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  • Women

    Defeat for ‘Well against Spartans

  • First team

    Manager reacts to St Johnstone draw

  • First team

    St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

  • Club

    Campbell and Maguire absent for St Johnstone trip

  • First team

    ‘We’ve used the time wisely’

  • First team

    ‘We will be prepared and ready to go’

  • First team

    How to watch St Johnstone v Motherwell

  • First team

    Storylines: St Johnstone v Motherwell

  • Women

    Spartans visit in SWPL1

  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Loan report: Goals and clean sheets for youngsters

  • Women

    Defeat for ‘Well against Spartans

    Defeat for ‘Well against Spartans

    Motherwell were edged out 2-0 at home in their SWPL1 encounter with Spartans on Sunday.

    Goals from Kat Smart and Louise Mason in either half ensured defeat for Eddie Wolecki Black’s side, who had to contend with the loss of goalkeeper Ailey Tebbett early on in the match.

    The first came with 18 minutes on the clock. Smart’s drive into the box led to a shot which took a deflection on the way through but found the net.

    Both sides had chances before the break but it would be the visitors who would take the next important one with an hour gone.

    Clelland’s run down the left saw her cross find Mason to steer the ball home, consigning the women of steel to defeat.

    Motherwell: Tebbett (Ramsay), Connor, C Watson, Baillie, Adams, Crooks, Sinclair, Rice, Callaghan, K Watson, Gardner.

    Subs: Hay, Reside, Roberts, Swanson, McDonald-Nguah, Skelton.

  • First team

    Manager reacts to St Johnstone draw

    “There will be better performances than that. But we’ll take a point.”

    Stephen Robinson reacts to the point gained in Perth.

  • First team

    St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

    St Johnstone 1-1 Motherwell

    Motherwell returned from the break with a well-earned point away at St Johnstone.

    Mark O’Hara’s goal from a flowing team move was cancelled out in the first half by Stevie May’s penalty.

    The enforced absence of Allan Campbell and Barry Maguire saw Bevis Mugabi return at central defence, with Robbie Crawford making his first start alongside O’Hara and Liam Polworth in midfield.

    The hosts dominated the bulk of the earlier possession, looking to craft opportunities down the flanks.

    But it would be Motherwell who would take the lead. With 17 minutes played, Stephen O’Donnell set off down the right hand side.

    Moving the ball infield, combination play between O’Hara, Watt and then Polworth saw the latter’s shot ricochet up into the path of the onrushing O’Hara, who powered home his shot from just inside the area.

    The goal settled the Steelmen as the game settled into a more even affair. But they would be pegged back with 10 minutes left in the half.

    Bursting into the box, May went down under the attentions of Bevis Mugabi. The referee immediately pointed to the spot, with May stepping up to take the kick.

    Chapman went the right way at the penalty but the ferocity of the shot saw it bulge the net and bring the Saints level.

    Wotherspoon saw a shot blocked by Cole and O’Hara saw a header drop wide as both sides traded half chances as the half wore on, but they would go in level at the break.

    An even start to the second half saw both sides trading possession, but chances were few and far between.

    Chapman dealt with efforts from May and Bryson, while Christopher Long made a short-lived sub appearance for 15 minutes, before being forced off injured.

    Both sides pressed on in the latter stages but a draw was a fair reflection.

    Motherwell: Chapman, O’Donnell, Mugabi, Gallagher, McGinley, Crawford, O’Hara, Polworth, Cole (Long 62, Lamie 77), Lang (White 87), Watt.

    Subs not used: Archer, Grimshaw, Devine, Cornelius, Hastie, Seedorf.

  • Club

    Campbell and Maguire absent for St Johnstone trip

    Campbell and Maguire absent for St Johnstone trip

    Allan Campbell and Barry Maguire are required to miss our match with St Johnstone due to Covid-19 protocols.

    We were informed shortly after 11am on Saturday morning by the Scottish FA that the pair are required to self-isolate, as a result of three members of the Scotland Under 21 squad testing positive for the virus.

    Both Allan and Barry tested negative when they were tested by Motherwell FC on their return to Fir Park on Wednesday.

    However, the Scottish FA have informed us that due to the seating arrangements on flights and buses in Greece, our players are required to isolate under trace and protect procedures.

    We were first notified of the potential need to exclude Allan and Barry at 9:30pm on Friday night. They will now be obliged to isolate for 14 days.

    As a result of what has happened, we will write to the Scottish FA on a number of points on which we believe urgent answers are required.

  • First team

    ‘We’ve used the time wisely’

    “We’ve used the time wisely. Hopefully it shows on Saturday.”

    Stephen Robinson previews the trip to face St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.

  • First team

    ‘We will be prepared and ready to go’

    “The games are going to come thick and fast now. We will be prepared and ready to go.”

    Allan Campbell previews Saturday’s return to action away to St Johnstone.

  • First team

    How to watch St Johnstone v Motherwell

    How to watch St Johnstone v Motherwell

    There’s various ways to watch St Johnstone v Motherwell on Saturday.

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game is available to buy on a pay-per-view basis from St Johnstone, priced at £17.50.

