| 5 | Dundee United | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
| 6 | Hearts | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| 7 | Motherwell | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | -14 | 38 |
| 8 | St Mirren | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | -12 | 35 |
| 9 | Ross County | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | -20 | 35 |
Ewan Wilson has joined League One side Stirling Albion on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
Wilson made two appearances in the Viaplay Cup this season, starting in the opener against Elgin City.
Promoted to the third tier this season, Stirling have started their season off well with three wins and a draw out of the first seven.
Best of luck, Ewan.
Forward Mark Ferrie has joined Stenhousemuir on loan until January.
The 17-year-old has made six appearances in all competitions this season but moves to Stenny in League Two, who are currently top of the league.
Good luck, Mark.
Paul McGinn knows that Motherwell will need to be at maximum concentration for the full 90 minutes if they’re to get anything out of the match on Saturday.
The Scottish defender also discusses manager Stuart Kettlewell’s philosophy of being a team and how that has aided the team’s performance in matches.
Stuart Kettlewell knows his team should have deserved more out of the last two games against St Mirren and Rangers but insists, the team will remain together there won’t be anyone pointing at individuals for any sort of blame.
The manager says that the success that has came so far for his team has been because they have remained as a unit and that won’t be changing anytime soon.
Kettlewell discusses a proposed time scale for Calum Butcher, Mika Biereth and and Jon Obika returning to action and has also said Pape Souare has returned to training this week.
We’re asking both sets of supporters to bring along items for our food bank collection at our match with Celtic on Saturday 30 September.
We’re collecting items on the day of the game for the Maranatha Motherwell Food Bank.
We are asking fans to bring what they can to support this important cause, so that those in need can receive a food parcel to help.
Items needed are:
Motherwell fans can drop off at the Cooper Stand car park. Celtic fans’ drop points are on your approach to the Tommy McLean Stand. Collections are available from 11am. Stewards will direct you on arrival at the Davie Cooper Stand to drop donations inside the stadium.
Thank you for your help. Your contributions will be a massive help to those in need.
Following an extended international break, the women of steel return to action in the Sky Sports League Cup, as Paul Brownlie’s side look to replicate last season’s Scottish cup successes which saw the side overcome Gartcairn, Montrose and Glasgow Women before facing Rangers in a closely-fought Semi-Final at Hampden Park.
The brief hiatus from the domestic calendar has allowed the squad the ideal opportunity to regroup following a tough final week, with competitive performances against Partick Thistle, Rangers and Hibernian yielding no points.
With a trip to Links Park on the horizon, Motherwell will be looking to finally conclude their misfortunes on the road and secure their second victory over Montrose this season.
The Tale of the Tape
Motherwell
The women of steel will be keen to replicate their league victory over Sunday’s hosts, as they prepare to kickstart their league cup campaign.
Motherwell’s last victory in the domestic calendar came against the Gable Endies earlier this month, with strikes from Katie Rice, Louisa Boyes and Kaela McDonald-Nguah securing a comprehensive 3-1 victory at K-Park.
The women of steel will be looking to surpass last-season’s Quarter-Final exit to eventual champions Rangers, with the side envisioning a place in the latter stages of the competition.
Montrose
The hosts have had a tough start to life in the SWPL after their title-deciding SWPL 2 campaign last season, with the side picking up one win from their opening eight league encounters.
A heavy defeat to Rangers will have drained much optimism gained from their historic first Premier Legue victory over Dundee United in the same week.
The Links Park side will be keen to establish a lengthy cup run to support their efforts in their maiden league campaign.
Ticket Information
Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.
*Concession tickets apply to those over 65, and to full-time students eligible with a valid matriculation card.
How to follow the action
Supporters travelling to Links Park will be available to access the ground within the hour prior to kick-off at 1PM.
Sunday’s encounter can be followed online on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match.
Motherwell take on champions Celtic on Saturday 30 September at Fir Park.
Kick-off is 12.3opm.
| Hunter Stand | O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand | |
| Adults | £26 | £33 |
| Concessions | £22 | £24 |
| Young Adults | £12 | £12 |
| Juniors | £6 | £6 |
– 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
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.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Our home match against Celtic will be shown live on our pay-per-view streaming service.
The match will be available for £15.
You will be able to purchase online.
