership with FC Edinburgh with Hibs Women set to benefit from tie-up . Edinburgh Evening News . Patrick . McPartlin . 11 July 2022 . 11 July 2022.
  20. Web site: Women's First Team. Hibernian FC . 2 January 2023.
  21. Web site: Bristol City Women: Chris Roberts arrives as coach from Hibernian Ladies FC . BBC Sport . 3 October 2017 . 1 November 2017.
  22. News: Kevin Milne explains his shock resignation as Hibs Ladies boss. Neil . McGlade . Edinburgh Evening News . 26 March 2018 . 26 March 2018 .
  23. Web site: GRANT SCOTT APPOINTED HIBERNIAN LADIES' HEAD COACH . Hibernian FC . 2 May 2018 . 2 May 2018.
  24. Web site: Grant Scott Appointed As Hibs Women Manager . Hibernian FC . 2 June 2023 . 2 June 2023.
  25. Web site: Grant Scott returns to Hibernian Women as team manager on two-year deal . BBC Sport . 2 June 2023 . 2 June 2023.
  26. Web site: DEAN GIBSON APPOINTED HIBERNIAN LADIES HEAD COACH . Hibernian FC . 21 January 2020 . 13 February 2020.
  27. Web site: Hibernian: Dean Gibson to step down as manager of SWPL side . BBC Sport . 15 May 2023 . 15 May 2023.
  28. Web site: Glasgow City beat Hibs to wrap up 11th successive SWPL title . BBC Sport . 12 November 2017. 28 November 2017.
  29. Web site: SWPL: Glasgow City beat Spartans to claim 12th title in a row. BBC Sport. 28 October 2018. 5 November 2018.
  30. Web site: Scotland (Women) – List of Cup Winners. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 24 September 2010. Schoggl. Hans. 20 February 2011.
  31. Web site: Scottish Women's Cup: Hibernian win final on penalties against Glasgow City . BBC Sport . 6 November 2016 . 6 November 2016.
  32. News: Glasgow City add Scottish Cup to league trophy. BBC Sport . 13 November 2011. 13 November 2011.
  33. Web site: Scottish Women's Cup final: Glasgow City 3–0 Hibernian . BBC Sport. 8 November 2015 . 28 November 2017.
  34. Web site: Scottish Women's Cup: Glasgow City 4-3 Hibernian . Heather . Dewar . BBC Sport . 24 November 2019 . 24 November 2019.
  35. Web site: Hibernian v Queens' Park – Premier League Cup Final. 11 November 2007. 28 November 2017 . Match report archives. Spartans W.F.C..
  36. Web site: Match Report . The Pink . 28 November 2017 . 10 November 2007 . Gavin Madeley . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120313080837/http://www.thepink.org.uk/Match%20Reports/Hibernian%20LFC%20v%20Queens%20Park.htm . 13 March 2012 .
  37. Web site: 2016 SWPL Cup Final – Hibernian 2–1 Glasgow City: Lizzie Arnot's late goal shocks the holders . . 16 June 2016 . 28 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170915160435/https://en.vavel.com/football/womens-football/659416-2016-swpl-cup-final-lizzie-arnots-late-goal-sees-hibernian-shock-glasgow-city.html . 2017-09-15 . dead .
  38. Web site: SWPL Cup: Hibernian cruise to victory over Celtic to retain trophy . Andrew . Southwick . BBC Sport . 21 May 2017 . 28 November 2017.
  39. Web site: SWPL: Hibernian thrash Celtic 9–0 to win third Women's Premier League Cup in a row . Andrew . Southwick . BBC Sport . 20 May 2018 . 20 May 2018.
  40. Web site: Hibernian 0–0 Glasgow City: Hibs retain SWPL Cup 4–2 on penalties . BBC Sport . 10 May 2019 . 10 May 2019.
  41. Web site: Hibernian Edinburgh LFC – Results . https://archive.today/20130410194517/http://www.footballdata.com/team/Hibernian-Edinburgh-LFC/Hibernian-Edinburgh-LFC-Results.php . dead . 10 April 2013 . Football Data . 8 February 2013 .
  42. Web site: Hibs knocked out of Women's Champions League after draw with Cluj . BBC Sport . 29 August 2017 . 29 August 2017.

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