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Introducing our 140th anniversary kit.

You can buy the new kit ONLINE NOW.

The kit will be available in-store from 9:30am on Thursday 14 May.

As we celebrate 140 years of Motherwell Football Club, this kit is designed purely with the steps our club has taken from its inception to now in mind.

130 years ago, Motherwell played their first match at Fir Park against tonight’s opponents, Celtic, in 1895. And this evening, the players unveil the anniversary kit for the first time on the pitch.

The top and socks are one colour, petrol blue. Although claret and amber are our traditional colours in present times, petrol blue was where we started. Until 1913, our home colours were petrol blue, and we are bringing those early years into present times.

Whilst the first-team are wearing sponsors on their kit this evening against Celtic, all retail tops will have no sponsors on tops or shorts.

When it comes to the final details, the label has a special nod to the 140th anniversary.

Paul McGinn’s last message of the 2025/26 season to the Motherwell FC fanbase. 

What a season it has been. So many memorable moments and a few lows, but for the most part, it’s been one of my most enjoyable seasons in my career to date. For me, I’m just so glad we’ve managed to implement this new style and approach and have some success because of it.

It’s been a journey, that’s for sure. I still remember watching Calum Ward getting lobbed from almost the halfway line and thinking, ‘This could be a long season!’ We knew there would be hard times and that this process was going to take time, but at the Hertha Berlin friendly before the Premiership started, you could really feel the system working.

From there, I think in every game we’ve not only been competitive, but we’ve also been strong. The praise has obviously been there from people on the outside, but here in the building, we’ve managed to keep a lid on things, and the boys have stuck to the task all season.

It’s been a great group of players to work with, and I know sometimes you may wonder how true that is. But with all the success and praise we’ve received, it would be easier for boys to get arrogant, or their egos could maybe grow. There’s been none of that, and if this team can secure European football, it would be a worthy reward for their endeavour.

There’s been some real progress on the pitch, but off it things have been moving forward too. There’s a lot of excitement about the club and where it’s going, but the most important thing is we have a clear strategy that supporters have bought into. As a fan-owned club, the relationship needs to be strong between the team and the fans.

We’ve shown this season what can be achieved when we’re all aligned. Since joining in 2022, I’ve watched this club grow. The pride in being captain of this club never wears off, and I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their backing, whether that’s been in the stadiums, home or away, or if you’re following from afar.

In this day and age, it’s not easy to follow a football team. Living costs are forever growing, and the money to buy tickets, strips, memberships or club-related gifts can be difficult to part with. Your support doesn’t go unrecognised, and with season tickets on sale, I hope those who can are able to purchase one for next season and the next chapter.

I hope the boys can finish the job and the season strongly. 2025/26 will be remembered by everyone of a Motherwell persuasion for a long time to come.

Best wishes and enjoy the summer break. I’ll see you all back here very soon.

Paul McGinn
Captain

A message from Jens Berthel Askou ahead of our final home match of the season.

Who Wants This Season To End?

Welcome to the final game at Fir Park in a season that has been full of wonderful moments and memorable performances. Playing against the defending champions tonight in a game that could seal our league position at 4th with a ticket to European football is the perfect way to unite everyone at Motherwell FC for a conclusion.

“We’ve also been working hard to implement a new approach — something I believe many of you have already noticed. There’s still plenty of work to be done, but our recent performances have been promising. If we can reach our best level, we’re confident we can compete with anyone on the day.

“I hope you’ll be with us, lifting the team from the stands, helping us build momentum, and pushing us through the tough moments.”

These were some of the words in my very first match day programme notes. I think it’s fair to say that the work never stops, and we have many things still to improve and develop to keep progressing. But the feeling we had early on about our approach has turned out to be more right than wrong, and today will be another day of many this season for us to demonstrate our ability to compete with the best. Not just on the day. But also over the course of a season.

On behalf of all the staff and the players, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support we’ve experienced from day one. It has been a remarkable journey with all of you, and I can’t explain how much we’ve enjoyed sharing all of the excitement with you.

There is still one more job to do here at Fir Park before the curtain falls. Half a lifetime ago it feels we took on a different Celtic team in one of the most exciting games at Fir Park this season. There isn’t much we can take from that game, since Celtic is a very different opponent now. Having played two other very intense and entertaining games against them this season, we do feel that there has been an opportunity for us to win them all if we had taken it. However, Celtic were the better team at exactly that. Hopefully tonight that will be us.

Thank you to everyone for a fantastic season at Fir Park. Let’s finish it off in style.

Enjoy the game!
Jens Berthel Askou

Liam Gordon was delighted to get back out on the pitch as he put in a brilliant display against Hearts on Saturday night. Now looking forward to the final home game of the season, Gordon is fully focused on picking up more points in front of the Fir Park faithful as the Steelmen look to secure European football next season.

Clinching European football is of the highest importance to Gordon but he wants the team to secure it on their terms and not have to wait on results elsewhere.

