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A detailed guide for all supporters travelling to Freiburg. 

 Match Details & Timings

• Fixture: SC Freiburg vs Motherwell FC
• Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
• Kick-Off: 18:45 local time (17:45 BST)
• Venue: Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg im Breisgau

How to Follow the Game

Tickets are on sale and you can buy yours by CLICKING HERE.

Getting to Freiburg

• By Air: Most fans are flying into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB), or Frankfurt (FRA).
• Airport Transfers: FlixBus or local Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains connect Basel and Frankfurt directly to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof (Central Station).
• Local Transit: Match tickets typically double as a KombiTicket, giving you free travel on local VAG trams and buses to the stadium on matchday.

Europa-Park Stadion Guide

• Away Section: Motherwell supporters will be housed in the South-East corner (Blocks K and N).
• Getting to the Ground: Take Tram Line 4 from the city centre directly to the “Stadion” stop.
• Payment Policy: The stadium operates on a cashless system for food and drinks. Bring a debit/credit card or use smartphone payment.
• Key Regulation: Large bags and backpacks (bigger than A4 size) are not allowed inside. Storage drops are limited, so leave large bags at your hotel.

Supporters Guide

• The stadium and ticket offices open 2 hours before kick-off.
• At the Europa-Park Stadium, payment is possible in cash or by card.
• Next to the ticket office at entrance E4, there is a bag drop-off option.
• Travel information to the stadium can be found here: [Anreise & Parken | SC Freiburg]
• The stadium regulations can be found here: [Stadionordnung | SC Freiburg]

Fan Gathering Points & City Highlights

• Münsterplatz: The ultimate heartbeat of the old town. This grand cobblestone square surrounds the historic cathedral and is packed with cafes and traditional taverns like Ganter Brauereiausschank.
  • The Matchday Lunch: Visit the daily morning market on the square (07:30–13:30) to try a “Lange Rote”—Freiburg’s legendary 35cm-long grilled sausage served in a roll.

• A group of Motherwell supporters are gathering at Münsterplatz from 2pm, and will walk to Freiburg HBF at 4:45pm. Supporters will then be getting trams to the stadium.

• Augustinerplatz: Just a short walk from Münsterplatz, this lively central square is lined with local beer halls and is the primary spot for traveling fans to congregate. Try Feierling brewery around the corner for fresh house beer.
• Schlossberg (Kanonenplatz): Walk up the hill overlooking the old town for incredible panoramic photos of the city, stadium, and the Black Forest before heading to the match.

Emergency Contacts & Safety

• General European Emergency Number: 112 (Call for Ambulance & Fire—free from any mobile phone, no SIM card required).
• German Police (Polizei): 110 (Direct line for non-medical police emergencies).
• British Embassy Berlin: +49 (0) 30 204570 (For urgent consular assistance, such as losing your passport. They offer 24/7 phone support for emergencies).
• Medical Non-Emergency: 116 117 (German on-call medical service if you need a doctor but it is not a life-threatening emergency).

Watch Live from UK

The match is being broadcast live on Premier Sports.

Weather Forecast

It is to be dry all day on Thursday, with sunny intervals and light breezes. Temperatures will be around 30 degrees at kick off.

Please Enjoy the Match Responsibly

We want to remind all supporters that unacceptable conduct will not be tolerated. We ask all supporters to enjoy the match responsibly.

In UEFA matches, UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body can issue and distribute a range of punishments against the football club, including fines, partial stadium bans, away ticket bans, etc.

The club has been fined over €20,000 so far during our Conference League matches. These fines have been distributed due to crowd-related issues that have been flagged by UEFA. Just one supporter coming over the barrier at the front of the stand constitutes a pitch incursion, and the club will be sanctioned once again.

We appeal to all our supporters to please adhere to all stadium guidelines to avoid further financial punishment for the club.

The use of pyrotechnics, pitch incursions, throwing objects, use of laser pointers and any discriminatory behaviour can result in any individual receiving a club ban, a football banning order as well as harsher punishments. We encourage all supporters to get behind the team on what is a huge European night for the football club in a safe and responsible manner.

Motherwell B face Alloa Athletic in their second KDM Evolution Trophy match. 

They travel to Indodrill Stadium on Tuesday 25 August. Kick off is 7:45pm.

You can buy your tickets online by CLICKING HERE.

