Champions Hibernian to Face Aberdeen in SWPL Season Opener
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Summary
Champions Hibernian will open the Scottish Women's Premier League season against Aberdeen on August 17. Thistle appoints David Elliott as head coach, and Hamilton Academical's men will play at New Douglas Park amid a stadium dispute. SWPL1 fixtures will split into top six and bottom four after 18 games.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThistle have appointed David Elliott as head coach after Brian Graham left following almost five years in the role.
Accies will be playing their home games at New Douglas Park despite Hamilton Academical's men moving to Cumbernauld amid a dispute with the stadium owner.
All five opening SWPL1 fixtures will be played on 17 August, with kick-off times still to be determined after discussions with television partners, including BBC Scotland and BBC Alba.
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