'Added spice' and 'writing history' in SWPL Cup semi-finals

While much of the talk this week has been about Rangers and Celtic potentially joining the WSL in future, bosses Jo Potter and Elena Sadiku are fully focused on the task at hand - the SWPL Cup semi-final.

According to reports, both sides of the Old Firm have held exploratory talks with the top flight down south.

"That's not my focus, that's not something I've been speaking about," Potter said as she prepares for Sunday's semi-final against Celtic.

"We've got full focus on Celtic in what is a big game for us."

Celtic head coach Sadiku shared similar sentiment: "I think if we talk about the WSL rumours, it's nothing we can focus on or should think about."

The rivals meet on Sunday with a spot in the first final of the SWPL season up for grabs.

Flash back to this time last year and Sadiku had just taken over as Fran Alonso's successor at Celtic. Her first task was an Old Firm showdown for a place in the SWPL Cup final.

Rangers edged that game 3-2 and went on to lift the trophy before making it a double with the Scottish Cup - but it was Celtic who took bragging rights in the league, winning it on the last day for their first Scottish women's title.

Visitors Rangers go into Sunday's showdown unbeaten in the past four Old Firm derbies, winning 3-2 in the most recent meeting in November.

"Any time we can step out winners and beat them it's always a bonus," said Potter. "We've managed to do it in our last league game so we've got to take confidence from it.

"These games always look slightly different because they bring a special spice to it."

And Sadiku can't wait for another crack at beating her rivals.

"I don't think the girls are fearing them, they're confident we can win against Rangers," she said.

"The Glasgow derby is different, there's a big history between us and them. There's more pressure, they mean more. It's a great game to experience and I love being a part of it."

Hibs host Aberdeen in second semi-final

Hibs are serial winners in this competition with seven League Cup triumphs, and 12 final appearances, to their name.

No other team has won it more. Aberdeen, on the other hand, have never reached the final.

While it's been almost six years since Hibs contested - and won - their last League Cup final, current manager Grant Scott is calling on his players to write their names into club folklore.

"Our history is one thing but we need to make some new history now and this group is more than capable," said Scott.

Aberdeen manager Scott Booth lost two League Cup finals - both to Hibs - during his Glasgow City tenure and has endured a tough start in the Pittodrie hotseat as his side languish in the SWPL relegation zone.

But Booth has begun bolstering his squad, with Northern Ireland internationals Toni-Leigh Finnegan and Kerry Beattie joining the Dons - both should be available for Sunday's match.

"Ultimately, if you can stay in the game, if we can get that bit right, then you just never know, you can find yourself in a cup final," Booth said.

Watch live on BBC

Celtic v Rangers will be live on BBC Alba so you can watch all action on your telly, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. It kicks off at 16:10 BST.

We'll also have full live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app from 16:00, covering both matches.