“We have an opportunity to be in the quarter-finals of the cup. It’s up to us to step up.”
Stephen Robinson looks ahead to Tuesday’s William Hill Scottish Cup replay with St Mirren.
“We have an opportunity to be in the quarter-finals of the cup. It’s up to us to step up.”
Stephen Robinson looks ahead to Tuesday’s William Hill Scottish Cup replay with St Mirren.
Motherwell lost 4-3 to Kilmarnock in a topsy-turvy game in the SPFL Reserve League on Monday.
The visitors went in at the break 2-0 up, before Cole Starrs’ hat-trick had Motherwell temporarily ahead midway through the second half.
But Kilmarnock turned it round to reclaim the lead, equalising instantly and then claiming the winner with five minutes left.
Charles Dunne made a return from a long injury lay-off, partnering Yusuf Hussain in defence as he stepped up his recovery.
It took just over half an hour for a team to make the breakthrough and it was the visitors who got in front. After PJ Morrison brilliantly saved an initial header from close range, he was unable to keep out the rebound.
Ten minutes later, Kilmarnock were 2-0 ahead from the penalty spot. Morrison guessed the right way but couldn’t keep a thunderous effort out.
With 12 minutes gone in the second half, Motherwell were given a penalty of their own as Kilmarnock went down to 10 men. Starrs saw his initial spot kick saved, but was on hand to turn in the rebound.
Minutes later, he had another shot at a penalty. Substitute O’Donnell was taken out in the box by the visiting goalkeeper, with Starrs stepping up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way and level the match.
Then, with 20 minutes left to play, he had his hat-trick. Trialist’s sweeping cross to the back post was met by the onrushing striker, who was able to slip the ball home.
The lead would last just over 60 seconds. A break down the wing saw Motherwell fail to clear their lines, leaving Kilmarnock with a close-range tap-in.
But an even bigger chance would present itself with five minutes to go. An attempted back pass to Morrison was placed without seeing where he had positioned himself and, with the ball going past the goalkeeper, Kilmarnock were able to race in and finish into an empty net.
There’s live audio available from Motherwell v St Mirren on Tuesday night.
A live stream is not available due to Scottish FA rules. Kick off is at 7.45pm GMT.
To subscribe and get all Motherwell home matches – and the majority of away games – head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk now and sign up.
2019/20 Motherwell streaming service matches
Date | Match | Service available |
18 February 2020 | Motherwell v St Mirren | Live audio only |
22 February 2020 | Hamilton v Motherwell | Live audio only |
4 March 2020 | Motherwell v Ross County | Live video outside UK/Ireland, audio to all |
7 March 2020 | Hearts v Motherwell | Live video outside UK/Ireland, audio to all |
14 March 2020 | Motherwell v Aberdeen | Live video outside UK/Ireland, audio to all |
21 March 2020 | Motherwell v Kilmarnock | Live video outside UK/Ireland, audio to all |
4 April 2020 | Rangers v Motherwell | Live audio only |
Motherwell and St Mirren play again on Tuesday for a place in the William Hill Scottish Cup quarter-finals.
After a 1-1 draw in the initial fifth round tie, the teams face off for the chance of a home tie with either Aberdeen or Kilmarnock.
The two sides were due to face each other in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday, only for the game to fall foul to the weather.
In their last outings last midweek, Motherwell lost in stoppage time at St Johnstone in a 2-1 defeat, while St Mirren went down 2-1 away at Livingston to end a run of four games unbeaten, all of which had been draws.
The 1-1 cup draw followed a run which had seen Motherwell win both league outings between the two clubs this season. A 2-0 win earlier in the campaign at home had been followed by a 3-0 victory in Paisley in December.
Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. Cash gates are also available on the day.
Adult | £12 |
Over 60s / 16-17s / full-time students | £6 |
Children aged 15 and under | £3 |
Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.
Come and enjoy a two-course meal with half-time refreshments in our Centenary Suite for the match.
Priced at an additional £15 per person, or an additional £10 for children, you can buy online now, email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or call 01698 333333.
There’s live audio available from Motherwell v St Mirren on Tuesday night.
A live stream is not available due to Scottish FA rules. Kick off is at 7.45pm GMT.
To subscribe and get all Motherwell home matches – and the majority of away games – head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk now and sign up.
There’s league action for the reserves on Monday, as they take on Kilmarnock.
Kick-off at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld is at 2pm.
Motherwell’s SWPL Cup tie at Kilmarnock on Sunday has been cancelled.
Poor weather conditions have led to the second cancellation in the group stage, after last week’s home match with Partick Thistle also fell foul.
A rearranged date will be announced shortly.
Motherwell kick off the SWPL1 league season next Sunday at Forfar Farmington.
Motherwell’s home Ladbrokes Premiership match with St Mirren has been called off.
Sustained heavy rainfall at Fir Park has led to the game being postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.
While the pitch was playable at the point of inspection at 12.30pm, it was decided to call the game off on the basis of forecast worsening weather.
“We tried everything possible to get the game on,” Motherwell chief executive Alan Burrows said.
“Unfortunately we have suffered from exceptional rainfall throughout the week, and in particular overnight into Saturday which has continued right through into the day. That rainfall is also forecast to continue throughout the time the match was due to be paid.
“This is the first postponement we have suffered due to the pitch in over five years. Our groundsman and his staff do an incredible job and have done everything within their power to try and mitigate the need for this match to be called off.”
Motherwell v St Mirren will be subject to a pitch inspection at 12.30pm.
After sustained heavy rainfall at Fir Park, it is necessary for a match official to assess whether the surface will be playable.
We will update supporters as soon as a decision is made.
“We know we are a good side. We want to get a win quickly to get back on track again.”
Stephen Robinson previews Saturday’s visit of St Mirren.
If Motherwell progress in the William Hill Scottish Cup, the resulting quarter-final match will be shown live on BBC Scotland.
The winners of the replay between Motherwell and St Mirren will face Aberdeen or Kilmarnock on Saturday, 29 February at home. Kick-off will be at 7.20pm.
The Steelmen must overcome the Saints in a fifth round replay at Fir Park on Tuesday, 18 February. Tickets are available to buy online now.