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He scored his first Motherwell goal last weekend and Davor Zdravkovski is hungry for more. The North Macedonian talks about his summer international plans and analyses his first season in Scotland.

Stuart Kettlewell has been pleased with the way his side have conducted themselves over the last couple matches, but insists there is still lots to be playing for and there should be no letting up. 

The manager takes questions on the sensational season from Theo Bair and the inevitability of there being interest from clubs looking to secure the Canadian’s services.

A swift return to action awaits the women of steel following their dramatic late triumph over Aberdeen in the Granite City last weekend, with the women of steel returning to K-Park to face local rivals Hamilton in the final Lanarkshire derby of the 2023/24 SWPL campaign.

Chelsie Watson’s 95^th-minute winner at the Balmoral stadium ensured the women of steel continued their exceptional nine game unbeaten run and seventh victory throughout that time.

Paul Brownlie’s side return to East Kilbride with aspirations of securing their third Lanarkshire derby victory this season after convincing four-goal victories across both sides of the river Clyde.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

The hosts have firmly taken the post-split fixtures in their stride, maintaining an exceptional unbeaten run of nine successive games. Four straight home victories have propelled the women of steel to the top of the split.

K-Park has proved to be a formidable venue for opposing teams this season, with Motherwell coasting to comfortable victories over Aberdeen, Montrose, Spartans whilst also overcoming Dundee United at Fir Park.

Victory in the Granite City last weekend ensured the women of steel’s momentum in achieving a seventh-place finish remained firmly within their own hands ahead of the final two games against Hamilton and Dundee United.

Hamilton

Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton sit precariously above the automatic relegation spot, level on points with Dundee United, but only one ahead on goal difference.

Three defeats in their last four haven’t aided Hamilton’s survival hopes, with the side from ML3’s solitary point in the last two months coming in a closely-fought 3-3 draw with Aberdeen at Pittodrie stadium.

Ticket information 

Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.

• Adult – £8
• Concession – £3
• Under 11s – Free to enter.

*Concession tickets apply to those over 65, and to 12–17-year-olds, with full-time students also eligible with a valid matriculation card.

Additional information – no pets allowed within K-Park.

How to follow the action 

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match. Kick-off at K-Park from 8PM.

We are on the road for the final time this season, as we take on Hibernian at Easter Road. 

Kick off is 7.45pm on Wednesday 15 May.

How to follow the game

Tickets can be bought online.

Hibernian advise supporters to ensure they have created an account with us first, before then attempting to purchase tickets. Supporters can register by clicking here.

Supporters will need to create an account on our single sign on platform, verify their email and then click back in through the link again to access the matchday tickets. Tickets will only be available as e–tickets.

Wheelchair Tickets

Regular match pricing applies for the wheelchair tickets depending on category, with the personal assistant free of charge. These can be purchased by your supporters by getting in touch with our Accessible Tickets team by emailing accessibletickets@hibernianfc.co.uk or by calling 0131 656 7066.Ambulant Tickets

Regular match pricing applies depending on category. Must be in receipt of Higher Rate DLA or
Enhanced PIP to be eligible for a PA ticket.

If a PA is needed and proof can be provided this will be free of charge. These can be issued using any of the regular match tickets.

These can be purchased by your supporters by getting in touch with our Accessible Tickets team by emailing
accessibletickets@hibernianfc.co.uk or by calling 0131 656 7066.

Matchday Sales

Hibernian will only facilitate online sales for away supporters right up until kick off. Tickets won’t be
available from the Hibernian FC Ticket Office for away supporters. 

Kit Watch

We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

Injury Update

Jack Vale returns from suspension.

Adam Devine returned to the action on Saturday against Ross County. Callum Slattery and Jon Obika will be missing from this match.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell’s hot run of form in 2024 continued in the Highlands on Saturday, dispatching Ross County with a wonderful 5-1 win. Blair Spittal got on the scoresheet twice, with Harry Paton, Paul McGinn and Davor Zdravkovski also scoring.

