What to expect in Sunday's SWPL Cup final as treble-chasing holders Rangers take on Brian Graham's Partick Thistle underdogs.
Partick Thistle will hope to put up a sturdy defence against Rangers - as they did in their recent 0-0 drawPart-time Partick Thistle against league leaders and trophy holders Rangers - it is a long time since any side has gone into an SWPL Cup final as such heavy underdogs.But, with six-time winners Glasgow City ousted in the last eight by Celtic, who were then beaten by Rangers in the semi-final, the opportunity was there for a team outside the SWPL's top three to reach the final.
Thistle have also given Rangers a bit of trouble in the league this season, losing 1-0 away in September before a goalless draw at home last month. City showed great resilience to come from behind and snatch back the league title from Rangers on the final day of the season, but the Ibrox side are back on top of the pile again this term.
The cup final was actually moved so Graham could attend. It had been scheduled for Saturday, but with the 36-year-old due to travel to Arbroath with the men's team, the women's big day was put back 24 hours to avoid a clash of commitments. Graham himself lifted the League Cup with Ross County as a player - as well as league titles with Thistle, County and Hibs - but insists claiming his first silverware as a manager would be even sweeter.
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