Postpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 4 September
In other news, Cardiff City are now 6-0 down to FC Twente with 10 minutes left to play.
An early exit incoming for the Welsh club.
Summary
FT: Arsenal 6-0 Rangers
Caitlin Foord scores four goals for Arsenal, Alessia Russo and Kim Little also on target
Gunners will play Rosenborg on Saturday for chance to reach second round of qualifying, Rangers face Atletico Madrid
Gunners didn't qualify for group stages of competition last season
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Postpublished at 6 mins
Arsenal 0-0 Rangers
Arsenal go short with the corner, but they don't do much with it.
Kyra Cooney-Cross puts too much power behind her eventual delivery, Alessia Russo tries to run towards the box but she goes down wanting a free-kick which the referee doesn't agree with.
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Arsenal 0-0 Rangers
Oooh. Emily Fox spins a lovely ball into the middle, but a Rangers defender nods it behind for an Arsenal corner.
One-way traffic.
Postpublished at 19:34 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal 0-0 Rangers
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow ParkIt looks like former Manchester United manager Casey Stoney is in the stands today, sat just behind Jonas Eidevall's dugout.
Manchester City striker Vivianne Miedema, who recently left Arsenal, is also here apparently but I've not spotted her yet.
Postpublished at 2 mins
Arsenal 0-0 Rangers
Arsenal have started well. They're throwing numbers forward and trying to find the spaces.
Emily Fox gets in down the right, she hooks the ball into the middle but nobody can get a clear sight of goal.
KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min
Arsenal 0-0 Rangers
The visitors get the ball rolling.
Here they come!published at 19:27 British Summer Time 4 September
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The teams are out at Meadow Park.
Who do you think will come out on top today? Hit the thumb's up for Arsenal, or the thumb's down for Rangers.
Image source, Getty Images'Last year was hurtful' - Williamsonpublished at 19:27 British Summer Time 4 September
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England captain Leah Williamson, who missed last season's qualification stages after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, hopes Arsenal can put that last year's European disappointment behind them and progress this time around.
"I think last year was a hurtful situation," she said. "We were left to regret that for the rest of the year. Everyone knows what it feels like to lose and nobody wants to feel that again.
"I think we're ready and everyone knows what it means. There will certainly be nobody going on the pitch tomorrow not wanting to win.
"We've obviously underperformed [previously]. There's been a number of teams at the top of the game that try to take trophies off each other.
"It doesn't always go your way. I don't think we've been that far away. I feel we're getting closer. I'm enjoying the way we play. [The level] does need to go up but I don't think we're too far away."
Image source, Getty ImagesNew signings on showpublished at 19:25 British Summer Time 4 September
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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow ParkIt's an exciting day for Arsenal fans as there's new signings on show today.
Spain forward Mariona Caldentey, who came from Barcelona, is one of the most high-profile signings of the summer and she is in from the start.
Rosa Kafaji, another exciting addition in attack, is on the bench, alongside new goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.
Arsenal 'not underestimating' Rangerspublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 4 September
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Arsenal failed to progress from the Women's Champions League qualifying rounds last season, but boss Jonas Eidevall said they are better prepared this time around.
Eidevall insisted Arsenal are "not underestimating" Rangers, who moved three points clear at the top of the SWPL after thrashing Dundee United 10-0 on Sunday.
"It's knockout football," said the Swede. "We need to bring our very best from the first second of the game to the very last.
"We know how tricky this stage is. We are expecting a very good opponent and we will do our very best to try to progress."
Image source, Getty ImagesToday's other Champions League actionpublished at 19:21 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal v Rangers (19:30 BST)
As well as Rosenburg's win against Atletico Madrid, a number of games have already been played today.
Saoirse Noonan netted a hat-trick as Celtic came from behind to beat Finnish side KuPS 3-1 to reach the final of their group.
Northern Irish club Glentoran lost 3-2 to ZNK Mura.
Cardiff City are currently losing 3-0 to Dutch club Twente.
