Women’s football in Scotland grows as a fifth SWPL clubs sees a double crowd, according to a new study | Football news
Fifth clubs in the Scottish Women’s Premier League have recorded average jams double.
This is, according to a new report saying that women’s football is in Scotland’s ‘flourishing’, and more than two million people also watched SWPL on TV or online last season.
Research – at the University of Edinburgh’s Academy of Sport – it also pointed out that this figure should be even higher this season.
A total of 25 key observations and recommendations were also made for further developing a women’s game, including maximizing international engagement and exposure, increasing trading inside and outside the stadium and growing crowds on a professional elite level.
Professor Grant Jarvie hopes that the report will help “close the data gap between women and men’s football”.
SWPL Director General Fiona Mcintyre said: “These findings are incredibly encouraging because they indicate the growing and engaged SWPL Fanbase.
“We are truly grateful to the University of Edinburgh for taking this study and giving us a greater understanding who is attending SWPL matches and what is important to them. These insights are invaluable while trying to engage with SWPL fans increase your visit to SWPL matches. “
Ebra Köksal, Chairman Women in Football UK, added: “This report enhances what I’ve been advocating for a long time – women’s football is on an exciting path, and this report shows how engaged and passionate SWPL fans are.
“The rush of present, internet engagement and positive experiences in the day of the match emphasize the immense potential of the sport. An increasing number reflects a deeper cultural shift, proving that when women’s football gets a platform, an appetite for the game of flourishing.”
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Holders Rangers will take over the sevenfold Hibernian winners in the Sky Sports Cup final.
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The countdown is now on March 22 while two clubs meet at Fir Park in Repeating the 2023 finals that Rangers won 2-0 – With the match to live on heavenly sports and now.
