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    ‘We are on the cusp of turning it around’

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    Manager looks ahead to Kilmarnock

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    Storylines: Motherwell v Kilmarnock

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    How to watch Motherwell v Kilmarnock

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    Next up: Kilmarnock

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    Manager reacts to Dundee United draw

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    Dundee United 1-1 Motherwell

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    How to watch Dundee United v Motherwell

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    Storylines: Dundee United v Motherwell

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    Next up: Dundee United

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    ‘We are on the cusp of turning it around’

    “It feels like we on the cusp of turning things around. We just need to keep believing in each other.”

    Liam Grimshaw looks ahead to the final game of 2020 against Kilmarnock.

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    Manager looks ahead to Kilmarnock

    “If we keep our desire and energy up, and keep creating that amount of chances, we’ll turn the corner.”

    The manager previews the final game of 2020, as Kilmarnock come to Fir Park.

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    Storylines: Motherwell v Kilmarnock

    Storylines: Motherwell v Kilmarnock

    Motherwell host Kilmarnock in the final Premiership match of 2020 on Wednesday night.

    These are the storylines going into the game.

    Points needed

    While the top six is only seven points away for both teams in a congested table, both will also be casting an eye over their shoulder.

    Locked on 17 points, with Kilmarnock ahead with a marginally better goal difference, a negative result on Wednesday could potentially see them go level with second-bottom Hamilton Academical, and possibly only a point ahead of bottom side Ross County, depending on results elsewhere.

    Fir Park form

    Stephen Robinson’s side have drawn one and lost four of their last five matches at home in all competitions, and have won just two of the 10 league fixtures at Fir Park in the 2020/21 season.

    The previous calendar year in 2019 saw Motherwell win 13 from 17 Premiership matches against non-Old Firm teams, proving the capability is there to turn home back into a fortress.

    A rare encounter

    You have to go back to 21 December 2019 for the last meeting between the two sides.

    That came at Rugby Park, as Jake Carroll’s pinpoint free-kick sailed into the net to send ‘Well back up the road with all three points in a 1-0 win.

    A combination of the early cancellation of the 2019/20 season, and the aborted attempt to face each other earlier this campaign, mean it’s been a long time since the two clashed swords.


    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game will be available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £12.

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

    Kick-off at Fir Park is at 6.15pm.

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    How to watch Motherwell v Kilmarnock

    How to watch Motherwell v Kilmarnock

    Motherwell host Kilmarnock in the final fixture of 2020 on Wednesday night.

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game will be available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £12.

    Season ticket holders can watch the game for free, as usual, at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

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

    Kick-off at Fir Park is at 6.15pm.

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    Next up: Kilmarnock

    Next up: Kilmarnock

    Motherwell play host to Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night.

    It’s ninth against eighth in the table, with both teams locked on 17 points but the visitors having a slightly superior goal difference, and having played a game more.

    Kick-off at Fir Park is at 6.15pm.

    Watch live

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game will be available to buy on a pay-per-view basis for £12.

    Season ticket holders can watch the game for free, as usual, at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

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

    Tale of the tape

    It has been over a year since the two sides met, with the cancellation of the 2019/20 season and the aborted attempt to face each other earlier this campaign prolonging the wait.

    In that last encounter, Jake Carroll’s free-kick at Rugby Park was the difference between the two sides.

    The Steelmen are undefeated in their last three against Killie. Before the 1-0 victory last December came a 2-1 win at Fir Park and a 0-0 away draw.

    Kilmarnock’s last win in ML1 came in December 2018, when Jordan Jones’ freak goal gave the visitors the three points.

    Form guide

    Motherwell are looking for their first win in eight games, having drawn three and lost five since the 2-0 win at Livingston in late October.

    Kilmarnock have lost their last five on the bounce and have lost eight of their last 10 Premiership matches in total, with wins coming against Livingston and Ross County in that run.

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    Manager reacts to Dundee United draw

    “We should have been out of sight. We just made the wrong decisions.”

    Stephen Robinson speaks after the 1-1 draw at Dundee United.

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    Dundee United 1-1 Motherwell

    Dundee United 1-1 Motherwell

    Motherwell saw two points slip through their fingers at the death as they drew 1-1 at Dundee United.

    Tony Watt’s early header was preceded by a glut of chances from the visitors, but the hosts would snatch a point at the death with Nicky Clark’s sweeping effort.