You can press the 'scores' tab at the top of this page to see the rest of the day's results and keep tabs on any ongoing fixtures.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 4 September
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Arsenal return for Potterpublished at 19:17 British Summer Time 4 September
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Rangers manager Jo Potter has history with Arsenal.
Potter, who featured for England during her playing career, spent a year with the club between 2003 and 2004.
She retired from football in January 2021 and has been managing Rangers since taking on her first job as as a head coach with the Glasgow club in 2023.
Tough task for Rangerspublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 4 September
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Rangers have never reached the Champions League group stage - and there is a tough task ahead of them tonight.
Last season's Scottish domestic cup double winners - who finished second in the Scottish Women's Premier League - are currently top of the SWPL and sit two points ahead of Hibernian and Celtic after five games.
They have already scored 43 goals - including 10 in Sunday's win over Dundee United - and haven't conceded a single one.
However, they've only played a United side who narrowly avoided relegation last term, newly-promoted Queen's Park, and part-timers Montrose, Partick Thistle and Aberdeen.
Image source, SNSArsenal the 'biggest test yet' for Potter's Rangerspublished at 19:13 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal v Rangers (19:30 BST)
Manager Jo Potter says there were "mixed emotions in the room" when the Rangers squad watched the Champions League qualifying draw that paired them with Arsenal, but the Ibrox head coach is relishing the daunting task.
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Rangers 'not just making up the numbers'published at 19:10 British Summer Time 4 September
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BBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterCaptain Nicola Docherty says Rangers are not interested in "just making up the numbers" in the Champions League as they prepare to face Arsenal in qualifying.
The Scottish side face the WSL club at Meadow Park on Wednesday and a statement victory would send them through to play Rosenborg in the second round.
Scotland defender Docherty says beating Arsenal would be a "career highlight" and insists her team are "raring to go" and determined to "come out on top".
Image source, SNSThe challenge that awaits Arsenalpublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal v Rangers (19:30 BST)
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow Park
Image source, BBC SportImage caption, The Women's Champions League trophy is on the front cover of today's match programme
Tonight's match is the second fixture to take place at Meadow Park today as Rosenborg beat Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout.
That means they await the winner of this tie between Arsenal and Rangers in Saturday's first round qualifying final.
There's no room for error in the qualifying rounds as Arsenal themselves found out last season when they went out at this stage.
Rangers, while they come here as heavy underdogs, beat Dundee United 10-0 in their last match so won't be short of confidence.
I was at Arsenal's training ground yesterday for open training and to hear from manager Jonas Eidevall and midfielder Leah Williamson.
The message was clear: they must reach the group stages.
Winner plays Rosenborgpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal v Rangers (19:30 BST)
We've already had one shock result in Women's Champions League qualifying.
The earlier game in this group was an absolute cracker, and it's Rosenborg who went through to the group's final after beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 on penalties.
Madrid opened the scoring through Fiamma in the 20th minute, but Rebecka Holum equalised in injury time to send the game to extra time.
Defender Andrine Tomter then gave the Norwegian side the lead, however Brazil defender Lauren then sent the game to extra time with a 119th-minute goal.
But Rosenborg won the shootout, so it's Rosenborg who the winner of tonight's game will face for a spot in the second round of qualifying.
Image source, Getty ImagesHow does the format work?published at 19:04 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal v Rangers (19:30 BST)
This is the last season of the current Women's Champions League format, with a single 18-team league to be introduced from next season, along with a second tier competition - like the Europa League in the men's game.
For now teams have been split into three or four team mini-tournaments with all the matches played at one venue.
The winners of the two semi-finals in each group then face each other for a spot in the second round.
Image source, Getty ImagesTeam news - Caldentey makes Arsenal debutpublished at 19:02 British Summer Time 4 September
Arsenal v Rangers (19:30 BST)
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter at Meadow ParkIt's a strong team for Jonas Eidevall's side's first competitive match of the season.
As expected, Beth Mead and Steph Catley miss out for Arsenal through injury.
Spain international Mariona Caldentey makes her debut, while Leah Williamson makes her first appearance in the competition since March 2023.
