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The women of steel will start to put the finishing touches on their pre-season preparations tonight.

Following a cancellation of our final pre-season fixture against Dundee United, Motherwell will start to conclude their 2023/24 pre-season campaign with a visit from Glasgow City in a behind closed doors friendly, with one final friendly match still to be announced.

Paul Brownlie’s side have already faced tests against SWPL2 promotion-chasers Gartcairn, Celtic, Boroughmuir Thistle, and Hearts.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

After sealing their first pre-season victory in a commanding 9-0 win over East Fife at the weekend, Motherwell will be looking to develop a positive run of form with a result against the defending champions, as the opening weekend of the SWPL1 campaign approaches.

An emphatic Carla Boyce hat-trick, supplemented with braces from Kaitlyn Canavan and Kayla Jardine, and further strikes from captain Gill Inglis and Bailley Collins cemented a vital step in our foundations for the upcoming SWPL1 season.

Motherwell suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Glasgow City in their last home meeting, with a 97^th minute Jenna Clark header sealing the three points for City on that day.

Glasgow City

Defending champions, Glasgow City are preparing to preserve their SWPL1 crown, after securing their 16^th Premier League title on the final day last season.

City will be looking to bounce back from their last pre-season encounter, which saw the Petershill side lose out to Durham Women.

How to follow the action

Supporters can follow this evenings encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match.

We will play our final Viaplay Cup group stage match on Saturday against East Fife at Fir Park. 

Kick-off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

Motherwell v East Fife

Saturday 29th July, 3pm

Tickets can be purchased online.

Additional information

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS
If you are a season ticket holder, you can purchase your own seat(s) for the match.

To get yours, just log in to your account at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk. Once logged in, your reserved ticket(s) will be in your account menu and will be uploaded to your card. You will not be required to collect a physical ticket if you purchase your season ticket seat(s).

For help, call 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note there will no cash turnstiles on the day of the game. The ticket office will be open for sales from 1.30pm on the 22nd July and 11am on 29th July.

The Centenary Suite and Cooper Suite will open for refreshments and bar food pre-match from 12 noon, with both bars open following the match. No reservations required and both home and away fans welcome.

Kit Watch

We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

Team News

Jon Obika and Stephen O’Donnell picked up knocks against Queen’s Park and will be assessed this week.

Calum Butcher remains sidelined.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

A 1-0 win against Queen’s Park seen Motherwell go three points clear on eight points in Group G, ahead of the midweek matches.

Jon Obika was on target for the Steelmen, making it two goals in three games.

With East Fife taking a bonus point against Queen of the South, Motherwell are top, a point ahead of the Fifers and two points ahead of Queen of the South.

Opposition Report

Qualification permutations

Connor Shields has joined Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC on a permanent deal. 

The forward joined Motherwell on a three-year-deal in the summer of 2021 from Queen of the South.

In 53 appearances for Shields, he amassed three goals and five assists.

Spending the second half of last season on loan at promotion chaser Queen’s Park, Shields now links up with Owen Coyle in India.

The club wants to thank Connor for his efforts and wishes him well going forward.

In 2022, it was reported that suicide rates in North Lanarkshire dropped by over 6% in 2021. 

But this still isn’t enough.

Suicide doesn’t discriminate and 0ur hope is that displaying and raising awareness amongst the football community can help save lives. Just talking about the issue or asking someone if they’re ok could be a first step to getting back on track.

This is why we have extended our vital suicide prevention partnership with North Lanarkshire Council for the upcoming season.

For every match this campaign, we will continue to display the Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire logo to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

As well as other initiatives, we will continue to display helpline information around Fir Park Stadium and use our platform to push a powerful and important message to the footballing community.

The long-standing partnership between Motherwell and the council raises vital awareness about mental health issues and suicide prevention among football fans and the wider public.

“We are delighted that Motherwell FC is renewing this crucial partnership with the council,” Depute Leader of North Lanarkshire Council Louise Roarty said. 

“By displaying the Suicide Prevention logo on the club’s shirts, we can help send a powerful message of hope and support to those who may be struggling with their mental health.

