| 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 |
Callum Slattery is pleased to be back out on the pitch, but is even happier that the team picked up an important result upon his return.
Slattery explains about the lack of distraction the semi-final is causing in the MFC camp, saying that full focus is on this crucial match against Dundee United.
Jens Berthel Askou was delighted that his side got the three points last time out against Livingston, but believes his team have work to do if they want to replicate that result against Dundee United tomorrow night.
The Motherwell manager reveals an alarming xG against Motherwell on Saturday, citing the need for his team to take the learnings into Wednesday night’s match.
Our home game against Dundee United will be shown live via our pay-per-view streaming service for £11.99.
Kick off is 7.45pm on Wednesday 29 October at Fir Park.
You are able to watch the match online.
Matty Connelly has been recalled from his loan at Airdrie.
The young Motherwell shot-stopper made 11 appearances during his time at the club, keeping three clean sheets.
Connelly returns to provide cover in the goalkeeping department after Aston Oxborough sustained a hand injury during the warm-up against Livingston on Saturday.
Oxborough has seen a consultant and will not be available for selection. He will undergo further tests to determine how long he will be missing for.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Aston.
After tasting the disappointment of defeat seven days ago, Motherwell were looking to get things back on track in West Lothian against Livingston.
Kicking off a hectic and pivotal seven days at the club, the Steelmen started on the front foot, pinning their opponents back into their own half.
Despite the positive start, they would go behind following a Livingston penalty. As the hosts pushed for more success, Calum Ward and his defence were called into action to keep the gap at just one goal.
Looking for a big second-half performance and a comeback, Motherwell created chances. The game was levelled through Apostolos Stamatelopoulos before the Aussie striker knocked home a second. His luck wasn’t in on this occasion, however, as the goal was ruled out for offside.
The nerves grew, and as the game neared its conclusion, Elijah Just popped from a rebound to head home in the 90th minute to seemingly seal the points for his team. VAR, however, analysed the goal and chalked the goal off for another offside.
With the big opportunity to win the game let on to be looking like it had passed, there was still time for more drama. Just got over the disappointment of seeing his goal ruled out just in time to blast past the keeper in the third minute of stoppage time to seal the win for his team.
A big seven days started in the right fashion for Motherwell, as they prepare to face Dundee United on Wednesday night before travelling to Hampden for a semi-final clash against St Mirren.
It’s midweek action for the Steelmen as they take on Dundee United on Wednesday 29 October at Fir Park in the William Hill Premiership.
Kick off is 7:45pm.
You can buy tickets online here.
| Hunter Stand | O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand | |
| Adults | £25 | £27 |
| (Over 65/ FT Student/ 18-21) | £21 | £21 |
| Young Adults (13-17) | £12 | £12 |
| 12 and under | £6 | £6 |
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.
Block E are collecting money via bucket collection at this match.
Motherwell got back on track with a dramatic last-minute winner against Livingston on Saturday. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos netted his fourth goal in as many matches, with Elijah Just also finding the back of the net.
Jens Berthel Askou has Callum Slattery back in action, who wasted no time getting involved in the thick of the action last weekend, notching an assist for Just’s winner.
Motherwell have won their last three matches against Dundee United at Fir Park, with an aggregate score of 9-6. The last meeting between the two sides came at Tannadice back in February, where Sam Dalby’s first-half header split the sides.
Dundee United are unbeaten in their last three matches, winning one and drawing two. That win came against St Mirren on Saturday, coming from a goal down to defeat Stephen Robinson’s side.
Zac Sapsford bagged his fifth of the season in the first-half, with Fatah and Sibbald making sure of the points.
Motherwell returned to winning ways in the William Hill Premiership, picking up a 2-1 win over Livingston in West Lothian.
Elijah Just’s late winner secured the points, following Apostolos Stamatelopoulos’ leveller from the penalty spot.
Jens Berthel Askou made three changes to the 11, with Liam Gordon, Paul McGinn and Callum Hendry dropping to the bench in place of Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Johnny Koutroumbis and Stephen O’Donnell.
Alarm bells were starting to ring as Livi got in twice on the counter attack down the Motherwell right. Thankfully Stevie May dragged his shot wide from the edge of the box, and Cristian Montano’s cross crept just wide of Calum Ward’s goal.
The home side gained a great chance to take the lead after 26 minutes after Liam Gordon fouled Jeremy Bokila in the box. After a quick VAR check, the on-field decision was confirmed, and the Congolese striker fired high into the net.