Academy stars Katie Reid, Michelle Agyemang, Freya Godfrey and Vivienne Lia all trained with the first team yesterday and are on the bench.
Arsenal XI: Zinsberger, Fox, Codina, Williamson, Caldentey, Little, McCabe, Maanum, Foord, Russo, Cooney-Cross.
Subs: van Domselaar, Williams, Wubben-Moy, Walti, Kafaji, Kuhl, Blackstenius, Wienroither, Lia, Godfrey, Agyemang, Reid.
There's plenty of familiar names for Jo Potter's Rangers side who beat Dundee United last week.
Former Southampton striker Katie Wilkinson, who scored a hat-trick against Dundee, starts up front.
Laura Berry, who also scored three in that match, is only on the bench.
Ex-Aston Villa academy graduate Olivia McLoughlin also starts.
Rangers XI: Esson, Docherty, Eddie, Hill, Rafferty, Hay, Howat, Hardy, Arnot, McLoughlin, Wilkinson.
Subs: Fife, Middag, McAuley, Berry, Lafaix, Mcleary, Black.
Caitlin Foord (left) and Mariona Caldentey (right) competed at the Olympic Games this summer for Australia and Spain respectively
Caitlin Foord scored four goals as Arsenal progressed from their first tie of Women's Champions League qualifying with a comfortable victory over Rangers.
Jonas Eidevall's side were playing their first competitive match of the season at Meadow Park and were rarely challenged by the SWPL leaders.
Having failed to progress from qualifying last season, Arsenal knew there was no room for error and they came out of the blocks quickly.
Foord opened the scoring, heading in debutant Mariona Caldentey's deep cross, before adding a second from close range after half-time.
The hosts continued to dominate in a one-sided affair and England striker Alessia Russo quickly made it 3-0, drilling her shot into the far corner, before Foord completed her hat-trick with a sublime volley.
Rubbing salt into Rangers' wounds, Arsenal captain Kim Little converted from the penalty spot late on and Foord capped off an impressive display with her fourth goal in the final minute.
"When you see us play today, I enjoyed that because you see a connected team that defends together and works really hard," said Arsenal boss Eidevall.
"It is an enjoyable team to watch, an even more enjoyable team to work with and we started the competitive season in a good way."
The Gunners must navigate a final match of round one - they face Rosenborg on Saturday (19:30 BST) for a place in the second round of qualifying.
No scares for Arsenal this time around
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson admitted last season’s premature exit following defeat by Paris FC was a "hurtful" moment for the club and they vowed to make sure it didn’t happen again.
They still have two ties to navigate to confirm their place in the group stages but this was a far more convincing opening performance of the season.
Having planned a pre-season tour in the United States to get his players ready for this encounter, manager Eidevall would have been pleased with the ease in which they got the job done.
Rangers, who have scored 43 goals in five league matches this season and not conceded any, were brought back down to earth by Arsenal’s relentless passing game.
New signing Caldentey, who joined from Barcelona and is on the list of nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, was impressive as she linked up with captain Little in midfield and took on a free, roaming role.
Foord stepped up in the absence of injured England winger Beth Mead and Eidevall was able to rotate his starting XI, giving another debut to summer signing Rosa Kafaji.
"I enjoyed it. I had fun. I was extremely excited to get back out there in Arsenal colours," said Foord.
"Having the type of players we have on the ball to put those crosses in like that, I just knew I had to get on the end of them. I'm happy to see a few go in!"
For Rangers, it was an evening to forget but they will learn plenty from an encounter with one of England’s elite, who have a squad more than capable of challenging for the European trophy.
The SWPL leaders have never reached the group stages of the Women’s Champions League and they were always heavy underdogs in London.
"People will look at the scoreline and think one thing. But if you were here - we were in a game. We just have to learn from moments. It can't go from two, to three, to four, that quickly," Rangers assistant coach Jay Bradford told BBC Sport.
"We'll learn from it. It was a big moment for us - we weren't in the Champions League last year. It's been an experience for the players and one they will learn from."
