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  • First team

    Next up: Aberdeen

  • Women

    Hibernian in first home SWPL1 fixture

  • Club

    Stephen O’Donnell equals club Scotland cap record

  • First team

    Players take on the yes/no challenge

  • First team

    Nick Daws // Motherwell’s recruitment plan

  • Women

    ‘Well lose in SWPL1 opener

  • First team

    Choose your August player of the month

  • Club

    Club posts record season ticket numbers

  • Club

    Sit in our socially-distanced section

  • First team

    INSIDE MOTHERWELL // Home comforts

  • First team

    Next up: Aberdeen

    Next up: Aberdeen

    Aberdeen are the visitors to Fir Park in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.

    The Dons come to ML1 as league action resumes after the international break.

    Kick-off is at 3pm.

    Collect your season card

    If you’re still to collect your season card, there’s still time.

    Our ticket office is open from 9-5 on Thursday, 9-4 on Friday and then from 11am until kick-off on Saturday.

    Buy tickets

    You can buy match tickets now online from our ticketing site.

    Although the club intends to move to a cashless environment in the near future, there will be cash gates in operation on the day of the game, for both home and away fans, and our ticket office is also open from 11am for ticket sales.

    Aberdeen fans will be housed in our South Stand.

    Watch live

    The match is available to buy on pay-per-view to fans in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

    To buy for £12, head to ppv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Please note that due to UEFA restrictions, this game is not purchasable if you are in England.

    If you’re a season ticket holder who cannot make the match, you can still watch a live stream for free at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.

    International viewers can watch through our subscription service at live.motherwellfc.co.uk. Packages start at as little as £12.50 per month to watch all 38 cinch Premiership fixtures.

    socially-distanced section

    We want all supporters to feel safe to return to Fir Park as soon as possible.

    Following supporter feedback, we are opening a limited capacity section for our next home match with Aberdeen where social distancing measures will be in place.

    Fans in these sections in the north and south ends of the Phil O’Donnell Stand will be asked to keep a 1.5m distance from others not in their household, and to wear masks at all times.

    If you are a season ticket holder who would like to relocate to this section for the match, please visit the ticket office from 11am on Saturday.

    Tale of the tape

    Aberdeen won the last encounter between the two sides, picking up a 2-0 victory at Pittodrie in January.

    Last time at Fir Park, the two sides played out a 0-0 draw in late December.

    Prior to defeat up north last time, Motherwell were unbeaten in three against the Dons, having racked up back-to-back wins at Pittodrie.

    Form guide

    Motherwell have seven points from the first 12 available, having picked up a first home win against Dundee last time out.

    Aberdeen sit a point and a place better off in fourth, having drawn with Ross County and Hearts, following on from wins at Livingston and then at home to Dundee United.

    Join us for food and drink

    Our Cooper Bar is open from 12pm to 6pm for food and drinks. All are welcome to join us.

    Our kiosks inside Fir Park are also open again.

  • Women

    Hibernian in first home SWPL1 fixture

    Hibernian in first home SWPL1 fixture

    Motherwell play Hibernian in their first home match of the new SWPL1 campaign on Sunday at Alliance Park.

    Kick off is 4pm.

    Come and Watch

    Fans are welcome at Alliance Park.

    Adult entry to the stadium will cost £5. Children will get in for free. All spectators will be housed in our covered seating area.

    Tale of the Tape

    Motherwell have lost out by a one-goal margin in each of the last two meetings with Hibernian.

    The Edinburgh side are unbeaten against the women of steel, winning the last nine encounters ranging back to 2017.

    Form Guide

    Motherwell suffered a 6-0 defeat in the opening weekend of the SWPL1 at the hands of reigning champions Glasgow City.

    Hibernian opened their season with three points and a 3-0 win against Spartans at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

    The Hibees qualified for the next round of the SWPL Cup after they finished top of their group, scoring 24 goals in three games and conceding just two goals in the process.

