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Motherwell take on HJK Helsinki in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday 6 August at the Bolt Arena.

Kick off is 7pm local time (5pm UK Time).

How to Follow the Game

TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED AND CLOSE TO SELLING OUT.

• Adults: 16 €
• Students & pensioners: 11 €
• Children (4-15): 5 €
• Wheelchair: 16 € (includes free entry for one assistant)

The away section is located on the north side of the stadium in blocks 113 and 114. Block 113 is an 18+ section, fans in this section may be required to present some identification proving their age, and supporters seated there are permitted to bring alcoholic beverages purchased from the stadium kiosks into the stand. Block 114 has no age restriction but it is not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into the stand.

Watch Live from UK

The game will be available to watch on SolidSport.

You can by the game for £12 by CLICKING HERE.

Supporters Guide

A guide for supporters attending can be found by CLICKING HERE.

There are a group of Motherwell supporters who will be in the Narinkka Square on matchday, they will be walking to the Bolt Arena at 5:45pm.

Weather Forecast

Temperatures are expected to be above 20 degrees for kick off on Thursday night. There is a slight chance of showers during the day.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell booked their spot in the third qualifying round of the Conference League with a handsome 5-0 win over HB Torshavn in the previous round, securing their first win away from home in Europe inside 90 minutes since 2010.

That comprehensive win was followed up by another impressive win on the opening day of the William Hill Premiership season against Hibernian on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Lukas Fadinger and Ibrahim Said secured the Steelmen’s first win on the opening day of the league season since 2022.

Opposition Report

HJK Helsinki are currently 17 league games into their season, and are fourth in the standings with a game in-hand over the teams above. They have scored the second highest amount of goals in the division and are still chasing down the top three.

Mads Borchers is their top scorer in the league with seven goals, but veteran Teemu Pukki is their joint top scorer in all competitions with ten this season.

Helsinki cruised passed Coleraine in the second qualifying round, winning 5-0 at home in the first leg, before winning 3-0 in Northern Ireland. They come into this game in a good run of form, winning their last four matches in all competitions, scoring 11 and conceding just one goal.

Alfred Johansson gives his reaction to the opening day win over Hibernian.

A late Ibrahim Said goal gave the Steelmen all three points to open the season away at Easter Road.

Motherwell kicked-off their 2026/27 William Hill Premiership campaign with a 1-2 win over Hibernian at Easter Road.

Alfred Johansson made just one change from the side that progressed to the third qualifying round of the Conference League on Thursday night, bringing Emmanuel Longelo in from the start in place of Mikey Booth. There was space on the bench for new signings Alex Lowry and Jamie Knight-Lebel, with last season’s Premiership golden boot winner Tawanda Maswanhise also on the bench.

Fresh off the back of both teams progressing in their European ties on Thursday night, Hibernian and Motherwell both looked to secure possession in the early stages. Thursday night goalscorer Martin Boyle looked to test the pace of Jake Girdwood-Reich inside a minute, as he sprung towards the byline before cutting the ball back into the penalty area, but Lukas Fadinger was on hand to clear the danger.

The first shot of the match came after eight minutes. Nathan Lowe latched onto slack Motherwell possession and dragged an effort wide of Alex Paulsen’s goal.

Felix Passlack was next to have an effort, as the ball fell to the full-back on the right-edge of the penalty box; he tried to catch a strike on the volley, but Regan Charles-Cook got out quickly enough to block the shot.

Hibernian then tried to pen the Steelmen into their own half, with Ibrahim Said going on some of his trademark runs forward, trying to get his team up the pitch. Willy Vogt scurried past Jordan Obita, but the Swiss youth international couldn’t find a Motherwell man in the area.

The game had very little drama as the first-half played out from there, with neither side creating any clear-cut chances in front of goal as both sets of supporters grew more frustrated with the lack of goalmouth action.

But then in the 37th minute, drama unfolded. Some great interchange between Tom Sparrow, Said, Fadinger and Oscar Priestman sent the latter charging into the box. Priestman jinked past Josh Mulligan and was brought down, leaving Steven McLean with no option but to point to the spot. Fadinger stepped up and, for the fourth consecutive match, found the back of the net as the Steelmen had the lead five minutes from the interval.

