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The fourth matchday of the 2026/27 domestic campaign is upon us, and the women of steel travel to face Kilmarnock, as they seek to secure qualification to the next round of the Sky Sports Cup at Winton Park in Ardrossan. 

Ticket Information 

• Free entry to Winton Park. Donations are welcome. 

Matchday information 

• Sunday 9th August 2026, kick-off 1PM. 
• Winton Park, Anderson Terrace/Winton Street, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, KA22 8JG.

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

The third matchday of the 2026/27 domestic campaign is upon us, and the women of steel host Gartcairn this evening, as they contest the penultimate round of the Sky Sports Cup group stage fixtures at the Bumblebee Stadium this evening. 

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 5^{th August} 2026, kick-off 7.45PM.
• 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.

Midfielder Leah Sidey has completed a permanent move to the club following her recent departure from Scottish Power Women’s Premier League 2 side, Boroughmuir Thistle. 

Sidey’s maiden campaign in the Scottish capital predictably ended in success, with the midfielder named the 2025-26 Boroughmuir Thistle Player of the Year and the Supporters Player of the Year following her previous departure from St. Johnstone. 

The former Dundee United youngster broke through into the senior ranks at a young age, signing a part-time professional contract in the City of Discovery. 

“I’m really pleased to get this over the line,” Sidey said. 

“I absolutely loved my time at Boroughmuir Thistle, and was able to really get the best out of myself, but I felt that I needed to experience a new challenge. 

“After speaking with Iain, and training alongside the team in pre-season, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the squad. I’m looking forward to getting started.” 

A midfielder by trade, Sidey is capable of operating in a variety of roles, but favours the left flank – earning over 50-appearances for the Tangerines in the process. 

Sidey has racked up a considerable amount of senior first-team experience, featuring for United, St. Johnstone, Spartans and Boroughmuir Thistle. 

“We’re really pleased to have completed this move,” Head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“Once we knew that Leah would be available this summer, we moved quickly to secure her signature. 

“She is a talented footballer, who seriously impressed last season in the second-division. We are excited to watch her impact on the team this season.” 

Forward Morgan Anderson has joined the club on a permanent basis from Gartcairn. 

A product of Drumchapel United, Anderson soon joined partner club Partick Thistle – becoming the first player to make such a move through the pathway to first-team football at the club. 

The then 17-year-old became a consistent presence within the ranks of the Partick Thistle squad – impressing former Head Coach, Brian Graham. 

“I’m really pleased to have signed with the club,” Anderson said. 

“Motherwell have got a strong reputation of playing and developing younger players, and giving them opportunities of experience in the Scottish top-flight. 

“I’m ready to battle for a place in a really talented squad, and I can’t wait to get started.” 

Anderson has since developed in Lanarkshire with Gartcairn, impressing in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 2. 

“We are delighted to welcome Morgan to the club,” Head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“She is an extremely talented young footballer, who can add a new dynamic to our options in the squad. 

“We are looking forward to watching her development this season.” 

Midfielder Sophie Rutherford has completed a season-long loan deal from Rangers. 

The young midfielder joins fellow Rangers loanees Mia McArthur and Saoirse Coyle-Morrow in ML1 this summer. 

Rutherford has already gained a vast amount of first-team experience, featuring in successive loan spells for Queens Park in SWPL2. 

“I’m really excited to be here at Motherwell,” Rutherford said. 

“I obviously know Mia [McArthur] really well from Rangers, and she spoke so highly of the club, and were they were wanting to go this season. 

“I just knew then that I wanted to be a part of it.” 

Rutherford will be available for this afternoon’s encounter with Montrose. 

“We are excited to welcome Sophie to the club,” Head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“For a young player, Sophie has already gained a strong level of senior experience, and we felt that she was more than ready to make the step into the top-flight. 

“We are looking forward to watching her in a Motherwell shirt this season.” 

The opening matchday of the 2026/27 domestic campaign is upon us, and the women of steel will welcome Montrose this weekend, as they contest the opening round of the Sky Sports Cup group stage at the Bumblebee Stadium at K-Park on Sunday. 

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 17^th May 20276, 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.

Midfielder Ellie MacDonald has joined the club on a permanent basis following her recent departure from Queens Park this summer. 

The 2025-26 Queens Park Coaches Player of the Year will compete in the Scottish top-flight after supporting the Spiders to the Scottish Power Women’s Premier League Playoff Final last season. 

“I’m really excited by the opportunity to play for Motherwell,” MacDonald said. 

“After working with Iain previously, and understanding his style of play, I knew it was an opportunity that I simply couldn’t say no to. 

“I can’t wait to meet up with everyone and get started.” 

