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It was an impressive night for the women of steel as they drew with Celtic, taking points off the title chasers for the first time in three years. 

A shutout from Motherwell goalkeeper Emily Mutch, earned Motherwell a well-deserved point.

Paul Brownlie urged his players to not just sit in against the favoured opposition but to try and play and after 15 minutes, they did just that.

Some good defensive work from Chelsie Watson and Jo Addie, released skipper Gill Inglis who made a darting run forward. She played into Kodie Hay who seen her effort go wide.

Celtic had their first major opening after 19 minutes when Shen thought she had finished from a delicate chip over Mutch, however the ball went narrowly wide of the mark.

A controversial moment in the match occurred when Kaela McDonald-Nguah went down in the area, where their seemed to be contact on the striker but the referee said no penalty. McDonald-Nguah wasn’t booked for diving suggesting there was contact which only infuriated the Motherwell dugout further.

In the second period, Motherwell had to dig even deeper.

With Celtic controlling the ball in large stages, the backline managed to limit the hosts to very few clear cut chances with the game petering out to a 0-0 draw.

It was a landmark result for Paul Brownlie’s side and one they won’t forget in a hurry.

The games keep coming for Motherwell as they are back in action on Wednesday night against Celtic. 

Kick-off is 7.45pm at Excelsior Stadium.

How to follow the match

Tickets for the match can be purchased online.

An adult ticket costs £8, while under 16s cost £4.

Story of the match

Celtic are in a fine run of form, with their last defeat coming at the end of October.

The Celts have scored 24 goals in their last three game, most recently putting eight past Glasgow Women on Sunday.

Motherwell were unlucky not to get anything out of the game against Hibernian but ultimately went down 2-0.

The women of steel have struggled against Celtic in recent times, with them last taking points back in March 2019 in a draw.

Motherwell were unable to continue their unbeaten run as Hibernian claimed three points at K-Park on Sunday. 

The Hibees came away with a 2-0 victory with second half goals from Shannon McGregor and Katie Lockwood securing Hibernian’s win of the year.

Motherwell would have the first opening of the game. With a well worked short corner, an opening was created for Katie Rice who seen her shot well saved by the Hibernian keeper.

On the stroke of ten minutes, Hibs had their first shot on target that was stopped by Emily Mutch from a pull back.

Rice lined up a free kick from 25 yards which was saved initially by the keeper, but she couldn’t hold onto the effort and Carla Boyce almost got on the follow up however the keeper eventually gathered at the second attempt.

In a back and forth game, Hibernian looked through on goal on 40 minutes and destined to score, however Emma Lawton slid in at the last second to block the strike and keep the score level going into the half time interval.

As the second half got underway, it was Motherwell who started the brighter. Chelsie Watson’s header went narrowly wide from Rice’s delivery into the box.

Rice again looked to threaten but her long range effort was slightly off target.

With missed chances, Motherwell were made to pay and conceded from the second phase of a Hibernian corner on 65 minutes. Mutch parried the initial corner but the ball fell to McGregor who fired low, past a crowd of Motherwell players to find the bottom corner.

Hibernian made sure of the points with 10 minutes to go, Katie Lockwood finished past Mutch cooly to make it 2-0.

Gill Inglis would take an arm to the face which would spark a reaction on the Hibernian dugout, ending in both managers receiving yellow cards each. The game ended 2-0 with very few chances created towards the latter stages of the game.

Phillipa MacConnell has joined Glasgow Women on loan for the rest of the season. 

MacConnell has made her first team debut this season as she continues her development.

“I feel this is an ideal move for Phillipa,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“She has impressed myself and the coaching staff this season so this is an opportunity for her to gain regular first team football experience whilst playing in the top flight.”

The club wishes Phillipa all the best for the rest of the season.

Motherwell switch back to league action on Sunday 15 January when they take on Hibernian. 

Kick off is 4pm at K-Park.

How to follow the match

Tickets for the match cost £8 for adults, with concessions and kids costing £3.

Cash and card are accepted at the turnstiles. There is no facility to buy tickets online before the match.

Story of the match

Motherwell are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

They progressed to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a 3-0 win over Gartcairn in their last outing.

The last time these two teams met was in August, when the women of steel recorded a famous win over the Hibees for the first time in the top flight. Kaela McDonald-Nguah, Lori Gardner and Amy Anderson got on the scoresheet to help the ‘Well record a 3-2 win in the capital.

Hibernian are currently three points better off in the standings.

