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We will take on Hibernian in our first home match of the 2023/24 cinch Premiership campaign.

Kick-off is 3pm on Sunday 13 August.

How to follow the game

Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

Ticket Office open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
– Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
– Juveniles would be 11 and under.

If you are outside the UK, you can watch the game via Motherwell TV.

Should you be in the UK, it will be live commentary only.

Luke Irons will be joined by Academy Director David Clarkson on commentary.

Kit Watch

We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

Team News

Harry Paton and Jon Obika remain doubts ahead of the match and will be closely assessed as we approach Sunday. Mika Biereth is eligible for selection.

Calum Butcher remains out.

Motherwell’s fortunes

A point was gained in difficult weather conditions against Dundee last Saturday.

Theo Bair grabbed the goal on his debut, becoming our sixth different scorer this season after five matches.

The result meant Stuart Kettlewell remains undefeated on the road for the Steelmen.

Opposition Report

Hibernian opened their league campaign against St Mirren at Easter Road. The visitors went on to win 3-2, despite a two-goal comeback from Hibernian in the second period.

The Hibees are in UEFA Europa Conference League action on Tuesday night against Luzern of Switzerland.

Having been on loan at Kilmarnock last season, Christian Doidge has returned to Hibs with a bang. The striker has scored two goals and assisted once in two games. Martin Boyle has also returned to action after long term injury.

Our under 18 side took on Rangers this afternoon at K-Park, with the game ending 5-2 to the hosts.

Mikey Booth was at the double, with Ross Nelson and Campbell Forest getting on the scoresheet for the ‘Well.

Willox had the first opening of the game after two minutes. The winger found himself on the ball 1v1 against McDermott. He went to the byline and drove his shot into the side netting.

Just a minute later, Adamson went through on goal but tried to dink the ball over Bogan, however his strike went over the bar.

Mikey Booth twas he first to force Greigh Thackray in the Rangers net into action. His first free kick of the match was saved after five minute.

On 12 minutes, we had the opener. Brannan McDermott went on a mazy run and was fouled on the edge of the box. Booth stepped up again and this time found the back of the net. 1-0.

Nine minutes later, it was two. Ross Nelson drilled the ball home into the bottom corner from the edge of the box to give the young ‘Well a two goal advantage.

Motherwell continued to put on the pressure and on 25 minutes, all eyes turned to the referee. Josh Bogan played long and Luca Ross latched onto the ball, he was pulled down by the Rangers defender, seemingly stopping a goalscoring opportunity. The referee awarded a free kick but pulled out a yellow card only.

Booth stepped up from the resulting free kick and once again found the back of the net. 3-0.

On 36 minutes, the referee was the centre point. Skipper Grant, already on a booking, fouled L.Ross again. The referee conferred with Richard Foster but maintained it was only a foul and no yellow.

On 41 minutes however, it wad 4-0. Booth again at the heart of it, drove forward, slipped the ball to L.Ross who dropped the shoulder and fired into the bottom corner.

It was a quieter start to the second half with very few openings in the stages.

The first chance was presented to Rangers forward Eadie. He tried to latch onto a through but Bogan was down first to gather.

On 65 minutes, it was 5-0. Campbell Forest continued to press a back pass to the Rangers keeper, nicked in and was able to tap into an empty net.

Two minutes later, Rangers got one back. The Gers (18) forward was played through and he finished into the far corner to make it 5-1.

77 minutes, Rangers had a second. Curtis was allowed to drive forward and cut inside. He unleashed a left footed strike that flew past Bogan to make it 5-2.

The game ended 5-2 to Motherwell, rounding off a good afternoon’s work in East Kilbride.

Motherwell team: Bogan, Garcia, McDermott, M.Ross, Bone, Williamson (75′), Nelson (82′), Forest, L.Ross, Booth (60′), Johnstone (60′).

Motherwell subs: McQuarrie (GK), Tomany (60′), Webb (75′), McAllister (60′), Simpson (82’).

The brand new and first ever MFC sticker collection is now available in the club shop.

In every cinch Premiership programme at Fir Park this season, there will be eight free stickers which will allow you to complete the full album.

There are 144 stickers to collect, which include the first-team, women’s team, the 2013/14 squad, the MFC Hall of Famers, the 1991 Scottish Cup winning squad and badges.

The first stickers will be included in our first Premiership home match of the season, against Hibernian this Sunday.

The album will be available to buy in the club shop for £3.95. The album will also be available to buy out and around the stadium on the day of the game.

At the minute, stickers will only be available in cinch Premiership home matches. Should this change, the information will be communicated.

Should you miss out on a programme or can’t make it to the club shop, you will be able to purchase the album and each programme online.

In monsoon like conditions at Den’s Park, Motherwell began their 2023/24 cinch Premiership adventure. 

Against newly promoted Dundee, who have a brand new look across the board this season, 800 fans made the journey to back the Steelmen as they looked to get off the mark.

With the rain pouring and gathering on the pitch, the match would become less than a spectacle. Blair Spittal went close with a left footed effort from outside the box but it would be debutant Theo Bair who go the ‘Well ahead just on the stroke of half-time.

The rain continued in the second half as Dundee grew into the game. Two efforts would come off of Liam Kelly’s post before Lyall Cameron brought the game level with a header at the back post.

Lennon Miller almost found the back of the net in the dying stages but his strike deflected just wide of the post. A draw would end up being a fair reflection of the match as Motherwell now look forward to their first home match in the league this season.

