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Defender Max Johnston has been recalled from his loan at Cove Rangers. 

The full-back made ten appearances in the cinch Championship this season.

Johnston is available for selection immediately.

Arbroath have released tickets prices for our Scottish Cup fourth round tie on Saturday 21 January.

The home side have made 3000 tickets available for our away support for the match.

• Concessions are under 18, over 65, student and Disabled
• Wheelchair and ambulant bookings for the Coelbrew stand must be made through the Arbroath ticket office on 0124187215

Tickets will be available to buy on Monday 9 January online at 10:30am.

There will be no cash turnstiles at the game.

Motherwell’s first match of 2023 is an away day to Livingston on Monday 2 January. 

Kick-off is 3pm.

Tickets

You can buy tickets online.

Ticket Prices

• Concessions – Full time students on production of a current matriculation card, U18s, O65s, registered disabled (if with a carer and under 65 full price paid but carer admitted free)
• Ticket only – no cash gates

How to follow game online

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.

The Story of the Match

After a strong 2022 calendar year for the Lions, they will be looking to continue their home form in their first match of the new year.

A 1-1 draw with St Mirren last time out, which seen Scott Pittman sent off at the Tony Macaroni Arena, Montano got on the scoresheet. Jason Holt will be missing for the home side as his red card decision against Hibernian has been upheld.

Motherwell were beaten in their final match of 2022 against Rangers at Ibrox.

Steven Hammell’s side currently occupy 10th in the table, however are only eight points off fourth.

Our last trip to West Lothian seen Callum Slattery and Ricki Lamie score in a terrific 20 minute comeback to secure a top six place last season.

Match Officials

• Referee: David Munro
• AR1: Sean Carr
• AR2: Douglas Ross
• Fourth Official: Chris Graham
• VAR: Colin Steve
• AVAR: Graeme Leslie

A new date has been confirmed to play our postponed fixture against St Mirren, with the game scheduled to take place on Wednesday 15 February. 

Kick off is 7:45pm.

The match was originally meant to take place on 17 December however the match was postponed due to extensive stadium damage at Fir Park.

“When we had chances we weren’t clinical enough.

“Now, the next game becomes even more important.”

Motherwell suffered a 3-0 defeat in their final match of 2022 at Ibrox against Rangers on Wednesday night. 

Goals from Alfredo Morelos, Connor Goldson and Malik Tillman secured the points for the hosts.

It was Motherwell however who made the brighter start out of the two sides.

Connor Shields pressed the Rangers defence, winning the ball off Ben Davies. Goalkeeper Allan McGregor rushed off his line to aid his defence and subsequently saved the Motherwell man’s effort.

Shields then had a half chance seconds later when his header was comfortably saved by the Rangers keeper.

As the half wore on, Rangers grew into the game and with their first real opportunity on 13 minutes, they made it count.

Borna Barasic, freshly back in the side from World Cup duty, fizzed a cross into the danger area and Morelos was there to header home.

Motherwell stuck in the game and Dean Cornelius was met with a golden opportunity. After great work from Matt Penney down the left-wing, the Ipswich loanee’s cross found Cornelius but his first touch was slightly heavy which allowed Davies the opportunity to block.

Liam Kelly was called into action when he was made to stop Alex Lowry’s shot on the half hour mark.

But moments later on 38 minutes, it was two. Connor Goldson got his head onto the end of Lowry’s corner to nod home for the home side’s second. 2-0 half time.

Rangers came out looking to put the game to bed early on in the second half, Lowry picking up the ball from a Rangers corner on 50 minutes and Penney had to clear his strike off the line.

Motherwell had a small opening to get themselves back in the game however, Cornelius playing the ball through for Shields to chase but McGregor got their just ahead of the striker.

It was Paul McGinn’s turn to clear off the line on the hour mark. Ricki Lamie failed to clear a long ball forward and Morelos’ backheel had to be turned off the line by the Scottish international.

Rangers did get their third which finished the game off as a contest two minutes later.

Tillman picked up the ball just inside the Motherwell box, dropped the shoulder and finished low past Kelly. 3-0 62 minutes gone.

Kevin van Veen joined the action from the bench and thought he pulled a goal back on 67 minutes after the Dutchman latched onto a through ball and scored however was half a yard offside.

Lennon Miller made his league debut and 16-year-old Luca Ross came on to make his first team debut in the second period and the latter wasn’t far away from scoring but seen his chipped effort from close range saved by an onrushing McGregor in the closing stages.

Manager Steven Hammell says his players must take responsibility and ownership after conceding two quick fire goals against Kilmarnock that cost them the three points in their last cinch Premiership match. 

He is fully aware that history has shown how tricky a place Ibrox is to go to but his side are going there looking to improve on recent form.

Defender Ricki Lamie knows with cinch Premiership tight between all teams, that Motherwell must start picking up points. 

Although performances have not always been an issue for the Steelmen, Lamie knows performances don’t get you points and that his side want to start looking up the table rather than down.

Motherwell returned to competitive action after a six week layoff with Kilmarnock visiting Fir Park for a festive cracker. 

After a cagey start to the match, Motherwell began to take reigns and Kevin van Veen netted the opener with a superb finish from Blair Spittal’s pullback.

Motherwell looked to be home and hosed when Callum Slattery doubled their advantage on the hour mark before Alan Power seen red for a shocking tackle on Paul McGinn.

However, when the visitors went down to ten men, the game changed. For the worse.

A quickfire double from Kilmarnock, a Paul McGinn own goal and a Liam Polworth screamer, seen the game level and left Steven Hammell scratching his head as to how his side didn’t claim victory.

Our first away match in almost seven weeks is at Ibrox as Motherwell travel to take on Rangers on Wednesday 28 December.

Kick off is 7.45pm

Tickets

Season ticket holders only will be able to buy online by clicking here. Supporters can also buy tickets by visiting the ticket office at Fir Park, which will re-open on Wednesday 28 December at 9am.

Ticket office opening times
Monday 26 December: Closed

Tuesday 27 December: Closed

Wednesday 28 Decembe: 9am – 5pm

Ticket Prices

• Concessions tickets would be ages 65 and 16-18 year olds.
• Juniors tickets would be 15 and under.
• Wheelchair disabled – adult £18, concession £14 & £9 juniors with companion free of charge.
• Ambulant disabled supporters pay the age-appropriate price. If a companion is required, the companion ticket is free of charge. Rangers FC accept DLA or PIP as qualifying benefits.

How to follow game online

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.

The Story of the Match

The Steelmen drew both games at Ibrox last season but come up against a Rangers side who have yet to taste defeat at home in the league.

Despite being two goals  and a man up, ‘Well could only take a point against Kilmarnock last Friday. Steven Hammell’s men will be looking to their decent away form into Wednesday night’s game as the search for three points continues.

Michael Beale has made an undefeated start to his Rangers management career, coming from behind to beat Hibs and Aberdeen, and beating Ross County 1-0 on Saturday.

Match Officials

• Referee: David Dickinson
• AR1: Alan Mulvanny
• AR2: Craig Ferguson
• Fourth Official:Craig Napier
• VAR: Kevin Clancy
• AVAR: John McCrossan