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Manager Jens Berthel Askou was thrilled to see Fir Park hold its highest attendance since 2005 on Saturday night, and is hoping for the perfect Fir Park send off for the class of 2025/26 on home soil.

Askou says the players know what is at stake and everyone is ready to face one of league’s toughest opponents.

Captain Gill Inglis will retire from football at the end of the 2025/26 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League campaign.

After almost two decades in the Scottish top-flight, seven consecutive campaigns captaining Motherwell, the highest league position in the history of the club, and two Scottish Cup Semi-Final appearances – the skipper will depart ML1 after being at the forefront of an historical progression of women’s football at the club.

A tough decision for the 35-year-old that took a lot of consideration, but ultimately felt fitting to coincide with the 140^thanniversary of Motherwell Football Club, and exciting changes to her personal life following the birth of her son, baby Louie.

“It’s probably a strange mix of emotions all hitting at once,” Inglis said.

“On one hand, I’m looking forward finishing because I’ve always known this would be my final season, but at the same time, it’s quite surreal to think that something I’ve done every day for decades is suddenly about to end forever.

“It definitely wasn’t an easy decision as my love for the game is as strong as ever.

“I think when you’ve been involved in the game as long as I have, there comes a point where you just know in yourself that the time is right. Football has given me so much and I’ve loved every minute, but physically and mentally, I feel this is the right moment to step away.

“I’d also like to thank every teammate, coach and member of staff that I’ve had the pleasure of working with throughout my career. They’ve had a huge impact on me and helped shape me as a player and a person. I’ve been so lucky to work with some incredible people.”

“Thank you for everything, Football.”

Head Coach, Iain Robinson thanked Gill for her efforts at Motherwell, and for being a key figure in the development of women’s football at the club.

“I can’t speak highly enough of Gill,” Robinson added.

“She has been such an important character for both David and myself coming to the football club. Gill is an experienced professional, who has supported countless young players early development, and shaped their first steps in the women’s game.

“Coming to the club with our ideas for football, Gill has been such an important part in supporting our style of play, and getting our message across to the group.

“She will be sorely missed by everyone at the club, but we wish her nothing but the best in her retirement with her family, and latest new addition, Louie.”

Sky Sports have confirmed that they will now be showing our match against Celtic live.

The broadcaster initially intended to just show goals from the match at Fir Park during their main coverage of Hearts v Falkirk at Tynecastle.

Sky Sports informed us this evening of their intention to show our match live on their platform.

The match will still be shown live on our PPV streaming platform. If you wish to purchase and watch the match on MFC TV, you can purchase your pass online by clicking here.

It’s getting down to the final stages of the William Hill Premiership season, with European football in touching distance for Motherwell.

And with Hibernian picking up three points ahead of kick-off in ML1, the Steelmen knew the pressure was on to get a result. As over 12,000 fans entered through the turnstiles, making it the highest Fir Park attendance since 2005, Motherwell unveiled their colours and tifos in all three home stands to mark the club’s 140th anniversary.

The match got underway, and thanks to a Stephen O’Donnell block inside five minutes, neither side could break the deadlock in the early stages. Motherwell struck first after a Stephen Kingsley own goal, but Lawrence Shankland levelled before the break.

Motherwell couldn’t find the all-important winner, although O’Donnell did score but was just offside. A point gained and a point closer to European football, Jens Berthel Askou’s side are so close to achieving their return to the European stage for the first time since 2022.

Jens Berthel Askou has been nominated for the SFWA Manager of the Year award. 

The Motherwell manager is up against Derek McInnes, John McGlynn and Martin O’Neill for the accolade.

No Motherwell manager has ever won the award.

Following their PFA Player of the Year nominations, Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise have both been nominated for the SFWA Player of the Year awards.

No Motherwell player has ever won the award.

Winners will be announced on Sunday 17 May.

Our home game against Celtic will be shown live via our pay-per-view streaming service for £15.

Kick off is 8pm on Wednesday 13 May at Fir Park.

You are able to watch the match online.

Motherwell fought to acquire three-points in the final matchday on the road, as the women of steel sought off Montrose to earn three-points on the North-East coast.

 Tegan Browning powered Motherwell into the ascendency, dispatching an expertly placed header moments before half-time, with Carla Boyce rifling home a quickfire second shortly after, leaving Motherwell with a comfortable advantage at the break.

