After getting off to a winning start in SWPL1, Motherwell are aiming to make it two wins from two on Sunday when they travel to Station Park for a meeting with Forfar Farmington.
Kerry Montgomery’s long range effort clinched all three points as the women of steel edged out Stirling University in their opening game.
It was the ideal way to start the new season, but life in the top flight will mean the tough games will come thick and fast.
Kick off at Station Park is 1pm. Entry is priced at £4 adults, £3 concessions and free for under 16s.
THE OPPOSITION
Forfar Farmington enjoyed a comfortable first season in SWPL1 in 2018, following promotion to the top flight the previous year.
The appointment of Stevie Baxter ahead of the 2019 campaign has also brought significant changes to the playing squad and the new boss will be hoping his side can gel quickly in order to build on last season’s success.
A 4-0 defeat to Celtic on the opening day was a disappointing way to begin the season, but Baxter’s side will be determined to make amends in their first home fixture.
POSITION
Forfar: SWPL1 – 8th – zero points
Motherwell: SWPL1 – 2nd – three points
WHAT THEY SAID
Kirsten Rolph is hoping Motherwell can build up momentum after a winning start.
“Nobody needs to stress to us not to get carried away,” Rolph said. “We all know we are in for a tough season and are taking it game by game.
“There is a great team spirit already, despite having only been together as a group for a few weeks.
“During the game we all worked hard for each other and everyone was buzzing with the win.”
Donald Jennow has been pleased with the attitude and work rate of his squad in the lead up to taking on Forfar.
The ‘Well head coach is now urging his players to keep on improving, after an impressing showing against Stirling University.
“We’ve put in a good week of work in the build up to Sunday’s game,” said Jennow. “What has been most pleasing is the determination of the players to keep on improving.
“Every coach will strive for consistency and so I want us to replicate the things we did well last week while adding those thing that we’ve looked at following the Stirling game.”
DON’T MISS OUT
We’ll have a full match report and goal highlights here and on the club’s social media channels.