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“Nobody has came away with a point from here all season.

“This result should give us another level of belief going into the last five games.”

Motherwell became the first side to take a point from Celtic Park with a well-deserved 1-1 draw in Glasgow.

Callum McGregor put the home side ahead before a fine solo effort from Kevin van Veen levelled the game

Motherwell had a positive start to the match and Calum Butcher saw his shot fly well over the bar, after Van Veen did well to win a corner.

Liam Kelly didn’t have too much to do but was called into action midway through the first half, pulling off a fine save to deny Maeda’s header.

Celtic then took the lead after 25 minutes.

Callum McGregor collected the ball 30 yards from goal and his shot was deflected past Kelly and into the net.

Ten minutes into the second half the Steelmen were back level.

A long ball found Van Veen and he showed fine skill and composure to beat his man and fire past Hart for his 24th goal of the season.

From then there weren’t many chances for either side and Motherwell survived the seven minutes of added time and took an excellent point which may prove vital.

Blair Spittal praised Celtic’s performances this season and says his teammates will need to be at their very best to get a surprise result at the home of the champions. 

The midfielder, who joined in the summer, has enjoyed the resurgence under Stuart Kettlewell and the freedom that the manager has allowed him on the pitch.

Ahead of the trip to Glasgow, Spittal was keen to emphasise that Motherwell are not just going to make up the numbers and that they truly have a belief they can take something from the game.

Stuart Kettlewell is well aware of the talent, squad depth and quality that Celtic have within their ranks but says his team have got to have the belief that they can achieve a result at Parkhead on Saturday against cinch Premiership champions Celtic. 

The Motherwell boss believes his side are in a better position to face the old firm, compared to when he first took the reigns but knows it will take something special from his players to pull off a result.

Kettlewell gave a squad update ahead of the match as well as discussing Graeme Shinnie’s four match ban following his red card against Ross County.

Paul Brownlie look ahead to a historic day for Motherwell when they take on Rangers in the semi final of the Scottish Cup at Hampden.

Motherwell make the historic trip to the national stadium when they take on Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi final. 

Kick off is 12.30pm.

How to follow the game

You can buy tickets online or supporters can visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

Adult tickets cost £10.

Concession tickets, which are over 65s or under 16s, are £5.

Accessible tickets are £5 with Accessible concession going for £3.

Please note, there is no option for online tickets for this match.

All tickets must be physical, so if you are buying online, you must get them posted to your home address or alternatively, you can pick up from the Fir Park ticket office.

Story of the match

Both teams will make history on Saturday, with this being the first time ever that a women’s Scottish Cup semi final match has been played at Hampden Park.

Motherwell are seven games unbeaten in all competitions.

The women of steel beat Glasgow Women 4-0 on Tuesday night at Fir Park, with Jemma Hughes scoring two and Niamh Noble and Chelsie Watson also getting on the scoresheet.

Rangers scored a last minute winner when they were in SWPL action on Tuesday night, as they beat Glasgow City to close the gap at the top of the table.

The Gers beat Hibernian 6-0 in the quarter finals to advance to the semi final stage.

Our last match before the split is away to Celtic on Saturday 22 April.

Kick-off is 3pm.

Tickets

Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

The ticket office at Fir Park will be open on Saturday between 10am and 12pm.

Ticket Prices

– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65  and over and under 16s.
– Carer’s for wheelchair users are free of charge.

How to follow game online

If you are outside the UK, you can watch the game via Motherwell TV.

Should you be in the UK, it will be live commentary only.

The Story of the Match

The Steelmen have been in good form under Stuart Kettlewell but still have work to do to ensure Premiership status for next season, in what is the final fixture before the split.

Saturday’s defeat to Dundee United leaves ‘Well eight points above eleventh but tests don’t come much tougher than Celtic Park.

The hosts haven’t lost at home in the league since January 2021, as they chase down another Scottish Premiership title.

Motherwell have lost twice against Celtic in the league, on both occasions by a single goal.

Match Officials

• Referee: John Beaton
• AR1: Alan Mulvanny
• AR2: Colin Drummond
• Fourth Official: Graham Grainger
• VAR: Mike Roncone
• AVAR: John McCrossan

With a hectic schedule at Reserve and Under 18 level to close out the 2022/23 season, first-team players were called upon to turn out for the development team against Kilmarnock.

Going one down early on, Joe Efford continued his road back to first-team football with a nice finish minutes after going behind.

The match ended in a draw, and although players got the minutes they needed, lead development coach Alan Archibald still wants the team to produce the result also.

Under the Fir Park lights, Motherwell cruised to a dominant 4-0 victory over Glasgow Women to extend their prolific unbeaten run to seven games.
 
Jemma Hughes netted an exceptional brace on her return to the starting line-up, with strikes from Chelsea Watson and Niamh Noble rounding off a superb evening in Lanarkshire.

Manager, Paul Brownlie made several changes ahead of the match. Katie Andrews replaced Emily Mutch in goal, with Georgie Rafferty, Niamh Noble, Jemma Hughes, Lori Gardner, Kayla Jardine and Louisa Boyes all coming into the starting XI.

Keen for redemption since their last Fir Park appearance, Motherwell started on the front foot, forcing the visitors to concede possession deep into their own half; and soon after the opening goal.

Amy Anderson’s incisive through ball sliced through the Glasgow defence, leaving Hughes through on goal, and after shifting the ball onto her stronger right foot; the striker arrowed her strike into the bottom left corner.

The Women of Steel were soon firmly in command of the tie almost 15 minutes later. Rangers loanee, Kayla Jardine floated an inviting free-kick across the six-yard box, and Watson preyed on the oppositions indecision by powering her header past the keeper.

On the stroke of half-time, the hosts continued to increase their advantage. Carla Boyce’s dangerous effort from the edge of the box ricocheted off the goalkeeper before falling kindly to the feet of Noble, who buried her effort from a few yards out.

In the final stages of the game, Motherwell secured their victory with a decisive fourth. Noble again causing the visiting defence problems after finding space on the left before chipping a looping cross towards the back post, that sailed into the path of Hughes who capitalised with a cool finish.

Tonight’s result could prove to be a huge confidence boost for Paul Brownlie’s side, who will turn their attention to a highly-anticipated Scottish Cup Semi-Final with Rangers at Hampden on Saturday.

Motherwell and Kilmarnock drew 1-1 in the Reserve League at Rugby Park.

Kerr McInroy opened the scoring after four minutes before Joe Efford levelled the game.

Motherwell travelled to Rugby Park with an experienced side with David Devine returning to action following an injury.

Second-placed Kilmarnock took an early lead. A slack pass in the middle of the park was picked up by McInroy and he drove forward, firing past Aitken from the edge of the box.

The lead didn’t last long.

Stuart McKinstry picked the ball up wide on the left and curled in a cross which landed at the feet of Joe Efford. The American cooly slotted the ball into the net from close to draw the Steelmen level after 14 minutes.

Kyle Aitken was called into action, pulling off a fine save to deny Quigg who sprung the offside trap.

Riku Danzaki almost gave the visitors the lead just before half time but he saw his shot find the sidenetting after some fine play to get forward.

Both sides had good chances to win the game in the second half.

Efford was played in down the right and he chopped inside. Perhaps with better options he opted to shoot but his shot was blocked for a corner.

Brad Lyons then saw his free-kick come crashing back off the bar with ten minutes remaining.