Aberdeen Women play their first home match of the 2022/23 SWPL season when Rangers Women visit the Balmoral Stadium on Sunday afternoon (14th August). Kick off is 4pm with BBC Scotland streaming the match.
The Dons lost their opening game of the season away to Hamilton Accies last Sunday while Rangers, who are the defending league champions, got off to a winning start as they defeated Glasgow Women 14-0.
View From The Dressing Room
“We have relatively fond memories of playing Rangers from the last campaign after playing against them at both Pittodrie and Ibrox. We played them very early last season too in the League Cup and we played very well against them in that game. The game at Pittodrie was our only home fixture against Malky Thomson’s ‘Gers last season so this will be their first visit to the Balmoral.
“It goes without saying that Rangers are a very good team and they have brought in some impressive new faces over the summer to add to the international players that were already there. We’ll go into the game knowing that we’ve got a mammoth task on our hands but it’s one we’re looking forward to in front of our own crowd.
“We already had a young squad last season but we have added five players from Aberdeen Ladies under-19s to the squad for this campaign. They will be keen to get out and show everyone what they can do and they will really benefit from the crowd getting behind.”
New Faces
New signing Elena Karkkainnen could make her debut on Sunday after officially signing for The Dons this week. The Finnish born midfielder spoke to RedTV at Cormack Park after signing for The Dons. To watch her interview, please click here.
“I feel very excited to be here. I have never played in Scottish football so I am looking forward to that. I have had a few years off from football but I am looking to get back at it. Pre-season has been very good. The girls have been very welcoming. I love playing football. The girls are very good, they put me on the spot and try to challenge me and I try to challenge them back.”
Welcome Elena! pic.twitter.com/G2uM5LDrUA
— Aberdeen FC Women (@AberdeenWomen) August 12, 2022
— Aberdeen FC Women (@AberdeenWomen) August 12, 2022
Red Matchday
Our programme will be available to purchase as you enter the Balmoral Stadium on Sunday. For more details and to order a copy online, please click here.
Ticket News
As per last season we will be operating cash turnstiles on the day. Tickets for adults are £5 and admission for under 16’s if free. For more details, please click here.
