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After enduring the disappointment of seeing their 3-0 lead over Rangers slip through their grasp, a massive challenge awaits Motherwell on Sunday when they take on Glasgow City at Petershill Park.

It looked like Donald Jennow’s side were set to record their second victory of the season on Wednesday night, but they were stunned as Rangers struck three times in the final eight minutes.

The result was cruel on ‘Well, who had controlled proceedings for the best part of the game. They’ll need to lift themselves quickly with a visit to the 12-in-a-row champions on the horizon.

Kick-off is at 2:10pm.

THE OPPOSITION

Glasgow City have enjoyed a superb start to the 2019 season, winning all five of their league fixtures so far.

In addition to their excellent league form, they have also booked their place in the final of the SWPL Cup, where they will meet Hibernian.

Testimony to the quality within the City squad is that five of their players are set to be included in Shelley Kerr’s Scotland squad for the summer’s World Cup in France.

In their last league outing, Scott Booth’s side had to battle back from a goal behind against Celtic, a result he hailed as their ‘biggest of the season so far’.

POSITION

Motherwell: SWPL1 – sixth – five points

Glasgow City: SWPL1 – first – 15 points

WHAT THEY SAID

‘Well head coach Donald Jennow says his side must bounce back from the disappointment of Wednesday night when they take on Glasgow City.

Jennow, who previously spent five years at City as assistant to Eddie Wolecki Black and knows of the great quality Sunday’s opponents have within their ranks.

“Feeling sorry for ourselves isn’t going to change the result so of course we wait for an opportunity to put it right,” Jennow said.

“Hopefully we can continue to make steps forward and pick up as many points as we can.

“Glasgow City look strong again this year so we expect a tough afternoon but I love that challenge.”

After edging out Celtic 2-1 on Thursday evening, Scott Booth is expecting another tough challenge when Motherwell visit Petershill Park.

“Motherwell have already shown this season that they can put in some really good performances,” he said.

“We have to approach the game right and hopefully we can start better than we did against Celtic.”

David Turnbull was the big winner at the 2018/19 Player of the Year awards.

The youth academy product picked up the top two prizes on the night, being named both Player and Young Player of the Year.

The 19-year-old was also named as the Players’ Player of the Year, as well as picking up the trophies for the goal of the season and top goalscorer.

Richard Tait scooped the kit sponsors’ award, while Allan Campbell was named as the Coaches’ Player of the Year.

Stevie Kirk was also a winner, being given the Special Recognition award for his contributions to the club, in particular in the 1991 cup winning success.

Motherwell head coach Donald Jennow insists his squad won’t feel sorry for themselves, despite suffering midweek disappointment against Rangers.

The women of steel saw a 3-0 advantage slip through their grasp on Wednesday evening, with the visitors scoring twice in injury time to rescue a share of the spoils.

It was a tough one to take for Jennow’s side, who looked set for their first victory since the opening day of the 2019 season.

On Sunday, Motherwell travel to 12-in-a-row Scottish champions Glasgow City and despite the big challenge ahead, the ‘Well boss is looking forward to taking on the top team in Scotland.

“On Wednesday we were very good for a large part of the game,” he said. “We passed the ball well at times and created a number of good chances.

“We should have seen the game out but unfortunately we didn’t adjust well enough to being down a player.

“It’s good to have a decent run of league games now and hopefully we can continue to make steps forward and pick up as many points as we can.

“We put every game to bed at the following days training so our focus is always on the next game.

“It was the same approach this week albeit with a tighter turnaround.

“Feeling sorry for ourselves isn’t going to change the result so of course we wait for an opportunity to put it right.”

Injuries suffered to Steph Knox and Lori Gardner both came as huge blows to ‘Well on Wednesday night, with the lack of depth within the squad exposed in the latter stages of the game.

Pamela Liddell made her return to the club as a second half substitute and Jennow is hoping to add further recruits to his squad in the near future.

“The squad needs to grow,” he added. “We had 20 players at the start of the season but for one reason or another that number has dropped.

“We are certainly hopping to add and Pam is the first of those.

“We’ll get her up to speed as quickly as possible and Wednesday showed she can be a threat for us.”

Having spent five years as assistant manager at City, Jennow knows the club well and is well aware of the task facing his team on Sunday.

“I know a lot of the folks at Glasgow City, but the squad is different now,” he said. “I do know how professional their senior players are and how high they set their standards.

“Players like Leanne [Ross] and Jo [Love] showed me what professionalism was in the game and that is what underpins the club’s success.

“They look strong again this year so we expect a tough afternoon, but I love that challenge.”

See the highlights as Motherwell were pegged back to settle for a point at Hamilton.

David Turnbull, Conor Sammon and Allan Campbell speak as the Steelmen get a point away to Accies.

Stephen Robinson says two different performances in either half from Motherwell left them getting the result they “deserved.”

David Turnbull netted in a controlled first half, but a late error allowed Accies to take a share of the spoils.

Motherwell had to settle for a point, despite generally being in control of the derby after leading through David Turnbull’s 10th goal of the season midway through the first half.

However, a gifted assist from Liam Grimshaw seven minutes from time allowed Marios Ogkmpoe to grab an equaliser and an important point for Hamilton.

