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The women of steel’s derby day dominance continued to shine, as they dismantled local rivals Hamilton to comfortably secure their place in the forthcoming round of the Sky Sports Cup. 

Motherwell’s dominance on the ball, and intense pressure on the Hamilton goal eventually came to fruition, with defender Ellie MacDonald brilliantly picking out the top-left corner from her whipped corner kick. Less than a minute later, Mia McArthur put the game beyond any doubt, skilfully chipping the Accies stopper to earn a comfortable two-nil victory in East Kilbride. 

Head Coach, Iain Robinson made multiple changes from the side that were defeated by Rangers in a spirited performance last weekend. Young 17-year-old goalkeeper and summer acquisition, Kayla Scott made her Motherwell debut, with the experienced backline of Shannon Leishman, Chelsie Watson, Ellie MacDonald and Leah Sidey taking shape ahead. 

Mia McArthur partnered fellow Rangers loanee, Saoirse Coyle-Morrow in midfield, with Mary Stanić-Floody positioned slightly higher. Justine Strain and Kodie Hay occupied either flank, with Morgan Anderson leading the line. 

The hosts imposed their top-flight experience from the outset, dominating the ball, and pinning the Hamilton backline deep into their own half. 

Stanic-Floody produced the first notable opportunity of the contest, curling an audacious effort from distance that narrowly evaded the far post. 

Hay soon stung the palms of goalkeeper Chloe Nicholson, as Motherwell continued the press for the opener. 

Motherwell were soon forced into an early change, as Shannon Leishman was left lying on the surface following a head knock. 

The referee had blown for a Motherwell free-kick, whilst Hamilton’s Chloe Muir continued to play on, rifling a powerful strike off of Leishman from close-range, leaving the former Hibs captain to require treatment before being replaced by Tegan Browning. 

Hamilton were able to find success on the counter-attack, with Scott quickly settling into her Motherwell debut, parrying Ava Smith’s strike over the crossbar. 

As the second-half resumed, Motherwell’s frustrations continued to mount, as the breakthrough failed to materialise. 

Robinson turned to his bench, looking to spark life into his side. Mason Clark, Sophie Rutherford, Lucy Sinclair, Eva Thomson, and top-goalscorer Carla Boyce all featuring. 

Motherwell’s tactical alterations proved successful less than 10-minutes from the full-time whistle. MacDonald’s in-swinging delivery caught Nicholson by surprise, and the Hamilton stopper could only watch, as the ball sailed over her head before nestling comfortably into the bottom-corner. 

Almost immediately from the restart, Motherwell capitalised again. MacDonald’s delivery again causing Hamilton problems, and the rebound fell comfortably to the feet of McArthur, who calmly placed her strike past Nicholson to confirm Motherwell’s place in the next round of the Sky Sports Cup. 

Former Women’s Player of the Year, Louisa Boyes has returned to the club after completing a permanent move following her recent departure from Glasgow City. 

The 25-year-old central midfielder was a vital component in the Motherwell midfield under former Head Coach, Paul Brownlie. The Scotland Under-23 International scored 15-times in the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League, whilst simultaneously guiding Motherwell to the Scottish Cup Semi-Final on two separate occasions. 

““It feels good to be back,” Boyes said. 

“I had so many incredible memories from my first spell here, so when the opportunity to return to the club came my way, I knew that Fir Park felt like the right place to be. 

“I recognise and understand the culture of what this club is about, the standards that are expected, and the environment they’ve tried to develop.” 

After impressing in claret and amber, Boyes signed a professional contract with Glasgow City in the summer of 2025 after securing back-to-back Women’s Player of the Year awards in North Lanarkshire. 

Boyes soon added silverware to her impressive CV, being part of the 2025/26 Sky Sports Cup winning squad. 

“We are delighted to welcome Louisa back to the club,” head Coach, Iain Robinson added. 

“She is an incredibly talented and technical footballer, who produced really strong numbers in her last spell here. 

“We can’t wait to see her back in claret and amber.” 

Boyes will wear the number. 11. 

Sky Sports Cup action is on the horizon for Motherwell this weekend, as they welcome local rivals Hamilton in the Lanarkshire derby 

Despite defeat to league leaders Rangers last weekend, Iain Robinson’s side held their own against the full-time side, and will be seeking to replicate their exceptional performance this afternoon. 

