Celtic Team’s Up – Elena Sadiku makes four changes for Spartans challenge

Celtic FC Women manager Elena Sadiku has made four changes from the team that starting in Madrid in midweek in the UEFA Champions League, for Celtic’s SWPL1 match against Spartans at New Douglas Park in Hamilton…

Bruna Costa Lourenco of Celtic
MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 17: Bruna Costa Lourenco of Celtic warms up prior to the UEFA Women’s Champions League match between Real Madrid CF and Celtic FC at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on October 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Rodgers replaces Daugherty in goals with Kelsey getting a rest and a chance to rest her hand injury. McGregor, Cross and Noonan all came off the bench against Real Madrid and the three are all starting today.

The Celtic FC Women starting XI is Rodgers, Hayes Clark (c), Lawton, Ashworth-Clifford, Ross , McGregor, Gallacher, Cross and Noonan.

On the bench for Celtic this afternoon are Daugherty, Barclais, Richardson, Smith, the Carstens twins, Cavanagh, Luana and McAneny.  Three points are essential today, as Celtic set about chasing down the leaders are closing in on top spot over the next month.

Kick-off is at 2pm. Come on you Ghirls in Green. Check score-up dates on CelticFCWomen’s X account.

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Celtic FC Women team news. Celtic v Spartans, SWPL1. Image Celtic FC

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