Tickets details for our last 16 Viaplay Cup match against St Mirren are now confirmed. 

• Adult: £18
• Concession: £10
• Under 12: £6

Concession’s are over 65, full-time students, 13-17 years and wheelchair users.

If any of our supporters require Ambulant and Carer or Wheelchair and PA, please contact St Mirren Ticket Office Tel No; 0141 840 6120 or email tickets@stmirren.com.

You can buy your tickets online.

Motherwell wrapped up their pre-season preparations with a commanding 0-7 victory over Fleetwood Town at Poolfoot Farm on Sunday

A selection of players etched their name onto the scoresheet, with Carla Boyce, Kaitlyn Canavan, Jo Addie, Kaela McDonald-Nguah, Tara McGonigle and a Bailley Collins brace ensuring a positive conclusion to the 2023/24 pre-season schedule.

Head Coach, Paul Brownlie made six changes to the side that suffered defeat to defending SWPL1 champions Glasgow City last week, with Rebecca Cameron, Hannah Cunningham, Katie Rice, Kaitlyn Canavan, Tara McGonigle and Morgan Hay all returning to the starting XI.

Looking to build momentum ahead of our opening SWPL1 match with Aberdeen, Motherwell started firmly on the front foot, with Boyce breaking the deadlock in the early exchanges.

Latching onto the ball on the left, the striker floated a composed finish over the head of the keeper that sailed through the box before nesting into the bottom corner.

The women of steel soon doubled their advantage midway through the first half, with Canavan expertly escaping her marker to convert Collins’ low delivery from the right.

Moments after the restart, the visitors added a third in quick succession. Canavan turned provider after rounding the goalkeeper before picking out Collins, who calmly placed her shot into the bottom-left corner.

As the second half resumed, Motherwell picked up from where they left off, racking up their fourth of the afternoon. Rice’s dangerous delivery from the right ricocheted through a number of players in the box before eventually reaching the feet of Addie at the back post, who fired home on the half-volley.

Motherwell continued to flood the opposition penalty area, and were soon awarded a penalty after substitute Gill Inglis’ cross struck the arm of a defender in the box, leaving the referee no alternative but to award the spot kick. McDonald-Nguah stepped up and drilled an unstoppable strike beyond the reach of the keeper.

McGonigle got onto the scoresheet as the second half progressed, firing home Louisa Boyes cross from the right, earning her first non-competitive goal for the club in the process. 6-0.

Collins picked out the bottom-right corner in the latter stages of the game for her second and Motherwell’s seventh of the afternoon in what proved to be a prolific day on the Fylde coast.

Brownlie’s side will now look ahead to the opening weekend of the SWPL1 campaign, with a trip to Balmoral stadium to face Aberdeen.

A trip to the Fylde coast awaits, as Paul Brownlie’s side look to conclude their 2023/24 pre-season campaign in style, with Fleetwood Town the hosts at Poolfoot Farm training facility this afternoon.

The Tale of the Tape

Motherwell

Motherwell will be looking to put the finishing touches on their pre-season preparations, as next weekend’s opening league meeting with Aberdeen approaches. The women of steel have encountered a variety of opposition and playing styles throughout this pre-season campaign, with tests against Gartcairn, Celtic, Boroughmuir Thistle, Hearts, East Fife and defending champions Glasgow City all building towards the opening weekend of the SWPL1 campaign.

The visitors will be looking to replicate the performance that ensured a comprehensive 9-0 victory over East Fife last month, with Fleetwood providing an unknown entity and a unique test for the squad.

Motherwell will be travelling with a lightened squad, as Amy Anderson, Georgie Rafferty, Eve Donald & Lucy Ronald all recover from injury, whilst Laura McCartney, Lori Gardner, & Kayla Jardine remain unavailable for this afternoons encounter.

Fleetwood

The hosts secured a top-six finish in North West Women’s Regional League last season, finishing in fifth-place, eight points shy of Salford City FC Lionesses in second.

The Cods have been proactive in their preparations for the forthcoming campaign, with a 3-2 victory over Chorley Women building upon a narrow 2-1 defeat to Preston North End in a behind closed-doors friendly at Bamber Bridge the previous week.

The manager reflects on an opening day draw with Dundee.

• Tricky conditions
• Theo Bair having an impact
• A real togetherness at the club

Motherwell kicked off the 23/24 cinch Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Dundee

Debutant Theo Bair netted just before half-time but his goal was cancelled out by Lyall Cameron’s second half header.

Persistent rain before the game caused tricky conditions and this was reflected in the bulk of the first half play.

Blair Spittal went closest for the Steelmen with a powerful left footed shot which was superbly palmed away by McCracken. Wilkinson and Miller both tried their luck with shots from outside the box but both had the same outcome: well over the bar and not troubling the goalkeeper.

The deadlock was finally broken just before the break. Stephen O’Donnell was played in down the right by 16-year-old Lennon Miller and his pinpoint low cross as expertly finished be Bair for his first goal in Motherwell colours.

The rain continued throughout the second half and just as Motherwell looked to be on top, Dundee levelled through Cameron. An in-swinging cross deep to the back-post found the Dundee midfielder who lost his man and nodded past Kelly.

Dundee went on to strike the post twice in the second half however couldn’t add to Cameron’s goal.

Motherwell pushed for a winner, but Lennon Miller’s goal-bound shot from outside the box as deflected inches wide of the post and Bevis Mugabi’s header looped just over the bar.

Next up for the Steelmen is a return to Fir Park to face Hibernian on Sunday 13 August.