Celtic FC Women

Celtic FC Women are a well-established professional team in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. The Ghirls have origins dating back to 2007 and have lifted multiple trophies throughout their short existence.

They made history recently as they won the 2023/24 SWPL title for the first time after finishing second on four separate occasions between 2009 and 2023.

Club name

Celtic FC Women adopted their name from the men’s side of the club after being founded as Celtic Ladies Football Club. But the team is often only referred to as Celtic if not separated from the men’s team. The club is also often referred to as the women’s first-team within Celtic.

The women’s team are often referred to as the Ghirls, an adaptation of the Bhoys. Celtic include the ‘h’ in their nicknames for the phonetical Irish enunciation.

Founded as: Celtic Ladies Football Club

Name changed: Celtic FC Women

Nickname: The Ghirls

Celtic FC Women founding year

Celtic founded their own women’s team in 2007 after the club took over Arsenal North. The Gunners had operated a female team in Glasgow but became an in-house operation for the Ghirls after a third-bottom finish. The team also became fully professional in January 2020.

The women’s side did not fall within the Celtic Football Club operation until 2015 having been under the Celtic FC Foundation. Celtic’s girls academy is also now under the club’s oversight.

Home stadium

Celtic’s women side previously used the Excelsior Stadium – owned by Airdrieonians – as their home ground up until the 2024/25 season. The side now play at New Douglas Park, home of Hamilton Academical.

The Ghirls have also played home games at East Kilbride’s K-Park Training Academy and Celtic’s Lennoxtown Training Centre in the past.

Previous stadium: Lennoxtown Training Centre (2007-2014)

Previous stadium: K-Park Training Academy, East Kilbride (2015-2020)

Previous stadium: Excelsior Stadium, Airdrie (2021-2024)

Current stadium: New Douglas Park, Hamilton (2024-present)

New Douglas Park capacity: 6,018

Training ground

Celtic FC Women’s training ground has been Barrowfield since 2019. The side had previously shared Lennoxtown with the men from 2007. But the club opted to redevelop the men’s previous complex for Celtic B and the women’s side.

Their Barrowfield training ground offers the use of upgraded pitches, an indoor pitch, a warm-up area and a gym. It also has a grandstand to be used as a matchday venue.

Location: Barrowfield, Thorndyke Lane, Glasgow, G31 4QA

Celtic FC Women’s current league

Celtic Women’s current league is the Scottish Women’s Premier League. The Ghirls have played in the top tier of the women’s game in Scotland since their formation back in 2007.

Current league: Scottish Women’s Premier League (2007-present)

Celtic FC Women’s current manager

Grant Scott replaced Elena Sadiku as manager in December 2025.

Scott joined from Hibernian, where he helped guide them to a first Scottish Cup and League Cup double in 2019.

He has extensive knowledge of the women’s Scottish football game after also having spells at earts, St Johnstone, Glasgow City and Durham Women.

His first game in charge as Celtic women’s manager was against his former side of all teams as he began his tenure with a 3-2 win in the Scottish Cup.

Current manager: Grant Scott (2025-)

Previous manager: Elena Sadiku (2024-2025)

Contact details

Website: www.celticfc.com/celtic-fc-women

Contact numbers: Full list here

General enquiries, email: [email protected]

Tickets, email: [email protected]

Address: New Douglas Park, Hamilton, ML3 0FT

Celtic FC Women tickets

Fans wishing to buy tickets for Celtic Women’s games can do so through the club’s official website. The Glasgow natives offer fans the choice of season tickets and single-match tickets.

Website: www.celticfc.com/tickets