| 2 | Rangers | 25 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 51 |
| 3 | Celtic | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 48 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 43 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 39 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 36 |
Aaron Thomson has been named in the Scotland Under 17 squad for an upcoming training camp.
The two-day training camp in Largs takes place this week, and will give Brian McLaughlin the chance to work with the group of players ahead of EURO Under 17 matches in October.
Good luck, Aaron.
Motherwell are on the road for the third time in three weeks on Saturday 23 August, travelling to Tynecastle to take on Hearts.
Kick off is 3pm.
All tickets for the match have been sold.
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.
Motherwell remain undefeated under Jens Berthel Askou in competitive matches. Saturday’s 1-0 win over St Johnstone saw Motherwell book their place in back-to-back Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.
Lukas Fadinger netted his second goal of the season, with Motherwell keeping two clean sheets in two matches for only the second time since January.
Hearts appointed Derek McInnes as their new manager during the summer break, as the Jambos kicked off a new era at Tynecastle following significant investment from Tony Bloom.
McInnes and Hearts have made a strong start to the season. Saturday’s penalty shootout defeat to St Mirren was their first taste of defeat this season.
Scoring 22 goals in all competitions so far this season, the new-look Hearts side have started strongly. After nine new arrivals, arguably the best bit of business conducted over the summer was securing the services of Lawrence Shankland for another campaign. The skipper has already scored four goals this season in all competitions.
Stuart Findlay followed Derek McInnes from Rugby Park to the capital over the summer and has scored four goals this season, including a last-minute winner against Dundee United in Hearts’ last league outing.
Elijah Just has been included in the New Zealand squad for their double header in September.
New Zealand has two friendly matches lined up, facing Australia back-to-back.
The first match takes place on Friday 5 September, with the second match scheduled for Tuesday 9 September.
Just has 36 caps to his name already and will be looking to add next month.
With 1500 Motherwell fans making the trip to McDiarmid Park, there was a sense of optimism in the air as the Steelmen took on Championship leaders St Johnstone for a place in the quarter-final of the Premier Sports Cup.
Having reached the semi-final last season, Motherwell fans were dreaming of a return to Hampden, but the task would not be a simple one, with St Johnstone winning all their games so far this season in all competitions.
With both sides trying to keep the ball on the ground, the match made for a good watch, with both sides having chances.
After 90 minutes, the feeling for frustration was apparent within both camps as neither side could break the deadlock, and we would head into extra time. In the first period, more chances came for Motherwell, but nobody could convert.
As penalties loomed, up popped Lukas Fadinger with the big moment of the afternoon, curling the ball past the keeper to book a spot in the last eight.
Striker Callum Hendry has joined the club on a two-year deal from MK Dons for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
The former St Johnstone, Kilmarnock and Aberdeen man is well-acquainted with Scottish football, having played over 100 games in the top-flight and domestic competitions.
“We are delighted to welcome Callum to Motherwell FC,” Jens Berthel Askou said.
“His energy, intelligence in finding space, and strong finishing qualities will bring real value and competition to our squad.
“Callum arrives with a wealth of experience from both the EFL and the Scottish Premiership. His positive character and professionalism make him an excellent fit for our culture.
“He joins us with great hunger and desire to make his mark, and we are excited to see him help drive the team forward. We look forward to getting him on the pitch and watching him contribute to our continued growth as a club.”
Hendry started out within the youth setup at Blackburn Rovers before moving north to St Johnstone in 2017. From then until 2022, Hendry represented the Saints 94 times, scoring 22 goals in all competitions.
During his stay in Perth, he went on loan to Aberdeen, Brechin City and Kilmarnock, scoring goals during his short stints at all clubs.
Having been recalled from a successful loan spell at Kilmarnock in January 2022, Hendry found the back of the net on eight occasions in 21 games, including a crucial finish in the final of the Premiership play-offs against Inverness CT that helped maintain St Johnstone’s Premiership status.
This form earned the forward a move to Salford City in the summer. During his two-year stay, he scored 23 times in less than 80 games for the club before moving to MK Dons in 2024. Scoring four goals in 32 games, he now moves back to Scotland to join up with Jens Berthel Askou and the rest of the squad.
“It’s great to be back in Scotland,” Callum Hendry said.
“This move has been in the offing for a while, and I’ve been really keen to get signed so I can focus on playing football. I know some of the guys in the dressing room, and everyone seems like really nice people around the place.
“I can now get a good week of work under my belt before Saturday’s game.”
It was a tough start to the 2025/26 SWPL campaign for the women of steel, as Glasgow City capitalised on a frustrating 15-minute spell to seal a three-nil victory at Petershill Park.
