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Alfred Johansson gives his views on a 0-2 defeat to Hearts at Fir Park.

Motherwell lost their sixth William Hill Premiership match in a row on Sunday afternoon, as Hearts took all three points from Fir Park. 

Claudio Braga opened the scoring in the first-half, before Calvin Miller came off the bench to seal the win in the latter stages of the game.

With Storm Boelo in full flow and gusts of up to 55 mph, the Fir Park surface was looking as slick as ever when teams emerged from the tunnel. Alfred Johansson made changes from last week’s defeat at Kilmarnock, with Jake Girdwood-Reich and Dylan Levitt brought into the team. Jordan McGhee was handed his first start for the club since joining in the summer of 2025, as he took his place in the heart of the midfield.

Lukas Fadinger wasn’t in the squad due to illness, with Alex Lowry also absent. Regan Charles-Cook was also back in the squad following his spell on the sidelines.

Hearts arrived in North Lanarkshire fresh off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Trabzonspor in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night in Turkey, and with their own injury troubles hampering the availability of a number of their players, Wouter Vrancken’s side still looked sharp after a difficult week.

But after just three minutes, Motherwell had their first half chance. A back place got fired towards the Hearts keeper; under pressure from Seb Palmer-Houlden, he nicked in, and his touch took the ball into the side netting.

Hearts reacted quickly, with Josh McPake set away by Claudio Braga; the Scotland international’s shot was blocked by Tom Sparrow.

Emmanuel Longelo charged up the left wing after 14 minutes, and with space continuing to appear in front of him, his run took him to the left edge of the box, and his strike was saved by Beau Reus.

McGhee also had a go a minute later as he ran onto Joe Hodge’s layoff, but Reus was again a match for the effort.

Hearts then grew into the game and opened the scoring on 28 mins. Braga was alive in the penalty area when a cross came in from the right-hand side, his glancing header nestled into the bottom corner, giving the Jambos the lead.

Six minutes later, Motherwell could have been level, however. Reus’ poor distribution allowed Levitt to pick up possession 25-yards from the goal. The Welshman shifted the ball onto his left foot, but his effort was palmed away by the keeper, who redeemed himself for his earlier error.

Johansson’s side continued to battle. Ibrahim Said wriggled free from three Hearts defenders and fizzed a cross out wide to Longelo; his cross was aiming for Tawanda Maswanhise at the back post, but Stephen Kinglsey recovered just in time to clear. From that resulting corner, Palmer-Houlden was on the end of the delivery and, with his back to the goal, attempted an acrobatic effort to try and get the ball on target, but the ball landed just over the crossbar and onto the roof of the net.

At half-time, Motherwell may have considered themselves unfortunate to be behind given the chances, but Hearts had the advantage going into the second-half, and with the wind in their favour.

But Motherwell came out firing and looked threatening going forward. Joe Hodge found himself in the penalty area and flashed a shot across the face of goal, but nobody in a Motherwell shirt was on hand to convert.

The Steelmen then struck the woodwork, as Longelo’s corner came off the near post. Palmer-Houlden continued to run in behind, and on 61 minutes, the forward didn’t give up on what looked like a lost cause through-ball, and managed to get a shot away from a very tight angle that forced the save from Reus.

Jardell Kanga and Eythor Bjørgolfsson were introduced shortly after, and the latter had a golden opportunity to level the game. Tawanda Maswanhise played a low ball into the box, and the Norwegian striker peeled off his marker but couldn’t connect with the ball.

Three minutes later, on the opposite side, Longelo and Kanga combined with the former, played in behind. The full-back picked out Bjørgolfsson in the area, but again, he couldn’t connect with the ball.

Kanga and Hodge looked lively again on the left-wing, with Kanga slipping Hodge in. The midfielder burst into the box, but his shot was blocked by Reus.

The chance kept on coming for the Steelmen. Hodge again got himself into a dangerous position in the box; his shot was deflected high into the sky, and Bjørgolfsson got himself underneath it; however, his header was saved by a diving Reus, who once again prevented a leveller.

Energy in the home stands was high, as it seemed Motherwell would eventually get their deserved goal before the full-time whistle. But on 86 minutes, an O’Donnell clearance landed at Miller’s feet on the edge of the box; he blasted into the bottom corner with his left to secure the points for his side.

Alex Paulsen was called into action one final time in the last minute, denying Stephen Kingsley with a smart stop.

Motherwell Team: Paulsen, Sparrow, Girdwood-Reich, Moormann, Longelo, Hodge, McGhee, Levitt, Said, Palmer-Houlden, Maswanhise.

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, O’Donnell, Knight-Lebel, Booth, Wilson, Vogt, Bjørgolfsson, Kanga.

