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Alfred Johansson reacts to a 2-1 defeat to Dundee at Dens Park.

All the information you need if you’re attending Dens Park this afternoon. 

Kick off between Motherwell and Dundee is at 3pm.

Tickets

You can buy tickets online by CLICKING HERE.

Prices:

Watch Live

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.

Other Fan Information

Motherwell fans will be able to buy alcohol in the Bob Shankly Stand between 13.00 and 14.30. All kiosks and bars are card only.

Purchased alcohol must be consumed within the concourse area.

Additional turnstiles open at 14:00 hrs. Turnstiles 33/35 for away support.

Travelling By Car

Approaching from a westerly direction, (eg Glasgow or Edinburgh)

As you approach the roundabout, continue on the A90 (Kingsway) for about 2 miles, take the second flyover exit (B960) and follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic’ until you reach the stadium.

Travelling from the south (via Tay Road Bridge)

Exit the Tay Road Bridge in the right hand lane then stay in the left hand lane on the inner ring road. You will approach a set of traffic lights (Arnold Clark Garage on your right) turn left at the lights, straight through the next roundabout. Stay in the left hand lane which will split in two as you approach the next roundabout (Ladywell). Keep in the second lane from the left, and you will be directed up Victoria Road. Continue up this road which becomes Dens Road after about 1 mile. Turn right at the second mini roundabout into Arklay Street and take the second street on your left.

The stadium is approximately 400 yards on your left.

Weather Forecast

It’s to be dry on Saturday in Dundee, with temperatures hitting 16 degrees.

It was a sickening end to an outstanding display from the women of steel, as Celtic struck late into stoppage time to seal victory under the floodlights of the Kirkintilloch Sports Complex on Friday evening. 

An intensely fought performance had Motherwell pushing for the decisive winner in the latter stages, but they ultimately couldn’t resist the Celtic breakthrough. The hosts countered with the final opportunity of the game, converting from a fortuitous mis-hit delivery into the box – consigning the visitors to defeat. 

Head Coach, Iain Robinson named six changes to his starting XI, with Emergency-loanee Jeni Currie lining up in goal ahead of youngster Kayla Scott, who impressed last weekend. The backline remained unchanged, with Shannon Leishman, Chelsie Watson, Ellie MacDonald, and Leah Sidey completing the back-four. 

Lucy Ronald, Eva Thomson and Lucy Sinclair all returned into the midfield three, with Mason Clark and Kodie Hay occupying either flank. Carla Boyce returned ahead of Morgan Anderson to lead the line. 

Despite Celtic’s early grip on possession, Motherwell carved out numerous opportunities in the first-half. Boyce recorded the first opportunity of the contest, cutting onto her stronger right-foot, before striking towards goal, but goalkeeper Adelaide Gay calmly gathered. 

Minutes later, Boyce again forced Gay into a smart save. A whipped delivery across the face of goal was met by Boyce, who rose highest in the box, but her headed effort was parried clear. 

Motherwell continued to thrive on the counter-attack, with Thomson recording Motherwell’s third opportunity and Gay’s third save in the opening 10-minutes, after striking from the edge of the box. 

It took until the half hour mark for Celtic to create their first opportunity on-goal, with Mono Nakao’s strike falling wide of the post. The hosts came close to breaking the deadlock seconds before the break, with Currie producing an exceptional last-ditch save to deny Isabella Fisher. 

As the second-half resumed, Motherwell continued to threaten, and should’ve deservedly taken the lead. 

Defender Chelsie Watson’s strike sailed over the head of Gay before rattling the crossbar, as Motherwell continued to push for an historic result. 

Substitute, Sophie Rutherford again tested the palms of the Celtic stopper minutes later, with gay parrying the youngsters attempt. 

As Motherwell pressed for a decisive winner, Mary Stanić-Floody almost netted a magnificent breakthrough. The Serbian international caught Gay far from her goalline, and attempted to chip the Celtic goalkeeper, but the American quickly recovered. 

In the dying stages of the game, Motherwell’s resistance was eventually broken. Shannon McGregor’s mis-hit delivery from the right flank sailed over the head of Currie before nestling into the bottom-left corner. 

A sickening end for the women of steel, who merited a point from the game at the very least. 

We can confirm that we have entered into a Cooperation Agreement with League Two side Spartans. 

The system allows young Scottish players to join a club on loan, increasing their chances of gaining valuable first-team experience while allowing them to move freely between their parent club and the loan club throughout the season.

The club also has an agreement with the Lowland League side Cowdenbeath.

As part of this newly formed alliance with Spartans, Zander McAllister and Aaron Thomson will join Mixu Paatelainen’s side for the season.

“I’m pleased we have this agreement with Spartans,” academy director David Clarkson said.

“This new system has been a success so far for Motherwell, with young players gaining valuable experience during their time away from Fir Park.

“Zander and Aaron are the next two players to move under this agreement, and we look forward to seeing their progress this season. With increased minutes, the experience of being in that first-team environment will be crucial for them.”

Good luck, lads.

