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Nine years ago, Motherwell fans made the trip to the south side of Glasgow hoping to see their team reach their first domestic cup final since 2011.

A dominant and memorable 3-0 win over Aberdeen at Fir Park had given Stephen Robinson’s side the opportunity to make history and offered the Motherwell faithful hope of lifting silverware for the first time since 1991.

As always when facing one of Glasgow’s big two, the odds were stacked firmly against the claret and amber. But in the build-up, optimism was certainly high in the Motherwell camp.

In the league, Motherwell and Rangers were close. Robinson’s men sat fourth in the table heading into the semi-final, with Rangers just a point ahead in third. Pedro Caixinha’s side created chances in the early stages, but goalkeeper Trevor Carson remained calm under pressure.

Louis Moult and Ryan Bowman led the line for the Steelmen, continuing to cause the Rangers defence all manner of problems with their physical presence and high work rate. As the first half progressed, however, Motherwell’s confidence grew and the pressure on Jak Alnwick began to mount. Moult, Chris Cadden and Cedric Kipre all had chances, with the latter seeing his effort cleared off the line.

A strong start to the second half was crucial, although the momentum initially appeared to swing in Rangers’ favour, with Alfredo Morelos, Eduardo Herrera and Josh Windass all threatening for the Ibrox side.

But when Cadden’s corner caused chaos in the Rangers penalty area on 52 minutes, Peter Hartley connected with a header but couldn’t convert. Moult reacted quickest to the rebound, only to see his effort crash against the crossbar. Given a third opportunity, however, he made no mistake, smashing the ball into the roof of the net to give Motherwell the lead and put them within touching distance of the final.

Tempers would flare on the touchline, with both managers sent to the stands following a coming together involving Bowman and a Rangers player. Keith Lasley assumed his position in the technical area, but any concern that Robinson’s absence might negatively affect proceedings was firmly dispelled moments later.

Rangers tried to respond and fashioned a few half-chances. In the Motherwell end, nerves were beginning to take hold as supporters contemplated the possibility of their side letting this huge opportunity slip away.

Then came a moment of history.

Charles Dunne sent a high ball forward down the left, and Moult was on hand to meet it as it dropped. Showing remarkable audacity, he chipped the goalkeeper to score a second and create a lasting memory for Motherwell fans everywhere, while all but securing their place in the cup final.

The final 20 minutes or so passed in a blur of celebration for the Motherwell supporters, who were firmly in party mode as they looked ahead to a second trip to Hampden, this time for the Scottish Cup final against Celtic the following month.

It was a tale of two halves for the women of steel, as a dominant opening 45 minutes wasn’t enough to secure all three points, as Partick Thistle recovered to settle for a frustrating 1-1 stalemate in East Kilbride. 

Motherwell started firmly on the front foot, dictating the tempo whilst seizing control of possession. The hosts persistence eventually unlocked the Thistle backline, as midfielder Lucy Ronald bulleted home a header from close-range. 

Motherwell’s dominance soon wore off as the second-half resumed, with Rachel Donaldson converting from the penalty spot to rescue a point for the visitors. 

Head Coach, Iain Robinson named a reshaped line-up following our three-nil defeat to Glasgow City last weekend. Kayla Scott retained her place in goal, with Shannon Leishman, Chelsie Watson, Tegan Browning, and Ellie MacDonald completing the defence. 

Lucy Ronald, Mia McArthur and Louisa Boyes were the midfield trio, as Mason Clark and Kodie Hay occupied either flank. Carla Boyce led the line. 

Seeking a response to the weekend’s defeat, Motherwell dominated possession from the outset, with the opportunities following shortly after. 

Mason Clark skilfully worked her way into the box before shifting the ball onto her stronger right-foot, but the midfielder strike across the face of goal narrowly evaded the far post. 

The opener followed six-minutes later. Ellie MacDonald worked the ball to the byline before whipping an enticing delivery across the face of goal, and Ronald powered home from close-range. 1-0. 

Clark again continued to cause the hosts problems. Cutting inside from the right-flank, Clark clipped an audacious effort over the head of the goalkeeper, but the ball ricocheted off the far post before falling wide of the target. 

As the second-half resumed, Thistle came out of the traps early. Former Motherwell midfielder, Sienna McGoldrick tried her luck from distance, but couldn’t apply the finishing touches. 

