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Trevor Carson and Liam Donnelly are in the Northern Ireland squad for their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying play-off.

Michael O’Neill’s side travel to face Bosnia on 26 March, with the prospect of a final against either Slovakia or Republic of Ireland five days later.

Barry Maguire has been named in the Scotland Under 21 squad for their forthcoming double header with Croatia and Greece.

The Motherwell youth academy product has been a regular call-up for Scot Gemmill’s side this campaign, as the young Scots push for a place at the 2021 European Under 21 Championships.

Motherwell progressed to the knockout stage of the SWPL Cup after a convincing 6-1 victory over Partick Thistle.

Jordan McLintock netted a hat-trick, with Kaela McDonald-Nguah bagging a double and an own goal rounding off the scoring as Eddie Wolecki Black’s side topped their group with six points.

After picking up three points from Kilmarnock and then being defeated at home by Forfar Farmington, the permutations were simple for the women of steel. Win – and progression would be secured.

They wasted little time in making sure that would be the case in Airdrie, despite the visitors starting the brighter of the two sides and having the first effort of the match, with Craig’s drive testing Ramsey in the horrendous conditions.

The opener came soon after though an own goal. Gallagher’s header skimmed off the surface and into the far corner of her own net.

Motherwell then doubled their lead at the perfect time right before the break, the final action of the half seeing a brilliant team goal.

Sinclair drove through the midfield and played in Puller, who had the vision to pick off McLintock for an open goal to give a two-goal lead at half time.

McDonald-Nguah added to the scoring with a wonderful drive only a minute into the second half. She then added to her tally with another outrageous strike, with the ball floated to the back post, her acrobatic volley flew into the net.

McLintock was next on the scoresheet, spinning the defender and slotting home with conviction to put Motherwell five up.

Her hat-trick was complete when she controlled the ball in a tightly contested box and calmly finished another great move.

Thistle pulled a goal back ten minutes from the end, with ex-Well striker Suzanne Mulvey rewarded for closing down Ramsey’s attempted clearance.

First team coach Stewart Hall was delighted with the performance.

“We had a poor result last week against Forfar, so we asked the girls for a positive reaction,” he said. “With six goals and three points, the girls delivered ten-fold. It was fantastic.

“Kaela has two outstanding finishes, I couldn’t tell you which one was better. It was also great for Jordan McLintock to get a hat-trick.

“We now have a squad of 23 strong, competitive players. Everyone is fighting for a place.

“We will look for a positive performance against Hibernian and it is a match we know we can get a result in.”

The women of steel now look forward to a return to SWPL1 action after an impressive victory, when they take on Hibernian at Ravenscraig on Sunday. Kick-off is 2pm.

Motherwell: Ramsey, Black, Gallon, Watson, Inglis, Hay, McDonald-Nguah, Sinclair, Rice, Puller, McLintock

Motherwell had to battle hard but eventually came away with a 5-3 win at Greenock Morton in the SPFL Reserve League on Monday.

A topsy-turvy game saw the young Steelmen pegged back twice, before also having to recover from going behind before running out victors.

Mikael Ndjoli scored a double, with further efforts from Harry Robinson, Ross MacIver and an own goal sealing the scoreline.

David Turnbull played an hour as he steps up his return, seeing a penalty saved late in the first half.

It took just over a minute for Motherwell to take the lead. Ndjoli got on the end of MacIver’s cross, bundling the ball over the line from close range.

After Brophy headed in the equaliser in the 10th minute, Motherwell went back in front 12 minutes later. Robinson got the assist, crossing from the right to find MacIver to finish at the back post.

Morton again levelled ten minutes from the break, with Eardley taking in a cross well and hitting the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

A spectacular Easdale strike from 25 yards found the top corner soon after to put the hosts ahead, but the chance to level would fall just before the interval.

Turnbull looked to mark his first start in a match since recovering from a knee operation with a goal, but saw a penalty saved by goalkeeper Wylie.

On the hour mark, Motherwell got level. Ndjoli got his second of the game, heading home from Sam Muir’s cross.

Six minutes later, it was 4-3. Darren Haynes put through his own net, inadvertently turning in Robinson’s cutback.

Motherwell continued to push and with four minutes to go, made it five. Robinson’s left-footed cross sailed all the way through everyone and found the net at the back post.

The battle for third steps up a gear as Motherwell host Aberdeen in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Friday night.

With the Steelmen a point ahead with eight games remaining in the season, the chance is there for the hosts to open a gap in the race for a UEFA Europa League spot.

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. Cash gates are also available on the day.

The cheaper price is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters. Away fans can pay at the gate at the South Stand.

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

Motherwell have added Harry Robinson to the squad on a short-term deal until the end of the 2019/20 season.

The Northern Ireland Under 21 international impressed during a training spell, scoring for the reserve side and weighing in with a number of assists in recent weeks.

Harry, son of manager Stephen, left Oldham Athletic in the January window.

He spent the first half of the campaign on loan with Northern Irish side Crusaders and will spend the remaining few months with Maurice Ross’ side.

The fight for third continues with a crucial Friday night match against Aberdeen.

Kick-off in the Ladbrokes Premiership fixture is at 7.45pm.

Tale of the tape

It’s a straight fight for third spot as the two sides go head to head. Motherwell currently occupy the position, a point ahead of their rivals.

With eight games left, the two will play again after the split but there’s an opportunity either for the Steelmen to go four clear, or fall two points behind.

Head to head

Both sides have won on rival turf so far in the 2019/20 season.

Aberdeen were 3-0 winners at Fir Park back in mid-October, before a Liam Donnelly goal gave the Steelmen a deserved 1-0 victory at Pittodrie in late January.

Buy in advance or pay at the gate

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. Cash gates are also available on the day.

The cheaper price is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters. Away fans can pay at the gate at the South Stand.

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

Pre-match entertainment

Our Cooper Bar is open from 5pm for pre-match food and drinks. Our meal deal this week is a cajun sombrero baguette and Budweiser for £5.50.

Can’t make it? Listen live

There’s a live stream available outside of the UK/Ireland, and live audio available to all from Motherwell v Aberdeen on Friday.

To subscribe and get all Motherwell home matches – and the majority of away games – head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk now and sign up.

The reserves are back in league action on Monday, travelling to take on Greenock Morton.

Kick-off at Cappielow is at 2pm.