    International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

  • First team

    Storylines: St Johnstone v Motherwell

    Storylines: St Johnstone v Motherwell

    Motherwell return to action on Saturday with a trip to face St Johnstone in Perth.

    Here’s the storylines going into the match.

    The start of a long journey

    The 2020/21 season has been broken up by international breaks so far, but it’s about to embark on a long run of matches which will take us through to the next stoppage in March.

    With no winter break, Motherwell now have a minimum of 19 games before the next interruption. That starts at McDiarmid Park on Saturday.

    Internationals back with a spring in their step

    Declan Gallagher and Stephen O’Donnell have become history makers since the last time they pulled on claret and amber.

    Starting Scotland’s UEFA Euro 2020 play-off final in Serbia, they performed outstandingly to be part of the team which ended the national side’s 23-year wait to be at a major final.

    Familiar foes

    Saturday’s game marks a double header between the two sides.

    St Johnstone play host on Saturday in the league, before travelling down to ML1 in the Betfred Cup last 16 a week later.

    Mixed fortunes at McDiarmid

    The fixture has seen mixed fortunes for both teams when the game is contested at McDiarmid Park.

    The Saints were 90th minute 2-1 winners last time we met back in February. Before that, Motherwell won two, drew one and lost one in Perth.

  • Women

    Spartans visit in SWPL1

    Spartans visit in SWPL1

    After victory against Hearts at the weekend, Motherwell look to make it two wins from two when they host Spartans in SWPL1.

    Kick-off on Sunday 22 November at the Penny Cars Stadium in Airdrie is at 12.30pm.

    A live stream of the match can be purchased for £5 by clicking here.

    The game is closed to supporters.

    Tale of the tape

    The last two encounters between Motherwell and Spartans have been tight affairs, with both ending in draws.

    A 2-2 score came in their last encounter back in October 2019 at Ainslie Park, two months after a 0-0 home draw for Motherwell.

    Prior to that, Spartans won the opening two games of 2019, while Motherwell won the first-ever encounter between the pair in a 3-1 Scottish Cup semi-final victory at Forthbank in 2018.

    Form guide

    The win in Edinburgh ended a run of three defeats for the women of steel. An opening day 4-2 loss at Forfar Farmington was followed by home defeats to Hibernian and Glasgow City.

    Spartans also sit on three points from four games but with a six-goal better goal difference.

    An opening day 2-1 defeat to Hibernian came before 1-0 losses to Celtic and Rangers. A 1-0 home win against Forfar Farmington came last weekend.

    Positive signs after first win

    “The players showed what they’re capable of winning so convincingly at Hearts,” manager Eddie Wolecki Black said.

    “When we were put under pressure, we dealt with the challenge, and we took our chances when they came.

    “We are level on points with Spartans, so it’s another opportunity for us.”

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  • Reserves & Under 18s

    Loan report: Goals and clean sheets for youngsters

    Loan report: Goals and clean sheets for youngsters

    Motherwell’s young loanees have been in action across the international break.

    With Betfred Cup and Lowland League matches continuing, there was a chance for the four fit players to get valuable game time. Harry Robinson is currently injured.

    Ross MacIver

    The forward got a big goal for his club Greenock Morton in the Renfrewshire Derby match with St Mirren.

    The game – the first of two Betfred Cup ties for the Ton – saw the player climb off the bench in the 60th minute and then score immediately to level the tie at 1-1.

    He also scored his penalty in the shootout for a bonus point in the group stage fixture, but his side lost out 6-5.

    Ross’ award would be a start in the crucial trip to face Partick Thistle in the final match, where a win could potentially send the Championship team through to the knockout stages.

    However, a 0-0 draw and a loss in the shootout would ensure they finished fourth in their group.

    Jamie Semple

    A trip to Dundee in Cove Rangers’ penultimate group stage match would prove a stern test, even for a side flying high in League One.

    Jamie played the first 45 minutes as his team went in 1-0 down at the break, before eventually succumbing to a 3-0 loss through two goals in the last five minutes.

    An appearance from the bench with 25 minutes left would come next for the midfielder in their final home match with Forfar Athletic.

    Rory McAllister’s penalty two minutes after Semple’s introduction would prove the difference, but Cove’s elimination from the competition was already secured.

    A trip to face Falkirk – and come face to face with fellow loanee PJ Morrison – lies in wait this weekend.

    PJ Morrison

    Falkirk had one remaining Betfred Cup match over the international period – a trip to face fellow League One side Dumbarton.

    Victory would put the Bairns in with the chance of progression to the knockout stages as an unseeded team and they did exactly that, routing the Sons 4-0.

    The win would give PJ the clean sheet, to add to his penalty save in the 2-2 draw at Partick Thistle last weekend. And the reward for progression for Falkirk was a home tie with Rangers in the last 16.

    Sam Muir

    A win and a defeat would come for Gretna 2008 in the Lowland League, defeating Caledonian Braves 5-0 away and then losing 1-0 at Civil Service Strollers.

    Central defender Sam was an unused sub for the game against the Braves, before coming on for the last five minutes in the second match.