Motherwell have been drawn at home against Montrose in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. 

The tie is due to take place on Sunday 12 February.

The women of steel advanced to the next round with a 3-0 win over Gartcairn. Kaela McDonald-Nguah, Katie Rice and Carla Boyce all got on the scoresheet.

Motherwell progressed safely into the next round of the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over SWPL2 side Gartcairn on Sunday at K-Park. 

Kaela McDonald-Nguah, Katie Rice and Carla Boyce all got on the scoresheet as Motherwell made their dominance count.

In a tie that Motherwell would be expected to win, they were frustrated in the early stages of the game, with Gartcairn holding firm.

Lucy Ronald thought she had opened the scoring when she finished from Boyce’s through ball but the linesman’s flag was raised to rule her goal out.

The breakthrough would in fact come on 30 minutes.

Chelsie Watson the provider and McDonald-Nguah was on hand to break the deadlock.

Boyce was involved in the action again when captain Gill Inglis slipped the number nine through but her inital shot was blocked by the keeper with her rebound also failing to beat the Gartcairn stopper.

Gartcairn would continue to hold Motherwell until the latter stages of the game.

With five minutes remaining in the tie, prolific set piece take Rice stepped up to knock her deadball into the top corner to open up a two goal advantage for the women of steel.

Striker Boyce got in on the action before the final whistle when she made it 3-0 when her strike took a deflection before nestling into the bottom corner.

Motherwell return to action after their winter break with a Scottish Cup fourth round tie against Gartcairn on Sunday 8 January. 

Kick-off is 4pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets for the match cost £8 for adults, with concessions and kids costing £3.

Cash and card are accepted at the turnstiles. There is no facility to buy tickets online before the match.

Story of the match

Motherwell last played on 9 December against Partick Thistle where Chelsie Watson got on the scoresheet in a 1-1 draw.

The women of steel are unbeaten in their last three games, with one draw and two wins.

Gartcairn are flying high at the top of SWPL2, two points clear of second placed Montrose.

The away side haven’t played since 4 December, where they lost 2-0 on the road to Montrose but had won three out of their three matches prior.

Blue Triangle are our new official front of shirt sponsor for our women’s team until the end of season 2023/24.

A social care organisation and a national charity, Blue Triangle empowers people to thrive by providing trauma-informed support in supported accommodation services and in communities across Scotland.

Breakthrough, Blue Triangle’s outreach service in North Lanarkshire, works with those struggling with addiction, trauma, mental health and social isolation.

This sponsorship is part of Blue Triangle’s ‘Cathedrals of the People’ partnerships with football clubs across Scotland and builds from the partnership work with the Motherwell FC Community Trust which includes plans for developing ‘The Well Hub’ at the stadium to promote positive health and wellbeing.

“Our partnership with Motherwell FC is a natural fit for us as our social purposes and values are aligned,” CEO of Blue Triangle Iain Macfarlane said.

“Our team have an office at Fir Park and benefit greatly from being so integrated with the community as the football club do so much for those most in need of support in North Lanarkshire and beyond.

“We are immensely proud to sponsor the women’s team as we recognise the power of sport to inspire and to bring people together. We are passionate about promoting the wellbeing of girls and women and this sponsorship provides a tangible way of supporting this goal.

“I look forward to watching the team in action and hope they do everyone proud for the rest of the season.”

Our women’s team was reformed in 2014 and currently compete in SWPL, the top flight in Scotland.

“It is important to us as a club, and a central part of this community, to support Blue Triangle and the fantastic outreach work that they carry out in North Lanarkshire,” head of commercial and marketing Suzanne Reid added.

“I am delighted to announce this partnership and I look forward to working with Iain and his team and thank them for their support.”

Motherwell take on title chasers Celtic in SWPL on Sunday at the Excelsior Stadium. 

Kick-off is 12:30pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets for the match are able to be purchased online.

Adult tickets cost £8, while under 16s go free. Proof of age may be required.

The deal is free entry for up to two under 16s with every adult ticket purchased.

Story of the match

Celtic currently occupy third in the table, three points off leaders Glasgow City.

The Hoops thumped Dundee United 7-0 previously after a 0-0 draw with rivals Rangers.

Motherwell come into this game unbeaten in their last three league matches.

They were held to a 1-1 draw by Partick Thistle in their last match, with defender Chelsie Watson’s second half strike giving Motherwell the lead before it was cancelled out by a Partick Thistle equaliser with 10 minutes to go.