  • Club

    Stephen O’Donnell equals club Scotland cap record

    Stephen O’Donnell equals club Scotland cap record

    Stephen O’Donnell has equalled a long-standing record for Scotland caps won while at Motherwell.

    The international defender was a pivotal figure in the national team’s 1-0 away win in Austria on Tuesday, as the nation took the upper hand in the race for a FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off spot.

    O’Donnell won his 12th cap while on the books at Fir Park, equalling the amount amassed by the legendary George Stevenson.

    Stevenson won his first cap against Wales in October 1927, with the last coming against Northern Ireland in 1934.

    O’Donnell has the opportunity to make the record his own before the end of the year, with four qualifiers remaining for Scotland across October and November.

  • First team

    Players take on the yes/no challenge

    How long can you answer questions without saying yes or no?

    Sean Goss, Ricki Lamie and Juhani Ojala went head-to-head to see who could outwit their opponent and come out on top.

  • First team

    Nick Daws // Motherwell’s recruitment plan

    With a high number of players departing at the end of the 2020/21 season, Motherwell manager Graham Alexander had the opportunity to put his own mark on the squad in the summer transfer window.

    With the assistance of his new head of recruitment operations Nick Daws, 12 players were recruited for the new campaign.

    Daws outlines how the recruitment process works for the club, what goes into a transfer, and the stresses of deadline day.

  • Women

    ‘Well lose in SWPL1 opener

    ‘Well lose in SWPL1 opener

    Motherwell suffered defeat to Glasgow City in a tough SWPL1 encounter at Petershill Park on Sunday.

    Priscila Chinchilla netted the early opener, before Claire Walsh added a second from a well-worked corner. Ode Fulutudilu would add a third from close range, before adding a fourth on the stroke of half time.

    Taylor Fisher would fire home the fifth, before Vital Kats late effort settled a 6-0 defeat for Motherwell.

    The hosts would take the lead in the opening minute.

    Kats’ perfectly-weighted pass sliced through the Motherwell defence, leaving Chinchilla through on goal, and the forward skilfully rounded Khym Ramsay before slotting her strike into the empty net.

    City would double their advantage minutes later.

    Tyler Dodds’ floated corner found Walsh unmarked in the box, and the defender powerfully placed her header past Ramsay into the right corner to put the hosts in control early on.

    The champions continued to show their early dominance and would add a third on the 20-minute mark.

    A well-worked counter-attack allowed Fulutudilu to break with pace, and winger raced through on goal before rounding Ramsay and applying the finishing touch from close range.

    The hosts would add a fourth in the latter stages of the first half.

    Cailin Michie’s long ball was misjudged by Ramsay, and Chinchilla’s pass allowed Fulutudilu to add her second of the game from a few yards out.

    Motherwell would almost pull one back on the stroke of half-time. Kaela McDonald-Nguah’s long range effort was spilled by Erin Clachers, but the keeper recovered in time to keep the score at 4-0.

    Glasgow City would be awarded a penalty minutes into the second half, after Kats’ diagonal cross appeared to strike Gill Inglis’ hand in the box.

    Substitute Mairead Fulton stepped up but her low driven effort was superbly stopped by Ramsay in the Motherwell goal.

    Fisher would add a fifth on the hour mark. Dodds’ in-swinging cross fell kindly to Fisher at the edge of the box, and the forward rifled her strike into the bottom corner to secure the three points for the hosts.

    City would continue to punish a depleted Motherwell side and would add a sixth after 65 minutes.

    An exceptional interchange of play found Kats at the edge of the box, and the midfielder’s side footed effort sailed into the top right corner.

    Motherwell will now look to redeem themselves as they face a home encounter with Hibs next week, as they search for their first three points this season.

  • First team

    Choose your August player of the month

    Choose your August player of the month

    It’s time to pick your Paycare player of the month for August.

    Motherwell picked up seven points from their four league matches, defeating Livingston and Dundee, drawing at St Johnstone and narrowly losing out to Hibernian in a thrilling affair.

    Tony Watt netted three times during the month.

    His first came away to St Johnstone in a 1-1 draw, before his equaliser set the team on their way to a comeback 2-1 win at Livingston.

