Gleniffer Thistle fight back from two goals down to remain unbeaten in SWFL Central-West

Gleniffer Thistle Women fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Murieston United Women in the Scottish Women’s Football League (SWFL) Central-West at Seedhill Playing Fields in Paisley on Sunday, 8th November 2026.

The result keeps Gleniffer unbeaten after three league matches and second in the table, level on seven points with leaders Cumbernauld Colts, who have a superior goal difference.

Gleniffer started the match strongly, dominating possession and creating early opportunities through Kirsty Ross, Sara Paterson and Cara McInally.

However, a lapse in concentration after 10 minutes saw the home side give away possession, allowing Murieston to open the scoring.

Gleniffer responded positively and continued to work hard, with captain Colleen Cossar and Sara Paterson causing problems down the left-hand side.

Another lapse in concentration saw Gleniffer concede a second goal after 25 minutes, leaving them trailing 2-0.

The home side struggled to regain their earlier momentum for a spell but found a way back into the match five minutes before half-time.

Good work down the left from Sara Paterson saw her deliver a ball across goal to Cara McInally. Her initial effort struck the post, but she reacted quickly to score from the rebound and reduce the deficit to 2-1 at the interval.

Gleniffer started the second half strongly and created several opportunities to draw level.

Their persistence paid off in the 61st minute when a clearance fell to Kirstin McGuire, who struck a volley from 25 yards to make it 2-2.

Gleniffer continued to push for a winning goal, although Murieston remained dangerous on the counterattack.

Neither side could find a winner, and the match finished 2-2.

Cara Lovat, Colleen Cossar, Kirstin McGuire and Sara Paterson were among Gleniffer’s standout performers, while Sina Picken was named the club’s player of the match following a solid performance at both right-back and left-back.

The draw leaves Gleniffer second in the SWFL Central-West with two wins and a draw from their opening three matches. They have scored 13 goals and conceded five, giving them a goal difference of +8.

Cumbernauld Colts lead the division on goal difference following their 15-2 victory away to Carron Ladies, which leaves them level with Gleniffer on seven points but with a goal difference of +17.

Elsewhere in the division, fellow Renfrewshire side Houston United suffered an 18-0 home defeat to Linlithgow Rose CFC Ladies at Mossedge Village. Houston remain bottom of the ten-team league without a point from four matches.

Drumchapel United Women also recorded a 3-0 home victory over Alloa Athletic WFC.

Gleniffer have no fixture listed for Sunday, 15th November. Houston United are scheduled to travel to Murieston United Women at Bankton Mains Sports Complex, with kick-off at 4.00pm.