It’ll be the first Lanarkshire derby of the 2026/27 campaign. 

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell 

Motherwell head into this afternoon’s contest with firm belief that they can maintain their recent derby day dominance. 

The women of steel have secured victory in their last seven meeting’s against Hamilton, with both four-nil and a three-nil post-split victories relegating Accies last season. 

Striker Carla Boyce has shown her goalscoring ability in this fixture, netting four-times across the last three meeting’s with Hamilton. 

Hamilton

Three consecutive victories in the Sky Sports Cup group stage had Accies sitting firmly at the top of the table, but a crushing nine-nil defeat to Montrose shattered the visitors confidence. 

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles at the Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park. Both cash and card payments are accepted. 

• Adult – £10.
• Concession (Over-65s and Under-17s) – £5.
• Under-11 – FREE TO ENTER. 

Additional Information – no pets allowed within The Bumblebee Stadium – previously named The Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park. 

Matchday Travel 

• Sunday 13th September 2026, kick-off 4PM. 

• The Bumblebee Stadium at K-Park, Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ. 

• First Glasgow service No.21 stops at Jura Slip Road, a 10-minute walk from the stadium. East Kilbride railway station is approx. 20 mins away on foot. 

• Free on-site parking is available, with overflow parking signposted at the park entrance. Please follow the one-way system upon your exit. 

• Selection of hot food, baking, confectionary and both hot and cold drinks available at the kiosk before and during the match. 

Follow our live matchday coverage on the Motherwell Women X (formerly Twitter) account. 

Despite an exceptional hard-fought display, the women of steel unfortunately succumbed to a three-nil defeat at the hands of the league leaders, Rangers on Sunday. 

An Ellie MacDonald own-goal broke the deadlock for the visitors seconds before half-time, with Hannah Blake doubling the advantage minutes into the second-half. 

Katie Wilkinson confidently dispatched a 93rd-minute penalty to secure the three-points. 

Head Coach, Iain Robinson named a reshaped starting XI, with goalkeeper Rebecca Cameron unavailable through injury. Emergency-loanee, Jenna Currie lined up in goal, with Shannon Leishman, Chelsie Watson, Ellie MacDonald, and Leah Sidey completing the backline. 

Lucy Ronald, Eva Thomson, Mary Stanić-Floody, Mason Clark, and Lucy Sinclair completed the midfield five, as Morgan Anderson led the line. Rangers loanees, Saoirse Coyle-Morrow and Mia McArthur were both unavailable to face their parent club. 

Despite a resolute defensive display, the deadlock broke seconds before the half-time whistle. A low drilled strike from the edge of the box ricocheted unfortunately off the boot of MacDonald, and the ball looped over the head of Currie before nestling into the back of the net. 

The second followed five-minutes into the second-half, as Blake rattled a right-footed strike high into the roof of the net, doubling the visitors advantage. 

In the final action of the game, substitute Kodie Hay was adjudged to have fouled Bailley Collins in the Motherwell penalty area. Despite the adamant pleas of the Motherwell players that Hay fairly won the ball, the referee stuck to his original decision. 

Wilkinson stepped up, and calmly converted, placing her right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner. 

Following an injury sustained in the opening competitive fixture of the season, we can now provide the following fitness update of Jenna Penman. 

Penman was forced off in the first round of the Sky Sports League Cup following an aerial challenge, with the defender experiencing exceptional discomfort after landing directly on her shoulder. 

Following scans, we can confirm that Penman has suffered a Grade 5 AC Joint tear – a serious shoulder injury whereby the collarbone is completely displaced – requiring the 23-year-old to receive surgery. 

Unfortunately, Penman has already been through this process in the past, after suffering an identical injury (Grade 3) against Glasgow City in the opening weekend of the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League last season, with the defender requiring surgery on the opposite shoulder then. 

The Scotland Under-23 International has now received surgery, and will begin her rehabilitation process in due course. Penman will be ruled out of action for several months. 

Speedy recovery, Jenna.