The 24-year-old became a standout performer in Glasgow last season, and has returned to play for Iain Robinson after previously working together whilst at Queens Park. 

“I’m delighted to welcome Ellie to the club,” Head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“Ellie is a player that I’ve worked with previously, and she became an absolute standout for Queens Park last season. 

“She really adds a new dynamic to our midfield, and plenty of competition for places.” 

Midfielder Lucy Sinclair has returned to the club on a permanent basis following her recent departure from Partick Thistle. 

The 23-year-old returns to ML1 after previously departing the club in 2021 to pursue consistent first-team opportunities. 

After safely guiding local rivals, Hamilton Accies past the SWPL relegation-playoff’s, Sinclair soon made her mark in Glasgow – joining Partick Thistle in July 2023. 

Sinclair’s maiden campaign in Maryhill predictably ended in success, with the youngster named the Partick Thistle Young Player of the Year. The midfielder soon repeated the feat the following season, reclaiming the award after another impressive campaign in red and yellow. 

Her immense contributions were unfortunately cut short the following year, with an ACL injury against Dundee united ruling Sinclair out of action for the foreseeable future. 

“I’m really excited to be back at the club,” Sinclair said. 

“I feel like a completely different player and person from the one that last walked through the doors at Fir Park. 

“Last season was incredibly tough for myself, coping with a long-term injury, but I’m incredibly excited to be back on the pitch, and I can’t wait to get started.” 

Refreshed, recovered and ready to reclaim lost time, Sinclair returns to Lanarkshire, as Head Coach Iain Robinson’s fifth summer acquisition. 

“We’re very pleased to welcome Lucy back to the club,” head Coach Iain Robinson added. 

“It’s absolutely no surprise that Lucy achieved successive Young Player of the Year awards at partick Thistle. She has a lot of talent, and has an exceptional work ethic. 

“We are looking forward to watching her in claret and amber this season.” 

Sinclair will be available for selection in this weekend’s first competitive match in the Sky Sports League Cup.

Exciting young defender, Olivia McStay has signed a permanent deal following her recent departure from Hamilton Accies.

McStay, 18, broke through the ranks at Celtic, and has been one of our most promising talents in Scotland. Despite an opportunity to continue with Celtic, McStay opted to receive senior first-team football as soon as possible, signing permanently for Hamilton Accies last year after spending the previous season on-loan.

The former Celtic academy prodigy is a third-generation footballing talent – following in the footsteps of her dad, Jock McStay who broke through the youth ranks at Fir Park before making his senior debut with the club in the 1980s.

Francis McStay being another notable family member with deep ties to ML1. Francis is amongst Motherwell’s top-15 record appearance holders, making 214-appearances for the club across eight years spanning the World War 1 Period.

The most recognised family member being Celtic’s third all-time appearance holder and Scotland legend, Paul McStay, but regardless of her illustrious family history, Olivia has been forging her own path in the game.

“I’m really excited to be here,” McStay said.

“The squad have really made me feel welcome, and I can’t wait to get started.

“I’m looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.”

McStay will be Head Coach, Iain Robinson’s fourth addition of the summer transfer window.

“We are really pleased to welcome Olivia to the squad,” Head Coach Iain Robinson noted.

“Despite her young age, she brings that experience from the last two-seasons, and plenty of space to develop the talent she has as a player.

‘We are excited, and will be looking forward to continuing her development this season.”

Forward Eva Thomson has penned a permanent deal after departing Aberdeen this summer. 

A product of the Westdyke Ladies youth system, Thomson climbed the ranks before signing for Aberdeen in July 2019 – becoming one of the first five players to be signed under Semi-professional terms in May 2022. 

In her first full campaign with the Dons, Thomson netted 10-times across 18-appearances before netting another six the following year, as Thomson supported Aberdeen to double promotions. 

Despite her youthful age of 22, Thomson has earned a wealth of professional experience – earning 190-appearances for Aberdeen, scoring 38 in all competitions. 

Her standout performances in the Granite City merited a two-year contract extension, which expired this summer – enabling the forward to commit to ML1. 

“Ilm delighted to join the club,” Thomson said.

“After speaking with Iain, he really sold me on the club, and where they want to go in the future.

“It was something, I simply wanted to be a part of. I can’t wait to get started.”

Thomson has also featured on the international stage, earning caps for Scotland at the under-16 age group. 

Thomson continued to impress in the previous campaign, being awarded the April SPWPL Goal of the Month, whilst also being nominated for the SPWPL Player of the Month. 

“We’re really pleased to add Eva to the club,” Robinson added.

“We were really impressed with her performances last season, and especially throughout the recent friendly matches we’ve played.

“Adding Eva to he squad is another step forward for the club.”