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Motherwell head to Hamilton on Saturday for the final Lanarkshire derby of the 2019/20 Ladbrokes Premiership campaign.

Here’s the derby previewed.

What’s at stake

For Motherwell, it’s all about seventh spot. Stephen Robinson’s men sit a point behind St Johnstone in seventh with the split now under way, and a point ahead of Livingston.

Accies are in the strongest position of the bottom three clubs in the fight against the drop, sitting seven points ahead of bottom club Dundee and four ahead of St Mirren in the play-off spot.

The form guide

Saturday’s hosts have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five matches. A win over Hearts and draw with St Mirren have come with losses with Motherwell, Kilmarnock and Livingston.

Motherwell have won two and lost three in the same time, beating Accies and St Johnstone, but losing to Hibernian, Aberdeen and Rangers.

Team news

Trevor Carson, Craig Tanner, Ross McCormack and Christian Mbulu remain sidelined.

Get your tickets in advance

You can buy your tickets online now. Alternatively, you can visit the ticket office at Fir Park or call 01698 333333.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. Our ticket office at Fir Park will be open Monday to Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. It will not be open on the date of the game.

A pay gate will be in operation but we advise supporters to buy in advance.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Listen live

There will be no live stream from New Douglas Park. Fans will be able to listen to live commentary at tv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

Liam Polworth is the latest player to sign a pre-contract agreement with Motherwell FC.

The Inverness Caledonian Thistle midfielder will join in the summer, with the club beating off competition from other Ladbrokes Premiership sides to secure his services.

Polworth, 24, follows Declan Gallagher in agreeing to move to Fir Park for the 2019/20 campaign.

He will sign a two-year contract with the club in June.

“We’re delighted Liam is joining us,” Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson said. “We hope he will continue his creativity with us, having picked up the most assists in the Championship this season.

“He is a very talented boy and I still feel there are a lot of areas he will improve on with us.

“He will give us another option in the middle of the park and out wide, and arrives with plenty experience in the Scottish top flight.

“We want to get our business done early where possible. That’s bringing people in, as well as offering terms to players who are here.”

The midfielder came through the youth ranks at the Caledonian Stadium, before making his senior debut back in May 2011. He was aged just 16 years and 211 days, making him the youngest ever player to turn out for the Caley Jags.

The former Scotland Under 21 international has gone on to play 204 games for the Highlanders, notching 18 goals.

He was named in the 2017/18 SPFL Championship team of the season, after racking up five goals and 25 assists. This season, he has three goals and 20 assists so far in all competitions.

Motherwell travel to Hamilton on Saturday for the final Lanarkshire derby of the 2018/19 season.

Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

Four

Motherwell and Hamilton go head-to-head for the fourth time in the 2018/19 Ladbrokes Premiership season.

Accies won the opening derby of the campaign at Fir Park, but the Steelmen responded with 2-1 and 3-0 victories in the following two victories.

Seven

Saturday’s hosts sit seven clear of bottom spot with five games to go, as they strive to pull themselves even further clear of the drop zone.

Brian Rice’s men are also four points ahead of the play-off position, which is currently occupied by St Mirren.

18

Eighteen points separate the two teams heading into Saturday’s derby.

For Motherwell, it’s a case of striving for seventh spot and finishing best of the rest in the top flight.

St Johnstone currently sit a point ahead, with the two teams due to meet at the start of May.

The first post-split game sees Motherwell make the short trip to face Hamilton Academical on Saturday, 20 April.

Here’s an early look ahead to the match.

What’s at stake

For Motherwell, it’s all about seventh spot and finishing at the top of the group.

The Steelmen currently sit a point behind St Johnstone in eighth spot, with Livingston also sitting just a point behind Motherwell.

Hamilton meanwhile have put a bit of breathing space between themselves, Dundee and St Mirren in the fight against relegation, but they aren’t out of the woods yet.

Brian Rice’s men have 25 points, four more than St Mirren who occupy the play-off place. Dundee sit three points further behind the Buddies in bottom spot.

Tale of the tape

Hamilton have won two, drawn three and lost five of their last 10 matches. Their most recent match, at home to St Mirren, ended in a 1-1 draw.

At home, they’ve won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five. Wins over Hearts and St Johnstone went with draws against Dundee and St Mirren, and a loss to Rangers.

Motherwell meanwhile have won five, drawn one and lost four from the last 10.

On the road, Stephen Robinson will be looking to end a run of four games without a victory. Defeats to Aberdeen, Celtic and Hibernian went with a point gained at Kilmarnock.

Head to head

Motherwell have won the last two derbies, beating Accies 3-0 at Fir Park and 2-1 away.

Hamilton’s last win came earlier in the season at Fir Park, with Steven Boyd netting in a 1-0 win.

Get your tickets in advance

You can buy your tickets online now. Alternatively, you can visit the ticket office at Fir Park or call 01698 333333.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. Our ticket office at Fir Park will be open Monday to Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Declan Gallagher has signed a pre-contract agreement with the club.

The 6ft 5in centre back will join the club in the summer on a two-year deal, following the expiry of his current contract with Livingston.

“We have been a long-term admirer of Declan,” ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson said of the deal.

“We are very pleased to have confirmed him for next season.”

Gallagher, 28, came through the youth ranks at Celtic but kicked off his career with a loan spell at Stranraer, before moving to Clyde.

His performances for the Bully Wee then persuaded Dundee to buy him for an undisclosed fee back in 2012.

He remained at Dens Park for two years before joining Livingston, where he has been ever since, amassing over 150 appearances and helping to the club to back-to-back promotions in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons.

Livi have impressed in their return to the top flight, with Gallagher in particular being a standout.

Statistically, he tops the entire league for aerial duels contested and he is second only to Aberdeen’s Graeme Shinnie for defensive duels competed in.

It’s time to choose your Motherwell FC goal of the season for 2018/19.

Sponsored by SRB Wealth Management, this year’s candidates are:

• Jake Hastie v St Mirren, February 2019
• David Turnbull v Dundee, November 2018
• Jake Hastie v Livingston, February 2019
• Danny Johnson v Celtic, December 2018
• Chris Cadden v St Mirren, October 2018
• Elliott Frear v St Johnstone, March 2019

To pick yours, just head to our voting page and make your selection.

The final Lanarkshire derby of the 2018/19 sees Motherwell head to face Hamilton Academical on Saturday, 20 April.

You can buy your tickets online now. Alternatively, you can visit the ticket office at Fir Park or call 01698 333333.

Tickets are priced at £22 for adults and £12 for over 65s and under 18s.

We urge all fans to buy their tickets in advance, as there is no guarantee a cash gate will be in operation on the day.

We’re going in pursuit of seventh place in the Ladbrokes Premiership and we’re counting on your support to help get us over the line.

Dundee, St Mirren and Livingston will visit Fir Park in our final five games of 2018/19, and you can get your tickets right now for all three home matches.

Head to tickets.motherwellfc.co.uk now and get yours early. You can choose to have your tickets delivered, collect at our ticket office or, even easier, print them at home and bring them to the gate.

Prices for each individual match are:

A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.

The cheaper price on all tickets is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters.

Want to upgrade to a premium experience?

Everyone can also step up their Fir Park visit with one of our great hospitality options.

We’ve a range of packages, with the option to have a meal, a complimentary bar or even indoor seating.

Prices start at £32 per person for season ticket upgrades, or £40 per person if you’re buying without one.

Head to our hospitality page for all the details on what we have to offer.

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