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Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson says achieving six league wins in a row is possible, but a tough opponent lies in wait in Hearts on Sunday.

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.

Hearts make their second trip of the 2018/19 Ladbrokes Premiership season to Fir Park on Sunday.

Here’s a look at our opponents in greater detail.

Back in form

Losses to Livingston and Aberdeen in December proved a turning point for Craig Levein’s side, as they went on to pick up six victories from their next eight games.

Wins over Hamilton, Hibernian, St Johnstone, Auchinleck Talbot and Livingston, as well as a draw with Livi and a loss to Dundee, have followed since.

Returning strike power

The return of Uche Ikepazu to action in Hearts’ last two games comes at an ominous time.

The man mountain started the season in great form, before succumbing to injury at Fir Park and spending an extended period on the sidelines.

Getting back into contention

Hearts were flying high at the top earlier in the season, before injuries to key players took their toll and saw them slip.

Despite that, they’ve never been too out of touch with the leading pack. Celtic may be 14 points ahead in top spot, but Aberdeen and Kilmarnock are only three points ahead in third and fourth respectively, and Rangers sit eight points ahead in second.

Motherwell host Hearts on Sunday, as they look to make it six Ladbrokes Premiership wins from six.

If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park. Kick off is at 12.15pm GMT.

To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.

Every league game between now and the split will be broadcast live on our service.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service. Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.

Motherwell host Hearts in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Sunday.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Head to head

Hearts have won all three encounters between the two teams in the 2018/19 season, picking up two victories at Tynecastle in the league and Betfred Cup, and one in the league at Fir Park.

Motherwell’s last victory against Craig Levein’s side came in the last encounter in the 2017/18 campaign, with Carl McHugh netting a memorable winning goal in the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final win.

Team news

Tom Aldred and Ross McCormack are injury doubts. Chris Cadden, Craig Tanner and Trevor Carson remain out.

Get your tickets in advance

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. Kick off is at 12.15pm.

If you buy online, you can print at home and go straight to the gate, or even show us your ticket code on your mobile phone.

The cheaper price is for our John Hunter Stand, which runs along the sideline directly across from our Phil O’Donnell Main Stand.

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Away supporters should contact their club directly for ticket sales. Hearts fans will be situated in our South Stand.

Watch a live stream of the match

If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park. Kick off is at 12.15pm GMT.

To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.

Every league game between now and the split will be broadcast live on our service.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service. Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.

Pre-match

Our Cooper Bar is open from 11am for pre-match food and drink, and don’t miss our £5 beer and a burger offer.

Away fans are welcome to join us. The bar is also open post match.

Get a 50/50 ticket

Our 50/50 draw allows you to win prizes during home games at Fir Park.

Tickets cost £1 and can be purchased from vendors around the stadium.

You can buy from:

• Laura in our hospitality areas and from the front of the Cooper Stand from an hour before the game.
• Valerie in the John Hunter Stand from an hour before the game.
• Vivienne in the Cooper Bar before the game and then in front of the Cooper Stand/John Hunter Stand from an hour before kick off.
• Wendy and Marie in the ticket office.

James Scott has signed a three-and-a-half-year extension to his contract with the club.

The striker, a regular scorer for reserves, has already notched up four substitute appearances for the first team, after making his debut as a 17-year-old back in April 2018.

His deal was due to expire in May of this year, but his development has been rewarded with a new contract that will expire in the summer of 2022.

“We have extremely high hopes for James and he is already knocking at the door for a first-team spot,” Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson said.

“We will continue to push him and develop him as he is a very talented boy. He is still very young and learning the game, but I have high hopes for him.”

“He has only just turned 18, but I hope to see him breaking into the first team in the near future.

“We are continuing to have positive discussions with one or two other young players, and hope to have an announcement on that front soon.”

The young striker added: “I am really happy to have signed a new contract with the club.

“I’ve already had a taste of playing in the first team, and now I want to push even more to get playing time as soon as possible.”

