| 2 | Rangers | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 35 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 33 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | -3 | 46 |
Chief Executive Brian Caldwell explains the idea behind Motherwell Football Club targeting local schools by providing kids with free tickets to upcoming home games.
With a focus being put on trying to coax the next generation of MFC plans, Caldwell outlines why player involvement could play a crucial role in the process.
Ahead of our match against St Mirren in the William Hill Premiership on Saturday 3 January, we plan for a minute’s silence to take place once again for Motherwell fans who have passed away in 2025.
We are asking fans to submit names of family or friends who have sadly passed away this year. Their names will be displayed on the scoreboard for the minute silence, and will be commemorated in the match programme.
To submit, email memorial@motherwellfc.co.uk with the first and second name of the person you’d like to be remembered, as well as their year of birth.
The deadline for this is Monday 22 December at 5pm.
After a successful maiden event at Fir Park 12 months ago, the Daily Mile returned in 2025.
This year, Motherwell was the only professional club in the United Kingdom that took part. The event also grew in stature this time round, with over 150 children from Knowetop Primary, Keir Hardie Primary and Fir Park School taking part.
Promoting physical activity as well as the social and mental health benefits, the children were greeted by the full Motherwell FC first-team squad as they began their laps around the pitch.
“It’s always such a warm feeling seeing all the children with a smile on their face,” Dawn Middleton said.
“We are so proud to be the only club in the UK that is taking part in this initiative. We wanted to include even more children than we did 12 months ago. I hope everyone had a wonderful morning.”
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player John ‘Dixie’ Deans.
Bobby Howitt brought Deans to Fir Park in 1965, looking to find more goals in the side. Signed for £100, bringing Deans to Motherwell would prove to be a complete success story, with the forward scoring 30 goals in the 1966/67 campaign, a new post-war record for the club.
Following relegation to the second tier, Deans’ firepower ensured Motherwell would return to the top-flight at the first time of asking, with the forward pushing the team back to where they belong by scoring 32 goals during the 1968/69 season.
Making 198 appearances over a six-year spell and scoring 89 goals, Deans will be remembered fondly for his exquisite goalscoring form at Fir Park. He passes away aged 79 years old, and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly sad time.
Rest in peace, Dixie.
Every year, Motherwell FC Community Trust looks to help improve people’s lives in our local community. One of those excellent initiatives is the Festive Friends lunch that takes place at Fir Park.
Delivered in partnership with the SPFL Trust, Festive Friends provides a special free Christmas lunch, entertainment, and a welcoming environment for people who may have had a tough year, are looking for social connection or who otherwise may spend the festive season alone. The event continues to grow each year, reflecting the strength of community support and the importance of positive social experiences during the holidays.
Ravenscraig Ltd, a leading sponsor for the initiative, provided a cash donation of £2,800 to cover the cost of meals for attendees. In an afternoon of laughter and socialising, the Motherwell FC squad were also on hand to help distribute the Christmas lunches and gifts to the attendees in the room before spending some time getting to know those in attendance.
Ensuring that all costs were covered, Motherwell FC Community Trust was grateful for all support received for the event and hoped that everyone that attended had a lovely afternoon.
Special thanks must go to New College Lanarkshire for the students who helped serve the meals. A special thanks also to the SPFL Trust for their involvement, as well as Kamen Brown for the entertainment provided.
There will be an auction for a match worn shirt from men’s first-team match against Aberdeen and our captain Gill Inglis’ ScottishPower Women’s Premier League signed shirt.
The proceeds from the MatchWornShirt auctions will go towards Poppy Scotland.
We’re proud to once again join clubs across the country in remembrance and support of our armed forces community.
The auction will commence at 3pm on Saturday 22 November and will be available online.
Closing date for the auction is Saturday 29 November at 3pm.
We have a range of Black Friday deals that will be available to buy from Monday 24 November.
Choice of two matches:
Centenary Suite
Enjoy a 3-course meal in the Centenary Suite, half-time refreshments, a match ticket, a match programme, and a teamsheet with a pay bar facility. Player appearance and interview post-match.
Our special Black Friday prices are £45 for season ticket holders, £60 for non-season ticket holders and £20 for children (under 12s for a kid’s meal).
Centenary Suite Half-time
Match ticket in the Phil O’Donnell stand with refreshments served in the Centenary Suite at half-time. Access to the lounge pre-match and post-match. Player appearance and interview post-match.
Our special Black Friday price is £40 per person.
Cooper Box
Come in out of the cold and enjoy relaxed hospitality from the warmth and comfort of our Cooper Box. The package includes viewing the match from the box, half-time refreshments, a match programme, a teamsheet and 2 complimentary drinks per person.
Our special Black Friday prices are £45 for season ticket holders and £55 for non-season ticket holders.
Bring your brand to electronic life with our new LED system on the John Hunter stand, directly across from the TV cameras at Fir Park.
Secure 3 minutes of advertising at the following matches for only £620 + VAT:
Paul Brownlie will vacate his role as Head of Girls and Women’s at the club to take up a new position elsewhere.
Arriving in the summer of 2021, Brownlie has built up a strong foundation within the women’s setup at Motherwell. Building our first-ever Girls Academy that has allowed numerous young players to make their debuts in the Scottish top-flight, he has also steered our first-team side to a string of various successes over the last four years.
“This has been a really difficult decision,” Paul Brownlie stated.
“It’s hard to close this chapter of my life, as I’ve loved my time here and met some great people along the way, and we have had some proud moments. When I reflect on what we’ve achieved here in the last four years, I feel a sense of pride.
Establishing the Academy and producing and developing young players has always been a huge part of my coaching philosophy.