Paul Brownlie named three summer acquisitions in the first starting XI of the new campaign. The returning Shannon Leishman started her first appearance since making a permanent switch to Motherwell. Midfielder Amy Bulloch was also named amongst the squad, with Carla Boyce leading the line.
Goalkeeper Emma Thomson, Tegan Browning, Kodie Hay, Sophie Black, Lily Boyce, Amy Denholm and Orla Burn were amongst the substitutes.
Motherwell started brightly and contested a closely-fought opening 10-minutes, as the women of steel repelled the majority of Glasgow’s attacks, and found fortune whilst on the counter-attack.
Motherwell’s magnificent start soon unravelled, as the women of steel became the architects of their own downfall, with Ukrainian striker Nicole Kozlova capitalising on a defensive mistake to convert the opener, dispatching an accurate finish into the bottom-right corner.
Less than four-minutes later, City had a second, with Katie Lockwood effortlessly gliding through a series of challenges before coolly slotting her strike past goalkeeper Rebecca Cameron.
The third followed soon after, as Kozlova secured her brace to compound a frustrating 15-minute spell, with Motherwell’s confidence eroded following the opening goal.
The women of steel regrouped, and restructured their compact and assured formation which proved promising in the opening phase of the game, but couldn’t find a route back into the contest before half-time.
Motherwell’s tactics were quickly altered at the start of the second-half, as defender Jenna Penman landed awkwardly on her shoulder following an aerial challenge, forcing the young defender off the pitch. Lily Boyce came on for her Motherwell debut, with 15-year-old Orla Burn, and academy graduate Hannah Cairns coming onto the pitch.
Despite a resolute second-half performance, Motherwell fell to an opening day defeat at Petershill Park.
Motherwell Football Club is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the Loch Lomond Group and their Champagne brand PIAFF.
PIAFF will feature on the sleeve of the Women’s first-team home and away kits for season 25/26 and season 26/27.
Champagne PIAFF is more than just a drink, it’s a celebration of life’s moments – whether a grand occasion or an intimate gathering, it’s about bringing people together.
“At Champagne PIAFF, we celebrate passion, commitment, and the joy of shared experiences — values that resonate deeply with the spirit of Motherwell Football Club and its faithful supporters,” Ryon Head, Champagne PIAFF Global Brand Manager said.
“This partnership is not just about two brands coming together, it’s about elevating moments both on and off the pitch, and uniting the tradition of football with the elegance of Champagne.
“We are proud to support a club that is as dedicated to its community as we are to our craft.”
“We are delighted to add Champagne PIAFF to our partnership portfolio,” Suzanne Reid, commercial director at Motherwell FC added.
“The agreement will play a key role in supporting the clubs continued growth and development of the women’s team.
“It’s fantastic to have another positive, high-value and high-calibre partnership for the future. I thank Loch Lomond Group and Ryon for their support of Motherwell Football Club.”
Jens Berthel Askou reacts to progressing to the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with a 0-1 win over St Johnstone in extra-time.
Motherwell progressed to the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with an extra-time win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.
Lukas Fadinger was the hero, netting in the second half of extra time after both sides drew a blank after 90 minutes.
Jens Berthel Askou made two changes from the side that drew 0-0 with St Mirren last weekend. In came Tom Sparrow for the injured Johnny Koutroumbis, and also Apostolos Stamatelopoulos who replaced the suspended Callum Slattery following his two bookings in the group-stage of the Premier Sports Cup.
The bench was littered with Motherwell Academy Graduates ready to make their mark. Five youngsters from the Academy took their spot on the bench, with Ewan Wilson, Jay Gillies, Zander McAllister, Campbell Forrest and Luca Ross named amongst the substitutes.
Motherwell’s first chance of the afternoon arrived inside five minutes. A nice, flowing move involving Stephen O’Donnell and Tawanda Maswanhise set Elijah Just away on the wing. He was brought down, and from the subsequent free kick, Paul McGinn’s over-the-shoulder effort from inside of the area went just wide of the target.
St Johnstone’s first chance of the afternoon arrived a couple of minutes later. The ball fell to Jamie Gullan on the edge of the box, who fired over Calum Ward’s goal.
McGinn had his second chance from a corner on 15 minutes. The skipper got his head to Emmanuel Longelo’s delivery but committed a foul in the process.
On 22 minutes, Ibrahim Said scuffed an effort wide of the post that caused the keeper no trouble.
There was a lengthy stoppage due to Adam Sidibeh requiring treatment, which allowed both groups of players to take on much-needed fluid. St Johnstone’s number nine played on following the stoppage.