The Steelmen take on Hearts in the William Hill Premiership this afternoon at Fir Park. 

Kick off is 2pm.

Tickets

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.

How to Watch

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.

Show Racism the Red Card

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

For more information, please visit the Show Racism the Red Card website by CLICKING HERE.

Weather Forecast

There will be gusty winds of up to 50 mph on Sunday in Motherwell, with spots of rain. Temperatures will be nine degrees.

Other Fan Information

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 will be CLOSED.

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.

The Well Shop is open from 11:30 am until kick-off, then for 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Please check your journey ahead of departure and allow extra time on the roads.

At an age when most teenagers are navigating the pressure of school exams and the anxieties of adolescence, 17-year-old Kayla Scott is commanding penalty areas and staring down strikers over twice her age.

Twenty-four hours. That was all the time Scott had to process what would become a defining moment in her young career.

With Rebecca Cameron sidelined through injury, and the recent arrival of Hibernian loanee, Rowena Armitage, Scott’s expectations were to patiently watch on from the sidelines until a sudden twist of fate thrusted the youngster into her Premier League debut against 16-time champions, Glasgow City.

“I found out the day before the game,” Scott said.

“I got a text from Iain saying I was starting against Glasgow City because one of our goalkeepers had picked up an injury.

“It made me feel like all the hard work and sacrifices I’d made over the last few years had paid off. I was obviously nervous heading into the game, especially because it was so sudden, but I was also really excited for the opportunity.

“It felt amazing to start against one of the best teams in Scotland, especially at such a young age. I was really grateful that the manager put his trust and faith in me.

“Obviously, signing for the club as a 16-year-old, I knew I wasn’t going to be playing regularly, but you never know what can happen in football, so it’s important to stay focused, keep working hard and always be ready to come on and do my job whenever I’m called upon.”

Despite an impressive individual display, with Scott producing several key saves throughout, the hosts professionalism shone through, as they sealed a three-nil victory.

“It was certainly a shaky start, and you could tell that we struggled to settle into the game,” Scott explained.

“We performed to a much higher standard in the second-half. Unfortunately, by that point, we knew that the game was already over.

“We were still encouraged though. We played some impressive football at times, and ultimately showed a lot of character by not giving up.

“One of the biggest reasons for me making the decision to leave Celtic and move to Motherwell was to gain the experience of playing in the Premier League.
“When I came to Motherwell, my main aim was to gain more experience in the top flight of women’s football. Obviously, I didn’t expect to make my league and cup debut so quickly, but I’m really grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given.

“It’s been a great experience so far and I’m looking forward to continuing to learn, improve and make the most of every opportunity I get.”

While experience is often considered the ultimate currency for a goalkeeper, the club have boldly invested in the future, with one of the youngest goalkeeping departments in the league.

Led by the injured 26-year-old, Rebecca Cameron, with 18-year-old Rowena Armitage and 17-year-old, Kayla Scott all vying for the number one jersey – the youthful ambition has created a friendly, but competitive dynamic on the pitch.

“Working alongside Rowena and Becky has really helped me develop, and push myself outside my comfort zone,” Scott added.

“They’ve both been really supportive, and I feel like I’m learning so much from them every session. We all want to improve and push each other, so I think having that friendly competition is really important.

“They challenge me to work hard and continually improve, and I’m really grateful to have the opportunity to work with them and learn from their experience.

“Of course, regularly having these opportunities and experiences will support my development and improve me as a player.

“Being in an environment where I’m regularly around experienced players helps me learn more about the game and build my confidence.

“Receiving these opportunities gives me immense belief that the hard work is paying off. I still have a lot to learn, but I want to keep pushing myself and develop into the best goalkeeper I can be.”

Emmanuel Longelo believes staying level headed and calm during this difficult run will stand the team in good stead going forward.

The full-back explains the manager’s impact and how he’s helping the squad during this losing run.

Matchday 10 of the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they make the short trip to Cumbernauld to face league leaders Rangers at Broadwood. 

Motherwell are back in action this weekend with an opportunity for redemption as they prepare to face title-chasers Rangers. After falling to a 3-0 defeat against the Glasgow side earlier in September, Iain Robinson’s side travel to Cumbernauld well aware of the clinical threat the current league-leaders possess. 

The visitors head into Sunday’s contest encouraged following an impressive display against top-six competitors, Partick Thistle. 

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Motherwell head into the weekend searching for consistency after experiencing a mixed run of results in recent weeks. 

After securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at the start of October, Iain Robinson’s side suffered a clinical 3-0 defeat on the road to title-contenders Glasgow City. 

They improved significantly on Wednesday night, with a dominant first-half showing being rewarded by an early close-range header from midfielder Lucy Ronald. However, Thistle’s resurgence in the second-half proved frustrating, as Rachel Donaldson netted the equaliser from the penalty spot. 

