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Can Partick Thistle stun Glasgow City in Scottish Cup?

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Can Partick Thistle stun Glasgow City in Scottish Cup?

If this tie were taking place last season, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the most likely place for an upset.

Glasgow City had their fair share of ups and downs last season while Partick Thistle were punching well above their part-time weight.

Although previous scorelines wouldn’t have you believe it, the two Petershill Park teams have looked close in their meetings over the years.

But Glasgow City look a force to be reckoned with this term.

They’re top of the SWPL, one point clear of Rangers in second and four clear of Hearts in third, plus they’ve scored 59 goals and only conceded four – no other team has conceded fewer.

Leanne Ross’ side have won five of their last six league games – the best record in the division.

Thistle on the other hand haven’t enjoyed the greatest start to the new season. They’ve picked up just one victory in their last six and have only scored 18 goals – 15 fewer than Motherwell above them.

But Brian Graham’s team tasted cup success last season, making it to the final of the SWPL Cup and even equalising against Rangers before ultimately going on to lose 4-1.

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