| 7 | Hearts | 36 | 13 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 46 |
| 8 | Motherwell | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | -20 | 45 |
| 9 | Kilmarnock | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | -15 | 44 |
| 10 | Dundee | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | -22 | 37 |
| 11 | Ross County | 36 | 9 | 8 | 19 | -28 | 35 |
| 12 | St Johnstone | 36 | 9 | 5 | 22 | -29 | 32 |
Jordan White has left Motherwell to join Ross County.
The striker moves on a permanent basis, having made 20 appearances in claret and amber since joining at the start of the 2020/21 season.
We thank Jordan for his contributions and wish him well for the future.
“We’re delighted. Now, we’ve got to make this win count for more in the long-term.”
Graham Alexander speaks after the 2-1 win at Ross County.
Motherwell claimed a big three points with a comeback 2-1 victory at Ross County.
Oli Shaw’s first-half opener sent Motherwell in at the break on a downer. But a rallying second half saw goals from Devante Cole and Bevis Mugabi seal the win.
Graham Alexander made two changes to the team defeated at Aberdeen on Saturday. The suspended Liam Polworth dropped out for Barry Maguire, with Sherwin Seedorf moving to the bench with Christopher Long preferred.
Motherwell had a succession of early corners, and plenty of early possession, but failed to test Ross Laidlaw before the opener came for the hosts.
With 13 minutes gone, a hopeful ball forward saw Hylton nick in beyond Gallagher. Bearing down on goal, his shot was at Kelly but squirmed away into the path of Shaw, who had the easy chance to slot the ball home from close range.
Motherwell continued to have bouts of possession but the first half petered out with neither side getting a shot on goal.
That switched early in the second period as Motherwell levelled the scores.
O’Donnell’s ball down the right allowed Long to spin his man down the right side. Feeding Watt on the edge of the box, the striker saw his shot parried by goalkeeper Laidlaw.
Cole read the situation, arriving round the back to nick in before the sprawling ‘keeper and steer the ball into the empty net.
The game opened up. Crawford and Watt went close for the visitors, while substitute Gardyne went agonisingly close to restoring County’s advantage, seeing a drive just go past the post.
‘Well would take the lead with 18 minutes left. Carroll’s corner from the left held up perfectly in the air, with Mugabi rising highest to steer his header into the top right corner.
McGinley and Lamie were sent on as the Steelmen defended for their lives at the end, holding on for a valuable three points.
Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Gallagher, Mugabi, Carroll, Campbell, Maguire, Crawford, Cole (McGinley), Long (Smith), Watt (Lamie).
Subs: Morrison, Cornelius, MacIver, Seedorf, Hastie, Lawless, Johnston.
“It’s another opportunity for us to get three points.”
Motherwell assistant boss Chris Lucketti looks ahead to Wednesday night’s Scottish Premiership fixture.
Motherwell are immediately back on their travels on Wednesday, heading north to face Ross County.
Here’s the topics going into the Scottish Premiership match.
Motherwell go searching for a first league victory since 31 October when they head to Dingwall.
The 2-0 win at Livingston on Hallowe’en has been followed by five draws and seven defeats in the league since.
Ross County sit 10th in the Premiership on 20 points, a point ahead of Motherwell and having played two games more.
With Hamilton Academical on 19 points at the bottom of the table, the onus is on both sides to try and find a win to try and lift themselves away from danger and closer to Kilmarnock, who sit seventh on 24 points.
Having made the long trip to face Aberdeen at the weekend past, the Steelmen are back on the road again for the longest away trip in the league to Dingwall.
Motherwell have had relative joy in recent trips to Dingwall, winning twice, drawing one and losing two of their last five.
A live stream of Ross County v Motherwell is available to watch, wherever you are in the world.
If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the match can be bought from Ross County for £15 at ppv.rosscountyfc.co.uk.
International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Kick-off at the Global Energy Stadium on Wednesday is at 6pm.
We are saddened to learn of the news of the death of Johannes Edvaldsson at the age of 70.
