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Our match against Hearts at Tynecastle next month has a new date. 

The match will now place on Sunday 3 September.

Kick off is 3pm.

This is due to Hearts’ participation in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Stuart Kettlewell is optimistic ahead of our trip to Paisley on Saturday in the Viaplay Cup. 

The manager admire Stephen Robinson and how he sets his team’s up and knows that the Steelmen will need to be at their very best to progress.

In other news, the manager informs the press that Jon Obika has suffered an injury setback and will be missing for a longer period tha

Motherwell are back on the road in the Viaplay Cup, taking on St Mirren at the SMiSA stadium in Paisley. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets details for our last 16 Viaplay Cup match against St Mirren are now confirmed.

• Adult: £18
• Concession: £10
• Under 12: £6

Concession’s are over 65, full-time students, 13-17 years and wheelchair users.

Due to high demand, St Mirren have ceased online sales for away supporters for Saturday’s Viaplay Cup match.

Physical tickets are now available to purchase from the ticket office at Fir Park.

You can also buy tickets online and collect from the ticket office.

Please note, singing section is N1.

Our Ticket Office is open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Thursday. The office will close at 4pm on Friday.

If you have purchased online prior to this alteration, there will be no change to your ticket. If you wish to attend the match but are unable to collect your ticket, please contact tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Kit watch

We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

Team News

Calum Butcher remains missing for this game.

Harry Paton has missed the last two games and will miss this match also. Jon Obika has suffered an injury setback and will now be assessed.

Motherwell’s fortunes

Motherwell got their first win of the new cinch Premiership season on Sunday, defeating Hibernian 2-1.

Conor Wilkinson and Mika Biereth got their names on the scoresheet, with three different Motherwell strikers having now scored in the league already.

With that win, the Steelmen have now won 15 of their last 22 games, including a win against Queen of the South on penalties, dating back to 15 February.

Under Stuart Kettlewell’s reign, Motherwell are yet to taste defeat on the road.

Opposition report

St Mirren have similarly made a strong start to their season.

With many familiar faces amongst their ranks, including former ‘Well players Charles Dunne, Mikael Mandron and Mark O’Hara, the Saints have six points out of six in the league so far.

A last gasp winner against Hibernian on the opening day of the season in Leith, before a 2-1 win over Dundee at home, means Stephen Robinson’s side are only one of two teams who have a 100% record so far in the cinch Premiership.

Mikael Mandron has made an excellent start to his time in Paisley, scoring four goals so far this season, in all competitions.

Ryan Strain has four assists to his name this season with summer signing Conor McMenamin putting a man of the match worth performance in, in their last match against Dundee. 

With a point gained on the road eight days ago, it was time for the first league match of the season at Fir Park. 

Hibernian made the journey down the M8 to North Lanarkshire, fresh off the back of an impressive Europa Conference League win against Luzern on Thursday night.

Dan Casey would go closest for the Steelmen in the first half, when his header came crashing off the bar just before half time.

Hibernian failed to register a shot on target until the 94th minute and Motherwell looked to make the most of it.

Arsenal loanee Mika Biereth came off the bench to make his debut and made his impact. He battled with Louis Stevenson before picking Conor Wilkinson, who opened the scoring on 66 minutes.

He continued to cause havoc upfront and doubled the ‘Well’s lead with five minutes to go.

Casey would be penalised for a handball in the area with seconds remaining as Hibernian got a consolation. There would be no comeback and Motherwell start the season with four points out of a possible six.

Due to high demand, St Mirren have ceased online sales for away supporters for Saturday’s Viaplay Cup match. 

With over 600 tickets sold already, we have sold over half of our initial allocation.

Physical tickets are now available to purchase from the ticket office at Fir Park.

You can also buy tickets online and collect from the ticket office.

Please note, signing section is N1.

Our Ticket Office is open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Thursday. The office will close at 4pm on Friday.

If you have purchased online prior to this alteration, there will be no change to your ticket. If you wish to attend the match but are unable to collect your ticket, please contact tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Bevis Mugabi has been named in the Uganda provisional squad. 

The Cranes take on Niger in their final 2023 AFCON qualification.

Uganda are three points behind second placed Tanzania going into this round of games. If Uganda win and Tanzania lose to Algeria, Uganda would move up to second in the standings and would ensure they qualify for the competition in Ivory Coast.

Mugabi last featured for his country back in June 2022.

Thursday 7 September

Niger v Uganda 

Grand Stade Marrakech in Morocco

The manager reflects on the first home win of the season.

• Limiting Hibernian’s chances
• Options in the forward areas
• Still striving to improve

Motherwell ran out 2-1 winners against Hibernian on Sunday afternoon, as the Steelmen picked up their first league win of the season. 

Goals from Conor Wilkinson and debutant Mika Biereth meant Motherwell came away with a relatively comfortable three points at home.

The first half was largely uneventful although ‘Well very nearly went in with a lead at the break.

Shortly after a lengthy VAR check for a potential penalty on Callum Slattery, Motherwell were heaping pressure on the Hibernian backline. Pape Souare had the ball at feet, he faked to cross before charging to the byline and drilling a ball into the area, Dan Casey connected but his header couldn’t beat the frame of the goal. A largely uneventful first half was complete, with the score 0-0.

Hibernian made two changes at the break in the hope of sparking the game into life. However, it would be Stuart Kettlewell’s substitution who would do just that. Making his first appearance for the club, 20-year-old Mika Biereth was subbed on for Theo Bair.

It didn’t take long for the Arsenal loanee to make his mark. On 66 minutes, Slattery played a curling ball up the right hand side of the pitch. Biereth gave chase, and looking second favourite behind Louis Stevenson. However, the striker battled with the full-back, stayed on his two feet as the Hibernian defender went to the ground, Biereth composed himself before picking out Wilkinson in the box who poked home for his first goal in the cinch Premiership.

On 85 minutes, Biereth was at it again. Lennon Miller picked up the ball and played a slicing pass forward where Biereth, again, looked second best to get there first. Will Fish looked to be in control before the Danish under 21 international outmuscled the defender, chopped twice and lashed into the bottom corner to make it 2-0.

However, the game wasn’t over yet. Dan Casey was penalised for a handball after a VAR check in stoppage time. Adam Le Fondre stepped up and scored what would turn out to be a consolation goal but also Hibernian’s first shot on target, robbing Liam Kelly of a deserved clean sheet.

Bevis Mugabi speaks to the press prior to the match against Hibernian.

The Ugandan international picked up a long term injury last year and discussed the importance of staying fit and well this time round.

Mugabi also speaks about his hopes of an international call-up for Uganda, having recently spoken with the manager.

The manager reflects on last Saturday’s draw against Dundee and looks forward to the match against Hibernian.

Kettlewell discusses Hibernian playing in Europe and how that effects his preparations for the match.

He also touches on Joe Efford, Mika Biereth and our loan strategy this season.