Player of the match
Number: 19 C. Foord
Average rating 8.98
Number: 19 C. Foord
Average Rating: 8.98Number: 10 K. Little
Average Rating: 8.22Number: 23 A. Russo
Average Rating: 8.15Number: 11 K. McCabe
Average Rating: 8.02Number: 6 L. Williamson
Average Rating: 7.80Number: 8 Mariona Caldentey
Average Rating: 7.72Number: 2 E. Fox
Average Rating: 7.72Number: 5 Laia Codina
Average Rating: 7.63Number: 12 F. Maanum
Average Rating: 7.55Number: 32 K. Cooney-Cross
Average Rating: 7.38Number: 1 M. Zinsberger
Average Rating: 7.35Number: 25 S. Blackstenius
Average Rating: 7.30Number: 16 R. Kafaji
Average Rating: 7.17Number: 22 K. Kühl
Average Rating: 7.11Number: 13 L. Wälti
Average Rating: 7.04Number: 26 L. Wienroither
Average Rating: 6.98Number: 44 K. Wilkinson
Average Rating: 4.64Number: 14 M. McAulay
Average Rating: 4.52Number: 5 L. Rafferty
Average Rating: 4.37Number: 7 B. Hay
Average Rating: 4.35Number: 24 O. McLoughlin
Average Rating: 4.19Number: 6 T. Middag
Average Rating: 4.19Number: 10 R. Hardy
Average Rating: 4.16Number: 9 K. Howat
Average Rating: 4.16Number: 4 K. Hill
Average Rating: 4.12Number: 20 C. Lafaix
Average Rating: 4.05Number: 3 L. Eddie
Average Rating: 4.00Number: 18 L. Berry
Average Rating: 3.95Number: 15 L. Arnot
Average Rating: 3.74Number: 2 N. Docherty
Average Rating: 3.69Number: 22 V. Esson
Average Rating: 3.66After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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UEFA Women's Champions League Scores & Fixtures
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UEFA Women's Champions League Table
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Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Barcelona | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 5 | 22 | 16 |
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| 2 | SL Benfica | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 |
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| 3 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
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| 4 | Rosengård | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 23 | -20 | 1 |
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Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 20 | 14 |
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| 2 | Brann | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
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| 3 | Slavia Prague | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | -10 | 5 |
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| 4 | St. Pölten | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 14 | -12 | 1 |
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Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | PSG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
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| 2 | Ajax | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 10 |
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| 3 | Bayern Munich | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
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| 4 | Roma | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 5 |
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Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | Chelsea | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
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| 2 | Häcken | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
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| 3 | Paris FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 7 |
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| 4 | Real Madrid | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 1 |
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Key
- Position 1 - 2 : Quarter-finals
Team Lineups
home team, Arsenal
Manager: Jonas Eidevall
Starting lineup
- Number 8, Mariona Caldentey , substituted for K. Kühl at 87 minutes
