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2021/22 season tickets now on sale
Tuesday 11 May 2021
Season tickets for the 2021/22 campaign at Motherwell FC are now on sale.
We’d love for you to join us as we return home to Fir Park.
We’ve frozen our prices from 2020/21 for the entire stadium. What’s more, you can claim up to two free season tickets for children with every adult or concession purchase.
You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign.
With every adult or concession ticket purchased, you can get up to two free season tickets for children aged 15 and under.
What’s more, it’s just £20 per person to get additional kids season tickets.
Prices
Concession tickets are for anyone aged 60 and over.
Help a fan in need
We are also launching our Well In scheme, providing free season tickets to the unemployed and low-income families in our area. It is in our DNA to improve people’s lives where we possibly can. Giving people the lifeline of a network and an escape every fortnight at Fir Park could make the world of difference.
We’re asking supporters who feel financially able to donate towards the scheme this year. All donations of any value are welcome, with 100% of the money going towards the purchase of season tickets.
In return, the club will match fund all donations to ensure as many season tickets as possible are made available to our community.
Free season tickets for unemployed and low-income families
Tuesday 11 May 2021
The past year has been an exceptionally challenging one for all of us.
On top of worries about our health and the wellbeing of our loved ones, many have also had to contend with worries about their jobs and, in many cases, facing unemployment.
Beyond the challenges of Covid-19, our area also faces economic issues in normal times. Our unemployment rate is higher than the Scottish and British average, and many other families and individuals are surviving on low incomes.
In the 1980s and early 1990s, our town was going through another crisis with high unemployment. Then, the club, the fans and local businesses rallied around to help people receive free tickets for matches. We displayed our community spirit and care for each other, ensuring people remained part of our family and stayed in contact with people, while they tried to get back on their feet.
Now, we once again want to give something back to those in our area who want to get to the football, and help them share in the community spirit and friendship that being in our stadium brings. We want everyone to feel able to be part of our club, and remove the financial barrier to entry where possible.
We are launching our Well In scheme, providing free season tickets to the unemployed and low-income families in our area. It is in our DNA to improve people’s lives where we possibly can. Recently, we’ve noticed the growing trend of people seeking alternative escapes, such as online casino zonder Cruks, which offers a form of entertainment that bypasses certain national regulations. While our scheme focuses on offering a more communal and physical experience at Fir Park, we understand the allure of other forms of entertainment. Giving people the lifeline of a network and an escape every fortnight at Fir Park could make the world of difference.
We’re asking supporters who feel financially able to donate towards the scheme this year. All donations of any value are welcome, with 100% of the money going towards the purchase of season tickets.
In return, the club will match fund all donations to ensure as many season tickets as possible are made available to our community.
Information on how to benefit from this scheme will be announced shortly.
2021/22 season ticket purchases
Remember, if you had a season ticket for the 2020/21 season, we will give you a free season ticket for 2021/22.
You don’t need to do anything to claim your ticket. We will automatically activate your account for 2021/22.
If you would like a refund on your 2020/21 season ticket, we’re making it easy for you to do so.
Just email us at tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk with your name and a contact telephone number, and we’ll get back in touch. Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333.
Didn’t have a season ticket last year and want to buy?
It’s easy to do this. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.
You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign.
At the start of the 2020/21 season, we pledged to season ticket holders that they would see – in person – 19 Premiership matches at Fir Park in return for their purchase.
At that time, we were confident that supporters would be back home at some stage in the campaign, even as early as the autumn.
Now, as we know, that never happened, and we have played every match behind closed doors.
Despite that, our commitment remains unchanged. If you bought a season ticket for 2020/21, we will automatically give you a season ticket for 2021/22 for free.
You do not need to spend any more money. We will honour our pledge and send you a new season card soon.
We will forever be grateful for your decision to spend money last year when there was no certainty over what would happen next. We are incredibly appreciative, considering many of you will have been going through difficult times, worrying about your health, your family and perhaps even your job. We want to repay your faith by welcoming you back to Fir Park at no extra cost.
