| 2 | Celtic | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 70 |
| 3 | Rangers | 34 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 34 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 24 | 57 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | -5 | 46 |
A live stream of Ross County v Motherwell is available to watch, wherever you are in the world.
If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the match can be bought from Ross County for £15 at ppv.rosscountyfc.co.uk.
International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Kick-off at the Global Energy Stadium on Wednesday is at 6pm.
A trip to face Ross County lies in wait on Wednesday night.
A 2-0 loss to Aberdeen at the weekend followed on from 1-1 draws against both St Mirren and Rangers.
Kick-off at the Global Energy Stadium is at 6pm.
If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the match can be bought from Ross County for £15 at ppv.rosscountyfc.co.uk.
International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Both Motherwell and Ross County have won their respective home matches against each other in the Premiership this term.
A 1-0 win for County came in the opening game of the season, with Ross Stewart’s penalty winning the match after Liam Donnelly had missed one.
A 4-0 victory for ‘Well then followed in October, with Tony Watt, Mark O’Hara, Callum Lang and Devante Cole all on target.
County have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five Premiership fixtures.
A thumping 4-1 win against Aberdeen came in their last home match, before a 5-0 reversal away to Rangers at the weekend.
Motherwell are now without a win in 13 matches, with the last victory coming away to Livingston on 31 October.
Six away games since then have yielded three draws and three defeats.
“We don’t leave here feeling sorry for ourselves. Our work rate and endeavour were good, and we have to take that into Wednesday.”
Graham Alexander speaks after the 2-0 loss at Aberdeen.
Motherwell slipped to defeat in a frustrating afternoon away to Aberdeen.
Goals from Tommie Hoban and Andy Considine in either half secured a 2-0 victory for the hosts, with the Steelmen being reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Liam Polworth was dismissed.
Manager Graham Alexander named an unchanged starting team from the side which drew 1-1 against Rangers last weekend. New signing Harry Smith came in on the bench, with the returning Christopher Long and Jake Hastie also taking their place among the substitutes.
An even start saw both sides trade early blows but it would be the visitors who would strike first.
O’Donnell was punished for handball on the right side and the resulting free-kick found the unmarked Hoban, who headed into the net from 12 yards.
Ryan Hedges twice went close with fizzing efforts from the edge of the box, before the visitors started to stamp authority on the match.
The first potential blow came when the team in blue should have been awarded a penalty.
Watt’s shot was blocked and fell into the path of Sherwin Seedorf, who fired for goal but saw Ojo’s arm raise to block the goalbound shot. But with few appeals, the referee played on.
Tony Watt then worked space well 30 yards from goal. Driving forward, his low drive looked goalbound all the way, but his shot cannoned back off the left-hand post and into Joe Lewis’ grateful grasp.
Motherwell set out at the interval looking to get back on terms, with Christopher Long replacing Seedorf.
But they would suffer a blow four minutes in. With Polworth down awaiting treatment for a shoulder injury, referee Craig Napier flashed a red card for foul and abusive language.
The Steelmen brought Harry Smith on for his debut soon after but Aberdeen continued to push their numerical advantage, with Liam Kelly called into action on numerous occasions as Motherwell tried to weather the storm.
Ash Taylor looked to have netted the second in the 65th minute from a corner, but a push on Devante Cole as the ball came in saw it ruled out.
Cole would see a header from Smith’s chipped cross claimed by Lewis as the visitors sought an equaliser but the sucker punch would come in the 77th minute.
With Ferguson’s shot blocked on the edge of the box, the ball spun kindly to Considine sneaking in round the back to make it 2-0 from close range.
Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Mugabi, Gallagher, Carroll (McGinley), Campbell, Crawford (Maguire), Polworth, Watt (Smith), Seedorf (Long), Cole (Hastie).
Subs not used: Morrison, Johnston, Lamie, MacIver.
“We’ve shown we’re capable of going to Aberdeen and getting a result.”
The Republic of Ireland defender speaks ahead of the trip north in the Scottish Premiership.
“The first weeks have been encouraging. The players are taking what we’re implementing into the games.”
The manager previews the trip north in the Scottish Premiership.
Harry Smith has joined Motherwell on loan from Northampton Town.
The forward has signed on until the end of the 2020/21 campaign.
He will go into the squad for the weekend trip to Aberdeen.
“I’m delighted to make the move,” said Smith.
“I’ve heard a lot about Motherwell and Scottish football already, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Smith is the third January acquisition for Motherwell, following Liam Kelly and Steven Lawless in the door.
The 25-year-old joined Northampton Town in the summer of 2019, having also spent time at Stockport County, Swindon Town and Millwall.
“We’re all very happy to bring Harry on board,” manager Graham Alexander said.
“We need a squad with different attributes and skillsets, and Harry is a player who will fit in with our squad very well.
“I’m sure over the course of the rest of the season, he will make a significant contribution to our results.
“He comes here as a motivated player who can enhance our attacking options. We look forward to working with him”
Jake Carroll has signed a new contract with Motherwell.
The Irish left-back has committed to the summer of 2023, extending a stay which began in June 2019.
“I’m glad to have signed a new deal,” said Carroll.
“My first season went brilliantly until the injury, and the club have been brilliant with me in getting me back to full fitness.
“Now I’m fit and back in the team, I’m keen to kick on again.”
Carroll made 27 appearances in his debut season with the club last campaign, before an Achilles injury prematurely brought it to a halt.
After 10 months on the sidelines, he made his return in late December, adding four more games to his record to date.
“We are delighted Jake has decided to continue his stay with us,” manager Graham Alexander said.
“He has shown since we came in that he is a key member of this squad. He’s demonstrated the quality, professionalism and motivation we want in our club to achieve the targets we have set.
“He is a big part of our plans and we are glad to have him signed up for the coming seasons.”
Aberdeen v Motherwell can be watched worldwide on Saturday.
If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the Scottish Premiership match can be bought from Aberdeen FC for £12.99 at ppv.afc.co.uk.
International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Kick-off at Pittodrie on Saturday is at 3pm.
Motherwell travel to Aberdeen on Saturday in the Scottish Premiership.
Here are the headlines going into the fixture.
New manager Graham Alexander has overseen two score draws in his first two matches in charge of Motherwell.
In both games, the Steelmen have been pegged back. Devante Cole opened the scoring in the clashes with St Mirren and Rangers, before second-half equalisers in both resulted in 1-1 draws.
Motherwell ended 2020 with a 100% record at Pittodrie, having won both matches in the north east.
In January, a Liam Donnelly header secured a 1-0 win in the first league game back after the winter break.
Then, earlier in the 2020/21 campaign, goals from Mark O’Hara, Christopher Long and Bevis Mugabi sealed an emphatic 3-0 win.
Since that reversal to Motherwell in September, Derek McInnes’ side form at Pittodrie has been impressive.
Five wins, draws with Celtic and Dundee United and a sole loss to Rangers has been the run for the Dons, scoring 16 and conceding nine.