- Number 5, Laia Codina
- Number 32, K. Cooney-Cross , substituted for L. Wälti at 79 minutes
- Number 19, C. Foord
- Number 2, E. Fox , substituted for L. Wienroither at 79 minutes
- Number 12, F. Maanum , substituted for R. Kafaji at 71 minutes
- Number 10, K. Little , Captain
- Number 11, K. McCabe
- Number 23, A. Russo , substituted for S. Blackstenius at 70 minutes
- Number 6, L. Williamson
- Number 1, M. Zinsberger
Substitutes
home team, Arsenal
- Number 59, M. Agyemang
- Number 25, S. Blackstenius
- Number 56, F. Godfrey
- Number 16, R. Kafaji
- Number 53, V. Lia
- Number 22, K. Kühl
- Number 62, K. Reid
- Number 26, L. Wienroither
- Number 40, N. Williams
- Number 3, L. Wubben-Moy
- Number 13, L. Wälti
- Number 14, D. van Domselaar
away team, Rangers
Manager: Jo Potter
Starting lineup
- Number 15, L. Arnot
- Number 2, N. Docherty , Captain
- Number 3, L. Eddie
- Number 22, V. Esson
- Number 10, R. Hardy
- Number 7, B. Hay , substituted for M. McAulay at 46 minutes
- Number 4, K. Hill
- Number 9, K. Howat , substituted for C. Lafaix at 67 minutes
- Number 24, O. McLoughlin
- Number 5, L. Rafferty , substituted for T. Middag at 67 minutes
- Number 44, K. Wilkinson , substituted for L. Berry at 87 minutes
away team, Rangers
- Number 16, E. Austin
- Number 18, L. Berry
- Number 40, S. Black
- Number 1, J. Fife
- Number 20, C. Lafaix
- Number 14, M. McAulay
- Number 26, J. McLeary
- Number 6, T. Middag
home team, Arsenal
Manager: Jonas Eidevall
Starting lineup
- Number 8, Mariona Caldentey , substituted for K. Kühl at 87 minutes
- Number 5, Laia Codina
- Number 32, K. Cooney-Cross , substituted for L. Wälti at 79 minutes
- Number 19, C. Foord
- Number 2, E. Fox , substituted for L. Wienroither at 79 minutes
- Number 12, F. Maanum , substituted for R. Kafaji at 71 minutes
- Number 10, K. Little , Captain
- Number 11, K. McCabe
- Number 23, A. Russo , substituted for S. Blackstenius at 70 minutes
- Number 6, L. Williamson
- Number 1, M. Zinsberger
Substitutes
- Number 59, M. Agyemang
- Number 25, S. Blackstenius
- Number 56, F. Godfrey
- Number 16, R. Kafaji
- Number 53, V. Lia
- Number 22, K. Kühl
- Number 62, K. Reid
- Number 26, L. Wienroither
- Number 40, N. Williams
- Number 3, L. Wubben-Moy
- Number 13, L. Wälti
- Number 14, D. van Domselaar
away team, Rangers
Manager: Jo Potter
Starting lineup
- Number 15, L. Arnot
- Number 2, N. Docherty , Captain
- Number 3, L. Eddie
- Number 22, V. Esson
- Number 10, R. Hardy
- Number 7, B. Hay , substituted for M. McAulay at 46 minutes
- Number 4, K. Hill
- Number 9, K. Howat , substituted for C. Lafaix at 67 minutes
- Number 24, O. McLoughlin
- Number 5, L. Rafferty , substituted for T. Middag at 67 minutes
- Number 44, K. Wilkinson , substituted for L. Berry at 87 minutes
Substitutes
- Number 16, E. Austin
- Number 18, L. Berry
- Number 40, S. Black
- Number 1, J. Fife
- Number 20, C. Lafaix
- Number 14, M. McAulay
- Number 26, J. McLeary
- Number 6, T. Middag
- Referee:
- Rasa Grigone
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Ieva Ramanauskiene
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Heini Hyvonen
- Fourth Official:
- Minka Vekkeli
Match Officials
Match Stats
Key, Arsenal v RangersShots
Arsenal 29Rangers 0Shots on target
Arsenal 13Rangers 0Shots off target
Arsenal 11Rangers 0Blocked shots
Arsenal 5Rangers 0Goalkeeper saves
Arsenal 0Rangers 7Fouls
Arsenal 2Rangers 9Corners
Arsenal 9Rangers 0Season so far
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v Chelsea
1
0
Club Friendlies Women
Rangers won
v Dundee United
0
10
SWPL 1
Arsenal won
v Washington Spirit
1
2
Club Friendlies Women
Rangers won
v Montrose
0
9
SWPL 1
Arsenal won
v A-Leagues All Stars
0
1
A-Leagues All Stars Women
Rangers won
v Queen's Park
9
0
SWPL 1
Arsenal won
v Brighton & Hove Albion
5
0
Women's Super League
Rangers won
v Partick Thistle
4
0
SWPL 1
Arsenal won
v Manchester City
1
2
Women's Super League
Rangers won
v Aberdeen
0
11
SWPL 1