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Matchday two of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they return home to K-Park for the first home game of the season. 

A frustrating, but encouraging opening weekend display against full-time Glasgow City had the women of steel leaving Springburn with mixed emotions last weekend.

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 Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

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.

Motherwell will be frustrated by a disappointing 15-minute spell, but will head into this weekend’s contest encouraged by aspects of their display against one of the Premier League title-chasers.

Several summer acquisitions made their first or second Motherwell debuts, as Lily Boyce and Orla Burn made their first Motherwell appearance, with the returning Carla Boyce and Kodie Hay both making their second Motherwell debuts.

Motherwell will be without defender Jenna Penman, who remains unavailable after sustaining a shoulder injury in the opening matchday last weekend.

Montrose 

Montrose will be determined to right the wrongs from their opening matchday defeat to Rangers, as despite taking an early advantage, Rangers cruised to an assured 6-1 victory.

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles at K-Park. Both cash and card payments are accepted.

• Adult – £10.
• Concession (Over-65s and Under-17s) – £5.
• Under-11 – FREE TO ENTER.

Additional Information – no pets allowed within K-Park.

Matchday Travel 

• Sunday 24^th August 2025, kick off 4pm. 
• The Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park, Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ.
• First Glasgow service No.21 stops at Jura Slip Road, a 10 minute walk from the stadium. East Kilbride railway station is approx. 20 mins away on foot.
• Free on-site parking is available, with overflow parking signposted at the park entrance. Please follow the one-way system upon your exit.
• Selection of hot food, baking, confectionary and both hot and cold drinks available at the kiosk before and during the match.
• Follow our live matchday coverage on the Motherwell Women X (formerly Twitter) account.

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.

How to follow the game

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’s Fortunes

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.

Opposition Report

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.

• Australia v New Zealand 
• Friday 5 September
• Kick Off 10:45am
• GIO Stadium, Canberra, Australia 

• New Zealand v Australia 
• Tuesday 9 September 
• Kick Off 8am
• Go Media Stadium, Aukland, New Zealand 

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.