Team’s Up – Celtic boss makes three changes for Hearts showdown

Elena Sadiku has made three to her Celtic FC Women side today from the team that lined up on Tuesday night for this afternoon’s vital SWPL1 match away to Hearts…

The Celtic starting eleven is Daugherty in goals, the usual back three of Hayes, Clark and Bruna, Lawton and McAneny are the two wing-backs and Ross and S. Carstens will patrol the centre of the park with a front three of Cross, M. Carstens and McGregor.

On the bench for Celtic today are Rodgers, Barclais, Richardson, Gallacher, Smith, Cavanagh, Agnew, Noonan and Asworth-Clifford.

Still no sign of a return for Kit Loferski but it’s good to welcome Amy Gallacher back she alongside Noonan gives Elena plenty of offensive options. No sign of Agnew today, hopefully she not picked up an injury.

A Celtic win today coupled with victory in the game in hand versus Queen’s Park takes top joint top and in a great position to retain our title.

Kick-off is fast approaching at 4.10pm and the match is live on BBC ALBA, with coverage starting at 4pm.

Hearts are also in the title race this season, especially if they can defeat the Champions today. They have adopted Celtic’s shape and tactics this season so it should be an interesting encounter with two teams looking for the win.

Celtic should have too much for the hosts provided we are at our best.

Here is the Hearts team…

COYGIG!

Here is how we line-up to face Hearts in Edinburgh this afternoon 📋⤵️#HEACEL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/kUaqass6xf

— Celtic FC Women (@CelticFCWomen) October 13, 2024