The former Iceland international played for Motherwell between 1982 and 1984, arriving from German side Hannover 96.
An uncompromising defender, “Shuggie”, as he was known, made 65 appearances in claret and amber, netting six goals. Primarily playing at the back, he could also be deployed to great effect further up the pitch.
Prior to arriving at Fir Park, he played with Valur, FC Metz, Celtic and Tulsa Roughnecks. He was capped 34 times by his country.
Everyone at Motherwell FC’s thoughts are with his family.
A trip to face Ross County lies in wait on Wednesday night.
A 2-0 loss to Aberdeen at the weekend followed on from 1-1 draws against both St Mirren and Rangers.
Kick-off at the Global Energy Stadium is at 6pm.
If you’re in the UK or Republic of Ireland, a live stream of the match can be bought from Ross County for £15 at ppv.rosscountyfc.co.uk.
International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Both Motherwell and Ross County have won their respective home matches against each other in the Premiership this term.
A 1-0 win for County came in the opening game of the season, with Ross Stewart’s penalty winning the match after Liam Donnelly had missed one.
A 4-0 victory for ‘Well then followed in October, with Tony Watt, Mark O’Hara, Callum Lang and Devante Cole all on target.
County have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five Premiership fixtures.
A thumping 4-1 win against Aberdeen came in their last home match, before a 5-0 reversal away to Rangers at the weekend.
Motherwell are now without a win in 13 matches, with the last victory coming away to Livingston on 31 October.
Six away games since then have yielded three draws and three defeats.
“We don’t leave here feeling sorry for ourselves. Our work rate and endeavour were good, and we have to take that into Wednesday.”
Graham Alexander speaks after the 2-0 loss at Aberdeen.
Motherwell slipped to defeat in a frustrating afternoon away to Aberdeen.
Goals from Tommie Hoban and Andy Considine in either half secured a 2-0 victory for the hosts, with the Steelmen being reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Liam Polworth was dismissed.
Manager Graham Alexander named an unchanged starting team from the side which drew 1-1 against Rangers last weekend. New signing Harry Smith came in on the bench, with the returning Christopher Long and Jake Hastie also taking their place among the substitutes.
An even start saw both sides trade early blows but it would be the visitors who would strike first.
O’Donnell was punished for handball on the right side and the resulting free-kick found the unmarked Hoban, who headed into the net from 12 yards.
Ryan Hedges twice went close with fizzing efforts from the edge of the box, before the visitors started to stamp authority on the match.
The first potential blow came when the team in blue should have been awarded a penalty.
Watt’s shot was blocked and fell into the path of Sherwin Seedorf, who fired for goal but saw Ojo’s arm raise to block the goalbound shot. But with few appeals, the referee played on.
Tony Watt then worked space well 30 yards from goal. Driving forward, his low drive looked goalbound all the way, but his shot cannoned back off the left-hand post and into Joe Lewis’ grateful grasp.
Motherwell set out at the interval looking to get back on terms, with Christopher Long replacing Seedorf.
But they would suffer a blow four minutes in. With Polworth down awaiting treatment for a shoulder injury, referee Craig Napier flashed a red card for foul and abusive language.
The Steelmen brought Harry Smith on for his debut soon after but Aberdeen continued to push their numerical advantage, with Liam Kelly called into action on numerous occasions as Motherwell tried to weather the storm.
Ash Taylor looked to have netted the second in the 65th minute from a corner, but a push on Devante Cole as the ball came in saw it ruled out.
Cole would see a header from Smith’s chipped cross claimed by Lewis as the visitors sought an equaliser but the sucker punch would come in the 77th minute.
With Ferguson’s shot blocked on the edge of the box, the ball spun kindly to Considine sneaking in round the back to make it 2-0 from close range.
Motherwell: Kelly, O’Donnell, Mugabi, Gallagher, Carroll (McGinley), Campbell, Crawford (Maguire), Polworth, Watt (Smith), Seedorf (Long), Cole (Hastie).
Subs not used: Morrison, Johnston, Lamie, MacIver.