On the half-hour mark, Just’s effort that was destined for the bottom corner was blocked amid claims of handball, but with no VAR, there was no stoppage to check.
Both sides were creating openings at this stage. Sidibeh controlled a five-yard pass on his chest before sending it over into the away stand.
Moments later, Longelo took on his two defenders before sending in a low cross which was somehow sent over his own crossbar by Morgan Boyes from close range.
With the board going up to signal four minutes added, Lukas Fadinger sent in a free kick from the left edge of the box. Stamatelopoulos flicked on at the near post, but the ball trickled past the target.
St Johnstone had a big sight of goal in first-half stoppage time. A free kick delivery eventually fell to Cheick Diabate, but the centre back smashed over on the half volley.
With the game level, both sides looked to start the second-half on the front foot. Just sent Maswanhise away up the right wing; the 22-year-old tried to find his teammate Stamatelopoulos but the cross was too heavy.
On 49 minutes, Longelo’s cross was diverted for a corner before anyone in a Motherwell shirt could get on the end of it, but it was a positive start to the second period. From the subsequent corner, O’Donnell looked to have got past his man but was brought down. The referee booked the Scotland international for simulation.
In a lively affair, Fadinger stole possession on the edge of his own area before carrying the ball into the opposition box. His final pass let him down, but the travelling support were encouraged by what they were seeing.
Just had a shot comfortably saved on 53 minutes from a well-worked corner routine.
Bang on the hour mark, a big chance for the Steelmen. Lovely play on the edge of the box ended in a chipped pass through for Stamatelopoulos, he just got on the end of it before the keeper and set up Longelo whose shot was blocked. Said’s follow-up was also blocked.
Maswanhise was next to have a go. He got on the end of Stamatelopoulos’ pass and cut into the box, but his shot was saved by Steward who got down well.
On 66 minutes, Ward produced a magnificent save to deny Makenzie Kirk who latched onto a flick and went through one-on-one.
The next chance arrived on 72 minutes. Just had a go from a free kick 25 yards out. His effort was on target but too central to cause concern.
Said caused the Saints more issues on 73 minutes, cutting inside and sending a rasping effort towards goal, but it was diverted for a corner from a St Johnstone defender.
Motherwell made their first changes of the afternoon on 78 minutes. Esapa Osong was introduced, making his debut, alongside Andy Halliday to replace Tawanda Maswanhise and Ibrahim Said.
Boyes again was living dangerously on 83 minutes, when he cleared a ball over his own bar from close range again. Substitute Halliday controlled on the chest and volleyed on target from that corner, but Steward gathered.
In stoppage time, the chances kept coming. Jason Holt somehow didn’t convert from a cutback.
Osong then had a header saved from a cross a minute later, as both sides felt they could grab the winner before the full-time whistle. But neither side could get the winner in 90 minutes, and the game headed into extra time.
After 90 minutes of football, the deadlock was yet to be broken. No changes were made by Jens Berthel Askou.
The first chance in extra-time was for the hosts. Kirk’s shot was saved by the post and Ward on 91 minutes. The game was becoming more open by the minute due to fatigue setting in for both teams.
Another big chance arrived on 98 minutes. Just latched onto a misplaced pass, drove into the box but couldn’t drill his shot on target, and instead found the side netting.
Substitute Jonathan Svedberg stung the palms of Ward with a volley on 101 minutes. Longelo rushed back to regain possession on the left wing, which resulted in the full-back going down and unable to continue. Ewan Wilson was his replacement, just before half-time in extra-time was signalled by the referee.
On 108 minutes, the deadlock was finally broken. Patient play on the left-hand side resulted in a neatly threaded pass from Elliot Watt which found Lukas Fadinger. The Austrian steadied himself and saw his shot fire across the goalkeeper and into the far corner of the net.
Luca Ross and Kofi Balmer were brought on moments later for Just and Tom Sparrow, with just nine minutes left to play.
There was a special moment for Academy Graduate Zander McAllister, who replaced Apostolos Stamatelopoulos with just minutes left.
The Steelmen saw out the final minutes comfortably, securing another quarter-final spot in the Premier Sports Cup.
Motherwell Team: Ward, Sparrow (111′), O’Donnell, McGinn, Longelo (105′), Said (78′), Fadinger, Watt, Just (111′), Maswanhise (78′), Stamatelopoulos (117′).
Motherwell Subs: Oxborough, Balmer (111′), Wilson (105′), Halliday (78′), Gillies, McAllister (117′), Forrest, Osong (78′), Ross (111′).
