| 3 | Rangers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 18 |
| 7 | Dundee | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
Sean Goss was pleased to get his first goal of the season last weekend against Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.
The Northern Irishman is looking to add more goals to his game before the season draws to a close. He says that the team have been performing well but the pressure is still on the team, with achieving safety and even getting a spot in the starting 11 as we have very competitive squad.
Manager Stuart Kettlewell says despite pressure easing with the last six results, Motherwell are in no position to take their foot off the gas.
The midweek reserve game has allowed players to get some needed game time as the gaffer juggles a competitive squad.
He says that Livingston will come organised and robust but his side must face that challenge head on.
We return home this weekend, taking on Livingston in the cinch Premiership.
Kick-off is 3pm.
Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.
Ticket Office open from 11am until kick-off with no pay gate facility
Away supporters can purchase tickets in the Tommy McLean stand from 2pm from the ticket booth up until kick-off (cash and card available)
Ticket office opening times
Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9-4pm, matchday 11am – kick-off.
| Hunter Stand | O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand | |
| Adults | £21 | £25 |
| Concessions | £17 | £18 |
| Young Adults | £10 | £10 |
| Juniors | £4 | £4 |
There are still hospitality places available for this match in the Centenary Suite. Watch the game in style with prices starting from just £39pp.
Call 01698 338008 or book online.
Cooper Bar
We’re open from 12 noon on the first floor of our Cooper stand. Fans and children of both clubs are welcome to join us for food and drink with a visit from a player.
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.
Stuart Kettlewell will be looking to continue his great start to his time as Motherwell manager. He has guided his side to four wins and a draw in his six games in charge.
Motherwell are still fighting for Premiership survival, although Saturday’s win over Hibernian saw the Steelmen jump into eighth place and nine points above eleventh.
Saturday’s opponents are still chasing a top-six place, sitting only two points off fifth place, although David Martindale will not be happy with recent form. His side have only managed two wins in their last nine league games.
Motherwell just edged the last meeting at Fir Park. Kevin van Veen scored from the spot to give Motherwell their first home win of the season.
Stuart Kettlewell experienced his first defeat in the Motherwell dugout last time out, against Rangers.
With the international break behind us, Motherwell were in the capital to take on a Hibernian side chasing European football.
Sean Goss got the Steelmen off to the perfect start with an inch perfect free kick that found the top corner after just seven minutes.
From there, Motherwell continued to stay on top of Hibs and made it two from the penalty spot when Kevin van Veen dispatched his 19th goal of the season after Blair Spittal was wiped out by David Marshall.
Kevin Nisbet was able to pull one back to increase the pressure on Kettlewell’s side but that pressure was eased when Van Veen scored from 25 yards with a free kick that deceived the keeper.
With four wins and a draw in his first six games, Kettlewell has turned Motherwell’s fortunes around ahead of a crucial double header at Fir Park next against Livingston and Dundee United.
Tickets for our semi final match at Hampden against Rangers are now on sale.
Kick off is 12.30pm on Saturday 22 April.
You can buy tickets online or supporters can visit the ticket office at Fir Park.
Adult tickets cost £10.
Concession tickets, which are over 65s or under 16s, are £5.
Accessible tickets are £5 with Accessible concession going for £3.
Please note, there is no option for online tickets for this match.
All tickets must be physical, so if you are buying online, you must get them posted to your home address or alternatively, you can pick up from the Fir Park ticket office.
Motherwell made it four wins and a draw in six games under Stuart Kettlewell with a resounding 3-1 win over Hibernian at Easter Road.
Sean Goss got Motherwell ahead with a postage stamp free kick before Kevin van Veen made it 20 goals this season with two goals either side of a Kevin Nisbet header in the second half.
Van Veen had the first big chance of the game on five minutes, when the Dutchman went 1v1 with David Marshall but the Scotland keeper was there to block.
However, Dean Cornelius would be fouled outside the area following Marshall’s save and Sean Goss stepped up to curl a beautiful free kick into top corner, leaving Marshall with no chance.
Liam Kelly was called into action on 12 minutes when he had to tip Hoppe’s header over the bar.
Van Veen was again presented with a golden chance to double the Steelmen’s lead when Dan Casey’s long ball forward found the Dutchman in behind the Hibernian defence but he couldn’t turn his touch on target.
With Motherwell on top in the first half, they started the second half in similar fashion.
Casey with an audacious overhead kick found Blair Spittal lurking at the back post, who chased the ball down and got there ahead of Marshall who clattered into the former County man and the referee pointed to the spot.
Van Veen converted from the spot with his penalty crawling underneath the keeper. 0-2.
Nisbet pulled one back for the hosts when Chris Cadden crossed into the area and Nisbet was on hand to nod past Kelly.
With Hibernian seemingly looking back in the game, Van Veen made sure of the points with a curling right footed free kick with nine minutes to go, which he whipped past the wall and the keeper.
The result moved Motherwell above St Johnstone in the table and into eighth place.
“The players poured everything they had onto that pitch today.
“Getting the simple parts of the game right, has been beneficial for us.”
Harry Paton has joined on a deal running until the end of the season.
The 24-year-old has been a free agent since the summer of 2022 when he left Ross County, declining the option of a new contract.
A centre midfielder by trade, Paton made over 100 appearances for Ross County from 2018 to 2022, playing under manager Stuart Kettlewell in the process, who signed him initially.
However, his career really got started when he joined Fulham before signing for Hearts. With loan spells with Stenhousemuir mixed into his tenure in the Highlands, the Canadian established himself as a first-team regular at County.
He was called up to the senior Canadian squad in 2021 for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, having turned out for the under 17s and under 21s.
“The option arose to get Harry in and it was something we were looking to do quickly,”manager Stuart Kettlewell added.
“He’s someone who I know very well and has impressed since he came in.
“Harry has excellent ability and displayed real quality when I last worked with him and that is something I’m looking for him to replicate once again.
“This is a crucial part of our season and adding Harry gives us more options in the middle of the pitch in what will be a busy schedule from now until the end of the season.”
“It’s great to get this deal over the line,” Harry Paton said.
“I’m excited to get back playing and help the team finish the season strongly.
“My goal is to show the Motherwell fans what I’m capable of.”
Paton is eligible for selection for today’s match against Hibernian.
James Furlong has returned from international duty and is looking forward to the next part of the season.
The Ireland Under 21 player is enjoying his time at Motherwell and looks to continue playing football as he looks to impress his employers Brighton.
Stuart Kettlewell knows that games at this point of the season, points and games grow in importance.
The Motherwell boss believes that a one game at a time approach is one that will best suit the team and players as they look to climb the cinch Premiership table.
