Rangers scored three goals in the second half to overcome stubborn SWPL opponents Spartans.
Katie Wilkinson scored twice within a seven-minute period, by which time the Spartans’ Kate Fraser had been sent off. Jane Ross added a late third for the visitors.
There were two red cards at Links Park as Motherwell defeated hosts Montrose 4-0. Louisa Boyes and Katie Rice scored first half goals from the well, with Laura Berry adding a third shortly after the break.
The visitors then sent Chelsie Watson on and Montrose’s Jade McLaren followed after picking up a second reserve. Laura McCartney scored the final goal in the fifth minute of added time.
Partick Thistle had a similarly comfortable victory against Dundee United at Petershill Park. Rachel Donaldson got Thistle’s opener and a goal from Megan Burns made it two. Imogen Longcake and Tiree Burchill stretched Particick’s lead before Amy Taylor responded for United.
Aberdeen won for the fourth time in the league this season with Kerry Beattie and Hannah Stewart either side of half-time and Eva Thomson completing the scoring against visitors Queen’s Park.
Glasgow City leaders visit Hibernian later (16:10 GMT), which is available to watch on BBC Alba, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app and host Celtic Hearts at 19:45, with that match live on the BBC Sport website and app.