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Motherwell will kick off the 2019/20 Ladbrokes Premiership campaign with a trip to face Livingston.

The Steelmen will then host Celtic in the first league match at Fir Park of the season, before a trip across the M74 for the first derby.

The end of the regular season will come against Rangers on Saturday, 4 April at Ibrox.

The 2019/20 league campaign will then end on Saturday 16 or Sunday 17 May.

All games are subject to possible change for TV scheduling.

Motherwell 2019/20 Ladbrokes Premiership fixtures

Our new home and away kits for the 2019/20 season are here.

Our sixth campaign with Italian manufacturers Macron sees a twist on the classic home jersey, with a horizontal pinstripe accompanying the traditional band and claret shorts making a return.

Our away jersey is a stylish white kit with a claret and amber band on the front of the top. The rest of the kit is all white, with claret and amber flashes.

The kits will be available to order soon. Our new sponsor is close to being confirmed. Both kits will be on sale from 22 July.

Our squad numbers for the 2019/20 season can now be confirmed.

Liam Grimshaw, Peter Hartley, Allan Campbell, Barry Maguire, James Scott and Adam Livingstone are the notable changes in numbers.

New signings Jake Carroll, Casper Sloth, Christopher Long, Jermaine Hylton, Liam Polworth and Declan Gallagher will wear 3, 8, 12, 14, 19 and 31 respectively.

The first year graduates from the academy will start at number 35 and Sam Muir, and finish with goalkeeper Matty Connolly on 43.

MOTHERWELL FC SQUAD NUMBERS FOR 2019/20

Motherwell’s four Betfred Cup matches will have a set ticket price of £12 for adults and £6 for concessions.

Tickets are now on sale online for our two home matches. Season ticket holders have the option to secure their own seat.

The Steelmen start on the road to Queen of the South at Palmerston Park on Saturday, 13 July.

Greenock Morton then visit on Friday, 19 July in a televised match at 7.45pm, before the trip to Dumbarton on Tuesday, 23 July.

The group stage then concludes with Stephen Robinson’s side hosting Annan Athletic on Saturday, 27 July.

After agreement between all five participating clubs, all games in the group will be priced identically.

All games will be pay at the gate. Concession pricing will apply to all other age groups.

Hospitality

Both the Centenary Suite and Cooper Bar will be open for our two home games to all fans, including travelling supporters, to purchase food and drink.

Christopher Long is the latest Motherwell recruit ahead of the 2019/20 season.

The English forward has signed an initial one-year deal and will officially join on the expiry of his contract with Blackpool this month.

Long, 24, is a product of the Everton youth academy and has experience in the English Championship and League One.

“We’ve been keen to add players in the forward positions and Chris will bring another element to our attack,” manager Stephen Robinson said of his sixth signing of the summer.

“He’s got pace to burn, has an incredible work rate and can play anywhere across the front three, which will give us plenty of variety going forward.”

Liverpudlian Long spent time on loan with MK Dons and Brentford while on the books at Everton, scoring four goals in 11 games with the latter in the second tier.

An appearance in the UEFA Europa League came with the Toffees in 2014, getting on the pitch against FC Krasnodar in a game which also saw former ‘Well players Russell Griffiths and Conor Grant on the bench.

A permanent move to then-Championship side Burnley followed in 2015, before further loan spells at Fleetwood Town, Northampton Town and Bolton Wanderers.

After three years at Turf Moor, he signed at Fleetwood Town at the start of last season, before switching to Blackpool in January.

“I can’t wait to get started,” Long said on signing for the club.

“I’ve seen a number of my ex-team mates and players I’ve come up against join the club in the past and become a success. I’m hoping to follow in their footsteps.”

Motherwell will head to the borders to take on Chris Humphrey’s Gretna in a pre-season friendly in early July.

The former Jamaican international was a popular figure at Fir Park between 2009 and 2013, where he notched up 163 appearances including outings in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and the Scottish Cup final.

He retired from full time football late last year and has taken the reins at Gretna, in what is his first foray into management.

The game will take place on Tuesday, 2 July at Raydale Park, ‘Well’s first ever fixture at the ground, with kick-off set at 7.15pm.

PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

Wednesday, 17 June: Players return for pre season
Monday 24 to Friday 28 June: Training camp in Belfast
Wednesday 26 June v Crusaders (A)
Saturday 29 June v Linfield (A)
Tuesday 2 July v Gretna (A)
Saturday 6 July v Darlington (A)

The 2019/20 starts for Motherwell away to Queen of the South on Saturday, 13 July.

Our first Betfred Cup group stage game comes at Palmerston Park, with a 3pm kick off.

Next, Greenock Morton will be the visitors to Fir Park in a televised match on BT Sport on Friday, 19 July. Kick off is at 7.45pm.

An away match with Dumbarton follows on Tuesday, 23 July at 7.45pm, before Annan Athletic are the visitors in the final game at Fir Park on Saturday, 27 July at 3pm.

Ticket information will be announced in due course.

2019/20 Betfred Cup Group E fixtures

Saturday, 13 July: Queen of the South (A), 3pm

Friday, 19 July: Greenock Morton (H), 7.45pm

Tuesday, 23 July: Dumbarton (A), 7.45pm

Saturday, 27 July: Annan Athletic (H), 3pm

We’ve confirmed three pre-season games as we build up to the 2019/20 campaign.

Our first comes at Crusaders on Wednesday, 26 June, before we face Linfield three days later, and then travel to face Darlington shortly after.

Crusaders v Motherwell

Wednesday, 26 June at Seaview Stadium, Belfast. Kick-off 7.45pm.

Supporters can pay at the gate at the stadium.

Linfield v Motherwell

Saturday 29 June at Windsor Park, Belfast. Kick-off 1.30pm.

Motherwell fans will be accommodated in the corner of the South Stand nearest to the railway end.

Tickets are available in advance online or can be bought from the ticket office at the rear of the Railway Stand from 12pm on the day of the game.

Darlington v Motherwell

Saturday 6 July at Blackwell Meadows, Darlington. Kick-off 2pm.

Fans can pay at the gate. Cash and contactless payment is available at the turnstiles.

Jermaine Hylton is the latest addition to the Motherwell squad for the 2019/20 season.

The English winger signs from Solihull Moors on a two-year deal and follows Declan Gallagher, Liam Polworth, Jake Carroll and Casper Sloth in joining the ‘Well.

A former youth player with Birmingham City, 26-year-old Hylton scored 15 goals in the National League with Solihull Moors last campaign.

Hylton is quick, tricky and with an eye for goal. Over and above his goal haul from the wing, he also created a number of goals for the Moors.

”Jermaine helps us boost our forward options for next season,” manager Stephen Robinson said of his latest capture.

”He’s dynamic, sharp and knows where the net is too. He had an excellent time in a very good Solihull side and we hope he can replicate some of that form here.

”We’ve added five new faces and our priority remains adding more reinforcements at the top end of the park in terms of strikers and wingers.”

Hylton played his first top team minutes at Redditch United in 2012, netting 41 goals and getting 20 assists across two seasons, before being picked up by League One side Swindon Town.

Playing 45 times for the Robins, he switched to Solihull Moors in 2017. After overcoming injury, his stock started to rise in the National League, bringing him to the attention of the Steelmen as he played a key part in his team finishing second in the division ahead of Salford City.

“It’s exciting for me to take the next step in my career with Motherwell,” Hylton said on joining the club.

“I’ve learned a lot already about what it’s like to play in Scotland and the different challenges it will present.

“I hope I can bring something different to the team in the new season and help the club make an impact in the league and cups.”

Motherwell will face Greenock Morton, Queen of the South, Annan Athletic and Dumbarton in the 2019/20 Betfred Cup group stage.

The Steelmen were top seeds in Tuesday’s draw and will pit their wits against the four sides in July.

Fixture dates and venues will be announced shortly. Motherwell will play two games at home, and two away.

Five potential matchdays are available on 13/14 July, 16/17 July, 20/21 July, 23/24 July and 27/28 July.

Stephen Robinson’s side progressed from their group in 2018/19, topping a pool featuring Queen of the South, Stranraer, Edinburgh City and Clyde.

Progression to the quarter-finals followed after defeating Livingston, before the run was ended in a tight game at Hearts.