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Motherwell play their first William Hill Premiership home match on Sunday 9 August against Falkirk.

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

You can by tickets online by CLICKING HERE.

• Young Adults tickets are ages 13-17.
•  Concessions are classed as, Over 65, Full Time Students
• Child is 12 and Under

On Match days, the Ticket Office is open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

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.

What else is happening?

The Cooper Bar and Mrs Baillies Fanzone will be open from 12pm, and one hour post-match.

Weather Forecast

There will be rain most of Sunday morning into early afternoon, but there will be a dry spell around kick off time in Motherwell. Temperatures will be around the 16 degree mark, with sunny intervals into the evening.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell got the perfect start to their Premiership campaign last Sunday at Easter Road, picking up a 2-1 win against Hibernian. Lukas Fadinger and Ibrahim Said got on the scoresheet, which was followed by an impressive 1-1 draw with HJK Helsinki in the Finnish capital.

Motherwell fans will all be aware of the Falkirk duck that was apparent during the 2025/26 season. One thing that eluded the 25/26 team was a victory against John McGlynn’s Falkirk side. Falkirk were just one of two Premiership sides last season Motherwell failed to register a win against. Four games against Falkirk and just one point gained, the Bairns got the upper hand on three occasions, twice at Fir Park.

Incredibly, Motherwell went 12 games without defeat on home soil. A 2-1 defeat against Falkirk in October was followed up by a stunning new club record clean sheet run and an unbeaten run that stretched into April in ML1. Then Falkirk visited for a second time, with Barney Stewart, Calvin Miller and Ben Broggio getting on the scoresheet to sink the Steelmen to a 3-2 defeat on their own patch.

Opposition Report

The impressive Falkirk side of 25/26 has been dismantled over the summer with Barney Stewart, Calvin Miller, Dylan Tait, Filip Lissah, Brian Graham, Henry Cartwright, Kyrell Wilson and Ben Broggio all departing at the end of the season. But McGlynn is no stranger to a rebuild and has begun to lay the foundations for the season ahead, bringing in the Scottish Premiership in the form of Craig Sibbald, Scott Tanser and Ryan Strain. Throw in some new faces from England and their squad is beginning to take shape, with four weeks of the transfer window still remaining.

An opening day defeat to Craig McLeish’s St Mirren side would have been disappointing but having a man of McGlynn’s experience at the wheel, a man who has guided the club to a Premiership campaign for the first time in 15 years last term, which saw them reach the top six for the first time since the split was introduced in 1997, ensures the Falkirk support won’t be going anywhere near the panic button.

In that opening day match, things could have looked very different in the second-half. Killian Phillips’ opener was cancelled out by substitute Ben Parkinson, only for VAR to rule the goal out for a handball in the build-up. Elimination from the Premier Sports Cup Group-Stage after a defeat to Ayr United and a draw with Alloa inside 90 minutes means Premiership football is the sole focus in the early stages of the season.

Motherwell produced an impressive performance and result against HJK Helsinki in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round tie, drawing 1-1 in Helsinki. 

Tawanda Maswanhise netted from the spot in the second half before Teemu Pukki came off the bench to level.

Alfred Johansson was forced into changes from the side that secured an opening day victory at Hibernian. Ibrahim Said was unable to travel to Finland due to visa issues. Tawanda Maswanhise was brought into the starting 11 for the first time this season following his recovery from a broken jaw. Alex Lowry was handed his first start as a Motherwell player, replacing the injured Dylan Williams, who also didn’t make it to Helsinki.

Motherwell were dealt an early warning shot as Toivo Mero found space in behind the Motherwell defence, and although he forced a good save from Paulsen, the flag was raised for offside.

The Steelmen settled into the game well but struggled to find any penetration through the HJK defence. The only real chance of note came when Tawanda Maswanhise went down inside the box. Appeals of a push were waved away, a decision backed by the subsequent VAR check.

But in truth, the first half showed limited action in front of either goal, with both sides trying to hold possession across the pitch.