Stephen Robinson made two changes for the final local derby of the season. James Scott led the ‘Well attack in place of Curtis Main, while Elliott Frear, on the back of some good performances after coming off the bench, swapped places with Jake Hastie.

While the Fir Park men were looking up to taking seventh place in the league, the Hamilton players were still looking over their shoulders to ease themselves away from the relegation spots.

It took the players some time to adjust to the bright sunshine as the ball got lumped high into the air in the opening minutes.

When Gboly Ariyibi’s low ball opened up the Accies back four it allowed Scott to hold off his marker and power towards the box before his powerful drive produced a fine diving save from Gary Woods.

Ariybi then tried his luck with a 20 yard free kick but the on loan Nottingham Forrest winger curled his shot over the cross bar.

Mark Gillespie, in front of the ‘Well fans bedecked in amber and summer shirts, had a couple of routine saves to gather David McMillan’s attempts from outside his penalty area.

As Accies tried to up their game and press for a precious three points the Steelmen came close to breaking the deadlock after 25 minutes. Turnbull curled a corner into the six yard box where Tom Aldred’s thumping header came crashing down off the crossbar and gathered by Woods before the ball could be forced over the ‘keeper’s goal line.

However, the ‘Well opener was only delayed four minutes. Liam Grimshaw curled the ball towards the six yard area and after Aryibi and the Accies defence failed to intercept it, Turnbull was left with the simple task of stroking the ball past the helpless Woods.

From them until half-time Motherwell’s movement and possession left Accies and their fans frustrated. In added on time the home side had a final chance to put Gillespie’s goal under pressure but Tony Andreu curled his free kick high over the ‘keeper’s goal to leave the Fir Park men comfortably ahead at the interval.

A big reaction was expected from Brian Rice’s men as Motherwell kicked off the second half. And there was a greater degree of urgency about the home play as Dougie Imrie swept a teasing ball across goal only for Andreu to direct it wide of Gillespie’s goal.

Accies almost undid their early work when they conceded a needless free kick allowing Turnbull to set up Grimshaw at the edge of the box but his powerful shot was deflected over the bar by Aaron McGowan.

With the game in a bit of a rut and Accies unable to make any impression on the ‘Well defence, the home side made a double substitution after 57 minutes bringing on strikers Marios Ogkmpoe and George Oakley. Five minutes later ‘Well made their first change with Chris Cadden replacing Frear.

Within a few minutes and from out on the right touchline Cadden’s deep cross bounced off the top of Woods’ bar and provide a bit excitement for the ‘Well fans in the stand behind the ‘keeper’s goal.

After a hard working 75 minutes leading the front line, Scott was replaced by the experienced Conor Sammon before Hastie came on for Ariyibi.

Despite these changes in attacking areas Motherwell failed to create any chances in the closing stages of the game. Equally though with Aldred and Charles Dunne commanding Gillespie’s was never under threat until seven minutes from time.

Wide of the penalty area Grimshaw lost control of the ball rolling it into the path of Ogkmpoe, who rounded the bewildered Gillespie before firing the ball into an empty goal to give the home side a massive list.

Three minutes later they looked to have snatched a winner when Andreu’s drive found Oakley, belatedly from an offside position inside the six yard box, and his touch seemed destined for the net until Gillespie superbly twisted to turn the ball over the bar.

As Accies pressed for all three points ultimately Motherwell had to be content with only one.

Stephen Robinson says more young talent is set to come through in the next five games, but a patient approach will be required.

Motherwell will have at least seven who have come through the academy involved against Hamilton on Saturday, with others knocking on the door.

Saturday sees the Steelmen make the short trip to Hamilton for the final derby of the 2018/19 season.

You can buy your tickets online now to collect from Fir Park before 4pm on Friday.

Alternatively, you can visit the ticket office at Fir Park or call 01698 333333. All tickets must be purchased before 4pm on Friday.

There will also be a cash gate in operation on the day, but we are urging fans to get their tickets in advance if you can.

Tickets are priced at £22 for adults and £12 for over 65s and under 18s.

Our ticket office will be closed on Easter Monday.

Motherwell head to Hamilton on Saturday for the final Lanarkshire derby of the 2019/20 Ladbrokes Premiership campaign.

Here’s the derby previewed.

What’s at stake

For Motherwell, it’s all about seventh spot. Stephen Robinson’s men sit a point behind St Johnstone in seventh with the split now under way, and a point ahead of Livingston.

Accies are in the strongest position of the bottom three clubs in the fight against the drop, sitting seven points ahead of bottom club Dundee and four ahead of St Mirren in the play-off spot.

The form guide

Saturday’s hosts have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches. A win over Hearts and draw with St Mirren have come with losses with Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Livingston.

Motherwell have won two and lost three in the same time, beating Accies and St Johnstone, but losing to Hibernian, Aberdeen and Rangers.

Team news

Trevor Carson, Craig Tanner, Ross McCormack and Christian Mbulu remain sidelined.

Get your tickets in advance

You can buy your tickets online now. Alternatively, you can visit the ticket office at Fir Park or call 01698 333333.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. Our ticket office at Fir Park will be open Monday to Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. It will not be open on the date of the game.

A pay gate will be in operation but we advise supporters to buy in advance.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Listen live

There will be no live stream from New Douglas Park. Fans will be able to listen to live commentary at tv.motherwellfc.co.uk.