    Trevor Carson returned to the starting team after a spell out injured, in Stephen Robinson’s only change to the starting team which drew 0-0 with Aberdeen in midweek.

    Motherwell started with plenty of attacking intent and would benefit directly from their second corner of the match.

    After his initial delivery was turned behind from the left, Polworth sent in a carbon copy ball from the right and Watt was on the spot to power a header home past Siegrist.

    Campbell’s burst into the box nearly made it two soon after. Breaking in behind the United defence, he looped a header over the goalkeeper but it landed narrowly on the roof of the net.

    The visitors dominated attacking proceedings in the opening stages, pressuring their opponents into mistakes and finding joy down the flanks.

    Motherwell thought they had a second with 27 minutes played. Another perfect ball into the box found the run of O’Donnell. He composed himself to swivel and shoot, but the flag went up as the ball was finding the net.

    Carson had to be alert on his return to the team and got down outstandingly to stop Fuch’s drive from outside the box from sneaking into the bottom right corner of the net.

    Watt was in outstanding form in the opening 45, bustling past men and trying to link up with Lang, but the United defence persistently found a way to intervene at the last second.

    Motherwell started the second half in similar fashion and had numerous chances to extend the lead early on.

    The clearest fell to Lang. From O’Donnell’s low cross, Siegrist spilled into the path of the forward. Rounding the ‘keeper, Lang shot on target but the ball was clipped off the line by Smith to deny the second.

    Lang would then go close again on the hour mark. Finding room on the right side of the box, his powerful drive looked in but the hand of Siegrist diverted it wide.

    Motherwell kept piling forward but they would be sucker punched at the death.

    A cross from the right wasn’t cleared and substitute Clark was on hand to sweep the ball home to deny Motherwell the three points their performance merited.

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    How to watch Dundee United v Motherwell

    How to watch Dundee United v Motherwell

    There’s Boxing Day action in the Scottish Premiership as Motherwell head to Dundee United.

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game will be available to buy on a pay-per-view basis from Dundee United for £12.50.

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

    Kick-off at Tannadice is at 3pm.

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    Storylines: Dundee United v Motherwell

    Storylines: Dundee United v Motherwell

    A Boxing Day trip to Tannadice lies in wait for Motherwell.

    Here are the storylines going into the match.

    Ending the absence

    It has been almost five years since the Steelmen paid a visit to take on the Terrors.

    You have to go back to February 2016 for the last trip to Tannadice, when a Scott McDonald double and further strike from Stephen McManus secured a 3-0 league victory.

    Battle for the top six

    United occupy fifth spot going into Saturday’s match, which could bring a place in the new UEFA Conference League depending on other factors come the end of the campaign.

    The race for that, and a top six finish, is very tightly contested. Only five points separate the Steelmen and sixth placed Livingston, showing the congested nature of the pack.

    Promising away form

    Domestically in 2020/21, Motherwell have had more joy on their travels than at Fir Park.

    Excluding trips to Celtic and Rangers, the only defeat on the road for Stephen Robinson’s men came on the opening day in Dingwall.

    Since then, draws at Hibernian and St Johnstone have come with wins over Aberdeen and Livingston.

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    Next up: Dundee United

    Next up: Dundee United

    A Boxing Day trip to Dundee United lies in wait next for Motherwell.

    It’s fifth versus sixth in the Scottish Premiership, as both sides vie to claim the spot which could well yield a European spot at the end of the campaign.

    Kick-off at Tannadice is at 3pm.

    Watch live

    If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the game will be available to buy on a pay-per-view basis from Dundee United for £12.50.

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

    Tale of the tape

    A 1-0 victory for Dundee United earlier in the campaign was the first encounter between the two sides in four years.

    Prior to that, Motherwell won 3-0 on their last trip to Tannadice in February 2016, with a Scott McDonald double and further strike from Stephen McManus securing a 3-0 victory.

    Form guide

    Dundee United leapfrogged Motherwell into fifth spot with a 2-0 win at home to Kilmarnock on Wednesday night, while Motherwell were drawing 0-0 at home with Aberdeen.

    The Terrors have won three of their last five home matches, beating Ross County, Hamilton and Kilmarnock, while drawing with Aberdeen and losing narrowly to Rangers.

    Motherwell’s draw with Aberdeen ended a run of four straight defeats.

    On their travels in the league in 2020/21, the Steelmen have won four, drawn two and lost three.