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We will face Rangers in the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup.

The tie will take place at Hampden, on either Saturday 2 November or Sunday 3 November.

Aberdeen face Celtic in the other semi-final.

With a bumper crowd packed into Fir Park, hoping for a spirited Motherwell performance, the Steelmen started their quarter-final match against Dundee United with hope and energy. 

A spot at Hampden was at stake, and it took until the 45th minute for the game to see it’s first goal. Zach Robinson rifled a shot into the top corner, that set the Motherwell support wild.

As the second half progressed, nerves creeped into the game. With the target getting closer and closer, former Motherwell hero Louis Moult had a say. He smashed past Aston Oxborough with just over 10 minutes remaining in the match. It was anyone’s game at this stage.

But there was to be the fairytale ending for the Steelmen. Academy graduate and Motherwell fan Lennon Miller sent the keeper the wrong way in stoppage time from the spot after Moses Ebiye was fouled, which secured a return to Hampden in the cup for the first time in six years.

Defender Max Ross has joined Albion Rovers on loan until January. 

The 18-year-old joins up with the Lowland League side and is available for selection for their match this weekend.

Good luck, Max.

Motherwell sealed their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final with a narrow last minute win over Dundee United in an exciting tight contest.

Zach Robinson’s picked the perfect time to grab first goal for the club in first half injury time set up the home side and they might have added a killer second before former Fir Park hero, Louis Moult grabbed a stunning equaliser seven minutes from time.

The game looked to be heading for extra-time until in added time Moses Ebiye earned a penalty, allowing Lennon Miller to cap an outstanding performance by cooly converting his spot kick to send the team and fans to Hampden in November

The club’s novel attempts to engage with the community and boost the home support paid off in the stands and ultimately on the pitch as the fans responded to United’s late equaliser by urging the players on to find a winner.

Stuart Kettlewell stood by the same eleven which started at Pittodrie last week. With Tony Watt ineligible to play against his host club, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, was fit enough to take his place on the subs bench.

In front of a raucous crowd ‘Well kicked off and immediately took the play towards Jack Walton’s goal and the 2,500 United fans in the Tommy McLean stand behind him.

After that though the play was evenly balanced with both sides steady in their build up play.

Aston Oxborough was the first ‘keeper called into action after 15 minutes when he got down low in front of his right hand post to smother Kristijan Trapanovski’s angled snapshot.

As United began to gain the upper hand the Steelmen persevered with the high ball to Robinson who got little joy against former ‘Well defender Declan Gallagher.

On the half hour mark the Taysider’s earned the first corner but amid a packed six yard box Oxborough comfortably claimed the ball.

Five minutes later Davor Zdravkovski’s low drive at goal was deflected behind by Ross Graham’s outstretched leg.

As the Fir Park men reapplied the pressure on the United goal Lennon Miller swept in a tempting free kick from the right only to see Dan Casey power his header wide of goal.

Just when it looked like the first half would end goalless, Motherwell found the all important opening goal.

Miller’s thumping drive from 12 yards produced a great save from Walton but when United failed to clear their box the ball found its way to Robinson on the right of the goal and he lashed his shot high past the ‘keeper for his first goal in claret and amber.

Before ‘Well could build on that lead Kettlewell was forced into a change five minutes into the second half when Stephen O’Donnell was replaced by Marvin Kaleta.

That change failed to upset the home side and good build up play around the United box finished with Ewan Wilson’s cross being nodded wide by Robinson.

In an effort to get back into the game Jim Goodwin made a double substution after 58 minutes bringing on ‘Well goal scoring hero Louis Moult, who eventually turned the game United’s way.

Before he got a touch, though, United were lucky not to fall two goals behind.

Kaleta’s low ball into the six-yard area was destined for Miller until Graham stepped in front to concede a corner. When Halliday lofted the flag kick into a packed box, Casey nodded the ball down for Miller whose side footed effort through a ruck of players was cleared off the line.

As the United defence started to wilt a long ball deep into the visitor’s half sent Robinson towards goal but his finishing drive was deflected behind for yet another corner.

A quick break from the Tannadice men in the 67th minute sent Moult through the middle until Paul McGinn halted his progress to concede a free kick and collect a yellow card.

