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Motherwell return to league business on Saturday 24 January at Fir Park, facing Kilmarnock in the William Hill Premiership. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

You can buy tickets online here.

• Young Adults tickets would ages 13-17.
•  Concessions are classed as, Over 65, Full Time Students, 18-21 Year olds.
• Juveniles would be 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.

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.

What else is happening?

Beatson Cancer Charity are collecting money via bucket collection at this match.

The beer garden will re-open for this match. Access is from 12pm.

We have been granted a licence by North Lanarkshire Council for the controlled sale of alcohol at this match between 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

These sales will be managed in full accordance with licensing regulations, with appropriate security and stewarding measures in place. The aim of this initiative is to explore how a managed approach to alcohol sales can contribute to a positive and safe matchday experience.

We’d like to remind supporters that alcohol may only be consumed within clearly designated areas and not in sight of the pitch, and all activity will be confined to clearly designated and monitored areas. Regular matchday safety protocols remain unchanged.

We hope this will add to the enjoyment of the matchday experience for supporters, and we appreciate your cooperation and support as we participate in this limited trial.

For queries, contact: Suzanne.Reid@motherwellfc.co.uk.

For the first time in Scotland, alcohol will be available during the half time interval. This will be a 15-minute period commencing from the whistle signifying the start of half time.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell made it eight consecutive clean sheets at Fir Park last time out, as they secured safe passage to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Tawanda Maswanhise netted his 15th goal of the season, as the Zimbabwean international continued his impressive season. Motherwell have the upper hand against their opponents but were held to a 2-2 draw earlier in the season at Fir Park.

Opposition Report

Kilmarnock have a new manager in the dugout, as Neil McCann was appointed manager earlier this month, replacing Stuart Kettlewell. An action-packed 1-1 draw with Livingston in McCann’s first game was followed up by a 2-1 defeat in the Scottish Cup to Dundee last weekend.

Killie are on a 16-game winless run in all competitions but have strengthened their squad already this month. The arrival of Kelle Roos between the posts should aid McCann’s limited goalkeeping options.

Tyreece John-Jules arrived on a short-term deal in the first-half of the season, but his strong displays earned him a new deal and his three goals sees him just one behind the club’s top scorers Bruce Anderson, Marcus Dackers, Ben Brannan and the injured Djenairo Daniels.

Esapa Osong has returned to his parent club, Nottingham Forest. 

The forward arrived in the summer on a season-long loan deal, but an agreement between both clubs will see the 21-year-old return to the City Ground.

Osong made 10 appearances during his time at Fir Park.

“Esapa is a lovely young man who has worked hard and curiously since he arrived in the summer,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“However, we have assessed that he needs more playing time now to accelerate his development even further.

“The communication with Owen Coyle at Nottingham Forest has been excellent all the way through, and we all hope that Saps will keep growing and make a bigger impact going forward.

“We thank him for his contribution, giving us a good start to the season, and wish him all the best taking the next steps.”

We wish Esapa all the very best for the future.

Taking a break from the William Hill Premiership, Motherwell faced Ross County in the fourth round of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup at Fir Park.

Labelled as heavy favourites against the Championship side, Jens Berthel Askou rotated his starting 11 and handed starts to Academy duo Matty Connelly and Luca Ross.

With Motherwell having over 70% of possession overall, it was largely one-way traffic for the duration of the game. The breakthrough arrived in the second half through Tawanda Maswanhise.

That goal ensured no frustrations came to the surface for Motherwell, and although Connelly had to make a late stop to deny a County leveller, the tie and result were never really in doubt as the Steelmen go marching on in the Scottish Cup.

Motherwell’s hard-fought return to action failed to reflect the scoreline, as Celtic prevailed at K-Park.

 A resolute defensive display gave Motherwell a solid footing in the contest, but they couldn’t break down a structured Celtic side, who comfortably secured three-points in East Kilbride.

Claire Walsh broke the deadlock midway through the first-half before striker Saoirse Noonan doubled the visitors advantage.

Returning debutant Emma Thomson put on a particularly impressive performance, single-handedly keeping the scoreline intact, with an exceptional performance.

The young shot-stopper returned to ML1 after her loan was prematurely ended at the start of the season following a series of injuries at her parent club, Hearts.

Fellow January addition, Sophie Townsley also made her Motherwell debut, as a second-half substitute.

Celtic’s attacking threat immediately showed in the opening phase of the game, with Thomson pulling off a remarkable fingertip save to parry Maria McAneny’s long-range striker over the crossbar.

Celtic’s persistence was soon rewarded, with Walsh capitalising from a well-worked corner routine. Shortly after, Noonan drilled home from close-range to put the contest beyond doubt.

The second-half showed no signs of easing, as Celtic’s strikers pushed relentlessly for a third.

Motherwell rallied in the latter stages, with Carla Boyce latching onto a through ball in the final third, but the experienced forward couldn’t capitalise.

The 71^st-minute marked the ling-awaited return of defender Jenna Penman, who received her first minutes since enduring a serious shoulder injury in the opening game of the season.

The women of steel will return to action next weekend, when they head north to face Aberdeen at Balmoral Stadium.

We will face Aberdeen away in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. 

Ties will take place on the weekend of the 7/8 February. All relevant ticketing and match information will be communicated in due course.

Motherwell eased into the 5th round of the Scottish Cup but had to rely on Tawanda Maswanhise’s 15th goal of the season to see off a stubborn Ross County. 

Securing their eighth consecutive clean sheet at Fir Park in the process, the Steelmen secured safe passage to the next round.

