Celtic FC Women have achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage for the first time, following a 3-0 aggregate victory over Ukrainian champions Vorskla Poltava. Having secured a 1-0 win in the first leg, they sealed their advancement with a 2-0 win in the second leg, thanks to goals from Emma Lawton and Shannon McGregor.
Celtic showed resilience, overcoming a tense first half in the second leg, and dominated the game after halftime. Lucy Ashworth-Clifford played a key role, delivering the cross that led to Lawton’s goal in the 52nd minute. Shortly after, Murphy Agnew provided an assist for McGregor’s goal, effectively securing Celtic’s place in the prestigious group stage.
This achievement marks a significant moment for Scottish football, as Celtic becomes the first Scottish team to qualify for this stage in the revamped format of the competition. The group stage draw will take place on **Friday, September 27**, with Celtic joining an elite group of European teams, including defending champions Barcelona, Lyon, and Bayern Munich. Matches will be played from October to December, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.
This represents a huge step forward for Celtic’s women’s team and the SWPL, with coach Elena Sadiku emphasizing the importance of this success in raising the club’s profile in European women’s football.
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