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  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves take on Morton

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Stuart McKinstry joins Leeds United

  • First team

    Next up: Hibernian

  • Women

    Well advance in Scottish Women’s Cup

  • Women

    Scottish Cup action on Sunday

  • First team

    Highlights as Motherwell win the derby

  • First team

    Manager hails derby victory

  • First team

    Motherwell claim derby win at Hamilton

  • First team

    Pay at the gate at Hamilton

  • First team

    Manager looks ahead to the derby

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Reserves take on Morton

    Reserves take on Morton

    Motherwell are in SPFL Reserve Cup action on Tuesday, as we travel to take on Greenock Morton.

    Maurice Ross’ side kicked off their league campaign with a battling 3-3 draw at Ross County last week, with Dean Cornelius scoring two and Craig Tanner also netting.

    Kick off at Cappielow is at 2pm.

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Stuart McKinstry joins Leeds United

    Stuart McKinstry joins Leeds United

    Young midfielder Stuart McKinstry’s move to English Championship side Leeds United has now been completed.

    An academy product, the 16-year-old midfielder turned professional back in the autumn of 2018, and had been tracked by a number of English clubs since.

    The Scotland Under 17 international made rapid progress over the last 12 months, earning him a place on the first team bench at the tail end of last year, as ‘Well hosted Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership

    His development and performances for the academy teams alerted a number of clubs south of the border.

    Marcelo Bielsa’s side agreed a compensation package that will see Motherwell receive a guaranteed fee with the opportunity to earn further, should he progress and/or Leeds sell him in the future.

    “In an ideal world, we would have like to have kept Stuart for a bit longer and integrated him into the first-team pool,” chief executive Alan Burrows said.

    “However, we were also understanding of the opportunity this was for Stuart and importantly, his desire to move there.

    “The deal was actually agreed with Leeds back in the spring and Stuart has been down there with his new club since this summer. But it has taken a significant amount of time to complete the paperwork and receive the necessary clearance, which was finally concluded last week.

    “Stuart is a local boy who has been brought up to be immersed in Motherwell Football Club. We thank him for all his efforts and endeavour whilst coming through the ranks and wish him every success in his time at Elland Road.”

  • First team

    Next up: Hibernian

    Next up: Hibernian

    Motherwell return to Fir Park on Saturday, with Hibernian the visitors in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

    Stephen Robinson’s men head in to the game in sixth spot, after victory in the Lanarkshire derby at Hamilton.

    Kick off on Saturday is at 3pm. Our Cooper Bar is open from 11am for fans of both clubs.

    Tale of the tape

    Hibernian currently sit a place behind Motherwell in seventh going into Saturday’s game, with Paul Heckingbottom’s team having a worse goal difference.

    A season-opening 1-0 home win over St Mirren for Hibs was followed up by a 6-1 loss at Ibrox, and then a 2-2 home draw with St Johnstone last weekend.

    Motherwell got their first win league of the season in a comfortable 3-1 win at Hamilton Academical at the weekend. That result followed on from an opening day 0-0 draw at Livingston, and then the 5-2 home loss to Celtic.

    Head to head

    The Steelmen won the last encounter between the two sides at Fir Park back in January, with David Turnbull netting in a 1-0 victory.

    Hibs however have won four of the last five meetings between the two, three of which have been at Easter Road.

    Ticket information

    Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office for Motherwell supporters. Hibernian fans should contact their club direct.

    Adult £24 / £20
    Over 60s / 16-18s / Students £17 / £16
    Under 16s £3

    The cheaper price is for our John Hunter Stand.

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

    Can’t make it? Watch or listen live

    If you’re outside the UK/Ireland, you can watch Motherwell v Hibernian and the majority of our Ladbrokes Premiership games this season on our live streaming service.

    Priced at £12 a month, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk to subscribe.

    Wherever you are, there’s also live audio commentary available on our streaming service for £5.99 a month.

  • Women

    Well advance in Scottish Women’s Cup

    Well advance in Scottish Women’s Cup

    Motherwell advanced in the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup with a 5-0 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Sunday.

    A first half double from Chelsea McEachran, as well as goals from Katie Rice, Abby Callaghan and a Kerry Montgomery penalty, helped the women of steel ease past their fourth round opponents.

    Having defeated Partick Thistle in the competition two weeks previous, Donald Jennow’s side took on third-tier opponents, who themselves had got through with a 5-0 victory over Hutchison Vale.