“The girls in the first-team have been a joy to work with. Not just those in the team currently, but all the players and coaches who have moved on during my spell at the club. I thank each and every one of them for their dedication and enthusiasm. So many people behind-the-scenes volunteer so much of their time to make things possible; I would have been lost without them.
“We have managed to put in place a strong structure that will continue to flourish. The women’s game continues to grow here in Scotland, and I look forward and hope this team continues to have success.”
Motherwell became the first women’s side to play at Hampden Park in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup against Rangers in 2023, before guiding the women of steel back to Hampden for the second occasion last season.
In the league, Brownlie and his side secured a maiden top-six finish in the SWPL last campaign, an unprecedented achievement for the team.
“It has been a pleasure to work alongside Paul since I arrived at the club,” Chief Executive Brian Caldwell said.
“He has dedicated so much time to improving the structure and success of our women’s team and girls’ academy. I am extremely grateful for his efforts, which have seen the team enjoy so many moments of success over the past four years.
“Everyone at Motherwell wishes Paul the very best in this next chapter of his career and we thank him sincerely for all his hard work here at Motherwell.”
Brownlie will remain at the club in his role until December. The club will now begin the recruitment process to replace Paul and will update in due course.
We are proudly continuing our support for Show Racism the Red Card during our match against Falkirk on Saturday 18 October.
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism education charity, working within schools, workplaces, sports, and community organisations to educate and challenge behaviours and attitudes that have no place in a modern Scotland.
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.
“This is always a crucial campaign that we are proud to support,” Captain Paul McGinn said.
“Football brings everyone together. We want Fir Park to be a place anyone can visit and feel comfortable in their surroundings. Racism continues to be an issue in sport and wider society. We have a responsibility to use our platform to try and eliminate and show unity.”
“Football has always been more than a game,” Billy Singh, campaign manager from Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland, added.
“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. “Together We Are Stronger” is more than a slogan – it is a truth that runs through football. Racism weakens us all, but unity makes us powerful.
“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. Together We Win.”
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Former Scotland football heroes have joined an ex-player with MND on the 150-mile March of The Day to raise funds to help tackle the disease.
A FORMER footballer living with motor neuron disease will join some of Scottish football’s best-known former players in a 150-mile charity walk this weekend to raise funds for research into the devastating neurological condition.
Ex-Scotland internationals John McGinlay and Andy Walker will join a team of former professionals and supporters for the Scottish March of the Day, a three-day challenge that will see participants walk from Motherwell’s Fir Park to Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, visiting 22 football grounds along the way.
The event – which runs from 10 to 12 October – is inspired by footballers Marcus Stewart and Stephen Darby, both diagnosed with MND, and held in memory of rugby legend Doddie Weir OBE, who died with the disease in 2022. The team hopes to raise £50,000 to be shared between the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Among those taking part is Martin Johnston, the former Cove Rangers, Peterhead, Brechin City and Elgin City player who was diagnosed with MND seven years ago. The 32-strong group of walkers and support crew will complete the route in rotation, supported by a network of clubs, fans and local organisations along the way.
Starting at Fir Park in Motherwell, the walk will include stops at Hampden Park, Ibrox, Celtic Park, St Mirren, Falkirk, Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian before finishing at Murrayfield’s Oor Doddie statue. A pipe band and civic send-off are planned for the opening leg.
The event is backed by PFA Scotland and Portal Security Ltd, with logistical support from Redwood Events, the charity events team behind previous March of the Day walks in England. The SPFL Trust has coordinated links with clubs across the route, while the Scottish Football Supporters Association and more than 40 companies have lent support or sponsorship.
Former Liverpool and Bradford City defender Stephen Darby, who co-founded the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation after his own diagnosis in 2018, said the event had already received overwhelming backing.
He said: “March of the Day events have brought together people, fans and football clubs in an incredible way. Each one raises awareness of MND as well as vital funds for grants and research. The support we’ve had from across Scotland has been unbelievable.
“When those of us living with MND see people walking, fundraising and standing with us, it gives us strength to keep fighting. Together, we can make a real impact – and hopefully one day find a cure.”
Paul Thompson, Director of Fundraising and Communications at the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, said the walk would be ‘more than just a long trek’.
He said: “It’s a powerful way to shine a spotlight on MND and the urgent need for new treatments. It’s tough, it’s ambitious, and it’s powered by passion. Every step helps fund the research that will bring us closer to treatments, and our ultimate aim, a world free of MND.”
The list of participants includes former professionals Nathan Clarke and Filipe Morais, both former teammates of Darby at Bradford City, as well as Stuart Barlow, the ex-Everton striker whose mother died from MND.
Several of Johnston’s former teammates – Kevin Tindal, Mark Perry, Jamie Lennox, Barry Thompson, and Andy Gibson – are also joining the challenge in support of their friend.
More than a dozen football clubs and community trusts, including Motherwell FC Community Trust, Cove Rangers, Aberdeen FC Community Trust, Montrose Community Trust, Spartans FC, and Ross County FC, are sponsoring or welcoming the walkers as they pass through.
The foundations involved have raised millions for MND research and support. Since its creation in 2017, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has committed almost £20m to research, while the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation provides grants, awareness and emotional support for those living with the condition.
Redwood Events, founded by Mike Wilson and Steve Wood, has raised more than £1.6 million for charities through sporting challenges over the past 17 years.
The Scottish March of the Day will conclude at Murrayfield on October 12, with players, supporters and families expected to gather at the finish line to honour those who have inspired the campaign.
Motherwell FC Community Trust were delighted to donate £250 to the cause.
Donations can be made via the team’s fundraising page: donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/smotd-core-team.
For more information visit www.redwoodevents.co.uk/smotd.