Kirsten Rolph says Motherwell must now build up momentum, after opening their SWPL1 campaign with a victory over Stirling University.

Former Kilmarnock defender Rolph joined the ranks at ‘Well earlier this year and played a big role as they opened their top flight account with a victory.

Next up for the women of steel is their first away fixture of the season, when they travel to Station Park to take on Forfar Farmington.

Going into the game on the back of a good victory will ensure Donald Jennow’s side are full of confidence, but Rolph is well aware they’ll need to be at their best to come away with a positive result.

“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.

“We have all gelled really well from day one and I think that showed against Stirling.

“During the game we all worked hard for each other and everyone was buzzing with the win.”

In contrasting fashion, Forfar opened their season with a 4-0 defeat against Celtic.

Last season, after gaining promotion to the top flight, the Blues handled the transition well and comfortably finished in fifth place.

Rolph believes Motherwell are more than capable of taking another positive result, but has warned they are in for a very tough encounter.

“They’ll definitely want to bounce back from last week and the defeat to Celtic,” she added.

“I know they have made some changes in coaching staff and similar to us brought in new players.

“Forfar are a good side who last year had some mixed results, but managed to stay a solid team in SWPL1.

“That being said we are confident in our own abilities and will definitely be looking to come away with a result.”

Despite a close season of major transition within the Motherwell squad, Rolph feels she and her fellow new recruits have settled in easily.

The 26-year-old also has been impressed with the quality within the squad and is relishing the increased exposure that has come with life in the top league.

“Since joining Motherwell it has been really clear how good the standard is,” she said.

“For me personally, I feel I’m always learning and there’s a lot of differences to take on board.

“I feel like I’m progressing every week, it’s been a good transition for me.

“We are part of the top league in Scotland, so are in the spotlight a lot more and as the newly promoted team there’s that added interest.

“It’s nice to get that added attention, but our focus is simply on achieving our goals for the season.”

Carl McHugh says there’s now even greater incentive to try and topple Hearts on Sunday.

With the team in touching distance of contending for a top six finish after five straight Ladbrokes Premiership wins, the midfielder says confidence continues to grow in the squad.

Hearts take on Motherwell for the fourth time this season on Sunday, paying visit to Fir Park in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

Five

The Steelmen have won five of their last 10 matches against the Gorgie side at Fir Park, drawing two and losing three.

Hearts were victorious on their last visit, with Steven Naismith netting in a 1-0 win.

Prior to that, Steven Robinson’s men won two on the bounce 2-1, including the memorable William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-final win.

Six

Motherwell, of course, are chasing their sixth successive Ladbrokes Premiership victory. If they achieve it, it will be the first time its happened since 2014.

The last time it happened, Hearts were the team that sat as the sixth team in the run, with a 1-0 victory at Tynecastle hitting the mark for Stuart McCall’s side.

121

Both sets of fans have been treated to, or had to endure, a combined 121 goals across the Ladbrokes Premiership season so far.

Hearts have seen 60, scoring 31 and conceding 29 along the way. Motherwell, meanwhile, have netted 27 and conceded 34.

After a short break, Motherwell host Hearts in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Sunday.

Here’s an early look ahead to the match.

Head to head

Motherwell go into the game off the back of five consecutive league wins.

Victories over Dundee, Hamilton, Hibernian, Livingston and St Mirren put Stephen Robinson’s side on the verge of six back-to-back victories for the first time since 2014.

Hearts have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five league matches. Victories over Hibernian, St Johnstone and Kilmarnock have been mixed in with a draw with Livingston and a loss to Dundee.

Get your tickets in advance

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. Kick off is at 12.15pm.

If you buy online, you can print at home and go straight to the gate, or even show us your ticket code on your mobile phone.

The cheaper price is for our John Hunter Stand, which runs along the sideline directly across from our Phil O’Donnell Main Stand.

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Away supporters should contact their club directly for ticket sales. Hearts fans will be situated in our South Stand.