    The women of steel now go into Wednesday’s quarter final draw, before facing Stirling University at home in SWPL1 on Sunday 8 September.

    Motherwell: Vincenti, Doran-Barr, Rolph, Rafferty, Crooks, Montgomery, Adams, Roberts, Callaghan, Rice, McEachran

    Subs not used: Hunter, Otto, MacDonald, Knox, Arbuckle.

  • Women

    Scottish Cup action on Sunday

    Scottish Cup action on Sunday

    Motherwell take on Inverness CT in the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup on Sunday afternoon.

    Donald Jennow’s side welcome their third tier opponents to Ravenscraig in the fourth round of the competition. Kick off is at 2.30pm.

    Tale of the tape

    Motherwell progressed in the Scottish Cup in their last outing two weeks ago, defeating Partick Thistle 2-0 after extra time.

    Their other game since returning from the summer break ended 0-0 at home against Spartans the week prior.

    Inverness CT won 5-0 at Hutchison Vale last weekend to progress, defeating second-tier opposition.

    The third tier team also returned from the summer break two weeks previous with a 4-2 home win over Cove Rangers to take them fifth in the league.

    Manager sees cup chance to boost confidence

    Donald Jennow’s team are undefeated since returning from the summer break, but the coach is refusing to take a game against third-tier opposition lightly.

    “We have to guard against taking Inverness lightly,” he said.

    “It’s not in the make-up of our team in any case, and we will have to perform at our best to progress in the competition.

    “They’ve scored 59 goals in 14 league games this season. That underlines that we will face a confident opponent.”

    Watch the match

    Ravenscraig’s indoor facility is the venue for Sunday’s match, which kicks off at 2.30pm.

  • First team

    Highlights as Motherwell win the derby

    Peter Hartley, Liam Donnelly and Christopher Long netted the goals as Motherwell defeated Hamilton Academical 3-1 in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

  • First team

    Manager hails derby victory

    Manager hails derby victory

    Stephen Robinson hailed the character of his team in their 3-1 win in the Lanarkshire derby over Hamilton Academical.

  • First team

    Motherwell claim derby win at Hamilton

    Motherwell claim derby win at Hamilton

    Motherwell bounced back from two defeats to comprehensively win the first Lanarkshire derby of the season.

    Two goals inside the first 21 minutes, from returning captain Peter Hartley and a seventh of the season from Liam Donnelly put ‘Well in charge. And although Ross Cunningham pulled one back for Accies, Chris Long’s goal just after half-time eased the Steelmen to the most comfortable three points.

    Although Accies played with 10 men for 70 minutes, the Fir Park men dominated the match from start to finish, with a number of impressive performers in claret and amber.

    Following their Betfred Cup exit, Stephen Robinson shuffled his starting line-up. In the absence of Richard Tait, Liam Grimshaw kept his place on the right, but Peter Hartley was recalled to the centre of defence, with Charles Dunne moving to the left.

    Having interchanged his strikers in the fixtures so far, James Scott and Christopher Long were given the chance to be paired in the attack.

    Facing the 1500 ‘Well fans behind Owain Fon-Williams goal the Steelmen were on the front foot from the kick-off.

    After six minutes Sherwin Seedorf played the ball in front of Liam Polworth and his low effort from the edge of the box produced a decent save from the Accies ‘keeper.

    A few minutes later and a steady build up on the right involving Seedorf, Alan Campbell and Liam Grimshaw, ended with Polworth pulling his shot wide of goal.

    The signs were good for the visitor’s and Seedorf was again at the heart of the action but from four yards in front of goal he failed to connect with Scott’s cross from the left.

    The pressure on the home goal and in the 15th minute it had a lucky escape when Hartley got his head to Polworth’s corner only to see the ball rebound from the crossbar and forced over for another corner. From the third consecutive flag kick Harley was finally rewarded stooping to send the ball looping into the net to give his side a deserved lead.

    Five minutes later and ‘Well doubled their lead and it was a double whammy for Accies.
    Another swift move on the right found Campbell driving for goal and when the ball was deflected across the six yard box, Scott rose to head the ball towards goal.

    Jamie Hamilton, on the line, stretched out an arm to deny the striker a goal, conceding a penalty and earning the young Accies defender a red card.

    Donnelly buried the resultant spot kick under the diving ‘keeper to put the Fir Park two ahead and in the driving seat.

