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It’s a top-six battle on Saturday 10 January as Motherwell travel to Easter Road to face Hibernian in the William Hill Premiership. 

Kick off is 3pm.

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Safe travels to Edinburgh.

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 continued their wonderful campaign with a 2-0 win over St Mirren, extending their unbeaten run to seven games at Fir Park.

That victory means it’s been one defeat in their last 13 matches in the Premiership. Now on 36 points, the Steelmen will be looking to move five points clear of Saturday’s opponents with a victory in the capital.

Motherwell recorded a 2-0 win over Hibernian in the first meeting between the sides this season. Matches between Hibernian and Motherwell have been competitive. In the last eight matches in the Premiership at Easter Road, there have been three wins each for either side, with two draws.

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Hibernian also come into this match in good form. David Gray’s side have won the last three matches and are unbeaten in their last four outings.

The Hibees have three players joint top of their goalscoring charts. Martin Boyle has found the back of the net eight times this season, although the Australian international missed the trip to Kilmarnock on Saturday, with forward Kieron Bowie also on eight.

Summer signing Jamie McGrath arrived from Aberdeen and has also notched eight goals so far, in an impressive maiden season at Hibs. The midfielder scored from the penalty spot against Kilmarnock last time out, making it two goals and one assist in his last three league matches.

Motherwell started 2026 in perfect fashion, with a convincing 2-0 win over St Mirren in the William Hill Premiership. 

Tawanda Maswanhise netted his 14th goal in all competitions in the first half, with Elliot Watt making it two goals in two games to seal the points for the Steelmen.

Despite the heroics of their last outing, changes were still made to the Motherwell team, three in total. Johnny Koutroumbis dropped out of the squad, with Oscar Priestman and Tom Sparrow moved to the bench. Tawanda Maswanhise returned to the starting 11 at the first time of asking, following his return to Scotland from his Africa Cup of Nations heroics with Zimbabwe.

Stephen Welsh was back in action after missing out against his parent club Celtic last time out, with Emmanuel Longelo restored to the starting 11.

The first opening came at the visitor’s end, but after Elijah Just whipped the ball into the six-yard box, neither Ibrahim Said nor Maswanhise could get a decent touch to worry Shamal George.

With 21 minutes on the clock, Calum Ward needed more than a decent touch, rising high to his left to push away Miguel Freckleton’s shot from the edge of the box.

That sparked a response from the Fir Park men, and after holding off a couple of challenges, Callum Slattery fed the ball to Lukas Fadinger, and his thumping left-foot drive was destined for the top corner until the ball was turned over the bar by George.

Slattery then tested the Saints’ keeper firstly with a low drive, which George palmed away at full stretch before he comfortably held Slattery’s tame volley.

Motherwell were finding gaps in the Saints’ box, and when Maswanhise found Just, he should have shot first time, but in an attempt to get the ball onto his left foot, the chance was wasted.

Two minutes later the New Zealander repaid the favour, and Maswanhise, after his stunning goal at AFCON, was in no mood to pass up the chance.

Playing the ball out from their own goal line, Just’s superb pass sent the Zimbabwe striker racing towards George before slipping the ball past the keeper and opening the scoring.

As the home side dominated possession, Saints lost their composure, with three players booked in a crazy two minutes before the break.

Stephen Robinson decided to tighten things up for the second-half moving the experienced Alex Gogic into his back four.

That plan only lasted 12 minutes until the Saints’ defence was breached again. Said’s run and cutback created a great opening only for Maswanhise and Slattery to get in each other’s way. The opportunity appeared to be lost as the ball found its way to Elliot Watt at the edge of the box until his wicked curling drive flew past George and high into the net to make it 2-0.

That forced Saints to change their game plan, but as they chased a goal, Motherwell found more space, with Just, Said and Maswanhise using their trickery and pace to keep the visitors’ defenders on their toes.

The ‘Well boss made his first changes after 73 minutes, replacing the tiring Watt and Maswanhise with Tom Sparrow and Oscar Priestman.