The Fir Park side needed a second goal to kill off any chance a Moult inspired fight back.

And twice the former Steelman came close to silencing the home fans.

Moult’s header from 12 yards brought a routine save from Oxborough. But when the United striker sent Sam Dalby through the centre it took an amazing save from the ‘Well ‘keeper, as his leg diverted the ball narrowly over his crossbar, to preserve the home lead.

That scare prompted a double substitution from Kettlewell sending on Tom Sparrow and Moses Ebiye.

Moult was not to be denied, though, and seven minutes from time he fired a half volley high past Oxborough to silence his former fans and set up a nail biting finish.

Tom Sparrow almost headed home the winner but Walton got across his goal to push the ball to safety.

Then as the game moved into the first minute of additional time ‘Well had the home fans on their feet.

Firstly, Miller’s slide rule pass found Ebiye racing into the box. After jinking past one challenge, Luca Stephenson rashly slid into the striker, and even in the absence of VAR, referee John Beaton had no doubt that it was a penalty.

18 year-old Miller looked the coolest person inside the stadium as he calmly sent Walton the wrong way tucking the ball into the left-hand corner and send Motherwell into the semi-finals.

Stuart Kettlewell gives his reaction as his side book a place at Hampden with a 2-1 win over Dundee United.

Our men’s walking football team continued their Premiership campaign on Wednesday.

The squad competed against Pollok, Ayr United, Drumchapel United & Greenock Morton in their next set of Walking Football Scotland 0ver 70 West Premiership fixtures.

The squad train at the Fir Park astro – located behind the John Hunter Stand and can be accessed through the entrance to the Tommy McLean (South) stand

Sessions take place on:

• Monday 12-1PM.
• Wednesday’s 8.30 – 9.30PM.
• Friday’s: 8.30PM – 9.30PM (Women’s session)

If you are interested in taking part, please contact:

Christopher.McFarlane@motherwellfc.co.uk or Andrew.Thomson@motherwellfc.co.uk

The women of steel head to Stenhousemuir this weekend encouraged by their spirited display over title-chasers Glasgow City, as they prepare face newly-promoted SWPL2 champions Queens Park.

The women of steel fell to a narrow defeat to the recently dethroned champions Glasgow City, with the visitors netting the solitary goal on the counter-attack against the run of play after positive passages of play had the hosts firmly in the ascendency in East Kilbride.

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Motherwell return to competitive action after encountering back-to-back defeats to Partick Thistle and Glasgow City. Deadline day addition Laura Berry returned to the club on-loan from title-chasers Rangers and instantly featured in the starting XI whilst fellow late addition Lucy Barclay secured a place on the bench.

Motherwell will face Queens Park for the first time since the Spiders promotion to the Scottish top-flight last season.

Queens Park

The Glasgow-based side have maintained a tumultuous start to the 2024/25 SWPL campaign, defeating Spartans and Dundee United whilst encountering defeats to Hearts, Rangers, Montrose, Glasgow City & Hibernian.

Ticket information 

Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.

• Adult – £8
• Concession – £2
• Children – £2

How to follow the action 

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match. Kick-off from Ochilview at 3PM.

Midfielder Andy Halliday says he has heard the stories about volunteers handing out leaflets, and informs us that the players are also aware of the extra effort that is going on in the town. 

Halliday feels the supporters’ energy has really driven the team to success in the last outings at Fir Park, and hopes for something similar on Friday night.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell has seen first hand this week just how much the club means to the supporters. With volunteers handing out leaflets and going door-to-door to get extra people to the game on Friday, the manager says it’s now his job to ensure the team put in a performance. 

With the prospect of reaching Hampden for the first time in six years in the cup on the horizon, Kettlewell says everyone is excited for the match but knows Dundee United will be visiting Fir Park with a similar mindset.

Our Women’s recreational team are looking to add players for the season ahead.

The women’s recreational team are open to players at all levels of ability, with no prior experience required.

The squad train on Friday evening’s at the Fir Park astro – located behind the John Hunter Stand and can be accessed through the entrance to the Tommy MacLean (South) stand.

Sessions take place on:

• Friday’s: 7.00PM – 8.00PM.

If you are interested in taking part, please contact:

Nathan.Wallace@Motherwellfc.co.uk