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This video can not be played Hibernian striker Eilidh Adams targets back-to-back SWPL titles Scotland striker Eilidh Adams says it's "inevitable" that her Hibernian side will have a target on their back after surprising many by winning the Scottish Women's Premier League last season. But the 21-year-old says they believe they are "good enough to compete" - and are capable of doing it again - as they prepare to start the new campaign against Aberdeen on Sunday, live on BBC Alba. Adams described the previous campaign as her "best yet at the club", with 24 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions helping Hibs to secure an "incredible" title on the final day. "We're the champions. Everyone will want to beat us, " Adams told BBC Scotland. "And, if they do, it's a massive thing. " Scotland's Galactica & Ballon d'Or nominee walks in footsteps of Zidane SWPL of 10 launched to realise full-time 'dream' Hibs triumphed 1-0 against Rangers on the final day last season to claim their first league title in 18 years. Glasgow City and Celtic, who finished second and fourth, respectively, will have title aspirations this time around, as will Hibs' city rivals Hearts. However, Adams says the continuity in Grant Scott's squad will stand the champions in good stead. "I think obviously we've got quite a similar squad, we've not brought in too many new faces, which I do think helps, " Adams said. "You don't need to go through that period of getting a team to get to know each other. "I think it's just about kind of doing what we did last season. And obviously we've got a belief now, quite a lot of belief, given what we achieved last season, that we're good enough to compete and why not do it again? " Adams admits she is expecting stiff competition this season, especially after the league was reduced from 12 teams to 10. "Every season it seems to get more competitive, which is brilliant, " she said. "But we know it's an extremely difficult task and nobody's really done that recently, retain the title. "When I was first joined, there was very much a gap between the teams. But season on season, it's just improved. And, as a player, as a spectator, it's brilliant. "I expect this season to be even more competitive and more exciting than last season. " Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window? Palace lose appeal against demotion from Europa League Everton agree season-long loan deal for Grealish New drama from writer Jimmy Mc Govern Take a ride on Japan's record-breaking rollercoaster The Jessops are back with more chaotic family comedy Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window? Liverpool 2. 0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets ranked Chaos & controversy - Rashford's first two weeks inside Barca soap opera England dominate France in final World Cup warm-up match. Video England dominate France in final World Cup warm-up match How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final. Video How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final Barber's, F1 and smart toilets - inside Man Utd's £50m Carrington upgrade Root on grandad's love & having Jessica Ennis-Hill's number. Video Root on grandad's love & having Jessica Ennis-Hill's number Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards When do top European leagues start - and who will star? Why is it so hard to break into the NFL? Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.