Alloa Athletic Women continued their unbeaten run in 2026 with a comprehensive 5–0 away victory over West Park United in SWFL Central/West action.
Fresh from their cup victory in Stonehaven, Allan Milne made several changes to the starting eleven, with a number of cup-tied players returning to the side in Bishopbriggs.
It was one of those cup-tied players who broke the deadlock with her first goal for the club. Maxine Simpson controlled the ball from a corner with her right foot before calmly placing it into the bottom corner with her left.
Corners proved to be the route to success in the first half, with the Wasps doubling their lead from another set-piece shortly after. This time, Katelyn Devine’s delivery looped over the West Park goalkeeper and nestled into the back of the net to make it 2–0 at half-time.
Jenna Woods was the only substitute introduced at the break, and the Alloa forward immediately began causing the hosts all sorts of problems.
She danced her way down the left-hand side before cutting the ball back for Nicole Smith to finish. The goal made it 3–0 and marked the number ten’s first since signing from Hutchison Vale in January.
Alloa continued to turn the screw in the second period, dominating proceedings and firmly controlling the momentum of the match.
Woods then turned from provider to goalscorer, producing an outstanding finish from the edge of the box to make it 4–0. The strike took the number nine’s tally to 11 goals for the season.
Alloa found the cherry on top in the closing ten minutes. Neve McGuigan found space on the right and, with a step-over and driving run into the box, caused further problems for the West Park defence. Her mazy run ended at the feet of a trialist, who smashed the ball goalwards to complete the scoring with a fine finish.
We are delighted to come here and get the job done. It is five good goals, another clean sheet and keeps the momentum building. It’s very pleasing.
Allan Milne
To have five different scorers and some getting their first goal for the club is really encouraging. You look at the squad today, those who came off the bench and beyond that, it has so much quality in depth. It is a good place to be.
The Wasps now enjoy a week away from competitive duties with a friendly on the cards at the Recs on Sunday, February 15.
