Alloa Athletic Women suffered defeat at the Grangemouth Stadium to Central Ladies 3-1 on Sunday.

Following a 40-minute delay to kick-off, proceedings eventually got underway and it was Central who began the stronger of the two sides.

The hosts would take the lead with a well driven cross into the box was converted by Eva Rule to make it 1-0. That advantage would be doubled in quick succession with a very similar goal, this time coming from the other side was tapped home to make it 2-0.

Half-time caused the visitors more cause for concern as Maxine Simpson and Jenna Woods were both forced off through injury and illness, they were to be replaced by Sophie Rupp and Rihanna McMinimee.

It was one of those substitutes that would give Allan Milne’s side a lifeline in the second period. A searching corner from Lucy Burnett was pinpoint to the feet of McMinimee who converted home with a smart finish to make it 2-1.

Despite pressure from Alloa, the hosts would strike back once again. Rachel Docherty denied the first effort at goal but Central’s latest signing Estelle McKechnie was there to pounce on the rebound to restore the two goal advantage.

It ended in defeat for the Wasps but the big games keep coming as they look to end the season on a high.

The team will play against Benburb in a friendly at the Indodrill Stadium on Tuesday, March 10 (7:45pm KO), which fans will be welcome and the Pie Hut open. That prepares Allan Milne’s squad for a SWFL Regional League Plate quarter final tie away to Ardrossan Winton Rovers on Sunday, March 15.

Alloa Athletic Women returned to winning ways with a 7-0 victory over Carron Huskies at the Indodrill Stadium.

The Wasps controlled proceedings from the opening minute and created a couple of chances to take the lead early in the game.

Amy Cully, in her first game back after a stint in Australia, opened the scoring after 11 minutes, converting a Neve McGuigan cross to mark her birthday with the perfect return.

For much of the first half, Carron Huskies remained resolute, defending their box well to deny Alloa the chance to add to their lead. Mia Hutcheson, Neve McGuigan and Jenna Woods all came close to doubling the hosts’ advantage.

With four minutes until half-time, Alloa found the elusive second goal as Jenna Woods danced her way into the box before Bailey Black slid the ball home to make it 2-0.

The second half followed a similar pattern to the first, with the Wasps moving the ball nicely in a bid to create more chances in front of goal. Eight minutes after the restart, they were rewarded for their positive start as Niamh Kinsella fired across the goalkeeper for her first goal for the club and Alloa’s third of the afternoon.

A flurry of chances followed once again with the woodwork and Huskies’ goalkeeper preventing further damage.

The arrival of Nicole Smith, Sammie Gray and Lucy Burnett gave Alloa fresh legs as they looked to extend their lead, and it did not take long for another couple of quickfire goals to follow.

Jenna Woods smashed home an unstoppable effort from outside the area to make it 4-0 and claim her 12th of the season, before Emily Gray poked home from a corner to score her first competitive goal for the club and Alloa’s fifth of the day.

Alloa pressed until the very end, looking to improve their goal difference, and did so with a stoppage time brace from Sammie Gray. Her first was a cool and composed finish after beating the offside trap, and she bettered it a minute later by lobbing Fullerton in goal to make it 7-0.

All in all, a productive day for Allan Milne’s side with six different scorers and a clean sheet to match. The Wasps now travel to Central on Sunday, March 8, with just goal difference between the sides.

Alloa Athletic Women continued their impressive unbeaten run in 2026 with a 2–1 friendly win over Thornton Hibs Ladies — a result that reflected both progress on the pitch and growing strength within the squad.

The match provided an opportunity for manager Allan Milne to experiment with his full squad. All 19 squad members featured across the 90 minutes. With league and cup fixtures on the horizon, the afternoon was as much about preparation and competition for places as it was about the result — though maintaining momentum will be a major boost to Milne.

Alloa took the lead through recent signing Nicole Smith, who made it two goals in two games since joining the club. Smith’s forward instincts were in full flow as she poked in front of the Hibs defence to turn it past the goalkeeper and notch the opener.

The second goal marked a significant moment for winger Emily Gray, who has now officially signed for the club. Gray impressed throughout with quality and composure on the ball, which showed in her goal.

Ghosting into the box Gray picked up a great area to expertly flick the cross goalward bound and double the hosts advantage.

The former Stirling University and Falkirk player adds experience to the Wasps’ ranks having also spent time in the United States with the University of New Haven.

Thornton Hibs grabbed a late consolation in the second half, but Alloa’s control for much of the contest ensured the victory.

The friendly also highlighted the club’s strengthening depth, with Gray’s signing following recent additions Smith and Rachael Whyte. Competition within the squad has intensified in recent weeks, something Milne believes is already raising standards.

With an unbeaten 2026 continuing and new signings bedding in quickly, Alloa now turn their focus back to league action.

A challenging away fixture against league leaders Bishopton awaits on Sunday, 22 February, as they look to carry their strong form into the crunch point of the season.