Manager Jens Berthel Askou was thrilled to see Fir Park hold its highest attendance since 2005 on Saturday night, and is hoping for the perfect Fir Park send off for the class of 2025/26 on home soil.

Askou says the players know what is at stake and everyone is ready to face one of league’s toughest opponents.

Sky Sports have confirmed that they will now be showing our match against Celtic live.

The broadcaster initially intended to just show goals from the match at Fir Park during their main coverage of Hearts v Falkirk at Tynecastle.

Sky Sports informed us this evening of their intention to show our match live on their platform.

The match will still be shown live on our PPV streaming platform. If you wish to purchase and watch the match on MFC TV, you can purchase your pass online by clicking here.

It’s getting down to the final stages of the William Hill Premiership season, with European football in touching distance for Motherwell.

And with Hibernian picking up three points ahead of kick-off in ML1, the Steelmen knew the pressure was on to get a result. As over 12,000 fans entered through the turnstiles, making it the highest Fir Park attendance since 2005, Motherwell unveiled their colours and tifos in all three home stands to mark the club’s 140th anniversary.

The match got underway, and thanks to a Stephen O’Donnell block inside five minutes, neither side could break the deadlock in the early stages. Motherwell struck first after a Stephen Kingsley own goal, but Lawrence Shankland levelled before the break.

Motherwell couldn’t find the all-important winner, although O’Donnell did score but was just offside. A point gained and a point closer to European football, Jens Berthel Askou’s side are so close to achieving their return to the European stage for the first time since 2022.

Jens Berthel Askou has been nominated for the SFWA Manager of the Year award. 

The Motherwell manager is up against Derek McInnes, John McGlynn and Martin O’Neill for the accolade.

No Motherwell manager has ever won the award.

Following their PFA Player of the Year nominations, Elijah Just and Tawanda Maswanhise have both been nominated for the SFWA Player of the Year awards.

No Motherwell player has ever won the award.

Winners will be announced on Sunday 17 May.

Our home game against Celtic will be shown live via our pay-per-view streaming service for £15.

Kick off is 8pm on Wednesday 13 May at Fir Park.

You are able to watch the match online.

Motherwell play their final home match of the season against Celtic on Wednesday 13 May at Fir Park. 

Kick off is 8pm.

How to follow the game

• 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 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

There will be no online sales as we need to check you have a continuous purchase history.

Supporters can buy tickets by visiting the ticket office at Fir Park.

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 his happening?

Our home game against Celtic will be shown live via our pay-per-view streaming service for £15.

You are able to watch the match online.

We will be marking our 140th birthday on our final home match of the season on Wednesday 13 May.

As the Steelmen get set to face Celtic at Fir Park in their final match in ML1 this season, it will be 130 years since our first match at Fir Park, which came against the same opponents back in 1895.

The night will involve special activity to mark our anniversary.

Mrs Baillie’s Fanzone is closed for this match.

The Cooper Bar will be open from 5pm for food and drink to home fans only. It will also be open for one hour post-match.

All hospitality is sold out.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell picked up a vital point against league leaders Hearts last time out. A Stephen Kingsley own goal broke the deadlock before Lawrence Shankland equalised.

That result continued Motherwell’s strong home form during the 2025/26 season, with Falkirk being the only team to record a victory in ML1 so far this season.

The Steelmen will be looking for that form to continue on Wednesday night against title-chasing Celtic, as they look to register their second win over Celtic this season.

Opposition Report

Celtic piled the pressure on Hearts with a 3-1 win over Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Daizen Maeda scored his 13th and 14th goals of the season in the match, but Benjamin Nygren remains top scorer on 20 for the season.

Celtic came away from Fir Park empty-handed in December, as they suffered their first defeat to the Steelmen since 2015.

Permutations

Motherwell can clinch Conference League football on Wednesday. As it stands, the Steelmen are four points ahead of Hibernian with two games remaining. Motherwell face Celtic, and Hibernian travel to Ibrox on Wednesday night. Results in both matches could play a part in whether Motherwell seal a return to the European stage for the first time since 2022.

Motherwell Win v Celtic

A win on Wednesday night would confirm European football, regardless of the result in Govan.

Motherwell Draw v Celtic

A Motherwell draw would also confirm 4th spot, as long as Hibernian fail to win at Ibrox. If Hibernian win, then it will go down to the final day with Motherwell two points ahead of Hibernian.

Motherwell Lose v Celtic

Motherwell could lose on Wednesday night and seal 4th place in the table.

A Hibernian draw would see the Hibees three points behind the Steelmen. In this scenario, goal difference would come into play, and as it stands, Motherwell are nine goals better off. With the Steelmen losing, their goal difference would lessen by at least one, meaning they could be eight goals better off going into the final game.

If Motherwell lose and Hibernian win in Glasgow, the gap would close to just one point going into the final match. With a nine-goal gap currently, it would likely mean Hibernian would need to win against Motherwell on the final day to overtake Jens Berthel Askou’s side.