| 7 | Hibernian | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | -5 | 42 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -13 | 38 |
| 9 | Motherwell | 34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | -6 | 37 |
| 10 | St Johnstone | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -24 | 31 |
| 11 | Ross County | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -26 | 30 |
| 12 | Livingston | 34 | 4 | 9 | 21 | -35 | 21 |
Stuart Kettlewell goes in depth with his thoughts on the most recent report from an Independent Panel, that found their to be 10 key incidents called wrong by VAR. Kettlewell wants this season to be turned into something of a learning curve going forward for Scottish football.
The Motherwell manager says Livingston will throw everything at his side on Saturday in their bid to remain the top-flight, whilst he also provides a squad update.
Motherwell continued their emphatic run of form under the K-Park floodlights, extending their unbeaten record to seven-consecutive games, with an assured performance over Spartans on Wednesday evening.
Laura Berry coolly dispatched the opener from the penalty spot after the Spartans backline impeded Morgan Cross’ driving run into the box. The hosts continued to maintain their foothold in the game, but less than three minutes after breaking the deadlock, Motherwell were caught on the ball deep into their own third of the pitch, and the visitors capitalised with an equaliser against the run of play.
The women of steel stood resolute and restored their advantage less than 10-minutes later, as Louisa Boyes continued to update her goalscoring pedigree with an astute finish. A second converted Laura Berry penalty kick followed shortly before the half-time break, with Motherwell remaining firmly within the ascendency with a two-goal cushion.
Spartans again found another goal against the run of play, but Motherwell ensured that the three points remained in Lanarkshire, with Kayla Jardine bulleting a header into the bottom-right corner.
Head coach Paul Brownlie made three changes from the side that maintained their unbeaten run over Montrose at K-Park last weekend. Amy Anderson, Chelsie Watson and Bailley Collins all returned to the starting XI, with Watson captaining the squad.
Victory for the hosts would maintain the momentum in closing down nearest league rivals Aberdeen, narrowing the gap to three points ahead of an important trip to Links Park to face Montrose this weekend.
The women of steel looked poised to continue their exceptional run of form within the opening phases of play, maintaining a high attacking line, forcing the visitors into trading possession deep into their own half. Striker Morgan Cross capitalised on this passage of play, shifting the ball through the centre of the Spartans penalty area before being hauled down under a late forceful challenge.
Strike-partner Laura Berry stepped up and calmly placed a low effort into the bottom-right corner.
Despite their early signs of momentum, the women of steel gifted the visitors an unexpected equaliser, as defender Jo Addie lost her footing on the damp K-Park surface, and Hannah Jordan raced through on goal before capitalising with a composed finish.
Paul Brownlie’s side rallied despite the setback, and soon restored their advantage moments later. An excellent interchange of play across the Spartans penalty area eventually reached the feet of Louisa Boyes, who steadied herself before curling an audacious effort into the top-left corner.
As the half-time whistle approached, Berry netted her second of the game. Fellow Rangers loanee Kayla Jardine skilfully worked her way through the Spartans defence before being tripped directly on the 18-yard-line. Berry stepped up and drilled a precise effort into the top-left corner.
The visitors pulled a second goal back against the run of play, but the women of steel stood resolute and continued their attacking display. A well-worked team move fell kindly to the feet of Collins, who skipped by her opponent with ease before teeing up Jardine, who bulleted an exceptional headed effort into the top-right corner.
The women of steel extend their unbeaten run to seven games, with four back-to-back home victories at K-Park, ahead of this weekend’s trip to face Montrose at Links Park.
It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for April.
Georgie Gent, Liam Kelly, Lennon Miller and Shane Blaney are all up for nomination.
To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.
We can confirm our appeal against Jack Vale’s red card against Aberdeen has been dismissed.
The striker will now serve a two match ban.
We are left disappointed at this decision. We were also disappointed to learn that despite our concerns being raised, the decision was taken to not have an ex-professional player, coach or manager on the panel for fair balance on the appeal.
The club will make no further comment.
Motherwell face Livingston in their penultimate home match of the 2023/24 season.
Kick off is 3pm at Fir Park on Saturday 4 May.
Season ticket holders are able to bring a friend for a fiver to our match on Saturday.
This offer will be in operation in the John Hunter, Davie Cooper and Phil O’Donnell stands.
To take advantage of this offer, please follow the online steps below:
Your additional ticket will be sent via email for you to pass to your chosen friend. Alternatively, you can print at home.
| Hunter Stand | O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand | |
| Adults | £24 | £26 |
| Concessions | £19 | £19 |
| Young Adults | £12 | £12 |
| Juniors | £6 | £6 |
– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
– Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
– Juveniles would be 11 and under
Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.
Ticket Office open from 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.
We will be wearing our home kit for this match.
Jon Obika and Callum Slattery will be missing for this match.
Adam Devine and Harry Paton are doubts and will be assessed ahead of the match.
Jack Vale seen red against Aberdeen, an appeal has been lodged against this decision. The outcome of this will be communicated in due course.
Motherwell came away from Pittodrie with a narrow 1-0 defeat on Saturday. Jack Vale seen red early in the second half, which seen the game swing in the hosts’ favour.