    However, that two goal advantage lasted only two minutes. In Accies first attack a ball into a packed box connected with Hartley’s raised hand – leaving Ross Cunningham to ram the resultant penalty high past Mark Gillespie.

    It did little to change the pattern of the game, though, as Motherwell made the most of the extra man to dictate the remainder of the first half.

    However, despite dominating possession and pressing Accies into their own area, ‘Well failed to extend their lead. Indeed, apart from Grimshaw’s crisp 30 yard drive which forced a fine save from Fon-Williams the Hamilton ‘keeper was largely untroubled.

    While you suspected that ‘Well might pay for not capitalising on their advantage – it took the visitor’s only five minutes into the second half to take a firm grip of the game.

    Chris Long collected at the ball at left hand corner of the 18 yards box and then dribbled the ball all the way to the other corner of the box, before firing a low shot beyond Fon-Williams and inside the ‘keeper’s right hand post to make it 3-1.

    After a decent contribution Seedorf made way for Jermaine Hylton, who was given just over 30 minutes to further torment an overworked Accies defence.

    Long might have nicked another when Dunne’s inviting cross from the left sped across the six yard box narrowly in front of the inrushing ‘Well striker.

    After 65 minutes Devante Cole took over from Scott who had impressive afternoon cutting in from the wide areas.

    With Motherwell in complete control and Gillespie yet to make a save the visitor’s were still chasing another gaol in the final five minutes.

    Good work from the tireless Long ended with his angled shot being deflected beyond the post and the waiting Cole.

    In another break the ball found its way to Hylton was beaten by Fon-Williams but by that stage the points were safely heading back across the Clyde.

  • First team

    Pay at the gate at Hamilton

    Pay at the gate at Hamilton

    Fans can pay at the gate Saturday’s derby at Hamilton Academical.

    Online sales are also available until 2pm on Friday. Tickets must be collected from Fir Park before 4pm on Friday.

    Cash gates will be available. Supporters are encouraged to get to the ground early.

    Pay at the gate will be available at turnstiles seven, eight and nine in the north west corner of the ground. Turnstiles 10, 11 and 12 are for pre-purchased tickets only. Disabled supporters will be accommodated in the east stand.

    Adult £25
    Over 65s / Under 18s £15

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

    Can’t make it? Watch or listen live

    Wherever you are, there’s live audio commentary available on our streaming service for £5.99 a month. Just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk to subscribe.

  • First team

    Manager looks ahead to the derby

    Stephen Robinson says his side have what it takes to recover from last week’s cup exit in the Lanarkshire derby on Saturday.

    Here’s what he told the broadcast media ahead of the match.

    On bouncing back

    “You have to point out where people have made mistakes. It was simple things we got punished for.

    “We’ve lost one game of football. Up until the Hearts game, everyone had been singing our praises on how well we’d done. Even against Celtic.

    “It’s one game. We have to put that into perspective. It’s a very young squad of players that are going to learn. Players respond to encouragement.

    “They respond to people being positive. Not being negative. We talked to them after the game.

    “We talked to them on Saturday morning. We showed them things they can be better at.

    “From then it’s been constant encouragement. Constant positivity around the place. That’s shown in the training performances this week.”

    On building momentum

    “We are very much at the start of what we are trying to do. As a management staff, you don’t react to one bad game and that’s it, they are the worst player in the world. Or the worst manager in the world.

    “That doesn’t happen here. It didn’t happen here last year when we had a run of nine to ten games. And it didn’t happen the year before.

    “We keep building, we keep being positive. Perspective is needed. It’s one game with a young side. You look round and we’ve got three 18 year olds on the bench. We’ve got a 19 year old starting up front.

    “That’s what we are. They will go up and down. But what they need is constant encouragement. Constant coaching and showing them where they’ve gone wrong.

    “I’ve got real belief in the players we’ve got here. They don’t go from the first five games where they are fantastic, and it’s great recruitment, and it’s a fantastic season ahead to one bad game where it’s not going to be that.

    “There has to be somewhere level in between. We won’t get too up with winning and we won’t get too down with losing.”

    On facing Hamilton

    “It will be physical. It always is. We’ve got people who will be very much up for that. We’ll demand that and we will drive that.

    “But also being brave means getting the ball down and playing. Continuing to do what we’ve done in circumstances when it is 0-0, when you’re 1-0 down, that’s bravery as well.

    “[It’s] showing that competitive side off the ball but also with the ball.”