“Our aim is to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, encourage people to talk more openly and to seek help if they need it. Football has the power to reach people from all walks of life, and together, we can use our platform to spread a message of hope, resilience, and support.

“The renewal of this partnership highlights the shared commitment of Motherwell FC and the council to prioritise mental health, raise awareness about suicide prevention and encourage open conversations surrounding mental well-being.”

“It is important to us as a club, and a central part of this community, to continue our support for this initiative more than ever,” commercial director Suzanne Reid added. 

“Suicide affects so many families in this area and has had a direct impact on young supporters’ families in recent times. We want everyone to know that support is out there, and the first step towards it is to talk to someone.”

For more information, go to northlanarkshire.gov.uk/safer

With five points already in the bag, Motherwell knew a win against Queen’s Park in the Viaplay Cup would put them in the driving seat for qualification for the next round.

Queen’s Park playing style of passing out from the back, presented Motherwell with opportunities.

Jon Obika grabbed his second in three games on the half-an-hour mark, giving the home side the lead.

Callum Slattery, Blair Spital and Obika had opportunities to extend the lead, but the ‘Well did enough to earn the three points in their first home match of the season.

Ross Tierney has joined English League Two side Walsall on loan until the end of the season. 

The Irish midfielder made 24 appearances last season for the club, scoring two goals.

The 22-year-old goes south of the border in search of regular minutes on the pitch.

Walsall finished 16th last season and have former Motherwell striker Danny Johnson within their ranks.

We wish Ross all the best at Walsall this season.

Ladies day

Our ever-popular Ladies Day returns for 2023 when Motherwell host St Mirren on Saturday 16 September and the event will be bigger and better than ever

There’s a full day of fun and laughter planned with our ‘Barbie Boogie Bingo’themed day, hosted by DJ Pauly-M.

Priced at £46 for season ticket holders, and £54 for non-season ticket holders, our Centenary Suite Ladies Day package starts at 12 noon and includes:

• Complimentary cocktail on arrival
• Two-course meal and half-time refreshments
• Match ticket in the main stand
• Best dressed competition with cash prizes
• Bingo and music until 7pm

It’s a day not to be missed, thanks to our sponsors Cadzow Nursery and The Scotto.

To get your tickets, buy online now at by clicking here, email us at hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk or give us a call on 01698 338003.

GOLF DAY

Join us for fun on the fairways at the Motherwell FC Golf Day

Our 2023 event will take place at Lanark Golf Club on Friday, 8 September 2023. Lanark is the world’s oldest ‘inland’ course and the 25th oldest Golf Club in the world.

Your three-man team will be joined by a Motherwell first team player, past player, or member of the backroom staff.

In addition to a round of golf, you will enjoy breakfast rolls, lunch and a prizegiving ceremony.

Our Golf Day package includes:

• Players, past players, and management in attendance
• Breakfast roll with hot beverage in the Clubhouse (8:45 registration for a 9:30 tee)
• Lunch
• Prizegiving
• Formation – 4-ball Texas Scramble with Shotgun Start

Price
£400 +VAT for a three-man team

To book, please email Rebecca.Doyle@motherwellfc.co.uk or phone 01698 338003.

Christmas Party nights

Make it a December to remember!
We are delighted to unveil our amazing festive programme for 2023.

Whether you are catching up with friends, family or colleagues, celebrate in style in the Centenary Suite at Fir Park.  Combining your favourite Christmas classics with dance floor fillers, this will be a Christmas party your guests will never forget.

Our party nights are now open to book and run from 7pm – 1am. Enjoy a complimentary shot, 2-course meal (choice of main) with live entertainment.

Available dates are as follows:

• • Friday 1st December – resident DJ £46
  • Saturday 2nd December – Sugahoneyz 90s Pop Party Act with resident DJ £52
  • Friday 8th December – resident DJ £46
  • Saturday 9th December – resident DJ £46
  • Friday 15th December – resident DJ £46
  • Saturday 16th December – resident DJ £461am license, over 18’s only and £10 non-refundable deposit. Main course must be pre-ordered.