Motherwell had their tails up as they looked for a second before the break. Charles-Cook’s pressure nearly prevailed as he forced the Hibernian defender into a mistake and won a throw-in, which he took quickly, feeding captain Sparrow. His cutback was picked up by Said, who had a go but couldn’t beat the defender, but the ball fell to Charles-Cook on the edge, who tried to wrap his left foot round the ball but narrowly missed the target.

There were no changes during the half time break, as both managers opted to go with the same 11 for the second period.

With three minutes of the half, it really should have been two nil to the Steelmen. Charles-Cook once again chased down a lost cause, as Jason Kerr couldn’t clear his lines. The forward nipped in and gained possession 1v1 with the keeper; he opted to try and go round Raphael Sallinger, but the goalkeeper was able to block, with Fadinger shooting just wide with the follow-up from outside the box.

Fadinger stung the palms of Sallinger after 52 minutes after Charles-Cook broke up the park, but the goalkeeper was well behind the effort. Just seconds later, Lowe registered Hibs’ first shot on target. The big number nine caught the ball sweetly on the volley from a cross, but Paulsen got down low to his right hand side to force the ball out for a corner.

And then a further minute later, the referee pointed to the spot for the second time in the match. A loose pass from Dylan Williams was capitalised on by Boyle, who was then brought down by Priestman as the Australian tried to burst into the box. Boyle stepped up and slotted into the bottom right corner to level the game, with Paulsen going the right way but unable to prevent the shot. 55 minutes gone, 1-1.

Easter Road burst into life as the home crowd could sense their side having the momentum. Owen Elding cut inside from the right-hand side and smashed an effort with his left foot that Paulsen had to tip over the bar brilliantly. Elding then came close from the resulting corner again, as Paulsen couldn’t hang onto the ball from the cross; it fell to Elding, who beat the keeper but couldn’t beat Moormann, who was on the line to clear. The ball was then fired just over by Adam Mayor on his weaker right foot as the Steelmen clung on.

After 66 minutes, Johansson looked to his bench introducing Jamie Knight-Lebel for his debut, and Maswanhise as the Steelmen looked to gain control of the game. Vogt and Girdwood-Reich made way. Alex Lowry was next to make his debut after 75 minutes, with Charles-Cook coming off after a good showing in Leith.

Lowe went close again after 76 minutes as Hibernian tried a quick free-kick on the left flank, but the striker couldn’t convert the cross from Edling as Paulsen and Motherwell blew a sigh of relief.

82 minutes brought more nervous moments for the Steelmen. Paulsen looked as if he’d been fouled when came to try and gather a corner, but the ball was spilled and Lowe was on hand to try and score, but Moormann, once again, denied the goal on the goal-line.

The games defining moment came in the 85th minute and what a moment is was.

Substitute Olly Whyte won the back in the middle the park and fed in fellow sub and debutant Alex Lowry. He combined well with Ibrahim Said, with some excellent one-touch football, which allowed Dylan Williams to square to the onrushing Said and the Nigerian did the rest, dispatching past Sallinger and sending the away support into bedlam.

The Steelmen saw out the last remaining minutes excellently, to make it three wins in a row to start Alfred Johansson’s tenure.

Motherwell Team: Paulsen, Sparrow, Girdwood-Reich, Moormann, Williams, Longelo, Priestman, Fadinger, Said, Vogt, Charles-Cook. 

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, Knight-Lebel, Wilson, Lowry, McAllister, Booth, Ross, Whyte, Maswanhise.

We kick off our 2026/27 William Hill Premiership campaign this afternoon against Hibernian. 

Below is everything you need to know ahead of the action kicking off in Edinburgh at 4:30pm.

Tickets

You can buy your tickets online by CLICKING HERE.

Prices are as follows:

• Adult – £26
• Over 65 – £16
• Under 18 – £14
• 12 & Under – £12

All tickets for this game are the Motherwell Digital tickets, there will be no physical tickets for this game. There will be no “Pay at the Gate” facility.

Wheelchair and ambulant tickets

Turnstiles will be open from 3:30pm and turnstiles 5 and 6 will be open.

How to Watch

The match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports.

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.

Travel

It should be noted that there are temporary bus route diversions in place avoiding sections of Princes Street, this route to the stadium will add 20-30 minutes onto your journey.