We are also mindful that some of you may need the money back from your season ticket instead, as an alternative to a free season ticket. We are offering refunds on season tickets until the end of May. Just email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk, or call 01698 333333, and we’ll sort it for you right away.
A lot of fans have also approached us about making further donations to the club. In recognition of that, we are asking you to consider donating to our Community Trust and help us continue the excellent work they’ve done over the last year.
In addition, we are launching our Well In scheme, inviting you to make a donation towards season tickets for unemployed persons and low-income families in our area. We are thankful to everyone who would consider such a gesture, and it is possible to do so by visiting donate.motherwellfc.co.uk.
If you didn’t buy a season ticket in 2020/21 but want to now, we’d be delighted to welcome you back for the new campaign. Season tickets are now on sale – just go to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk to buy. We’ve frozen our prices from last year, and we’re still offering the great incentive of up to two free season tickets for kids.
At the time of writing, we know that restrictions on large outdoor gatherings will begin to ease on Monday 17 May.
We are encouraged by the Scottish Government’s decision to allow 25% of Hampden Park to be open for the UEFA Euro 2020 matches in June. We hope to be able to update you all soon on plans for opening the gates here in time for the Premier Sports Cup group stages in July and the start of the Premiership campaign soon after.
Until then, thank you. Stay safe and look after each other. Soon, we’ll be back home cheering on our team. Hold on to those thoughts of returning to your seat, being reunited with family and friends and seeing your team again. It’s coming.
Season tickets Q&A
How do I get my free season ticket?
If you bought a season ticket in 2020/21, we will give you a free season ticket for 2021/22.
You don’t need to do anything to claim your ticket. We will automatically activate your account for 2021/22.
We will send out new season ticket cards ahead of the start of the 2021/22 season, so look out for yours in the post. You’ll need this card to gain entry to the stadium. If you don’t receive yours before the first game of the season, please call us on 01698 333333.
How can I buy a season ticket if I didn’t have one in 2020/21?
It’s easy to do this. Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk and then press ‘season tickets’ from the top menu.
You’ll then be given the option to choose where in the stadium you would like to sit. From there, you can create yourself an account and then buy your season ticket for the 2021/22 campaign. We’ve frozen our prices from the 2020/21 season.
If you would like a refund on your 2020/21 season ticket, we’re making it easy for you to do so.
Just email us at tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk with your name and a contact telephone number, and we’ll get back in touch. Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333.
How can I donate?
Many fans have approached us about making a donation to our Community Trust, to support them in their ongoing efforts to support our local people through the pandemic, and beyond.
Furthermore, we have also launched our Well In scheme, inviting you to make a donation towards season tickets for unemployed persons and low-income families in our area.
If you are in a position to make a donation, we would be delighted and grateful.
International-based supporters can watch via their usual subscription at live.motherwellfc.co.uk.
Tale of the tape
The two teams have faced each other three times since United’s return to the top flight last summer.
The Terrors won the first, in a 1-0 victory at Fir Park back in August.
‘Well then conceded a last-second equaliser in a 1-1 draw at Tannadice on Boxing Day, before a 2-1 win for the Steelmen at home in February.
Form guide
Graham Alexander’s Motherwell have won seven of their last 10 matches, drawing one, losing one and suffering defeat on penalties in the other.
Away from home, the Steelmen have three wins and two losses in their last five.
Dundee United lost 2-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final at the weekend, with Hibernian instead booking their spot in the final.
In the last five in all competitions, Micky Mellon’s men have won two and lost three.
Women
Defeat at Celtic in SWPL1
Sunday 09 May 2021
Motherwell were left to rue missed opportunities as they went down 3-0 at the hands of Celtic in SWPL1.
A first-half double for Rachel Donaldson and a goal from Sarah Teegarden was enough for the hosts to take all three points.