We also have an alternative option for the partygoers, with our Zander Nation Bounce Bingo. Bounce Bingo is a highly sought after Rave Bingo event where you can enjoy a drink, a dance, and a game of bingo with the chance to win fantastic prizes.  Saturday 23rd December – £20 a ticket.

Doors open 7pm. 1am license, over 18’s only.

Call our events team on 01698 338003 to book

Motherwell dusted off Friday nights blues with a comprehensive victory over East Fife in a behind closed doors friendly at K-Park on Sunday.

Captain Gill Inglis broke the deadlock early on with an accurate strike from distance, with a Carla Boyce hat-trick, Kayla Jardine double, a brace from Kaitlyn Canavan and a late Bailley Collins volley sealing an exceptional 9-0 victory.

Head coach, Paul Brownlie made six changes to the side that started Friday’s encounter, with Morgan Hay, Georgie Rafferty, Louisa Boyes, Sarah Gibb, and Kayla Jardine all returning to the starting XI, whilst Rebecca Cameron returned in goal.

On the hunt for their first victory of the 2023/24 pre-season campaign, Motherwell started the first half firmly on the front foot, with Canavan coming close to an early opener after cutting inside from the right, but the strikers effort narrowly evaded the far post.

The visitors struggled to maintain possession in the opening phases of play, with the women of steel quickly retrieving control of the ball and finding opportunities across both flanks. Motherwell continued to flood the opposition penalty area and their persistence was soon rewarded with a quickfire double.

Inglis accurately picked out the top corner with a precise curling effort from the edge of the box before a loose pass at the back was expertly intercepted by Jardine who coolly converted.

Jardine continued to cause the visitors problems cutting inside from the left flank before picking out both Tara McGonigle and Canavan, but Motherwell couldn’t capitalise.

The hosts eventually netted their third of the afternoon on the stroke of half time. Jardine again worked her way into a threatening position on the left before accurately picking out Boyce with a floated delivery across the face of goal, and the striker smashed a low strike beyond the reach of the keeper.

As the second half resumed, Motherwell picked up where they left off, forcing East Fife into trading possession deep into their own half, and another two quickfire goals followed.

Boyce netted her second of the game, with a high cross from the left drifting invitingly towards the striker, who headed home for her second and Motherwell’s fourth of the afternoon.

A mix-up in the penalty area preceded a goal-line scramble, which allowed Motherwell to force through their fifth.

Boyce completed her hat-trick soon after, heading home from close range. Canavan made it seven after a perfectly-weighted through ball from Jardine sliced through the visiting defence, leaving the striker one-on-one with the keeper, but despite her initial effort blocked; the striker prodded home the rebound.

Canavan secured her brace moments later after substitute Kaela McDonald-Nguah found the forward lurking in the box, and Canavan expertly escaped her marker to prod home Motherwell’s eighth.

Substitute Collins made an instant impact from the bench, lashing home a volley from the right, picking out the far-left corner for Motherwell’s ninth and final goal of the game.

Line-ups:

R. Cameron, M. Hay, T. McGonigle, G. Rafferty, C. Watson, G. Inglis, S. Gibb, L. Boyes, K. Jardine, C. Boyce, K. Canavan.

Motherwell return to action in a behind closed doors friendly this afternoon.

Following a heavy defeat to Hearts in their previous pre-season encounter, the women of steel will be looking for a response, as they host East Fife at K-Park.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

Paul Brownlie’s side will be looking for a resurgence from Friday evening’s defeat, with the Fifers visit providing the opportunity to secure our first pre-season victory, as we approach the finale of our 2023/24 campaign.

The women of steel will have a full squad available for this afternoons encounter, minus the recent acquisition of Hannah Cunningham, who will remain unavailable.

It has been over half a decade since Motherwell’s last meeting with East Fife, with both sides facing each other in an SWPL2 clash in September 2017, with the points shared in a 1-1 draw.

East Fife

East Fife are preparing for a season in the SWF Championship following relegation from SWPL2 last season.

The visitors finished the 2022/23 campaign 12 points shy of nearest rivals Stirling University, with their only victory coming in a 2-1 win over Queens Park.

How to follow the action
Supporters can follow this afternoons encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match.