Easter Road, London Road, Leith Street and the Leith Walk area are expected to be congested with the usual matchday traffic.

The Trams will be operating at 7-minute intervals and will be running from Edinburgh Airport to the West End only. For more details on the trams and stops between Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven see the following link: Edinburgh Trams.

Updates can be found by CLICKING HERE.

Please note, the biggest change this season at Easter Road is we’re recommending a different exit and egress route for away supporters visiting Easter Road stadium.

This change in approach will save visiting fans 2minutes on walking back to supporter buses and Edinburgh Waverley train station in the city centre, rather than walking the previous traditional route over the Crawford Bridge and up Easter Road, plus avoiding potential supporter flashpoints.

• Turn left on Albion Road when exiting the South stand
• Turn right onto Lochend Butterfly Way
• Turn left and walk round the back of Meadowbank Retail Park
• Turn right onto Moray Park Terrace
• Continue onto London Road
• Turn right onto London Road
• Continue onto Montrose Terrace
• Walk towards Regent Road (Supporter Buses)/City Centre/Waverley Station

Parking

There is no available parking spaces for car within stadium boundary. There is plenty of on street parking for cars in the vicinity of Leith area away from the stadium.

Regent Road designated for supporters buses.

Other Information

Easter Road is a cashless stadium. All kiosks at accept contactless/card payments only. No cash facility.

The Artisan Bar & Lounge (London Road) welcome away fans on matchdays the pub is a 10minutes walk from the away end.

The city centre is a 20 minute walk from the stadium and there are a number of bars and restaurants to choose from.

No bags over 30cm x 30cm. Flags/banners to be no bigger than 2m x 1m. Liquid passes for medical and welfare reasons only can be applied for via Hibs Ticket Office

Weather Forecast

Sunday is to be a dry with sunny spells on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be around 19 degrees for kick off.

The second matchday of the 2026/27 domestic campaign is upon us, and the women of steel will travel to face Livingston this weekend, as they contest the second round of the Sky Sports Cup group stage at Almondvale on Sunday. 

Ticket Information 

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

Tickets can also be purchased ahead of time HERE.

• Adult – £7.
• Concession (Over-65s, Under-16s and students) – £3.
• Under-11 – FREE TO ENTER.

Match details 

• Kick-off – 4PM.

Defender Jamie Knight-Lebel has joined the club on loan from English Championship side Bristol City.

“I want to welcome Jamie to the club,” Alfred Johansson said.

“He is a talented young player who has two very strong seasons out on loan playing regularly. A physical and strong defender, he will provide competition in the defensive positions and bring international experience.

“Bristol City rate him highly, and this loan move will provide him with the opportunity to play in a style suited to his game. We look forward to introducing Jamie to the squad, and I’m excited to be working with him.”

The 21-year-old Canadian international joined the Bristol City Academy in 2019 and has since gone on to represent the first-team.

He made his debut for the Robins in 2023 when he came off the bench against Cardiff City in the Championship. He went on to play a further two games for Bristol City in the 2023/24 season. During his rise in the academy system, he was named captain of the under-21 side.

After signing a new three-year deal with Bristol City ahead of the 24/25 season, Knight-Lebel joined Crewe on loan, where he played 38 games, scoring three goals, with Crewe boasting an impressive goals-conceded record for the season.

But that season also brought more success on an international level, with the defender earning his first call-up to the Canadian squad in October 2024. Having been named in a provisional squad for the Copa America Qualifying playoffs earlier in the year, Jesse Marsch handed him his debut for his country in November against Suriname.

He earned his second and third caps in the summer of 2025, rounding off an excellent 12 months of development. Looking to continue playing, Knight-Lebel joined Ian Holloway’s Swindon Town for the 25/26 season. Here he made 35 appearances across the campaign.

“I’m looking forward to this season,” Jamie Knight-Lebel stated.

“The boys have already secured a spot in the next round of Europe, and they all seem to have gelled quickly as a group. It seems like such a tight-knit group at the club, and that is something I’m looking forward to being a part of.

“It’s not long until the league season starts and the excitement is high. I’m looking forward to experiencing my first game with this club.”

We can confirm details around our tie against HJK Helsinki in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round. 

First Leg

The first leg will take place away from on Thursday 6 August at the Bolt Arena in Helsinki. Kick off is 7pm Local Time (5pm UK Time).

