Latest News

Blair Spittal says the team have been analysing their recent matches closely, and despite what he described as not their best performances, feels a positive atmosphere is still present in the dressing room.

Motherwell are in the capital in their latest SWPL match against Hearts on Sunday 30 October. 

Kick off is 3:15pm at the Oriam.

How to follow the match

Tickets can be bought online.

Adult tickets cost £8, with concessions costing £4.

Story of the match

Hearts are currently fourth in the table with 12 points after seven games.

They have picked up three wins in their last four SWPL matches.

Motherwell were in Sky Sports cup quarter final action against Rangers in their last outing.

Despite a strong first half showing, Rangers came away with a 4-0 victory.

A new community defibrillator has been unveiled at Fir Park Stadium.

The club wanted to install the defibrillator after a near miss a few weeks ago and thanks to the support of the Well Society, it is now a reality.

A local nearby resident ran into medical trouble and although club staff provided support with our own portable defibrillator, it highlighted the requirement to have one available for everyone to use in an emergency at any point of the day or night.

After the Well Society made funds available, the Kieran McDade Foundation, a local charity, assisted the club in purchasing the equipment.

Martin Holmes, one of the founders of the Foundation, joined representatives from Motherwell FC, the Well Society and the Scottish Ambulance Service to see the equipment now ready for public use.

Tom Feely, co-chair of the Well Society, said: “It’s important for the Society to represent the interests of the community in the running of the club. If putting the defibrillator outside the ticket office at Fir Park can save one life, it’s worth it. Anyone can use a defibrillator, and we need to make sure everyone knows it’s there.”

The defibrillator is sited outside Motherwell FC’s ticket office, on the wall of the Chapman Building on Firpark Street.

Joe Efford will miss several months after a scan revealed a tear in his quad that will require immediate surgery.

The American wide man was starting to hit a rich vein of form, but a training ground injury the day before the Rangers game at Fir Park has ruled him out.

The 26-year-old went under the knife on Tuesday (25 October) and he isn’t expected to return to first-team action until into the new year.

“It’s a big blow for Joe as his recent performances have been really impressive,” Steven Hammell said.

“We were just starting training and Joe felt something in his thigh after taking a shot. Sadly, it was worse than we feared, and he has now had surgery to correct it.

“We will support him as much as we can and look forward to getting him back in 2023.”

Meanwhile Louis Moult saw a specialist last week on a troublesome ankle issue. He has had a small procedure this week, with the hope it will allow him to play again within the next week to ten days.

Long-term absentees Nathan McGinley and Jake Carroll are making progress, but neither are expected back for the foreseeable future. Rolando Aarons is currently with his parent club.

Since arriving from Livingston in 2020, Ricki Lamie has gone on to make over 80 appearances for Motherwell. 

In his time at the club, there have been three different managers yet, all have seen Ricki as their first choice centre back in their respective teams. 

The 29-year-old has always aimed for consistency in his career, giving it his all in any match he plays. 

Although football is his job, golf is his hobby and being on the course allows him to reflect and unwind from the highs and lows of playing full time football. 

Striker Brogan Anderson has the left the club by mutual consent.

Anderson joined the club in the summer and went on to make six appearances for the women of steel.

The club thanks Brogan for her efforts and wishes her well for the future.

Dundee Utd v Motherwell

We are back on the road with a trip to the City of Discovery to take on Dundee United at Tannadice.

Kick off is 3pm, Saturday 29 October.

Tickets are available to purchase online now from Dundee United by clicking here.

Ticket prices:

Important Information

• Concession tickets are listed as 65 and over, full-time students, under 18s and Ambulant with PA
• Juveniles (listed at 11 and under), must be accompanied by an adult.
• For those who are unable to purchase online, Dundee United have confirmed they will sell from their ticket office at Tannadice up until kick-off.
• All ambulant supporters should be registered with the Motherwell FC DSA and tickets can be purchased online with a PA if required. This has been set up so the PA’s ticket cannot be purchased at zero cost without an accompanying Ambulant or Wheelchair supporter.
• There are limited wheelchair spaces available and those who require one should contact the Motherwell FC DSA.

