Our Story
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL IS BANNED IN SCOTLAND
1921-74
Two years after the Scotland women's national team play their first game the SFA lift the ban on women's football in 1974.
Three years after the organisation was the only one to oppose a UEFA proposal to fully incorporate the women's game.
the original trailblazers are born
1966 & 1975
While women's were refused the opportunity to play, two young girls with a passion for football; Carol-Anne Stewart and Laura Montgomery were born.
GLASGOW CITY ARE FORMED
1998
Having grown frustrated at the lack of opportunities for women and girls in football Laura and Cas form Glasgow City FC. Their ambitious dream; to create Scotland’s most successful independent women's football team.
overcoming challenges
1998-2002
The early years were challenging for the club as, with little interest in the women's game, matches on public parks would be shifted last minute. Kit was made for men only and players would pay to play. Despite this the club started to find success.
FOUNDER MEMBERS
2002
The Scottish Women's Premier League is formed with Glasgow City one of the twelve founding members. The new competition's aim was to increase the professionalism of the women's game in Scotland.
the talent factory
2007
As the club's success continued an increasing number of players joined the revolution. Globally recognised stars of today such as Erin Cuthbert, Denise O'Sullivan, Rachel Corsie and Katie McCabe all cut their teeth in orange and black.
AN ERA OF DOMINATION BEGINS
2007
Between the start of the 2007 season and the end of the 2015 campaign Glasgow City would claim nine league titles, five Scottish Cups and five SWPL Cups in the process.
UWCL QUARTER-FINALISTS
2015
After victories over Medyk Konin and FC Zurich, Glasgow City became the first Scottish side to reach the UWCL quarter-finals eventually losing to French giants PSG. A feat that would be repeated in season 2019/2020 when a dramatic penalty shoot out win over Danish Champions Brøndby would take City to the UWCL quarter-finals once more.
GENERATIONAL ROOTS
2015
While first team success has helped push new boundaries, in 2015 the club charity, Glasgow City Foundation was formed, providing a home to the next generation and those playing for the love of the game.
TEN-IN-A-ROW
2016
Glasgow City claim a tenth consecutive SWPL title with Scott Booth following in the footsteps of Peter Caulfield and Eddie Wolecki Black as a SWPL championship winning coach. A landmark unmatched in Scotland.
THE SEARCH FOR A HOME
2017
Despite the club's success, the search for a permanent place to call home has been a long and frustrating one.
Having began at Glasgow Green, spells in Springburn, Airdrie and Cumbernauld followed before a return to Petershill Park in 2017 where the club have remained ever since.
The ultimate aim remains a home to call our own.
TRIUMPH AND HEARTBREAK
2019
2019 began in sadness with the death of club legend and one of its all-time greats, Kat Lindner. City's season was delayed to allow for a period of collective mourning.
In her honour the club completed a domestic double including a first Scottish Cup triumph in four years thanks to Clare Shine's injury time winner.
THE PROFESSIONAL ERA AND NEW CHALLENGERS EMERGE
2022
As the growth of the women's game across the globe gathered pace new challenges would emerge as sides with male affiliates started to further increase their investment into the game.
For the first time, Rangers and Celtic would share the honours leaving City trophyless.
91:28 - the champions return
2023
After a trophyless season, a 16th SWPL title was secured in the most dramatic of fashion as Lauren Davidson's injury time winner at Ibrox secured the title in the final breath of the season.
The time 91:28 etched into Scottish football history forever.
THE ORIGINAL TRAILBLAZERS
PRESENT DAY
Today Glasgow City continue to be the original trailblazers. The first Scottish women's side in EAFC. Leanne Ross, the first female head coach to win the SWPL title and home to 200+ Academy players now able to dream of becoming professional footballers.
A city for everyone, the club now blends Scottish talent with international stars still striving for a more equal world for everyone.