• Adults: 16 €
• Students & pensioners: 11 €
• Children (4-15): 5 €
• Wheelchair: 16 € (includes free entry for one assistant)

The away section is located on the north side of the stadium in blocks 113 and 114. Block 113 is an 18+ section, fans in this section may be required to present some identification proving their age, and supporters seated there are permitted to bring alcoholic beverages purchased from the stadium kiosks into the stand. Block 114 has no age restriction but it is not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages into the stand. 

Away Leg

The second leg will take place seven days later on Thursday 13 August at Fir Park. Kick off is 7:30pm.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday 3 August at 10am. Season Ticket holders have until 4pm on Friday 7^th Aug to secure their own seat with discounted price.

You will be able to buy tickets by CLICKING HERE.

FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

FOR NON-SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

The Steelmen travelled to the Faroe Islands with a two-goal advantage from the first leg, but knew the tie wasn’t over. With a place in the third qualifying round at stake, Alfred’s Johansson’s side wanted a stress-free night against European regulars Havnar Bóltfelag.

Over 100 Motherwell fans made the trip, and witness a professional Motherwell display with Lukas Fadinger, Regan Charles-Cook and Dylan Williams all scoring.

More goals could have been scored but securing the club’s first win inside 90 minutes in an away European match for 16 years, the MFC squad have started the 26/27 season on the right foot.

The club are pleased to confirm that planning permission has been granted for a brand-new two-storey training facility building and a new synthetic surface at Dalziel Park in Motherwell.

“This is a hugely exciting project for the football club,” Chief Executive Brian Caldwell said.

“As a board, we believe this project meets a need to further improve the club’s training facility that is of great benefit both to the club and to our local community.

“We have put a great deal of work into identifying the best long-term site for the club’s training facility. We engaged with a number of landowners, including North Lanarkshire Council, and considered a range of options to determine what was best not only for the club today but most importantly, for its long-term future.

“We believe Dalziel Park offers the best option; it is an ideal location and with the considerable investment already made by the club in recent years upgrading the three grass pitches to a Premiership standard, it makes financial sense to continue investing in this site.”

As well as utilising some of the proceeds from recent player sales to fund the project, the club has been successful in securing grant funding through the Scottish FA’s ‘Pitching In’ Fund and this further investment in the site will enhance our support for the wider community while also helping us work towards our longer-term strategic objectives as a football club.

Following the submission of extensive plans to North Lanarkshire Council in March, (all detailed reports and application process documents can be found on the North Lanarkshire Council website.) work can now begin on a brand-new two-storey building.

The building will include state-of-the-art changing rooms, a gym, a medical room, staff offices, an analysis suite, meeting rooms and a canteen.

The building will have areas accessible to all site users and will assist maximise the opportunities within the existing site and in addition to creating a productive and welcoming environment for users, a key objective of the building is to achieve a high standard of energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

The building will provide a high-quality training centre for our professional players and staff who will be based there daily rather than having to drive back and forward from Fir Park. In a highly competitive industry, we hope that by raising further the standards of our training ground this will help us attract and retain players and staff.

The plans also include the future installation of a new synthetic surface and LED floodlighting. This longer term objective of bringing more activity to Dalziel Park would allow greater use of the facility by our women, academy and community teams and also the wider community.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in this process,” Brian Caldwell added.

“In particular, the club would like to thank the Dalziel High School War Memorial Trust for assisting with this development and for supporting our longer-term vision for the facility. Their support has been instrumental in making this possible.

“We enter the next phase of development with excitement and a determination to ensure that this is just another positive step forward in our ongoing evolution as Scotland’s first top-flight fan-owned football club. The next stage of the project begins immediately, and we will keep everyone updated on progress.

“We also see the development of the training ground as very much a community effort. We would therefore encourage any supporters who feel they may be able to assist – whether through trade skills, the supply of materials, or any other support that could benefit the club – to get in touch fill in a short survey, outlining how they may be able to help.”

You can find the survey by CLICKING HERE.

We can confirm we have submitted an appeal against the decision taken by a disciplinary tribunal of the Scottish FA to impose a £5,000 fine upon Motherwell FC.

This appeal is against the sanction imposed regarding a social media post the club made following our match against Celtic.

As this case remains open, we will not comment any further on the matter.