Prices

• Adults: £12
• Senior Citizens (over 65): £8
• Juveniles (under 18): £5
• Disabled: £8
• Carers: £8

Car parking is available at Morrisons and town centre car parks. There is no charge.

There is a communal disabled area under the main stand, which offers cover from inclement weather.

Motherwell take on SC Freiburg in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff tie at the Europa-Park-Stadion on Thursday 27 August. 

Kick off is 6:45pm (5:45pm UK Time).

How to Follow the Game

Tickets are on sale and you can buy yours by CLICKING HERE.

Supporters can buy a maximum of four tickets per order. We have been given over 2000 tickets to sell.

We have sold 1,400 tickets already for the match and wish all supporters a safe trip to Germany.

Prices

Watch Live From UK

The match is being broadcast live on Premier Sports.

Supporters Guide

• The stadium and ticket offices open 2 hours before kick-off.
• At the Europa-Park Stadium, payment is possible in cash or by card.
• Next to the ticket office at entrance E4, there is a bag drop-off option.
• Travel information to the stadium can be found here: [Anreise & Parken | SC Freiburg]
• The stadium regulations can be found here: [Stadionordnung | SC Freiburg]

A group of Motherwell supporters are gathering at Münsterplatz from 2pm, and will walk to Freiburg HBF at 4:45pm. Supporters will then be getting trams to the stadium.

A full supporters guide will be published later this week for those travelling to Germany.

Weather Forecast

It is to be dry all on Thursday, with sunny intervals and light breezes. Temperatures will be around 30 degrees at kick off.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

The Steelmen enjoyed a free weekend having postponed their match against Aberdeen. This allowed for some much needed rest and recovery following a heavy schedule.

In the first leg, Stephen O’Donnell returned to action as he came on as a second-half substitute. Eythor Bjørgolfsson and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos were both named in the UEFA squad list for this tie, but their fitness will be assessed ahead of travel.

Opposition Report

Freiburg played their first competitive match in Germany on Sunday, playing a German Cup match against Fortuna Dusseldorf. Freiburg cruised into the next round, winning 5-1 away from home. Igor Matanovic scored twice, despite not starting the match.

There is no doubt that Sunday was a hugely disappointing afternoon for everyone. Suffering the first competitive defeat of the season and exiting the Premier Sports Cup at the first obstacle was always going to hurt. 

Alex Lowry may not have started the match, but being introduced as a half-time substitute, it hurt him just as much as anyone to perform below par. But manager Alfred Johansson said after the game that reaction is going to be important, and he believes this group of players will show the correct one in the coming weeks.

“It was obviously a bad afternoon,” Lowry stated.

“This is one of these moments that we have to move on from quickly. The game on Thursday was the ideal match to go into next because it was a European night and the boys were excited and up for the challenge.

“When the tie came out of the draw, there were mixed emotions. But it’s the perfect European game to go and test ourselves in. We’ve come through the last two ties really well. We’ve not spoken too much about it, if at all, before the Helsinki match in the dressing room.

“The way we played against Helsinki, who are a staple European team, was impressive. Freiburg were very good, and it was us going up another level, but if we stick to the manager’s game plan, play at our very best and leave nothing out there, who knows what can happen?

“These European nights feel so special. The full day of build-up, like last Thursday when it’s sunny all day and then, in the nighttime, the game comes along and everyone descends on the stadium. It was incredible, and I’m sure Thursday will be even better.

“We’re a brand new team, and these games have allowed us to learn and gel really quickly, which I think has been apparent in the games we’ve played so far. European games are a different type of game. The other night against Helsinki, we stuck to our game plan really well, and you see what comes from that. There are the small things you learn too, like how the game gets played and how the referee controls the game. It’s been a good learning curve so far, and hopefully we can take that into next week.”

When Alex Lowry joined on loan in July from Wycombe, Motherwell had just played the first leg of their second qualifying round tie against HB. Johansson had made it clear that the midfielder would need a period of integration and build-up.

However, with the number of games, tight schedule and a growing list of players unavailable, the former Rangers man has had to bed in quickly, and there hasn’t been the slow process that he may have initially thought.

“To be fair, I’ve loved it,” he laughed.

“When the manager said he was going to build me in slowly, my initial reaction was like, ‘Ok, I’m not gutted about it, but just throw me into it. ‘ To be fair, he’s been amazing. He’s played me in a lot of games and has put his trust in me really early on, and I just want to repay him for that with my performances. Against Helsinki, I thought I was good in the second-half and with the games going Thursday and Sunday over the last few weeks, there have been so many games, and with us having a smaller squad currently, the number of minutes you play is higher.