Shortly after the hour-mark, Thistle had the equaliser. Imogen Longcake raced through on-goal, and was adjudged to have been impeded by Scott. Donaldson stepped up, and placed her right-footed strike into the bottom-right corner. 

Both sides tested each other in the latter stages, but were forced to settle for a point under the lights in East Kilbride. 

Matchday nine awaits the women of steel this Wednesday evening, as Motherwell return home to face Partick Thistle under the lights of the Bumblebee Stadium. 

Iain Robinson’s side will make their swift return to action following last weekend’s three-nil defeat to Glasgow City. Wednesday evening marks the opening to an energy-draining week of football, with Motherwell set to face the Jags before a difficult visit to league leaders Rangers. 

As Motherwell set their sights on restoring their status as a top-six side, securing victory over Partick Thistle will be essential. 

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

The women of steel will face the Jags for the first time since a narrow 2-1 defeat at Petershill Park last December. Kodie hay broke the deadlock for Motherwell in the second-half, but a double from Rachel Donaldson and Jo Love sealed victory for the hosts on that day. 

Despite numerous close encounters, Motherwell have been able to overcome partick Thistle since a dominant 6-1 victory in 2020. 

Goalkeeper, Rowena Armitage, may feature in the matchday squad after missing out last weekend through injury. 

Partick Thistle

Thistle will be determined to respond following a heavy defeat at the hands of Hearts last weekend. A six-one defeat in the Scottish capital followed a narrow defeat to league leaders Rangers. 

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles at the Bumblebee 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 

• Sunday 21st October 2026, kick-off 7.30PM. 

• 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. 

Thirty years ago, Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop was racially abused at a petrol station by a crowd of young people.

But then they recognised him. The abuse stopped. They asked for his autograph. That moment helped spark Show Racism the Red Card.

Thirty years later, the fight against racism is firmly embedded in Scottish football. Working alongside clubs and communities across the country, we use the power of football to educate, challenge attitudes and create change. Our workshops in schools, football clubs, workplaces and communities have reached more than 1.5 million learners across the UK – including 250,000 here in Scotland.

Scottish football brings together people from different backgrounds, cultures and communities. Keeping our game welcoming and inclusive is a responsibility we all share – players, clubs, supporters and communities.

We are proudly continuing our support for Show Racism the Red Card during our match against Hearts on Sunday 25 October.

Using the power of football is a powerful tool to initiate conversations about anti-racism and our club has supported their messages of tolerance and inclusion for many, many years and will continue to do so. Now more than ever, the importance of active anti-racism cannot be overstated.

“As footballers, we have the opportunity to make a difference,” Paul McGinn stated.

“Show Racism the Red Card’s annual campaign is our chance to send a strong message that this sport, and Motherwell Football Club, is for all. We will continue to fight against Racism in football and society.”

“Football has always been more than a game,” Campaign Manager Billy Singh from Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland said.

“It brings people together across communities, cities, and nations. In Scotland, our clubs and our supporters have a proud tradition of passion, loyalty, and pride. But football also has a responsibility: to stand firmly against racism and discrimination, both on and off the pitch.

“Recent events show that prejudice and division remain present in society. When voices seek to divide us, football must provide the opposite example – one of unity, respect, and solidarity. The message from our game should be clear: there is no place for racism in our stadiums, in our communities, or in our country.

“Show Racism the Red Card exists because education and action are vital. Campaigns like ours provide young people and adults with the tools to recognise racism, challenge it, and replace it with understanding. Football clubs are uniquely placed to spread this message, reaching thousands every week through matches, community programmes, and role models on the pitch.

“We are asking supporters not only to reject racist language and behaviour, but to be active anti-racists. That means speaking out when something is wrong, supporting those targeted by abuse, and showing that the true spirit of football is inclusive. Silence allows prejudice to grow; action and solidarity stop it in its tracks.

“Scottish football is enriched by players and coaches from across the world and fans cheer those players. This diversity is not a threat – it is one of the game’s greatest strengths. The range of nationalities on the pitch reflects the reality of modern Scotland: a nation shaped by contributions from people of many backgrounds.

“When we stand together in our stadiums, we show what community really means. Show Racism the Red Card is more than a slogan – it’s about turning words into action

“So this matchday, and every day, let’s make sure that our game is welcoming for everyone. Raise your voice, challenge racism, and show that football fans in Scotland are united.”

Motherwell are in more Sunday action this weekend against Hearts in the William Hill Premiership. 