We will be wearing our home kit for this match.
Jon Obika, Calum Butcher and Mika Biereth all remain missing for this match.
Pape Souare travelled with the squad to Ibrox on Sunday and Conor Wilkinson came on as a second half substitute as he made his comeback.
Despite picking up no points in their last two outings against St Mirren and Rangers, the mood within the Motherwell camp is a positive one.
A dominant performance against St Mirren was followed by a very impressive display at Ibrox however, in both games, the Steelmen couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Conor Wilkinson made his return from injury against Rangers and Pape Souare was in the match day squad, however was unstripped on the day.
Last time out against Celtic, Motherwell earned a valiant point at Celtic Park. Kevin van Veen cancelled out Kyogo’s opener as Motherwell became the first team to take points away from Parkhead in the 2022/23 cinch Premiership season.
With the Ange Postecoglu era now over at Celtic, Brendan Rodgers returned to the helm in the summer.
The new boss has guided his team to top of the table after six games, collecting 16 points in the process.
Despite Joe Hart being shown red in the first half, Celtic cruised their way to a 3-0 win over Livingston in their last match. Matt O’Riley has made a promising start to his season, scoring four goals and assisting twice in eight games.
The every present Kyogo, who was the cinch Premiership top goalscorer last season, has also scored four times this campaign.
Joe Hart will be missing for this game through suspension.
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liel Abada and Nat Phillips have all been missing through injury of late. Maik Nawrocki and Stephen Welsh have also been sidelined.
It was a case of ‘what if’ last week against St Mirren for Motherwell, when the failed to add the finishing touch to an impressive display and with a trip to Ibrox looming, Stuart Kettlewell’s team had to add quality in the final third.
A bright start in Govan for the ‘Well would fill the near 400 travelling supporters with optimism, with Harry Paton and Callum Slattery each going close.
Brodie Spencer was an ever continuous threat but despite the good start, it was the hosts who take the lead through a very fortunate Cyriel Dessers deflection.
Motherwell would continue to create time after time as Oli Shaw was presented with the best chance of the game in the second half as he was put through 1v1 with Jack Butland.
Blair Spittal seen two efforts cleared off the line as the Steelmen went back to Lanarkshire quizzing themselves how they haven’t scored or recored a point in the last two outings.
Despite being arguably the better team in the match, Motherwell came away with nothing from Ibrox on Sunday afternoon, with Robbi Matondo’s deflected effort off of Cyriel Dessers deciding the match.
Paul McGinn returned to the side, while Conor Wilkinson made the bench, having recovered from injury.
Harry Paton was the first to go close after just five minutes, he worked the space on the edge of the box before striking the ball just past Jack Butland’s post.
Blair Spittal’s delivery from a free kick was good and Sam Lammers could only header the ball back into the danger area where Bevis Mugabi looked like he would get on the end of it. However, Conor Goldson hooked the ball over the bar before the Ugandan could get a touch.
Paton and Callum Slattery linked well before the latter drove into the box and slid the ball wide on 16 minutes.
Despite a promising start, Motherwell fell behind on 24 minutes. Matondo struck towards goal and his effort came off of Dessers in the area to wrong foot Liam Kelly in the goal and the ball drifted into the net. 1-0.
As the half drew to a close, there was another opening for the visitors. Spittal crossed the ball into the box with Theo Bair flicking on behind him, wing back Brodie Spencer came rushing in however he couldn’t get a connection with the ball in the area.
Just before the hour mark and with the score still 1-0, Kelly came rushing out of his net and wiped out Dessers in the box with the Ibrox crowd pleading for a penalty. Fortunately for the Motherwell captain, the linesman had his flag up to save his blushes.
With Rangers creating a couple of openings that were dealt with by the Motherwell backline, the game was nearing it’s conclusion and Motherwell had a flurry of chances to equalise.
Spittal seen his low effort cleared off the line by James Tavenier, with Oli Shaw also being presented with a golden chance. The ball was fed through by Bair for the substitute but his effort was saved by Butland.
Georgie Gent set Spittal up right at the death but once again, the midfielder seen his effort cleared off the line by Goldson before the flag went up for offside.
Stuart Kettlewell reacts to the defeat to Rangers.
• Players deserved to get more out of the game
• Operating at a good level
• A bitter pill to swallow