They were then handed a great chance to double their lead after a counter attack which was fed wide to Stevie May, whose powerful shot was beaten away as far as Robbie Muirhead, who opted for power and blazed high and wide from close range.
The hosts probed to further their advantage before the half time interval. Danny Wilson’s long ball proved difficult for the Motherwell backline; the ball was eventually crossed into the box, with Sylla’s initial effort inside the box blocked by a sliding Stephen O’Donnell, and the follow-up was put wide by Bokila.
The Motherwell manager stuck with the same 11 for the second-half, and he would be rewarded for his trust. O’Donnell’s cross into the box was knocked down by Stamatelopoulos to Ibrahim Said; his effort was blocked by the defender. However, the ball would be cleared by the use of Macauley Tait’s arm. Referee Nick Walsh halted play, and having been advised to come to the monitor, he pointed to the spot.
Despite some gamesmanship from Muirhead, who coincidentally went down for treatment when the referee pointed to the spot, Stamatelopoulos stepped up and slotted it into the bottom corner to level the game. 1-1.
Straight after the goal, Callum Slattery was brought onto the pitch, marking his return from injury. Paul McGinn was also brought on, and it was the Motherwell captain who would be involved in a big moment in the match. His curled pass found a sprinting Elijah Just through on goal, the New Zealand international raced towards goal and squared to Stamatelopoulos for a tap-in. The linesman’s flag was raised, however, and the goal wouldn’t stand, but the Steelmen’s tails were up.
Livingston would have a half chance through Scott Pittman next. The Livi midfielder was slipped in by Teti Yengi, but the Livingston man couldn’t keep his effort on target to the relief of the Motherwell defence.
Yengi then had a golden chance to put his side back in front. Christian Montano’s cross found the big number nine; he brought the ball down and tried to stab goalwards, but Calum Ward got down quickly and decisively to ensure the ball didn’t cross the line.
Slattery would then have a big opportunity for Motherwell. Lovely football between Said, O’Donnell, Watt and Just set the number eight up inside the penalty box to have a strike at goal, but the midfielder couldn’t keep the effort down to the frustration of the Well support. A big let-off for Livingston.
Just and Slattery were involved in the next chance too. The former beat his man before sliding in Slattery to cross from the byline; he picked out Regan Charles-Cook, who attempted the overhead kick, but the Grenada winger’s audacious effort went wide.
As we entered the closing stages, the Livingston keeper was booked for time-wasting, but the Steelmen still sensed a winner. And they thought they had it on for 90 minutes. O’Donnell, a continual threat going forward, laid the ball back to Lukas Fadinger, who sent the ball into the box; Callum Hendry connected with his head but saw his effort come crashing off the bar. Just was there to tap in, and the Motherwell end celebrated. The celebrations stayed in the stands, however, as Just waited for the inevitable VAR check.
After a two-minute check, the goal would be ruled out for offside to the delight of the Livingston crowd, who thought they would earn a point. But there was still time.
In the second minute of added time, Slattery burst forward and slid Just in on goal, the forward stayed onside and rifled home to seal a big win for the Steelmen.
A result that could be pivotal for Motherwell as they enter a hectic week, with the visit of Dundee United on Wednesday night, before they head to Hampden for their semi-final clash with St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup.
Motherwell Team: Ward, O’Donnell, Gordon, Welsh, Longelo, Just, Fadinger, Watt, Said, Maswanhise, Stamatelopoulos.
Motherwell Subs: Oxborough, Koutroumbis, McGinn, Slattery, Priestman, Sparrow, Hendry, Osong, Charles-Cook.
Jens Berthel Askou gives his thoughts on a dramatic late win over Livingston.
Motherwell fell behind to a first-half penalty but goals from Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Elijah Just earned three points for the Steelmen.
Callum Hendry discusses how Motherwell was the move he wanted after leaving MK Dons, and also explains how pleased he was to get the move sealed having watched the side play some excellent football prior to his arrival.
Hendry is delighted with the competition that exists to get game time at Motherwell currently, and believes the side aren’t far away from clicking.
Jens Berthel Askou has had his time to reflect on the defeat to Falkirk last weekend, but now wants his team to look forward to this weekend’s match with Livingston.
The Motherwell manager is pleased with his team’s performances to this point, suggesting the data and metrics show his side are competing well and should be picking up more points than what they have currently.