Kick off is 2pm at Fir Park.

How to Follow the Game

You can buy 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.

The match is being shown live on Premier Sports.

What else is happening?

The Cooper Bar will be open from 11am until kick-off. It will re-open for one hour post-match for those looking to avoid the traffic.

The Centenary Suite is open from 12pm, and will also be open for one hour post-match. The 91 Lounge is open from 12:45pm and will be open for one hour post-match.

Mrs Baillie’s Fanzone opens at 11am. Bean 2 Work Coffee Cart will be available, as they trial selling hot drinks.

St Andrews will be collecting money via bucket collection.

Block E are holding a food collection outside the Cooper Stand from 12:30pm. They are looking for non-perishable items that will be donated to Motherwell foodbanks.

Weather Forecast

There will be gusty winds of up to 48 mph on Sunday in Motherwell, with spots of rain. Temperatures will be nine degrees.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell’s 3-2 defeat on Saturday afternoon was the Steelmen’s fifth defeat in a row. That was the first time Motherwell lost five consecutive games since February 2025, when they lost six.

Johnny Koutroumbis made his first appearance since August on Saturday, following his spell on the sidelines. Alfred Johansson is hoping to have more faces back from the treatment room, with the likes of Oscar Priestman, Callum Hendry and Regan Charles-Cook all edging closer to their returns.

Hearts were one of two sides Motherwell failed to beat last season in the William Hill Premiership. Motherwell registered two points from a possible 12. It’s been over two years since Motherwell tasted victory over the Jambos. Goals from Tom Sparrow, Stephen O’Donnell and Paul McGinn saw the Steelmen defeat Hearts 3-1 back in August 2024 at Fir Park.

Opposition Report

Hearts came agonisingly close to winning the Scottish Premiership for the first time since 1960 last season, only to miss out on the final day. Derek McInnes’ side finished with 80 points, just two behind champions Celtic, after a campaign that saw them emerge as title contenders. Since that defeat, however, it has been a period of significant change in Gorgie. McInnes departed for Rangers, with Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken recruited as his successor.

There have also been major changes on the pitch. Club captain Lawrence Shankland joined McInnes at Ibrox after scoring 16 league goals last season, leaving a significant void in Hearts’ attack. Last season’s leading scorer Claudio Braga remained at Tynecastle despite reported interest from elsewhere. Drawing on their data-led recruitment strategy, Hearts added new faces from across the globe, but two of their summer signings who have made particularly strong starts arrived from much closer to home.

Josh McPake joined from St Johnstone after rebuilding his career through Scotland’s lower leagues, having previously come through the ranks at Rangers. His performances quickly caught the eye, with three goals and eight assists in his first 14 appearances this season earning him his first Scotland call-up and senior international cap. Calvin Miller arrived from Falkirk following their top-six finish in the Premiership last season. The versatile attacker has also made an impressive start to life in Gorgie, establishing himself as an important part of Vrancken’s attacking options and attracting attention as a potential Scotland international.

The Tynecastle side have also had to balance their domestic campaign with European football. Defeats to Sturm Graz and Benfica during Champions League and Europa League qualifying saw Hearts drop into the Conference League play-off round. A penalty shootout victory over Rapid Vienna ultimately secured their place in the league phase. Hearts made a promising start to that campaign against Nordsjælland at Tynecastle, taking the lead through Oisin McEntee before conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw.

Domestically, Hearts collected 16 points from their opening nine league matches, winning five, before their latest outing brought a painful return to Celtic Park. Having come so close to denying Celtic the title on the final day of last season, Vrancken’s side were comprehensively beaten 7-1 on their return to Glasgow. The result was a setback for a team that had started the campaign with ambitions of challenging near the top of the table, but remain in the mix.

Hearts must now put that defeat behind them quickly as they travel to Turkey to face Trabzonspor on Thursday night in their second Conference League league-phase fixture. The Jambos will be looking to respond positively in Europe, but their domestic away form remains another area of concern. Despite their strong overall start to the season, they have struggled to secure league victories on the road outside Edinburgh, with their two away league wins since the start of the year both coming at Easter Road. Vrancken will be hoping his side can put their Celtic disappointment behind them and deliver a response on their travels.

Motherwell travelled to Ayrshire looking to avoid a fifth straight defeat in the William Hill Premiership, with Kilmarnock looking to move level on points with the Steelmen. 