That result took Motherwell up to 7th, albeit with Aberdeen still to play the following day.

Aberdeen beat Hibernian 4-0 at Easter Road, which take them up to seventh. With two games to go, the Steelmen are a point behind the Dons. Hibernian are a point behind Motherwell in ninth, with the three teams only separated by two points.

With a win, the lowest position Motherwell could finish the season is eighth.

Opposition Report

Hibernian’s hopes of finishing top of the bottom six were dented in their last match, as they lost out 4-0 to Aberdeen.

It’s been four losses, a draw and a win in their last six. Motherwell have the upper hand over Hibs this season, with Motherwell winning one and the other two ending in draws.

Myziane Maolida has been a shining light for Hibernian this season since his arrival, and will want to finish the season strongly. Since his arrival in January, he has eight goals and one assist in 16 appearances.

With safety secured and seventh in their sights, Motherwell made the long trip to Dingwall on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

A fixture that has seen raining goals this season, this match got off to a similar fashion.

Blair Spittal latched on a Ross Laidlaw error to put his team in front. Despite being pegged back moments later, Paul McGinn scored his first Motherwell goal and first goal in two years to get the Steelmen ahead before the interval.

From then on, the visitors were in full control.

Spittal scored another wonderful goal with ten minutes to go, before substitutes Harry Paton and Davor Zdravkovksi put cherries on the cake before the end.

Motherwell defied a late Aberdeen comeback in emphatic style, netting a decisive goal with the final kick of the game to continue their nine game unbeaten run whilst surpassing the Dons in the SWPL league table.

Motherwell comfortably cruised to a two-goal advantage in the first-half, with Kayla Jardine’s whipped delivery diverted goal-bound by the foot of an Aberdeen defender before striker Laura berry continued her remarkable goalscoring form with an exceptional solo-run and finish shortly before half-time.

The hosts were soon reduced to 10-players moments later leaving the women of steel firmly in the ascendency heading into the second-half. Despite controlling the first-half, the visitors lost their momentum, with Aberdeen responding with two quick-fire goals against the run of play.

As both sides looked certain to share a closely-fought point, defender Chelsie Watson powered home a header with the last kick of the game to secure the three points and ninth unbeaten game.

Head coach Paul Brownlie made two changes from the side that drew with Montrose at K-Park last weekend, with Bailley Collins and Rebecca Cameron settling for a place on the bench whilst Murron Cunningham and Emily Mutch both returning to the starting XI.

Knowing a victory would propel the women of steel to the top of the split, Motherwell started firmly on the front foot and soon netted the opener within the first two-minutes. Kayla Jardine’s whipped delivery from the left flank coasted across the face of goal and a mistimed Aberdeen interception forced the ball into their own net.

Murron Cunningham was next to test the Aberdeen goal, latching onto Amy Anderson’s precise through ball that sliced through the Aberdeen backline, but the experienced defender lost her footing on the artificial turf, reducing the momentum in her strike.

Morgan Cross carved the next opportunity, racing through a series of Aberdeen jerseys before curling a hopeful right-footed effort from the edge of the penalty area, but the strikers attempt was equally matched by an exceptional reaction save.

Motherwell continued to threaten the Aberdeen half, with the second following shortly before the half-time break. Striker Laura Berry regained possession with a clever interception on the halfway line before running directly through the centre of the Aberdeen half. The youngster skilfully switched the ball onto her left-foot before dispatching a calm and composed finish into the bottom-right corner.

Motherwell looked firm favourites to coast to their seventh victory throughout their impeccable unbeaten run when Aberdeen were reduced to 10-players following a verbal discussion with the match officials.

However, the women of steel suddenly lost their rhythm and momentum in the game, with Aberdeen netting twice in a prolific spell.

However, the women of steel’s never say die attitude prevailed. In the final minute of the game, Katie Rice’s whipped corner kick sailed invitingly to defender Chelsie Watson, who steadied herself before guiding a precise headed effort into the top-left corner to seal a dramatic victory on the road in the Granite City.