“When it’s Thursday-Sunday games, we’re in every day, and it can get draining. But I’m loving being back up the road and being in the club every day as much as the next person. For some boys, it can be hard, but the manager understands what we need during this busy period. He said we’ll not feel the best every single day, and it’s about making sure you’re ready as best as you possibly can.”

Lowry departed for England at the start of 2025, and having family from the local area and coming through at Rangers, it was always in his mind to try and get back to Scotland during the summer.

He is highly-thought of in Scotland and, as a result, had a number of opportunities presented to him. But when Motherwell came calling, Lowry knew his mind was already made up.

“I’ve had a stop-start 18 months down in England,” he explained.

“When the interest came in from Motherwell, I said to my agent and to my family that this was where I wanted to be, and they were all fully behind it. My family wanted me back up the road too, I think, just so they could see me enjoying my football again.

“Watching a lot of the Motherwell games last year and seeing what they were going to try and do this season, it was clear that this environment was perfect for me to try and kick on. The style of play is incredible, the fans are immense, and the whole club is on a high just now.

“It’s just been a case of integrating myself into that and trying to show everyone what I could do early on. I love to feel valued and important, but if I’m honest, I didn’t think I’d feel as crucial this early on in my time here. It’s been amazing, and I’ve thrived off the responsibility on my shoulders. It’s all down to the manager.

“I watched a lot of the games last year, and I spoke to the manager about what he wanted to do this season. So style of play is important, but for me, it was more about the team looking like they wanted to win all the time. Last Sunday when we drew with Falkirk, it genuinely felt like a defeat because we want to win every game. That’s the mentality.

“I’ve carried that mentality wherever I’ve been, and I want everyone to have that here, which I think is apparent already. The boys know we’re a good team on our day, and we need to start performing week in, week out. The way the club is going, that’s the expectation.”

Now back in familiar territory, Lowry is settling down for a 12-month stint in North Lanarkshire. The last 18 months have been one of frustration for him, but now he has a chance to show everyone the levels he can reach in a team he feels comfortable in.

“Look, this season I just want to play as many games as possible and have a smile on my face whilst I’m doing it,” the Wycombe loanee said.

“The manager has made it clear what he needs from me in this system. He needs me to be safe on the ball in our own half to help the structure, and in the final third, I have to go and create, which is perfect for me. That’s the way I want to play, and hopefully I can chip in with some goals.

“I just want to help the team, and him giving me that licence to go and pick the ball up in areas maybe other teams wouldn’t want you to is exciting. He’s put a lot of faith in me, which I’ve loved, and he’s playing me in games where I would’ve maybe thought he wouldn’t.

“You’re going into training every day and thinking how high the level is. We have a lot of senior boys out just now, but that means others step up, and once they’re back, we’ll have even more options and talent in the squad. The European run can take us leaps and bounds; it sets us up for the season.

“Playing against good opposition means you have a level you need to hit every game. The running and off-the-ball work is a bar we need to reach every week, and that’ll help us in the long run.”

Motherwell were drawn against SC Freiburg in the UEFA Conference League playoff round, last year’s Europa League finalists. The gulf in stature and finances was apparent, but Alfred Johansson wanted his side to stay true to its identity and put on a strong performance. 

Fir Park’s roof came off inside two minutes when Regan Charles-Cook gave Motherwell the lead. World Cup winner Matthias Ginter scored from a free kick to level the game, but the Steelmen continued to pass the ball and try to create chances.

Well in the tie at 1-1 as the game approached the hour mark, everything changed when Martin Moormann was shown a red card after conceding a penalty, with Ginter scoring from the spot for his brace.

With 30 minutes remaining and a man down, many would have feared the worst against such a top-quality opposition. But Motherwell battled and worked relentlessly. With the last kick of the game, however, Freiburg scored from a corner, their third set-piece goal of the game.

A cruel end to a monumental effort from the Motherwell players, who now rest and recover before travelling to Germany next week.

Our postponed match against Aberdeen will take place on Tuesday 15 September. 

Kick off is 7:45pm at Fir Park.

The match was originally due to take place on Saturday 22 August, but was postponed due to our participation in the UEFA Conference League.

Tickets for our trip to Paisley on Sunday 30 August are now on sale.