It was the Steelmen’s first defeat in four games, which also came against Aberdeen. The result leaves Motherwell five points behind 7th placed Hibernian, with four games remaining in the cinch Premiership.
The ‘Well are seven points clear of Ross County in the playoffs spots. With Livingston out of reach, Premiership status can be secured on Saturday. If Motherwell win and Ross County lose or draw, safety would be assured with three games to spare.
Livingston are nine points adrift at the bottom of the table, but cut the gap on Saturday thanks a 2-0 win over Ross County. Goals from Bruce Anderson and Sean Kelly seen the Lions keep their hopes of moving off the bottom alive.
Burce Anderson may be leaving Livingston at the end of the season but he has continued to impress in the forward line this season. With Livingston scoring 24 goals in the league season, Anderson has scored eight of those.
Livingston are nine points off the playoff spot, and 10 off St Johnstone. If Livingston lose, they would need maximum points and a drastic goal swing to catch 11th placed County.
The club board met this week at Fir Park, with there being two new additions to the Executive Board at the club.
David Lindsay, who has held the role of Head of Finance at the Club since September 2020, has now joined the board as Finance Director.
Brian Caldwell was appointed the new Chief Executive recently and has now formally joined the Board of Directors.
David and Brian will join Jim McMahon (Chairman), Douglas Dickie (Vice Chairman) and Tom Feely on the Executive Board.
The women of steel are back in action with a swift double-header, as Motherwell face a night with Spartans under the K-park lights ahead of a trip to Montrose this weekend.
Three straight victories in East Kilbride have reinforced the hosts momentum in closing down nearest league rivals Aberdeen, with Motherwell finding the target seven times in South Lanarkshire whilst only conceding twice.
Paul Brownlie’s side return to East Kilbride for the first time in 11-days after overcoming a late second-half equaliser to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over relegation-survival hopefuls Montrose.
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The hosts have firmly taken the post-split fixtures in their stride, maintaining an exceptional unbeaten run of six-successive games. Four straight victories over Spartans, Hamilton, Aberdeen and Dundee United preceded a closely-fought stalemate in the Scottish Capital ahead of the previous matchday win over Montrose.
The women of steel can now solely focus on their objective of closing the gap to Aberdeen after mathematically securing their SWPL status for the forthcoming campaign. Motherwell have sustained a 19-point advantage over Dundee United in the playoff-place, with the deficit to Aberdeen at the top of the split remaining at a narrow five-point margin.
The hosts attacking partnership of Morgan Cross and Laura Berry have continued to inspire the Motherwell squad, with Cross and Berry matching each other’s goalscoring pedigree, netting five goals each across the unbeaten spell.
Spartans
Wednesday evening’s opposition head to K-Park almost immediately after enduring a disappointing Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Hearts at the national stadium, Hampden Park.
Both sides were almost held to a goalless stalemate at the break, but for a late first-half opener, with the combination of a second-half resurgence ensuring Hearts cruised to a comfortable three-goal advantage.
The Edinburgh side haven’t been able to establish a consistent run of form since heading into the post-split, with defeats to Aberdeen and Montrose opposing victories over Dundee united and Hamilton.
Ticket information
Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.
*Concession tickets apply to those over 65, and to 12–17-year-olds, with full-time students also eligible with a valid matriculation card.
Additional information – no pets allowed within K-Park.
How to follow the action
Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match. Kick-off from K-Park is at 8PM.
With four games remaining this season, we want to pick up as many points as possible as we look to finish as strongly as we can.
We believe we have a better chance of achieving this when there is more fans backing us from the stands. Building strength in numbers.
So, this Saturday, we’re offering season ticket holders the opportunity to bring a friend for a fiver for our match against Livingston.
This offer will be in operation in the John Hunter, Davie Cooper and Phil O’Donnell stands.
To take advantage of this offer, please follow the online steps below:
Your additional ticket will be sent via email for you to pass to your chosen friend. Alternatively, you can print at home.
Final opportunity for supporters to cast their vote for this season’s Women’s player of the year.
The five nominees are:
To have your say, vote online now.
Our end-of-season awards dinner will take place on Saturday 4 May at Dalziel Park Hotel.
A number of awards will be up for grabs on the night recognising top performers across the first team, women’s team and the academy.
Hosted by Tam Cowan, the night will consist of live entertainment, 3-course meal and will kick-off at 7pm with first-team players and coaching staff in attendance.
Individual places are available at £72 per person with tables available in multiples of 10 or 12.
To book, please call the events team on 01698 338 011 or online.
Lennon Miller has been nominated for the PFA young player of the year award.
In his breakthrough season, Miller started the campaign as a 16-year-old before turning 17 in August.
Motherwell’s youngest ever player has made 27 appearances for the first-team this season, scoring twice and assisting on three occasions.
Signing a new contract extension has rounded off a successful 12 months for Miller, whilst he has also made his Scotland Under 19 bow.
The last Motherwell player to win this award was James McFadden back in 2003.
“It’s a real honour to be nominated for this prestigious award,” Lennon Miller said.
“I’ve just tried to keep my head down and show people what I can do on the pitch. So, to be recognised by my fellow professionals is a really nice feeling.
“This has been a season of learning and developing for me. Making the step up to the first-team has been hard but I feel like I’ve coped.
“I just want to continue producing and improving.”