Former Motherwell striker, Kaela McDonald-Nguah halved the deficit in the early stages of the second-half, beating Rebecca Cameron with a strike from distance.

Montrose continued to threaten, but the game would ultimately be decided shortly after the hour mark, with defender Jade McLaren seeing red after a violent kick-out on Jenna Penman, who already laid on the surface after the preceding challenge between the pair.

Despite not utilising the one-player advantage in the second-half, Motherwell’s resolute defensive display held firm, as they sealed three-points at Links Park on Sunday.

Head Coach, Iain Robinson named two changes to their starting XI, with Tegan Browning and Mia McArthur replacing skipper Gill Inglis and Keri Halliday.

Despite the hectic nature of the game, and both sides threatening the opposition goal, neither carved out a dangerous opportunity until Cameron brilliantly parried McDonald-Nguah’s long-range strike onto the Motherwell crossbar.

Motherwell responded in the final minutes of the first-half. A whipped delivery across the face of goal sailed invitingly into the path of Tegan Browning, who re-directed her headed effort across the face of goal before nestling comfortably into the bottom-left corner.

Almost immediately from kick-off, Motherwell had a second. Player of the Year, Carla Boyce escaped her marker in the Montrose final third before coolly slotting her strike past the goalkeeper to ensure a two-goal cushion at the break.

Montrose responded well in the second-half, with McDonald-Nguah continuing to threaten. The striker shifted the ball onto her stringer right-foot, and drilled a powerful effort past Cameron, despite the keeper getting a touch before it found the bottom-corner.

Montrose were soon reduced to 10, as the red mist of Jade McLaren boiled over, when the experienced defender lashed out at Penman, who lay on the Links Park surface.

Unfortunately for McLaren, her kick-out remained in full view of the match referee, and linesman, who swiftly brandished the red card to McLaren – who appeared surprised before storming down the tunnel.

Despite intense pressure in the final third, Motherwell were able to hold out for the three points.

Motherwell play their final home match of the season against Celtic on Wednesday 13 May at Fir Park. 

Kick off is 8pm.

How to follow the game

• Young Adults tickets would ages 13-17.
•  Concessions are classed as, Over 65, Full Time Students, 18-21 Year olds.
• Juveniles would be 12 and under

On Match days, the Ticket Office is open from 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

There will be no online sales as we need to check you have a continuous purchase history.

Supporters can buy tickets by visiting the ticket office at Fir Park.

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 his happening?

Our home game against Celtic will be shown live via our pay-per-view streaming service for £15.

You are able to watch the match online.

We will be marking our 140th birthday on our final home match of the season on Wednesday 13 May.

As the Steelmen get set to face Celtic at Fir Park in their final match in ML1 this season, it will be 130 years since our first match at Fir Park, which came against the same opponents back in 1895.

The night will involve special activity to mark our anniversary.

Mrs Baillie’s Fanzone is closed for this match.

The Cooper Bar will be open from 5pm for food and drink to home fans only. It will also be open for one hour post-match.

All hospitality is sold out.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell picked up a vital point against league leaders Hearts last time out. A Stephen Kingsley own goal broke the deadlock before Lawrence Shankland equalised.

That result continued Motherwell’s strong home form during the 2025/26 season, with Falkirk being the only team to record a victory in ML1 so far this season.

The Steelmen will be looking for that form to continue on Wednesday night against title-chasing Celtic, as they look to register their second win over Celtic this season.

Opposition Report

Celtic piled the pressure on Hearts with a 3-1 win over Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Daizen Maeda scored his 13th and 14th goals of the season in the match, but Benjamin Nygren remains top scorer on 20 for the season.

Celtic came away from Fir Park empty-handed in December, as they suffered their first defeat to the Steelmen since 2015.

Permutations

Motherwell can clinch Conference League football on Wednesday. As it stands, the Steelmen are four points ahead of Hibernian with two games remaining. Motherwell face Celtic, and Hibernian travel to Ibrox on Wednesday night. Results in both matches could play a part in whether Motherwell seal a return to the European stage for the first time since 2022.

Motherwell Win v Celtic

A win on Wednesday night would confirm European football, regardless of the result in Govan.

Motherwell Draw v Celtic

A Motherwell draw would also confirm 4th spot, as long as Hibernian fail to win at Ibrox. If Hibernian win, then it will go down to the final day with Motherwell two points ahead of Hibernian.

