{"id":504497,"date":"2026-11-11T22:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T22:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/?p=504497"},"modified":"2026-11-11T22:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T22:37:09","slug":"gleniffer-thistle-fight-back-from-two-goals-down-to-remain-unbeaten-in-swfl-central-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renfrewshire24.co.uk\/sport\/2026\/11\/11\/gleniffer-thistle-fight-back-from-two-goals-down-to-remain-unbeaten-in-swfl-central-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Gleniffer Thistle fight back from two goals down to remain unbeaten in SWFL Central-West"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Gleniffer started the match strongly, dominating possession and creating early opportunities through Kirsty Ross, Sara Paterson and Cara McInally.<\/p>\n

However, a lapse in concentration after 10 minutes saw the home side give away possession, allowing Murieston to open the scoring.<\/p>\n

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

Another lapse in concentration saw Gleniffer concede a second goal after 25 minutes, leaving them trailing 2-0.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Gleniffer started the second half strongly and created several opportunities to draw level.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Gleniffer continued to push for a winning goal, although Murieston remained dangerous on the counterattack.<\/p>\n

Neither side could find a winner, and the match finished 2-2.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Drumchapel United Women also recorded a 3-0 home victory over Alloa Athletic WFC.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Starting line-ups<\/h3>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No.<\/th>\nGleniffer Thistle<\/th>\nMurieston United Women<\/th>\nNo.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/td>\nLeigh Skelton (GK)<\/td>\nErica Wyse (GK)<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nColleen Cossar (C)<\/td>\nKatie Nicola McKinnon<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nCara Lovat<\/td>\nSophie Auld<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nRebecca Donegan<\/td>\nSharon Hughes<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nSara Paterson<\/td>\nShannyn Masterson<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nCara McInally<\/td>\nFiona Massie<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nSina Picken<\/td>\nEllis Barton<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nMarianna Bottiglieri<\/td>\nAlana Cherry<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nGemma McElhinney<\/td>\nEllen Bryden<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nKirstin McGuire<\/td>\nSarah Curtis (C)<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nKirsty Ross<\/td>\nKatie MacGregor<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Substitutes<\/h3>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
No.<\/th>\nGleniffer Thistle<\/th>\nMurieston United Women<\/th>\nNo.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nMarcia McKay<\/td>\nLeah Carmichael<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nSkye Monaghan<\/td>\nEmma McClure<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nHannah Cameron<\/td>\nEmily Poskitt<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nFallon Morris<\/td>\nJessica Pitblado<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRebecca Purves<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNatalie Whitehouse<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLana Carmichael<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
SWFL Central-West 2026\/27<\/div>\n
Results<\/div>\n
Sunday 8th November 2026<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Gleniffer Thistle<\/td>\n2 – 2<\/td>\nMurieston United Women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drumchapel United Women<\/td>\n3 – 0<\/td>\nAlloa Athletic WFC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Houston United FC<\/td>\n0 – 18<\/td>\nLinlithgow Rose CFC Ladies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carron Ladies Football Club<\/td>\n2 – 15<\/td>\nCumbernauld Colts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Fixtures<\/div>\n
Sunday 15th November 2026<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Carron Ladies Football Club<\/td>\n12.00pm<\/td>\nDrumchapel United Women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cumbernauld Colts<\/td>\n12.30pm<\/td>\nCentral Ladies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Murieston United Women<\/td>\n4.00pm<\/td>\nHouston United FC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alloa Athletic WFC<\/td>\n4.00pm<\/td>\nDumbarton FC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
League table<\/div>\n
Standings following matches on 8th November 2026<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pos<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nP<\/td>\nW<\/td>\nD<\/td>\nL<\/td>\nGF<\/td>\nGA<\/td>\nGD<\/td>\nPts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nCumbernauld Colts<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+17<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nGleniffer Thistle<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n+8<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nLinlithgow Rose CFC Ladies<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n+19<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nDrumchapel United Women<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n+18<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nAlloa Athletic WFC<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n+12<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nMurieston United Women<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nCentral Ladies<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nDumbarton FC<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nCarron Ladies Football Club<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n-24<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nHouston United FC<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n-44<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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