Kicking off their Scottish Cup campaign, Jens Berthel Askou made alterations to the side. Luca Ross was handed his first Motherwell start under Askou, with Matty Connelly also drafted in between the posts. Johnny Koutroumbis was handed a start following his impressive display seven days ago, with Callum Slattery, Liam Gordon and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos restored to the 11, also making it six changes in total.

Despite the Dingwall men propping up the Championship table, they boasted a wealth of experience in their squad as Stuart Kettlewell returned to Fir Park hoping to lead his side to a cup shock. The County boss also had three former Steelmen – Trevor Carson, Dean Cornelius and Jordan White – in his starting line-up with James Scott on the bench.

Motherwell immediately adopted their now familiar game plan, with Connelly patrolling an area about 15 yards outside his area as the home side pinned the visitors into their own half.

The Steelmen had plenty of possession around the County box but failed to get in behind a tight, well-organised defence in front of Carson’s goal.

In the 18th minute Maswanhise finally found himself free, cutting in from the corner of the penalty area. His fierce drive sped past Carson, but Alex Iacovitti brilliantly denied the Zimbabwean, bravely heading the ball off the goal line.

Other than that it was a case of half chances, with Slattery’s drive from 25 yards easily held by Carson. Said and Maswanhise then worked a 1-2 at the edge of the box before the Nigerian striker was rushed into shooting wide from 15 yards.

Although the Dingwall side were happy to defend in numbers, they caused a bit of a scare after 36 minutes when Connelly was at full stretch to push away Ryan Duncan’s low drive.

The half ended with County content to have contained their Premier opponents and ‘Well searching for a little spark to prise open their visitor’s defence.

From the restart, though, it was the Highlanders who looked more adventurous with a couple of forays into the Well box.

The first chance of the half, though, came at the other end. Ross did well on the left before sending the ball across a packed box. When the ball found Maswanhise, his effort on the half volley was partially blocked, allowing Carson to gather.

That was the last involvement for the Well teenager, as, along with Stamatelopoulos, he made way for Elijah Just and Lukas Fadinger.

That injected a much-needed control and pace into the game, and it almost paid off immediately. Fadinger worked the ball in from the left towards Sparrow, some 20 yards from goal, and his well-struck drive was touched over the bar by Carson.

The pressure on the Staggies’ keeper was mounting, and when Maswanhise’s low drive from the edge of the box took a slight deflection, the former Well stopper produced a fabulous one-handed save to keep the scores level.

The parity only lasted a couple of minutes until the 62nd minute, when the Steelmen finally made the breakthrough.

Fadinger’s drive from 20 yards was on target, but Maswanhise’s touch from the middle of the box sent the ball beyond the despairing Carson.

A few minutes later, Askou freshened up the side with another double swap, bringing on Emmanuel Longelo and Jordan McGhee for his first home appearance.

Motherwell still needed a second to kill off a stubborn county, and it should have arrived after 77 minutes. Just burst into the box on the right, but his low drive with his weaker right foot was blocked by Carson.

In the hope of sending the tie into extra time, Kettlewell sent on former Well striker James Scott. And it was his cross into the box five minutes from time that set up Kieran Phillips. His rising shot from 12 yards was destined for the top corner until Connelly sprang to his right to push the ball round the post as the Fir Park men survived a nervy finish.

Motherwell Team: Connelly, Koutroumbis, O’Donnell, Gordon, Ross, Priestman, Slattery, Sparrow, Said, Maswanhise, Stamatelopoulos. 

Motherwell Subs: Oxborough, McGinn, McGhee, Thomson, Longelo, Fadinger, McAllister, Just, Osong.

Jens Berthel Askou gave this thoughts on progressing to the Fifth Round of the Scottish Cup, with a 1-0 win over Ross County.

Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign awaits the women of steel this weekend, as they return home to South Lanarkshire, welcoming visitors Celtic at K-Park on Sunday.

Motherwell will be looking to kickstart 2026 on a high after enduring a frustrating 90^th-minute winner against Partick Thistle in the final domestic fixture of 2025.

The women of steel will be determined to rejuvenate their recent run of form, after suffering three successive defeats.

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Head Coach Iain Robinson will be keen to secure his points since taking charge of the club last month, whilst simultaneously earning Motherwell’s first-point against Grant Scott’s side since a goalless stalemate in 2023.

After recent departures of Lily Boyce, Sophie Black, Chloe Logan and Dionne Brown, Motherwell will head into Sunday’s contest with fewer available alterations amongst the substitutes.

Victory could close the gap to closest-rivals Montrose, who have sustained a four-point advantage in the final top-six place.

Celtic

Grant Scott will head to K-park this weekend for the first time as Celtic Head Coach after replacing the departing Elena Sadiku. Celtic sit third in the SWPL table, trailing leaders Glasgow City by seven-points despite securing three straight victories before then defeating Hibernian to confirm their place in the Quarter-Final of the Scottish Cup.

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles 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 K-Park.

Matchday Travel 

• Sunday 19th September 2025, kick off 4PM.
• The Ross Commercial Finance 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.

Jordan McGhee discusses his long awaited debut and the journey he’s been on the last 12 months since he signed his pre-contract with the club. 

The defender explains what he thinks will bring to the team now he’s back fit.

Dylan Wells has joined Stirling Albion on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.

The 19-year-old will join up with the League Two outfit, as they continue a push towards the promotion play off spots.

“Dylan has been out for a long time and has been building for a while now to get ready for game minutes,” Jens Berthel Askou said.

“This is a great opportunity for him to build confidence and start where he left off before his injury and continue his development. We look forward to keeping an eye on him from here.

“All the best to Dylan and Stirling Albion for the rest of the season.”

Good luck, Dylan.