With 15 minutes left of the first half, HJK began to look more dangerous, creating more chances Alex Paulsen was more than equal to.

Good play down the right from HJK created some space for Santeri Haarala to burst into, and his shot was met by a strong hand from the Motherwell stopper.

Just before half-time, he was called into action again, this time denying Mads Borchers, who had plenty of space and time inside the box.

With the hosts having the better of the chances in the first-half, the 600 Motherwell fans that travelled were hoping for more action in front of the goal. They were behind in the second period as Motherwell kicked towards their travelling fans. And the early signs were hugely optimistic for the Steelmen, who went up a gear.

Oscar Priestman found a half-yard on the edge of the box and opted to have a shot towards goal. The Aussie’s effort went whistling past the post, but despite not finding the bottom corner, the Motherwell end erupted with encouragement.

Just two minutes later, Motherwell went close again. A well-worked short corner routine saw Emmanuel Longelo fizz in a cross from the left-hand side. Martin Moormann got in front of his marker at the front post, but his effort came off the post via a small deflection from a Helsinki defender.

Motherwell had Helsinki on the back foot, and another two minutes later, the woodwork was struck. The ball was fed into Longelo’s path, who wound up a powerful strike from 25 yards that beat the keeper but came crashing off the bar.

The Steelmen continued to probe, and eventually, they were rewarded on 65 minutes. Regan Charles-Cook did well to battle against two Helsinki defenders before being clipped by the defender. The referee wasn’t interested initially, but a VAR check began immediately, which eventually brought the Czech referee to the monitor. Upon inspection, he pointed to the spot with Maswanhise trusted with the spot kick.

The Zimbabwe international showed his composure to send Marković the wrong way and sparked wild celebration in the away end.

As Motherwell have seven games to play in 24 days, rotation was always going to be required. Lukas Fadinger and Willy Vogt made way for academy graduates Mikey Booth and Olly Whyte, with the hosts also opting for change, bringing on the experienced Pukki and Lucas Lingham.

The changes had the desired effect for HJK and within a minute, the game was level once again. With Lowry down on the ground cramping up, HJK decided to play on in the attacking phase with the former Premier League player Pukki picking up the ball in the penalty box. The Finn was able to show the quality needed to turn inside, past his markers, and dispatched high into the net.

With Motherwell bringing on Jamie Knight-Lebel, Luca Ross and Johnny Koutroumbis in the final stages, the Steelmen showed composure and character to see out the remainder of the game largely drama-free, bringing a hugely important and impressive 1-1 result back to Fir Park ahead of the second leg next week.

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

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, McConnell, Knight-Lebel, Wilson, Koutroumbis, McAllister, Whyte, Ross, Booth.

Alfred Johansson speaks following drawing 1-1 with HJK Helsinki.

The draw means it is all to play for in the second-leg, which takes place at Fir Park next week.

Manager Alfred Johansson and Willy Vogt speak to the media ahead of the UEFA Conference League clash against HJK Helsinki.

Striker Justine Strain has secured a permanent move to Motherwell following her recent departure from Scottish Power Women’s Premier League 2 side Livingston. 

A fundamental component in the Lions frontline, Strain became a shining light in amidst a somewhat disappointing campaign for the SPWPL 2 team. Strain became the club’s top-goalscorer, whilst simultaneously batting her way to the summit of the SPWPL2 Goalscoring charts – earning the golden boot with 18-goals. 

“I’m really excited to be a Motherwell player,” Strain said. 

“Last season was a real high for myself personally, and I felt ready to take that next step in my career, and Motherwell felt like the perfect place for me to do that. 

“After conversations with Iain, he expressed a real eagerness to bring me to the club, so it was very simple for me to make the decision to sign for Motherwell.” 

Following an emphatic campaign for the 17-year-old, the SPWPL2 top-goalscorer soon earned her place in the Team of the Year – one of only four players from the second-division to make the squad. 

“We’re ecstatic to bring Justine to the squad,” head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“Justine had a phenomenal season with Livingston last year, and despite the club finishing in the bottom-half, she finished the top-goalscorer in the league, which reflects how vital her performances were. 