Motherwell Lose v Celtic

Motherwell could lose on Wednesday night and seal 4th place in the table.

A Hibernian draw would see the Hibees three points behind the Steelmen. In this scenario, goal difference would come into play, and as it stands, Motherwell are nine goals better off. With the Steelmen losing, their goal difference would lessen by at least one, meaning they could be eight goals better off going into the final game.

If Motherwell lose and Hibernian win in Glasgow, the gap would close to just one point going into the final match. With a nine-goal gap currently, it would likely mean Hibernian would need to win against Motherwell on the final day to overtake Jens Berthel Askou’s side.

Jens Berthel Askou gives his thoughts on Motherwell’s 1-1 draw with league leaders Hearts. 

Motherwell moved a point closer to European football next season with a 1-1 draw against league leaders Hearts on Saturday night at Fir Park. 

A Stephen Kingsley own goal had the hosts ahead after 25 minutes, before Lawrence Shankland equalised right on the stroke of half-time.

Fir Park was bouncing ahead of kick-off, with 12,306 fans in attendance, which was the highest attendance since 2005. Motherwell fans brought colour to the stands to celebrate 140 years of Motherwell Football Club.

Regarding the Motherwell side, Jens Berthel Askou opted to change personnel for the crunch match against Hearts. The Motherwell manager made three changes, with Ibrahim Said, Liam Gordon and Oscar Priestman brought into the side. Tom Sparrow dropped to the bench, with Paul McGinn and Lukas Fadinger missing out all together.

With the action underway, Elijah Just raced forward as Motherwell looked for a strong start.. His cross found Slattery diving to head the ball towards the bottom corner, forcing Alex Schwolow to dive low to his left and palm the ball to safety.

Four minutes later it was ‘Well’s turn to prevent the Tynecastle side opening the scoring.

Jordi Altena’s dipping drive was palmed away by Calum Ward at full stretch, leaving Lawrence Shankland to stroke the ball into the net from six yards. O’Donnell had other ideas, sliding across to block the net-bound effort with a sensational recovery.

After that burst of action at either end, play was largely limited to the middle of the park, with the Steelmen keen to test the Hearts’ defence on the break.

And the visitor’s rearguard was exposed after 24 minutes when Motherwell took the lead. Tawanda Maswanhise and Longelo had a quick exchange on the left touchline before the latter fired a low ball across Schwolow’s goal. With Said waiting behind him, Stephen Kingsley could only divert the ball over his own goal line to stun the Hearts’ fans behind the goal.

As the Motherwell players contested every ball, giving Hearts no time in possession, the huge Edinburgh following had little to get excited about until three minutes from half-time.

Once again Altena hammered the ball towards Ward, and this time when the keeper’s block rebounded to Shankland eight yards from goal, the Scotland striker made no mistake, calmly smashing the ball home to level the scores.

The injury to Hearts’ Marc Leonard meant Alexandros Kyzirdis replaced him for the second half, and his pace down the right wing posed Motherwell an early threat.

However, it was a sweeping move from the home side after 53 minutes that almost restored their lead. Half a dozen passes stemming from Watt in the middle of the park ended with the overlapping O’Donnell sliding the ball behind the Tynecastle goalkeeper only for an offside flag to halt the goal celebrations.

Another Hearts injury saw Craig Halkett replaced by Frankie Kent, whose first touch conceded a corner. When the visitor’s defence failed to clear it, Callum Slattery’s cross picked out O’Donnell, who could only guide his header over the bar.

There was a nervous wait for Motherwell fans in the 67th minute with a VAR check after Longelo and Kyzirdis collided in the penalty area. But after being called to the monitor, referee Steve McLean waved play to continue.

With 77 minutes on the clock, the Fir Park boss made his first change of the evening, replacing Said with Johnny Koutroumbis.

It was Hearts’ turn to sweat over a potential penalty check when Maswanhise was tripped as he headed into the box, but again the referee stood by his on-field decision.

With five minutes remaining the Steelmen made a double substitution, with Calum Hendry and Regan Charles-Cook given the chance to find a winner.

In a dramatic eight minutes of added time the Fir Park men looked in more control, but neither side could create an opening that would earn them three points.

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

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, Sparrow, Koutroumbis, Ross, Halliday, Nicholson, Charles-Cook, Booth, Hendry.