How to follow game online

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.

The Story of the Match

The Steelmen go into this one looking to halt a run of three league defeats in a row and will take some confidence from the fact three of their four league wins this season have came away from home.

United picked up big wins at home against Aberdeen and Hibs recently but have failed to win in their last three games, losing to St Mirren then Kilmarnock in the Premier Sports cup and drawing with Ross County.

Match Officials

• Referee: John Beaton
• AR1: Jonathan Bell
• AR2: Steven Traynor
• Fourth Official: Graham Beaton
• VAR  David Munro
• AVAR Gavin Harris

Stuart Kettlewell used plenty youth as Motherwell continued their cinch Reserve League campaign against Hamilton. 

Conceding an early goal again, Kettlewell said the players need to be switched on from the start but was pleased with how his side reacted to the early setback when they got themselves back in front.

Despite Hamilton scoring from the penalty spot to secure a point, it was more game time for the youngsters as they continue their development and can now take the learning points into their next match against Hibernian in seven days.

Motherwell and Hamilton development team played out a competitive 2-2 draw at K-Park.

Stuart Kettlewell’s side were a goal down in the opening minute, but a Corey O’Donnell brace had the hosts ahead at the interval. However, a second half penalty was enough to earn Accies a point.

‘Well named a young starting eleven for the Lanarkshire derby, with only Kian Spiers, Lennon Miller and Robbie Mahon having very limited experience of first-team football. Corey O’Donnell was making his first appearance in 2022 whilst Mo Adam was named amongst the subs after an injury-plagued eight months.

Accies made the best possible start, punishing the hosts with a clinical counter-attack. Adam McGowan collected on the edge of his area and quickly sent Ryan One galloping down the left flank. He cut inside and curled a shot that was palmed away by Matty Connelly, only to fall perfectly for Ellis Brown who shot high into the net.

Motherwell equalised with their first shot on target on 25 minutes. Miller nutmegged Fergus Owens to play in Danny Hunter, his cut-back was perfect for O’Donnell who swept home into the far corner from the penalty spot.

The Steelmen got their noses in front five minutes before the break and it was a really well-worked goal. Great interplay between Wilson and O’Donnell down the left flank had the full-back in an advanced area. Instead of sweeping it across the box, he calmly pulled it back for the striker, who had carried his run forward, and he smashed a first-time shot low into the net for his second.

Hamilton got the game’s second equaliser 12 minutes into the second half. Ally Gould was adjudged to have fouled One inside the area, with referee Ryan Kennedy pointing to the spot. Sub Ben Black stepped up to squeeze the ball under Connelly who had gone the right way.

Both teams had chances to win it, with McGowan going close for Accies and Reece Murray producing good saves to deny substitutes Mark Ferrie and Adam late in the game, but it ended honours even.

Motherwell: Connelly, Max Ross, Ewan Wilson, Ally Gould, Logan Dunachie, Danny Hunter, Robbie Mahon (Adam), Lennon Miller, Corey O’Donnell (Ferrie), Kian Spiers (Wells), Luca Ross (Nevans).

Subs Not Used: Aitken, Bone

With their third game in just six days, Motherwell rounded off a physically and mentally challenging week with a cinch Premiership match against Aberdeen. 

In it’s first week in the Scottish game, VAR was in operation and was called into action almost immediately when Miovski had the ball in the back of the net for the Dons after just four minutes. After a lengthy offside check, the Macedonian was declared onside and Aberdeen had an early lead. 

With a first half to forget for Steven Hammell’s men, the manager made personnel and tactical changes at the break, and it almost instantly made an impact. 

With 55 minutes on the clock, half time sub Connor Shields crossed the ball into the box, after a fine touch from Stuart McKinstry, the Lanarkshire boy finished lowly into the corner to get the steelmen on level terms.

Despite continuing to pile on the pressure on the Aberdeen defence, it would be the away side who claimed all three points with Luis Duk heading home an Aberdeen second with 20 minutes to go. 

VAR failed to spot a pull on Ricki Lamie and a Matty Kennedy handball at the death which would have gave Motherwell a chance of a point from the spot, but it would be a winless six days for Motherwell.