And inside one minute, it was the hosts who moved closer to their target. A goal from Greg Kiltie could have knocked the stuffing out of Motherwell, but the squad rallied and subsequently levelled through Alex Lowry 20 minutes later.

Motherwell continued to create chances, and when Seb Palmer-Houlden converted to make it 2-1 early in the second-half, the visitors looked like they could end their losing streak. But Kilmarnock had other plans and scored their second and third goals thereafter, ensuring Motherwell lost five on the bounce for the first time since February 2025.

It proved to be a frustrating afternoon in the outskirts of Glasgow, as Motherwell were comfortably dismantled by Glasgow City, who regained their footing in the title race. 

City coasted to a formidable three-nil cushion at the break, with Japanese midfielder, Yucca Kurosaki breaking the deadlock after 17-minutes. Striker, Kelly Brady doubled the advantage shortly after, as youngster Ruby Seaby made it three shortly before the break. 

Head Coach IaIn Robinson named a slightly reshaped starting XI following our previous league victory over Aberdeen. 

Goalkeeper, Kayla Scott regained her place in the Motherwell goal, with Hibernian loanee Rowena Armitage unavailable through injury. 

Shannon Leishman and Ellie MacDonald occupied either flank, with Tegan browning and skipper Chelsie Watson partnering in the centre of the backline. Leah Sidey, Lucy Ronald, Mary Stanic-Floody and Eva Thomson completed the midfield four, as Morgan Anderson and Carla Boyce led the line. 

The hosts expectedly dominated possession from the outset, but Motherwell’s defensive shape limited City to few opportunities in the opening phase of the game. 

Abi Harrison came closest with a hopeful strike from distance, but Scott reacted sharply to produce a comfortable stop. 

Less than a minute later, City had the breakthrough. Harrison turning provider, teeing up former Bodo Glimt midfielder, Yucca Kurosaki, who drilled a magnificent right-footed strike across the turf before nestling comfortably into the bottom-left corner. 

Four minutes later, City strengthened their advantage. Ruby Seaby teed up Brady, who escaped her marker in the centre of the box to prod home from close-range. 

The third followed shortly after the half-hour mark. City countered with pace, leaving numbers short in the defensive third, with Seaby completely unmarked in the is-yard-box to tap home into the empty net. 

As the second-half resumed, Robinson made numerous alterations as the match progressed. Returning from international duty, midfielder Saoirse Coyle-Morrow entered the pitch, with Olivia McStay, Lucy Sinclair, Sophie Rutherford and Louisa Boyes also receiving minutes. 

However, with victory long-since confirmed for the hosts, both sides were forced to play out a second-half devoid of opportunities. 

Motherwell must quickly dust themselves down, before facing Partick Thistle at the Bumblebee Stadium on Wednesday night. 

Motherwell registered their fifth defeat in as many matches on Saturday, following a 3-2 defeat to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. 

The Steelmen found themselves behind inside two minutes as Greg Kiltie capitalised on a defensive mistake. Alex Lowry levelled the game just shy of 20 minutes after a lovely move, before Seb Palmer-Houlden scored his second of the season in the second-half to give his side the lead.

That advantage didn’t last long, however, as Tyreece John-Jules was able to slot home to level the game. Kiltie grabbed his second of the afternoon following a long ball forward as Neil McCann’s side moved level on points with Motherwell.

Following the 2-0 defeat to Champions Celtic last Sunday, Alfred Johansson made two alterations to his starting 11. Tawanda Maswanhise and Ibrahim Said were both brought back into the team, with Dylan Levitt and Willy Vogt dropping to the bench.

And as Motherwell looked to get back on track after a four-game losing run, inside 60 seconds, they found themselves up against it. Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen looked to play out from his six-yard box; he tried to find Lukas Fadinger, but the pass was intercepted by Kilmarnock, who pressed high. Jon-Jules slipped the ball to Kiltie on the left-hand side, who saw his first effort blocked, but the ball landed back with the Killie skipper, and he made no mistake at the second attempt.

And Joe Hugill could have added a second just a couple of minutes later. Martin Moormann was dispossessed, and the forward raced towards the goal; he tried to find the far corner, but the effort trickled past the post.