Motherwell will be without midfielder, Saoirse Coyle-Morrow, Mia McArthur and Sophie Rutherford, with all three unable to face their parent club. 

Rangers

Leanne Crichton’s side have maintained an impeccable record that has strengthened Rangers’ grip at the top of the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League. Nine successive victories in the league, 32-goals scored, with only seven conceded. 

The Glasgow-side have suffered only one defeat in all competitions this season, with Dutch and European giants Ajax securing a narrow 2-1 victory last August. 

Ticket Information 

• Adult – £11.50
• Concession (Over-65s) – £6.50
• Students (16—25) – £7.50 
• Under 12s – £6.50

Matchday Travel 

• Sunday 25th October 2026, kick-off 2PM.
• Broadwood Stadium, 1 Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G68 9NE

Alfred Johansson says he’ll draw on previous experience in Norway to help guide his squad through this bump in the road. Motherwell are looking to end a losing run of five matches against Hearts on Sunday in the William Hill Premiership, with the Motherwell boss citing a difficult run at Rosenborg as an example of what can happen when you turn things around.

Johansson is looking forward to facing Hearts, and wants to see the squad as a collective improve this weekend.

Our front of shirt sponsor Lime are running an exciting competition for Motherwell supporters. 

What it is: A half-time competition at two Motherwell F.C. home games – against St Mirren on 31 October 2026 and Hibernian on 28 November 2026. At each match, five fans get one attempt to kick a ball from the 18-yard line and make it stop dead on the centre spot. Do that, and you win £10,000.

The prize: £10,000, paid by bank transfer. Only one prize is up for grabs across both games – if nobody wins at the St Mirren match, the prize carries over to the Hibernian game. If nobody wins either, the money goes to other fan activities over the next few seasons.

Who can enter: UK residents aged 18+, who can safely kick a ball and hold a ticket for the match. Employees of Lime or Motherwell (and their families) can’t enter, and neither can pro or semi-pro footballers.

How to enter: It’s free. Find the entry link through Lime or Motherwell’s official social media, fill in the online form with your name, date of birth, address, email and phone number. One entry per person. Deadline is noon three days before each match, and five winners are picked at random. They will be contacted by telephone prior to the match to discuss participation.

On the day: You get one attempt, must wear suitable footwear, arrive on time, and follow the officials’ instructions. The competition official’s decision is final. If the match is postponed, Lime can move you to a rearranged fixture or cancel that round.

YOU CAN ENTER THE COMPETITION BY CLICKING HERE.

Full Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Checking in on our boys out on loan. 

Olly Whyte

Olly Whyte has continued his 100% record of starting matches for Ayr United this season, with the midfielder now on seven appearances for the season.

In those four games since our September report, Ayr have won one and drawn one. The Honest Men are on 12 points after 11 games and sit seventh in the standings.

• Appearances: 7
• Starts: 7
• Goals: 0 

Luca Ross

Luca Ross has played five games for Alloa Athletic since our report four weeks ago, starting four of those five matches. Alloa lost two of the league matches Ross played in but has faired much better in the KDM Evolution Trophy, beating Hibernian B and drawing with Gala Fairydean Rovers and Annan Athletic.

Ross registered an assist in the 4-1 win over the Hibees last month, his first in Alloa colours. After ending a losing run against East Fife last weekend, Alloa are now sixth in the table on 12 points after 11 games, four points away from the promotion playoffs.

• Appearances: 7
• Starts: 5
• Goals: 0

Lucas Weir

Lucas Weir made his debut for Cowdenbeath at the start of the month in the Scottish Cup, coming on as a sub with ten minutes to play in a 4-0 win over Berwick Rangers.

Weir was on the bench for Cowdenbeath’s 2-2 draw with Bonnyrigg Rose as he continued to play for Motherwell B in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

• Appearances: 1
• Starts: 0
• Goals: 0

Aaron Thomson

Aaron Thomson came on as a second-half substitute for Spartans last weekend, as he made his debut for the League Two side against Spartans.

Thomson has continued to play for Motherwell B during their KDM Evolution Trophy campaign, whilst also missing games as he represented Scotland’s Under 19s.

• Appearances: 1
• Starts: 0
• Goals: 0

Zander McAllister

Zander McAllister also made his debut for Spartans in October and played a second time against Edinburgh City in a 3-1 win.

Spartans sit fourth in the table, on 15 points after 11 games.

McAllister has continued to play for Motherwell B during their KDM Evolution Trophy campaign, whilst also missing games as he represented Scotland’s Under 19s.

• Appearances: 2
• Starts: 0
• Goals: 0

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.