The third matchday of the 2026/27 domestic campaign is upon us, and the women of steel host Gartcairn this evening, as they contest the penultimate round of the Sky Sports Cup group stage fixtures at the Bumblebee Stadium this evening. 

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles at the Ross Commercial Finance Stadium 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 The Bumblebee Stadium – previously named The Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park.

Matchday Travel 

• Wednesday 5^{th August} 2026, kick-off 7.45PM.
• The Bumblebee 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.

It’s time to vote for your first Lime Player of the Month this season. 

Alex Paulsen, Martin Moormann, Dylan Williams and Lukas Fadinger are all up for nomination.

To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.

Matches in July

• Motherwell 2-0 HB 
• HB 0-3 Motherwell

Tickets for our Round of 16 tie against Stenhousemuir in the Premier Sports Cup are now on sale. 

Kick off is 2pm on Sunday 16 August at Ochilview Park.

You can buy your tickets now by CLICKING HERE.

Prices are:

• Adults: £15
• Concessions (Over 67s): £10
• Under 16s: £5

Lime have very kindly paid for a supporters bus, that leaves from Fir Park taking you directly to the stadium. The bus will then drop you back at Fir Park after the match.

You can book your seat on the bus now by CLICKING HERE.

A full guide for supporters travelling to Helsinki this week for our UEFA Conference League tie with HJK Helsinki on Thursday 6 August. 

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

Travel Logistics & Getting There

• Flights: Most fans will travel via Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or Glasgow Airport (GLA).
• Airport to City Centre: Upon arrival at Helsinki Airport, do not take an expensive taxi. Walk directly to the airport’s underground train terminal and board either the I or P train. Both lines run in a loop directly to Helsinki Central Station (Helsinki päärautatieasema).
• The journey takes approximately 30 minutes, and tickets can be bought easily at the platform digital kiosks (Zone ABC ticket required).

Where to Stay

Helsinki Central Station Area (Kluuvi / Kamppi):

• Ideal for fans staying a couple of days. It puts you in immediate proximity to the main transit lines and the heavy concentration of central pubs and sports bars.

Töölö District:

• If you want to base yourself right next to the stadium footprint, look for accommodation in the Töölö neighbourhood. It is a quieter, scenic residential area but directly adjacent to the match venue.

Afternoon: Pre-Match Meetups

Helsinki city centre features several major British/Irish style hubs and sports bars perfect for away support to gather, hang flags, and sink a few pints.

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.

Woolshed Helsinki

An Australian gastropub right next to the Central Station with great burger deals and tons of sports screens.

Old Irish Pub – Helsinki

A massive central venue with some of the cheapest weekday lager prices in the city centre if you use their digital app.

Molly Malone’s Irish Bar

A legendary local fixture near the station known for excellent pints of Guinness and a classic football-friendly environment.

Watch Live from UK

The game will be available to watch on SolidSport.

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

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.

Away End

Motherwell supporters will be designated a specific section, in the North Stand away allocation.

Blocks 113 and 114 are allocated for our support with Block 113 an +18 section Ensure you have your mobile or printed match ticket assigned to your name as checked by away security.

Local Travel Tips for Fans

• Card is King: Finland is almost entirely cashless. You will not need Euros in cash; digital wallets (Apple Pay/Google Pay) and debit/credit cards are accepted everywhere, even for stadium pies.
• Pint Prices: Alcohol taxes are high in Finland. Expect to pay around €7.00 to €9.00 for a standard local pint (like Lapin Kulta or Karhu) in the city centre, though some spots like Old Irish Pub feature daytime drink deals.

Heading to the Stadium

The Bolt Arena is located just north of the city centre in Töölö

By Tram

Catch Tram 2, 4, or 10 from the main Mannerheimintie street in the city centre. Alight at the Töölön kisahalli or Ooppera stops. From there, it is a short walk to the away turnstiles.

Stadium Entry

• Venue: Bolt Arena (Urheilukatu 5). Note that the pitch is an artificial turf surface.