The reaction to the slow start was a positive one from Motherwell, who began to show signs of life across the pitch. Long spells of possession and high pressure were beginning to pay dividends, and just before the 20-minute mark, the game was level. Fadinger picked up the ball in the middle of the pitch and saw Emmanuel Longelo charging up the left flank; the Austrian clipped a lovely ball over to the full back, who brought the ball down and into his stride effortlessly. He curled a ball into the box which found Palmer-Houlden; his effort was saved by the keeper, but Lowry was on hand to slot home with his left foot on the rebound.

Motherwell had their tails up, and Palmer-Houlden had a couple of half-chances that he couldn’t convert before Tawanda Maswanhise struck the post from his left-footed effort from outside the penalty area.

Callum Ferrie had to make a smart stop to prevent an own goal after 25 minutes, as Michael Schjonning-Larsen nearly scooped the ball into his own net following an Ibrahim Said cross.

The pressure on the Kilmarnock goal continued to rise. Said stole possession and drove into the space; the Nigerian shifted the ball onto his left foot and struck towards the goal, but Ferrie was able to save it down to his right-hand side, with the rebound just too far in front of Palmer-Houlden.

Maswanhise got on the end of Lowry’s cross-field pass on 39 minutes; the Zimbabwean tried to find the corner with the strike but didn’t get the desired connection with the ball.

Paulsen was called into action before the interval, as John-Jules’ powerful strike needed to be saved, before Martin Moormann could make the block from the rebound.

After a lively first-half, the second started in the same manner. George Stanger was shown a straight red card for a high tackle on Lowry on the knee. VAR paused play to assess and recommended an on-field review, which subsequently saw the red card reduced to a yellow.

But the intervention didn’t stop Motherwell’s momentum as they got their noses in front for the first time in the match after 56 minutes. Patient play on the edge of the box saw Fadinger play the ball out right to Said; his cross was perfect for Palmer-Houlden, who darted between defenders to get on the end of the cross. His effort was saved by Ferrie, but the striker’s momentum took him over the goal line, and as Ferrie spilt the ball, the ball trickled over the goal line with Palmer-Houlden knowing very little.

That lead would only last two minutes, however. Jamie Brandon headed forward from the halfway line. Stephen O’Donnell and Jon-Jules battled for the ball, with the Kilmarnock man holding O’Donnell off. He got goal side of the defensive line and slotted home.

Neil McCann’s men scored their third of the afternoon with 20 minutes to go. Brandon’s long ball forward was missed by Hugill, but Kiltie continued his run behind and got on the end of the ball and made no mistake from close range.

Johansson made substitutions as the Steelmen tried to get back into the game. Joe Hodge had a go from distance, but the save was comfortable for Ferrie. Johnny Koutroumbis, who was making his first appearance since August, was threaded through on the right edge of the box, but the full-back couldn’t beat Ferrie, who clutched onto the ball.

Motherwell Team: Paulsen, Sparrow, O’Donnell, Moormann, Longelo, Fadinger, Hodge, Lowry, Maswanhise, Said, Palmer-Houlden. 

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, Koutroumbis, McGhee, Knight-Lebel, Girdwood-Reich, Levitt, Vogt, Kanga, Bjørgolfsson.

As the dust finally settles on the fortnight long international break, Motherwell have their sights set on the return to domestic action, as they travel to face Glasgow City this weekend. 

Iain Robinson’s side finally broke their winless Premier League run by striking in the dying stages against Aberdeen to secure three-points in East Kilbride. 

Motherwell will travel to Petershill Park, knowing they will face a Glasgow City side unbeaten in their last seven. 

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Motherwell secured their second victory of the 2026/27 campaign in their last outing, with Carla Boyce dispatching a header to earn a vital victory over rivals Aberdeen. 

Motherwell will welcome the return of numerous internationals this weekend, as Saoirse Coyle-Morrow, Mason Clark, and Eva Thomson all return from representing the Scotland 17 and 19 squads respectively. 

Midfielder, Louisa Boyes could line-up against her former side for the first time this weekend. 

Glasgow City

Despite only suffering defeat once this campaign, Glasgow City are already off the pace in the title race, sitting seven-points behind leaders Rangers. £

Ticket Information 

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

• Adult – £10
• Concession (Over-65s) – £6 
• Young Adults and Students (16—25) – £5 
• Youth (16 and under) – £4

Matchday Travel 

• Sunday 17th October 2026, kick-off 1PM. 
• Petershill Park, 30 Adamswell Street, Glasgow, G21 4DD