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Following an injury sustained in the opening competitive fixture of the season, we can now provide the following fitness update of Jenna Penman. 

Penman was forced off in the first round of the Sky Sports League Cup following an aerial challenge, with the defender experiencing exceptional discomfort after landing directly on her shoulder. 

Following scans, we can confirm that Penman has suffered a Grade 5 AC Joint tear – a serious shoulder injury whereby the collarbone is completely displaced – requiring the 23-year-old to receive surgery. 

Unfortunately, Penman has already been through this process in the past, after suffering an identical injury (Grade 3) against Glasgow City in the opening weekend of the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League last season, with the defender requiring surgery on the opposite shoulder then. 

The Scotland Under-23 International has now received surgery, and will begin her rehabilitation process in due course. Penman will be ruled out of action for several months. 

Speedy recovery, Jenna.

Refreshed and rejuvenated following a monumental victory over Montrose at Links Park last Sunday, Motherwell return to East Kilbride with their sights set on Rangers this weekend. 

Redemption became the Women of Steel’s in the North-East, as Motherwell reversed their misfortunes that saw them eliminated from the Sky Sports League Cup less than a month ago. 

Iain Robinson’s side cruised to a commanding three-one victory by the coastline, with Carla Boyce, Sophie Rutherford and Lucy Ronald all finding the target. 

With their first points of the 2026/27 campaign safely secured, Motherwell will now welcome title-chasers Rangers to the Bumblebee Stadium. 

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell 

Iain Robinson’s side were finally able to shake off their misfortunes that overshadowed the opening fortnight of the SPWPL campaign. 

Motherwell surged to an assured three-nil lead over Montrose, lifting them from the foot of the Premier League table. 

The women of steel return to East Kilbride – seeking their first home victory of the campaign. 

Rangers 

The league leaders sit comfortably after their opening three encounters. 

Former Motherwell Assistant, Leanne Crichton’s side have maintained the strongest goal difference in the division, scoring 14, whilst conceding just once at the other end. 

Comprehensive victories over both Montrose and Spartans preceded a vital win over defending champions, Hearts. 

The Glasgow-side have tasted defeat only once this season, with a 92nd-minute Ajax penalty eliminating the side from the UEFA Women’s Champions League following an opening round victory over Slavia Praha. 

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 6th September 2026, kick-off 4PM.

• 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. 

Tom Sparrow talks about how he has taken a bigger leadership role this season, having taken the armband on a number of occasions so far in 26/27.

Sparrow discusses the European run and what it meant to the football club, as well as his international ambitions.

We are delighted to have entered a new partnership with Omni Group. 

The Fire prevention and protection brand will feature on the back of the Women’s first-team home and away shirts for a minimum period of two years. 

“Omni Group is proud to partner with the Motherwell FC Women’s team,” Omni Group Managing Director, Caroline Barrett said. 

“As a local Lanarkshire business, supporting women’s football reflects our commitment to backing ambition, community, and growth both on and off the pitch. 

“We’re excited to see the team continue to build on their success this season, and wish the squad all the best.” 

Established in 1997, the Omni Group family of businesses have evolved to cover all aspects of fire safety. 

“We are delighted to welcome Omni Group into the Women’s team partnership portfolio, and we thank Caroline for her support of the club,” Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC added. 

“Through this agreement and other partnerships, we have surpassed the club’s commercial revenue figure to date for the Women’s team. I am very much looking forward to working with Caroline and the company.” 

Two of our matches in October have been moved.

Our match against Celtic at Fir Park will now take place on Sunday 11 October. Kick-off is at 12pm, and the match is live on Sky Sports.

Hearts will now travel to Fir Park on Sunday 25 October. Kick-off is now at 2pm, and the match is being shown on Premier Sports.

Our match against Hearts in December has also been moved to Sunday 13 December. This is due to the Tynecastle side playing in the UEFA Conference League.

Alfred Johansson assesses the trip to Ibrox on Saturday afternoon in the William Hill Premiership whilst stating is delight at the squad assembled during the summer transfer window. 

Johansson explains what he thinks would help the development of youth players in Scotland ahead of the SFA summit this afternoon.

Chief Executive Brian Caldwell speaks on a number of topics including summer transfer window, training ground, Fir Park seating and UEFA sanctions.

Midfielder Olly Whyte has joined Ayr United on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old had a stellar season on loan at Stenhousemuir last season in League One and follows manager Gary Naysmith to the Championship for 26/27.

Whyte made his Motherwell first-team debut against HB in the UEFA Conference League in July and played a further seven games under Alfred Johansson this season.

“I want to wish Olly the very best for the season ahead,” Alfred Johansson said.

“This move represents the opportunity for him to go up a level from last year and, hopefully, feature regularly. We hope he is able to continue his development underneath with a manager he worked with last year and achieved great things with.

“We’ll be monitoring his progress closely.”

We wish Olly the very best of the season ahead.

Dundee United were without their manager Jim Goodwin for the midweek trip to Fir Park, as he recovered following a spell in hospital. He watched on from home and saw his side reduced to ten men inside the first 20 minutes. 

Seb Palmer-Houlden, Alex Lowry and Dylan Levitt all scored their first goals for the club as Alfred Johansson’s side showed a mixture of patience and quality all over the pitch to secure three points on home turf.

The Steelmen face Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday 5 September in the William Hill Premiership. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to Follow the Game

You can buy your tickets by CLICKING HERE.

Prices:

• Adults – £39
• Concessions – £27  (Over 65 16-17)
• Under 16 – £18
• Under 12 – £12
• Wheelchair Adult – £25
• Wheelchair Concession – £18
• Wheelchair Junior – £12

These tickets are physical, so will either need to be collected at Fir Park prior to the game, or posted out. The last day for postage will be Tuesday 1^st of September.

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 Match Information

Our Ticket office will open 10am-12pm on Saturday for the sale of Rangers tickets.

Any uncollected tickets will be picked up by our SLO when we close at 12 noon and taken to the away turnstiles at Ibrox.

Weather Forecast

Saturday is to be mostly dry in Glasgow, with temperatures of 17 degrees at 3pm.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell extended their unbeaten run in the William Hill Premiership to four matches, with a comfortable 3-0 win over Dundee United on Wednesday night. It was a night of firsts in terms of the goals, with Seb Palmer-Houlden, Alex Lowry and Dylan Levitt all netting for the first time since joining in the summer.

It’s been eight goals in the Premiership so far for Motherwell, scored by eight different players.

Alfred Johansson’s side travel to Govan looking for their fourth win at Ibrox in four seasons, with Stuart Kettlewell, Michael Wimmer and Jens Berthel Askou all securing victories at Ibrox in the last three seasons.

Opposition Report

They may have had a disappointing European campaign, but Derek McInnes and Rangers have picked up back-to-back victories in the Premiership following a 1-0 win over Aberdeen and a 2-1 win over Falkirk on the road.

Summer signing and captain Lawrence Shankland has scored all three goals, as McInnes looks to bed in 12 new faces so far this summer.

Thelo Aasgaard joined Anderlecht on loan earlier this week, with further departures expected before the window closes.