You can buy yours by CLICKING HERE.

Prices:

• Adults -£29
• Concessions-£19 (over 65, 18yr-21yr and Full-Time Student)
• Junior (12yr-17yr) – £13
• Under 12s-£7** with an Adult
• Wheelchair and PA -£19

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 25^th of August.

Motherwell gave absolutely everything as they pushed last season’s Europa League finalists all the way, with the German side eventually defeating ten-man Motherwell 3-1 on the night. 

Freiburg knew that they were in a game from the second minute when Regan Charles-Cook fired the Steelmen in front. It took the Bundesliga side almost half an hour to find the equaliser through Matthias Ginter from a free-kick, before a penalty on the hour mark converted by Ginter and a red card for Martin Moorman gave the Germans a huge advantage.

Well bravely limited them to that single goal lead until the final minute of added time when Keisuke Goto’s header made it 3-1 and gave the Germans a scoreline that was a bit harsh on the Fir Park men.

Following the exit in the Premier Sports Cup against Stenhousemuir, it was a more recognisable starting 11 for Alfred Johansson. There was space on the bench for new signing Seb Palmer-Houlden, who joined the club earlier this week. Stephen O’Donnell was back on the bench following his injury sustained against AGF Aarhus back in July.

Fir Park was once again bouncing for more European action, and the players reacted to the atmosphere with the fastest of starts.

Hodge’s pass down the left channel sent Emmanuel Longelo towards the visitor’s box, and when he whipped a low ball across Mio Backhaus’ goal, Charles-Cook guided into the keeper’s left-hand corner a superb goal and opening to the tie.

That clearly stunned the Germans, who took ten minutes to recover and test Alex Paulsen with a low drive from Ginter. SC Freiburg continued to probe when Hodge was booked for a sliding recovery tackle on the edge of the box, despite it looking like the midfielder got the ball. Derry Scherhant stepped up and got the ball up and over the wall, but the ball came crashing off the top of the post.

Paulsen knew he would be in for a busy night, but the New Zealand international remained sharp between the posts and produced another smart diving save that denied Yuito Suzuki as the Fir Park side struggled to get up the pitch.

Eventually, however, the game was level. Following the award of a free-kick on the left-hand side, the whipped delivery came into the penalty box with Ginter rising highest to guide the ball beyond Paulsen.

A long VAR check would follow, but the goal would stand, and Freiburg were now level. Paulsen did well to keep the game level when he used one hand to prevent Igor Matanovic. But the game remained at 1-1 going into the half-time interval.

New signing Seb Palmer-Houlden was brought on during the break, in place of goalscorer Regan Charles-Cook. For the first 15 minutes of the second period, the Steelmen continued to compete against the Bundesliga side, with very little goalmouth action at either end of the pitch.

But the context of the tie switched on the hour mark. Freiburg showed their quick pace going forward as they broke from the halfway line towards the net; Matanovic latched onto a pass in behind Knight-Lebel. Moormann chased back, and with the slightest of touches on his shoulder, the Freiburg attacker fell to the ground before getting a shot away, and the referee pointed to the spot.

With Ginter set to take the spot kick, the referee was made to hold play up as VAR checked for a potential red card. Moormann’s initial yellow card was upgraded to a red, with Ginter then dispatching the penalty past Paulsen, who guessed the right way.

That forced a double substitution in the 70th minute, Ewan Wilson to restore the back four at the expense of Lowry and Willy Vogt for the hard-working Maswanhise.

The Fir Park crowd continued to sing despite the clear and evident setback, but Motherwell battled on valiantly and stuck to their game plan. As the game neared its conclusion, Freiburg were awarded a corner in the 95th minute as the Steelmen had to remain switched on for one last time.

A curling delivery arrived in the box and found Goto unmarked, who made no mistake with his header and opened up a two-goal advantage going into the second leg.

Fir Park rose to its feet to applaud an outstanding effort from Motherwell, who, despite playing a man down, showed bravery and courage against one of Europe’s finest sides.

Motherwell Team: Paulsen, Girdwood-Reich, Knight-Lebel, Moormann, Longelo, Hodge, Fadinger, Lowry, Said, Maswanhise, Charles-Cook.

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, McConnell, O’Donnell, Wilson, McAllister, Whyte, Ross, Booth, Vogt, Thomson, Watson, Palmer-Houlden.

Alfred Johansson gives his verdict on the first leg defeat to SC Freiburg.