Refreshed and rejuvenated following a monumental victory over Montrose at Links Park last Sunday, Motherwell return to East Kilbride with their sights set on Rangers this weekend. 

Redemption became the Women of Steel’s in the North-East, as Motherwell reversed their misfortunes that saw them eliminated from the Sky Sports League Cup less than a month ago. 

Iain Robinson’s side cruised to a commanding three-one victory by the coastline, with Carla Boyce, Sophie Rutherford and Lucy Ronald all finding the target. 

With their first points of the 2026/27 campaign safely secured, Motherwell will now welcome title-chasers Rangers to the Bumblebee Stadium. 

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell 

Iain Robinson’s side were finally able to shake off their misfortunes that overshadowed the opening fortnight of the SPWPL campaign. 

Motherwell surged to an assured three-nil lead over Montrose, lifting them from the foot of the Premier League table. 

The women of steel return to East Kilbride – seeking their first home victory of the campaign. 

Rangers 

The league leaders sit comfortably after their opening three encounters. 

Former Motherwell Assistant, Leanne Crichton’s side have maintained the strongest goal difference in the division, scoring 14, whilst conceding just once at the other end. 

Comprehensive victories over both Montrose and Spartans preceded a vital win over defending champions, Hearts. 

The Glasgow-side have tasted defeat only once this season, with a 92nd-minute Ajax penalty eliminating the side from the UEFA Women’s Champions League following an opening round victory over Slavia Praha. 

Ticket Information 

Tickets can be purchased through the matchday turnstiles at the Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park. Both cash and card payments are accepted. 

• Adult – £10.
• Concession (Over-65s and Under-17s) – £5.
• Under-11 – FREE TO ENTER. 

Additional Information – no pets allowed within The Bumblebee Stadium – previously named The Ross Commercial Finance Stadium at K-Park. 

Matchday Travel 

• Wednesday 6th September 2026, kick-off 4PM.

• The Bumblebee Stadium at K-Park, Calderglen Country Park, East Kilbride, G75 0QZ. 

• First Glasgow service No.21 stops at Jura Slip Road, a 10-minute walk from the stadium. East Kilbride railway station is approx. 20 mins away on foot. 

• Free on-site parking is available, with overflow parking signposted at the park entrance. Please follow the one-way system upon your exit. 

• Selection of hot food, baking, confectionary and both hot and cold drinks available at the kiosk before and during the match. 

Follow our live matchday coverage on the Motherwell Women X (formerly Twitter) account. 

We are delighted to have entered a new partnership with Omni Group. 

The Fire prevention and protection brand will feature on the back of the Women’s first-team home and away shirts for a minimum period of two years. 

“Omni Group is proud to partner with the Motherwell FC Women’s team,” Omni Group Managing Director, Caroline Barrett said. 

“As a local Lanarkshire business, supporting women’s football reflects our commitment to backing ambition, community, and growth both on and off the pitch. 

“We’re excited to see the team continue to build on their success this season, and wish the squad all the best.” 

Established in 1997, the Omni Group family of businesses have evolved to cover all aspects of fire safety. 

“We are delighted to welcome Omni Group into the Women’s team partnership portfolio, and we thank Caroline for her support of the club,” Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC added. 

“Through this agreement and other partnerships, we have surpassed the club’s commercial revenue figure to date for the Women’s team. I am very much looking forward to working with Caroline and the company.” 

Motherwell secured their first points of the 2026/27 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League in scintillating fashion – dispatching three past hosts Montrose at Links Park on Sunday. 

Top goalscorer Carla Boyce continued to add to her tally, converting the opener shortly before the half-time break, with Sophie Rutherford doubling the advantage directly from the restart.

Lucy Ronald made it three on the hour mark, with former Motherwell striker Kaela McDonald-Nguah striking home a late consolation for the hosts from the penalty spot.

Head Coach Iain Robinson named a slightly altered side from the one that suffered defeat to Hearts last weekend. Rebecca Cameron started in goal, with Leah Sidey, Chelsie Watson, Ellie MacDonald and Shannon Leishman completing the back four.

Mary Stanić-Floody made her first Motherwell start in midfield, partnering Lucy Ronald, Eva Thomson and Sophie Rutherford, with Carla Boyce and Mason Clark leading the line.