Lukas Fadinger is aiming for a stronger performance tomorrow against Dundee, as he says the last two games have maybe fell short of their expectations.

Fadinger breaks down Tuesday night’s game and what went wrong against Aberdeen.

Alfred Johansson is looking forward to Saturday’s match against Dundee. With everyone moving on from the disappointment of Tuesday, the Motherwell manager believes in the long-term strategy at the club and insists nobody is getting too down about the defeat. 

Johansson expects a positive reaction from his players as they travel to Dens Park.

As the dust finally settles on an emphatic victory in the Sky Sports League Cup, the return to league action remains firmly on the horizon, as Motherwell travel to face Celtic under the lights on Friday evening. 

Iain Robinson’s side coolly secured their place in the hat for the Quarter-Final of the Sky Sports Cup, with Motherwell set to face Hibernian for a place in the last four. Motherwell’s hopes of an incredible cup run will have to be sidelined for the moment, as they return to league action this weekend. 

Motherwell will travel to the Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex, with an unbeaten and top of the table, Celtic lying in their wake. 

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Motherwell head into Friday evening’s contest encouraged by their recent dismantling of local rivals, Hamilton. 

Ellie MacDonald and Mia McArthur both found the target, as Motherwell secured their place in the forthcoming round. 

Goalkeeper, Kayla Scott could make her senior league debut for Motherwell against her former club, after the talented young shot stopper departed Celtic last month. 

Celtic 

Celtic remain unbeaten so far this season, securing four wins from four, as the sit level on points with Rangers at the top of the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League. 

Ticket Information 

All tickets must be purchased online ahead of kick-off, with no pay at the gate option available. Tickets can be purchased HERE

• Adult – £12.
• Concession – £6.

Matchday Travel 

• Friday 18th September 2026, kick-off 7.30PM. 
• The Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex, 72 Donaldson Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1XS. 

By Car (19 miles from Motherwell – Travel time of roughly 29-minutes) : 

• Travelling from the West (Via the M80), take Junction 3 onto the A806 (Initiative Road). 
• Turn left onto Industry Street, then right onto Donaldson Street. 
• After about 400 metres, turn right onto Southbank Road, which leads directly to the ground and its parking area. 

By Train (Travel time of roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes from Motherwell)

• Catch a Scotrail train from Motherwell station to Glasgow Central. These run every 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Walk for about 10 minutes from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street Station. 
• Catch a second train from Queen Street Station heading towards Alloa, and get off at Lenzie Station. These departures happen every 30 minutes. 
• Finally, walk the remaining distance from the station. Lenzie Station is roughly 1.4 miles from the stadium. 

Follow our live matchday coverage on the Motherwell Women X (formerly Twitter) account.

It was a night of severe punishment and a night to forget for Motherwell, with Aberdeen visiting North Lanarkshire and leaving with not only three points, but four goals to their name. 

A quick turnaround to another game is the ideal scenario, and that’s what lies ahead now ahead of the first international break of the season.

Aaron Thomson and Zander McAllister have been named in the Scotland Under 19 squad. 

The refreshed Scotland youth side will travel to Spain to take part in three friendly matches. Led by Tam Courts, Thomson and McAllister will take on Finland in their first match on Thursday 24 September.

Their second match will be against Czech Republic on Sunday 27 September, before rounding off the camp against Ukraine on Wednesday 30 September.

• Scotland U19s v Finland U19s
• Thursday 24 September 
• 11.00am
• Estadio Municipal Guillermo Amor

• Scotland U19s v Czech Republic U19s
• Sunday 27 September
• 3pm Kick Off 
• Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano

• Scotland U19s v Ukraine
• Wednesday 30 September
• 11.00am Kick Off 
• La Nucía Mini Estadi

Dundee are Motherwell’s final opponents before the first international break of the season. 

Kick off is 3pm at Dens Park.

How to Follow the Game

You can buy tickets online by CLICKING HERE.

Prices:

Weather Forecast

It’s to be dry on Saturday in Dundee, with temperatures hitting 16 degrees.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell suffered a 4-0 defeat on Tuesday night against Aberdeen.

It may be back-to-back defeats in the Premiership, but Alfred Johansson believes his side will show the correct reaction going into this match, as they look to put Tuesday behind them.

Opposition Report

It’s been an eventful season already for the Dark Blues.

Their Premier Sports Cup league-stage campaign was full of goals. They opened with a 4–2 win over Airdrieonians, followed that with a 5–0 victory at Annan Athletic, drew 1–1 with Ross County and finished the group with a 4–0 win over Clyde. That gave them 10 points and a +10 goal difference, enough to top Group D.

They have registered two wins in the league this season, against Aberdeen and rivals Dundee United. Their gutsy performances have been admired by many, but the injury list is stacking up for Steven Pressley.

Captain Simon Murray suffered an ACL injury, ruling him out for the season. Then Fin Robertson suffered a torn ACL against Hearts, also ruling him out for a significant period. Joe Westley, Ryan Finnigan, Ashley Hay and Ethan Hamilton have all been on the treatment table, with Charlie Riley picking up a broken toe last week also.