Motherwell’s fan section is located at the north end of the Bolt Arena, in blocks 113, 114 and 115. Block 113 is an 18+ area, in which you are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages in the stands, you may need to present some proof of age if seated in this block so a passport or photo ID is a good thing to bring along to the match.

Blocks 114 and 115 are non-age-restricted blocks, meaning that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the stand, note that you are however allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from the kiosks if 18 years or older. The wheelchair accessible area is found right above block 113. We ask all ticket holders to move into the seats they have purchased tickets for, to ensure everyone finds their own spot in the stands.

Gates to the Arena open at 18:00 local time, one hour before kick-off. And we encourage away supporters to arrive on time, to ensure everyone gets in before kick-off.

Motherwell fans have their own entrance located at the north end of the Stadium, by Urheilukatu, the street running along the west side of the arena. Find a picture attached, the red area marks the entrance and the yellow area is the approximate location of blocks 113, 114 and 115. You can not walk between different areas of the stadium from inside, and this is the only entrance to be used.

For all supporters travelling, if you need to contact someone at the club for any issues or advice required during your stay in the Finland, you can email david.brannan@motherwellfc.co.uk or phone/text 07884 991990.

We want to remind all supporters that unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated. We ask all supporters to enjoy the match responsibly.

In UEFA matches, UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body can issue and distribute a range of punishments against the football club, including fines, partial stadium bans, away ticket bans, etc.

The use of pyrotechnics, pitch incursions, throwing objects, use of laser pointers and any discriminatory behaviour can result in any individual receiving a club ban, football banning order as well as harsher punishments. We encourage all supporters to get behind the team on what is a huge European night for the football club in a safe and responsible manner.

August is set to be jam-packed with a trip to Helsinki, the start of new league campaigns and potential glamour ties. Below is a breakdown for the month ahead.

First-Team

August started with an impressive 2-1 win against Hibernian at Easter Road in the William Hill Premiership, as the Steelmen secured their first opening day win in the league since 2022.

But their focus soon turns to European action when they travel to take on HJK Helsinki in the third qualifying round first leg tie in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night.

The matches keep coming for the first-team, as they face Falkirk on Sunday 9 August, in their first home league match of the season; kick-off is 3pm. HJK then travel to North Lanarkshire for the second leg of the European action on Thursday 13 August. Kick off is 7:30pm for that one.

Motherwell play in their third competition of the month on Sunday 16 August against Stenhousemuir at Ochilview in the Premier Sports Cup. Kick off is at 2pm.

There are two more league matches on Saturday 22 August against Aberdeen at Fir Park at 3pm, before travelling to St Mirren on Saturday 29 August, also at 3pm.

Please note, if the Steelmen advance to the playoff round of the UEFA Conference League, they will take on Freiburg with legs taking place on Thursday 20/27 August. In this instance, the match against Aberdeen on Saturday 22 August would be postponed.

Under 19s

The Under 19s continue their CAS Elite League campaign this afternoon against Hibernian.

It’s the start of a new campaign on Tuesday 11 August against Kelty Hearts in the KDM Evolution Trophy. The young team are on the road for all six of their KDM League Phase fixtures as they aim to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time.

They will travel to Alloa Athletic two weeks later on Tuesday 25 August for their second outing in the same competition. Ticket and match information will be communicated in due course.

Women’s

Ian Robinson’s side are also kicking off new campaigns. The women of steel have played two Sky Sports Cup group-stage matches, beating Livingston 7-1 in their latest outing. They have Gartcairn next on Wednesday, 5 August at K-Park, 7:45pm kick-off, before rounding off the group-stage action against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday 9 August. Kick off is at 1pm for that one as they look to qualify for the next round of the competition.

Next up is a trip to Hibernian on Sunday 16 August for the start of their 2026/27 league campaign, which is a 2pm kick-off at Meadowbank Stadium. Seven days later they are home to Hearts on Sunday 23 August at K-Park with a 4pm kick-off.

The squad then head north to Montrose on Sunday 30 August to round off a busy month.