Motherwell started firmly on the front foot and were the first to test the Montrose shot-stopper. Motherwell worked the ball confidently into the Montrose penalty area before teeing up Boyce at the centre of the box, but the striker couldn’t apply the finishing touches, as Lauren Perry parried clear.

Rutherford soon stung the palms of the Montrose keeper, drilling a right-footed strike from the edge of the box, but Perry again reacted sharply to parry over the crossbar.

Motherwell’s efforts were finally rewarded five minutes from the break. Ellie MacDonald whipped a dangerous delivery across the face of goal, and Boyce rose highest to power home a magnificent header.

Stunned and disorganised following the goal, Motherwell pounced on the hosts from the restart. Motherwell drive sharply through the thirds before finding Rutherford at the edge of the area, and the summer addition struck confidently into the bottom-right corner.

On the hour mark, Motherwell made it three. Chelsie Watson’s deep delivery found Ronald lurking at the back post, and the midfielder accurately prodded home her header from close range.

Montrose pulled one back in the latter stages of the game. Chelsie Watson was adjudged to have handled the ball, leaving the referee no alternative but to award a spot-kick. McDonald-Nguah stepped up and coolly slotted the ball past Rebecca Cameron to narrow the deficit.

Despite the late strike, Motherwell stood firm to secure their first points of the season.

An opportunity to change their fortunes awaits the women of steel this weekend, as matchday three welcomes the opportunity to conclude their pointless opening to the 2026/27 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League against Montrose at Links Park. 

Motherwell’s impressive performances in the Sky Sports League Cup Group Stage have failed to materialise in the SPWPL, as Hibernian racked up seven unanswered goals on the opening weekend, with Hearts cruised to a commanding five-nil victory. 

Iain Robinson’s side must now return to Montrose seeking redemption following their defeat to the Gable Endies in the Sky Sports League Cup Group Stage. 

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell 

The women of steel’s frustrating start to the SPWPL campaign has continued to mount pressure on the squad this weekend, as Motherwell seek to put their first point on the board. 

Facing defending champions, Hearts, and recently dethroned champions, Hibernian on the opening two weekend’s of the season has prevented Motherwell from building early signs of momentum, with Iain Robinson’s side yet to find the target. Meanwhile, 12-goals have been conceded at the other end, leaving Motherwell at the foot of the table. 

The challenges won’t come any easier for the women of steel, as they travel North to face Montrose, who sealed a 1-3 victory at the Bumblebee Stadium last month. 

Montrose

The Gable Endies will likewise have the impetus to kickstart their domestic campaign following successive defeats to Rangers and Celtic. 

Despite their tough start to the league campaign, Montrose remained unbeaten the Sky Sports League Cup group stage, with four successive victories. 

Montrose scored 25-goals across the four-ties, conceding only three against Hamilton, St. Johnstone, falkirk, and Motherwell. 

Ticket Information 

• Adult – £10. 
• Concession – £7. 

Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Montrose ticketing website HERE. The matchday turnstiles will also be in operation from 12PM.

Matchday information 

• Sunday 29th August 2026, Kick-Off 1PM. 
• Links Park, Wellington Street, Montrose, DD10 8QD. 

Follow our live matchday coverage on the Motherwell Women X (formerly Twitter) account. 

Talented young goalkeeper, Kayla Scott has joined the club permanently from Celtic. 

The Celtic academy graduate has risen through the ranks at Parkhead, whilst gaining senior experience for Ayr United last season. 

“I’m really pleased and excited to be at Motherwell,” Scott said. 

“It’s an incredible opportunity for myself to learn from the talented goalkeepers already at the club, and try to compete for experience in the Scottish top-flight. 

“I can’t wait to get started.” 

The youngster has featured alongside several current and former Motherwell players internationally, representing the Scottish schools team alongside Emma Thomson, Laura Berry, Mia McArthur, Lily Boyce, Sophie Black, Sophia Martin, and Lucy Barclay. 

“We’re really happy to get this move over the line,” Head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“Kayla is a very talented young goalkeeper, that is eager to compete for game time at this level. 

“It is the perfect opportunity for her to develop whilst raising competition for the goalkeepers already at the club.