    His goal against Dundee at the end of the month was enough to secure a 1-0 win, and a first home league victory of the season.

    Liam Kelly also contributed heavily to the points haul, with a number of crucial saves across the month.

    His form also led to a return to the Scotland squad for their FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

    Jake Carroll fired in three assists across the month, setting up both goals against Hibernian and then the free-kick which led to Watt’s winner against Dundee.

    Recruited in the summer, Juhani Ojala has also brought vast experience to the defence.

    The Finn featured three times, growing in confidence and stature and in particular standing out with his defensive display against Dundee in the final game of the month.

  • Club

    Club posts record season ticket numbers

    Club posts record season ticket numbers

    We have broken our record number of season ticket holders.

    Despite all the challenges of the pandemic and the ongoing difficulties, our supporter base has continued to grow and thrive as we return fans to Fir Park.

    Our season ticket total sits currently at 5,226, far exceeding our record number and with a further increase anticipated before our next home match with Aberdeen.

    A total of 4,784 supporters purchased season tickets for the 2021/22 campaign, surpassing the previous record sales total of 4,488.

    Of that number, 3,732 fans carried their tickets over from 2020/21, with 1,052 others purchasing new.

    Our Well In scheme has further boosted that number, with our staff continuing to process applications with a view to reaching a total of 1,000 distributed free season tickets before our next home match with Aberdeen.

    Encouraging attendance

    We are keen to encourage all supporters to use their season tickets when possible.

    If there is anything we can do to help, or you have any feedback, please email us anytime on tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

    Socially-distanced section

    We want all supporters to feel safe to return to Fir Park as soon as possible.

    Following supporter feedback, we are opening a limited capacity section for our next home match with Aberdeen where social distancing measures will be in place.

    Fans in these sections in the north and south ends of the Phil O’Donnell Stand will be asked to keep a 1.5m distance from others not in their household, and to wear masks at all times.

    If you are a season ticket holder who would like to relocate to these sections for the next game, please let us know by completing this form.

    Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be in touch prior to the match to confirm your seat change, and to send you a temporary ticket to gain entry.

    If there are seats available once all season ticket holders have applied, we will offer tickets for public sale in the section.

    Please note that we are unable to guarantee social distancing on stairwells, in toilets and at kiosks. Stewards will endeavour to maintain safe distancing in turnstile queues.

  • Club

    Sit in our socially-distanced section

    Sit in our socially-distanced section

    We want all supporters to feel safe to return to Fir Park as soon as possible.

    Following supporter feedback, we are opening a limited capacity section for our next home match with Aberdeen where social distancing measures will be in place.

    Fans in these sections in the north and south ends of the Phil O’Donnell Stand will be asked to keep a 1.5m distance from others not in their household, and to wear masks at all times.

    If you are a season ticket holder who would like to relocate to these sections for the next game, please let us know by completing this form.

    Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be in touch prior to the match to confirm your seat change, and to send you a temporary ticket to gain entry.

    If there are seats available once all season ticket holders have applied, we will offer tickets for public sale in the section.

    Please note that we are unable to guarantee social distancing on stairwells, in toilets and at kiosks. Stewards will endeavour to maintain safe distancing in turnstile queues.

  • First team

    INSIDE MOTHERWELL // Home comforts

    Things are finally getting fully back to normal in ML1.

    The match with Hibernian at the start of August marked the first return for all season ticket holders, as well as the first away support in the cinch Premiership since Covid issues began in March 2020.

    The club’s vice-captain Liam Kelly spent time on loan at the club in the second half of the 2020/21 season, but never got to play in front of fans. Now back at the club permanently, he discusses the emotions of finally getting to line up in front of supporters at Fir Park.

    Darragh O’Connor is one of the new faces at the club this summer.

    The Irish central defender arrived from Leicester City and has quickly settled into life in Scotland, with another popular new recruit close by.

    On the field, a difficult trip to Livingston brought a moment of history, while the month ended with another bumper home crowd as Dundee paid a visit.