Eight games unbeaten on the domestic calendar, Motherwell make the trip north to the Granite city, with their sights firmly set on reaching the top of the split, as nearest league rivals Aberdeen only three points ahead.

Four straight victories at K-Park preceded a two-goals stalemate with Montrose last weekend, as the women of steel continued to narrow the ga to Aberdeen who were held to successive draws by Montrose and Hamilton.

Paul Brownlie’s side cruised past the Dons on their previous meeting in East Kilbride, with Morgan Cross breaking the deadlock before a quickfire double across both halves from Laura Berry sealed a comfortable three-goal victory on that day.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

Six victories and two draws since March ensured the women of steel maintained the momentum in closing down Aberdeen, with the women of steel’s goalscoring woes a distant memory.

22-goals have been crafted out across the Motherwell squad, conceding only eight within the time, with forwards Laura Berry and Morgan Cross forging a formidable partnership in the final third. Berry’s efforts were rewarded with the SWPL player of the month award for April.

Victory over Aberdeen would level both sides points tally, with the women of steel retaining a mathematically greater goal-difference.

Aberdeen

The hosts head into this afternoon’s contest after back-to-back draws with Montrose and Hamilton. Despite this, the Dons are unbeaten in their last five games, with four straight victories at Balmoral Stadium.

Aberdeen overcame the women of steel on the opening day of the season in the Granite City, with a Bailley Hutchinson double added by a strike from Hannah Stewart in a narrow 3-2 victory.

Ticket information

Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.

• Adult – £5
• Under 16s – Free to enter.

How to follow the action

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match. Kick-off from Balmoral Stadium at 2PM.

Motherwell came away from the Highlands with a resounding 1-5 win in Dingwall.

Goals from Blair Spittal and Paul McGinn had the away side up at the break before Spittal, Zdravkovski and Paton added gloss to the scoreline late on.

County, who came into this enounter with only one home defeat in eight, were on the ropes early as the visitors started brightly and nearly took a lead when Andy Halliday was slid in on the edge of the box,  but the midfielder’s effort was matched by Laidlaw who made a fine stop.

The Steelmen were looking dangerous but their lead came in an unexpected fashion. Liam Kelly angled a ball forward which harmlessly ended up at Ross Laidlaw but the County ‘keeper spilled it straight to Blair Spittal who gratefully fired home.

County didn’t take long to respond, drawing level five minutes later. Disappointingly it was from a Motherwell corner, which Brophy broke away from and slid in Simon Murray who cooly slotted past Kelly.

As the game started to even out, it looked as though both sides would head down the tunnel level, probably deservedly so, but Paul McGinn had other ideas.

Georgie Gent’s free-kick was again fumbled by Laidlaw and it landed kindly to the feet of the former Scotland International who fired in his first Motherwell goal and first time hitting the net since May 2022.

Don Cowie made three changes at the break as County looked to find a way back in to the match to edge away from relegation trouble for all their hard work and endeavour, they rarely troubled Liam Kelly.

Indeed, as Motherwell looked to see the game out, they broke forward through Theo Bair and he laid it on a plate for Blair Spittal to notch his second of the game with a superb curler into the top corner.

At that point it looked like game over but the Steelmen weren’t finished yet.

Theo Bair burst in behind the defence and with a shot looking likely, he unselfishly pulled it back to his teammate Davor Zdravkovski who powered it into the net for his first goal in claret and amber.

‘Well weren’t finished there as Harry Paton was sent into the box, with a moment of brilliance from Blair Spittal, allowing the Canadian to slot into the bottom corner.

Motherwell now take on Hibernian, with the Lanarkshire side looking to continue their decent form in the run-up to the league finalé.

Stuart Kettlewell gives his thoughts on the 5-1 win over Ross County.

• Trying to be entertaining
• Becoming third top scorers in the league
• A special mention the travelling supporter