Despite continuing to swarm around the Saints’ box and creating a few more openings, Well couldn’t add to the scoreline, although at the other end Ward will be delighted to extend his home clean sheets to seven consecutive games.

Motherwell Team: Ward, O’Donnell, McGinn, Welsh, Longelo, Watt, Fadinger, Slattery, Just, Said, Maswanhise.

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, Gordon, Balmer, Sparrow, Priestman, McAllister, Osong, Ross, Stamatelopoulos.

Jens Berthel Askou reacts to the 2-0 win over St Mirren, our fourth home win in a row.

Being one of the longer-serving players at the club, Callum Slattery speaks about the success the club is currently experiencing and what it means to him. 

Slattery explains the importance of the pre-season for the players getting used to the new system, and how the win over Celtic is a product of that work.

Assistant manager Max Rogers provides team news ahead of Saturday’s match against St Mirren, and also reflects on the huge win over Celtic last time out. 

Rogers discusses the mindset within the team as they take on a new challenge this weekend.

Ewan Wilson will remain at Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

The Motherwell academy graduate joined Raith on an initial loan deal until January. That deal has now been extended until the end of the season.

“We are happy for Ewan that he can continue his loan spell and further his development through match minutes at a very competitive level,” Jens Berthel Askou explained.

“We wish him and Raith Rovers the very best for the second-half of the season. We look forward to keeping an eye on Ewan and following his development.”

Regan Charles-Cook will spend a period of up to eight weeks on the sidelines. 

The winger suffered an ankle injury in December and has started his rehabilitation process.

Assistant manager Max Rogers confirmed the news at a press conference this afternoon.

“Regan will be out for up to eight weeks with an ankle injury,” Max Rogers said.

“We’re sad to see him out because he is a great personality and a great player who has been consistent for us.”

Speedy recovery, Regan.

Motherwell captain Paul McGinn has signed a contract extension until the summer of 2027. 

“I’m really happy that we’ve managed to extend Paul’s contract,” Jens Berthel Askou added.

“He has been performing at a very high level consistently and has led the group through a phase of transformation and development while he himself has adapted fantastically to a new style and role as a centre-back in a back four. He has impressed with his performances and has been a role model since he arrived in 2022.

“It’s great news to have him here with us for longer. He has turned 35 but is playing some of his best football in his career.”

The skipper has played 113 games for the Steelmen and has bounced back from a spell on the sidelines last season. A consistent performer at the heart of the backline, McGinn will take part in his fifth campaign in the claret and amber next season.

“This has been home for a long time now, and I’m delighted it’ll stay that way,” Paul McGinn said.

“My time at Motherwell has had highs and lows, but I’ve never felt better than where I’m at right now. To be back playing every week, the team winning and the togetherness between everyone associated with the club is a joy.

“Being captain is an honour and something I never take for granted. This is a really impressive group of players, and here’s hoping we can continue our success into 2026 and beyond.”

Eseosa Sule’s loan has ended at Motherwell. 

The striker picked up a serious thigh injury at the start of the season, ruling him out since August. The forward returned to his parent club for rehabilitation, but an agreement has been reached between all parties to end the loan early.

“We were very hopeful that when Eseosa came to us, we could nurture his talent with us,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“Unfortunately, he had a setback with his injury that has robbed us and him of the opportunity to thrive here. We know there is talent there with Eseosa, and he is a lovely young man who is full of positivity and optimism.

“I wish him the best for moving forward and strongly believe the future is bright for him.”

We wish Eseosa all the very best with the rest of his recovery and wish him well for the future.

2015 was the last time Motherwell had tasted victory over Scottish Premiership champions Celtic. When the Celts visited Fir Park in the final outing of 2025, the Steelmen would have to be firing on all cylinders if they were to end that wait. 

In the end, Motherwell dominated proceedings with a performance consisting of total control. Ibrahim Said headed Motherwell infront inside 15 minutes, and from there, the hosts didn’t look back.

With Celtic simply unable to find any control in the match, Elliot Watt converted a second on the hour mark as his side closed in on a famous victory.

Celtic never recovered, and Jens Berthel Askou’s side cruised to victory, ending 2025 in style.