It would be Motherwell who had the best chance in the first 15 minutes, with Abby Skelton just missing Lori Gardner’s cutback for a tap in to break the deadlock.
The hosts, on the other hand, took their opportunity in the 17th minute. Some nice footwork from Ewens on the right wing saw her get to the byline and cross into the box for Donaldson to nod home.
Motherwell continued to try and get back in the game and missed a huge chance to level the game.
More good work from Gardner so the ball find its way to McDonald-Nguah, who laid the ball off for Gallon who fired over the bar from 18 yards.
Celtic then doubled their advantage in the 35th minute. After ‘Well failed to clear the initial cross, Donaldson pounced and finished into the bottom corner.
Five minutes later, Celtic secured the three points.
Celtic’s high pressing forcing Motherwell to lose possession. A cross from the right-hand side from Filbey was then met by Teegarden, who headed in.
Motherwell came out in the second half and put in a spirited performance and limited Celtic from adding to their advantage.
Celtic continued to control most of the possession and the game, however could not find the back of the net again.
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Declan Gallagher signs pre-contract with Aberdeen
Thursday 06 May 2021
Declan Gallagher has signed a pre-contract agreement with Aberdeen FC.
He will leave Fir Park when his contract expires at the end of June.
We thank Declan for his contributions across the last two years.
We will wish him well for the remainder of his career when he departs.
Women
Motherwell face Celtic in SWPL1
Thursday 06 May 2021
Celtic host Motherwell in SWPL1 on Sunday.
Kick off at K-Park in East Kilbride is at 12pm.
The game is closed to supporters but is available to watch live on the BBC Scotland website.
Highlights of the match will also be broadcast live on BBC Scotland on Sunday evening.
Tale of the tape
The two teams have met four times since Motherwell’s promotion to the top flight in 2019.
A 0-0 draw away at K-Park marked the first game in SWPL1 for the women of steel.
That was then followed by a narrow 2-1 home defeat, before Celtic then extended their winning run in the fixture to three.
Form guide
Title-chasing Celtic find themselves five points behind leaders Glasgow City with 13 matches in the 21-game campaign played.
Since defeat to City in the opening game back from the season’s pause, Celtic have won five games in a row, including a home win over fellow challengers Rangers at Celtic Park.
During that time, they’ve netted 20 goals, conceding just twice.
Motherwell have won one and lost four of their last five league matches.
A victory against Hearts came alongside losses to Hibernian, Rangers, Spartans and Glasgow City.
Women
Rangers beat ‘Well in SWPL1
Sunday 02 May 2021
Motherwell fell to a 6-0 defeat against title-chasing Rangers in SWPL1 on Sunday.
It took 20 minutes for the visitors to get ahead. Arnott’s cross from the left met the forward run of defender Swaby, who capitalised on Chelsie Watson’s missed header to steal in at the back post and finish.
Rangers continued to build attacks by stretching Motherwell across the full width of the park and they got their second on the 25-minute mark.
Docherty’s clipped cross from the left wasn’t cleared and it fell to Cornet, who smashed the ball into the net from 10 yards.
Five minutes later, it was three. Another ball from the left found the arriving Ness on the left of the box, taking the ball first time and lashing a shot into the top-left corner of the goal.
‘Well continued to defend endless balls into their box but would fall further behind 10 minutes into the second half.
A corner from the right landed on top of a cluster of bodies at the back post, with the ball hitting the post and falling kindly to Reilly at point-blank range.
Swinging at the ball, her goalbound effort hit the helpless goalkeeper Cunningham on its way in.
Shortly after, it was five. Ness’ reverse ball for Arnot matched the run into the box on the left, with the Scotland international finding the bottom-right corner of the net from a tight angle.
The women of steel continued to press and harass their full-time opponents but would fall to a sixth with 25 minutes to go.
Docherty’s clipped ball into the six-yard box found two Rangers players unopposed, with Reilly stealing in to knock the ball home.
