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Chris Cadden, Richard Tait and Mark Gillespie speak as Motherwell draw at home with St Mirren.

“We got punished for our decision making. We dominated the game in large part but needed to create more chances.”

Stephen Robinson reacts as Motherwell go from three points to one in the last minute against St Mirren.

After claiming a late winner last week, David Turnbull was denied another winning goal for ‘Well when St Mirren grabbed an equaliser late into injury time.

As Motherwell were ready to celebrate an incredible seventh home win from eight games, Saints pushed everyone forward in the final attack of the game.

When the ball came to Kyle Magennis, he lashed the ball through a packed box and high beyond Gillespie to give Saints a valuable point in their bid to avoid relegation.

Keen to claim seventh place and the extra cash it would earn, ‘Well made one change from last week’s win over Dundee. Carl McHugh returned at the expense of the suspended Alex Gorrin to produce a commanding role.

It was almost the perfect start for the Fir Park men when, inside the opening three minutes, Allan Campbell watched his shot blocked by the ‘keeper. From 12 yards Gboly Ariyibi drilled the loose ball towards a begging goal, only to see Mateo Musek race back and clear the ball off the line.

A few minutes later, Mark Gillespie made his first save of the afternoon getting down to smother a low curling free kick from Kyle McAllister.

At the other end Vaclav Hladky was equally lively diving to his right to push James Scott’s 20 yard drive round his post.

A sweeping move towards the Saints’ goal midway through the half looked to have ended when came out to Liam Grimshaw but from 35 yards and few options the full back let fly with a shot which screamed narrowly past.

The ‘Well players were content to keep possession and probe for an opening in the visitor’s packed defence. That being the case though, Hladky or Gillespie for that matter, were rarely involved in a stalemate of a first half.

After a rather pedestrian paced first 45, the Paisley side started the second a bit more adventurous and subsequently play became a bit more open if a little untidy with both sides guilty of careless passing.

Fittingly the first action after 56 minutes was a result of a scramble at the edge of the box, which gave Danny Mullen sight of goal but his low shot was comfortably held by Gillespie.

A couple of minutes later uncertainty at the other end gave Scott possession with the Saint’s ‘keeper outside his box, but Hladky recovered the situation to concede a corner. David Turnbull then found some space and from 25 yards sent a drive narrowly over the bar.

With 62 minutes on the clock and in a bid to get in behind the Buddies stuffy defence Stephen Robinson made a positive change bringing on Elliot Frear for Grimshaw.

While Elliot was deployed on the right the next chance came from the opposite side when Turnbull’s free kick picked out Scott who four yards from goal could only steer his header over the cross bar.

Another free kick from Turnbull followed by a low cross from Chris Cadden eventually put pressure on Hladky as the Saints’ was stretched.

The change in ‘Well’s play was rewarded after 73 minutes. Cadden’s high ball into box was nodded down by Scott and Turnbull needed no encouragement to smash a left foot shot low past the ‘keeper for his 13th goal of the season.

That took the sting out of the travelling fans behind Gillespie’s goal. Although they were on their feet in the 79th minute when McAllister tried to catch out ‘Well with another low free kick but Gillespie got down to block before the loose ball was booted clear.

Turnbull then tried something similar at the other end with the Hladky easily holding the midfielder’s curling free kick.

The Motherwell goal hero then made way for Jamie Semple allowing the 17 year old another 10 minutes first team action. When Adam Livingston came on a few minutes later it left Motherwell with five academy graduates on the pitch.

As three minutes added time was announced, ‘Well had a great chance on the break to make certain of the points when Tom Aldred sent Elliot clear. However, with the Saints’ defence trailing and three team mates in support the ‘Well sub tamely side footed the ball to Hladky.

That was to prove a costly miss when Saints grabbed the equaliser.

A long throw into the box forced the ball as far the edge of the box where Magennis struck it sweetly high into the net and send 1,600 Buddies behind that goal crazy as they celebrated taking a precious point in their bid to avoid the drop.

“Young players will be involved again and I might have one or two more on the bench.”

Stephen Robinson says he’ll find the balance again between putting on a performance – and blooding young talent – against St Mirren.

Saturday’s match between Motherwell and St Mirren is available to watch online.

If you live outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park. Kick off is at 3pm GMT.

To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.

Every league game between now and the end of the season will be broadcast live on our service.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service.

Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.

Motherwell host St Mirren in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday.

Here’s the game previewed.

What’s at stake

Motherwell are in the race for seventh spot against St Johnstone and Livingston. The Saints sit a point ahead of the Steelmen, with Livingston four points further back.

St Mirren know a win can ensure they can’t finish bottom of the league. They are also chasing down Hamilton as they want to get away from the play-off spot, with Accies currently two points ahead of them.

The form guide

Motherwell have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches. Wins over Dundee and St Johnstone at home have come with an away draw at Hamilton, and defeats to Aberdeen and Rangers.

St Mirren have the marginally better record – winning two, drawing two and losing one of their last five.

Team news

Trevor Carson, Craig Tanner, Ross McCormack and Christian Mbulu remain sidelined. Liam Donnelly is a doubt due to illness. Alex Rodriguez Gorrín is suspended.

Get your tickets in advance

Tickets are available online now or from the Fir Park ticket office. You can also pay at the gate.

Our ticket office at Fir Park will be open on Saturday from 11am until kick off at 3pm.

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.

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

Away fans will be housed in the South Stand and can pay at the gate.

Sitting in the John Hunter stand?

We’re trialling extra entrances to get into our busy John Hunter stand.

If the queue looks too big at the five turnstiles in operation, we’re also got turnstiles seven and eight in the Cooper Stand. You’ll then be able to enter the East Stand through our walkway as directed by steward.

Watch it live

If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park.

To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service.

Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.

St Mirren are the visitors to Fir Park on Saturday, as both sides chase their respective end-of-season goals.

Here’s the game previewed in numbers.

Six

The number of goals scored between the two teams in the three encounters so far this season.

Motherwell have scored four, picking up 2-0 and 2-1 wins away in Paisley this campaign. St Mirren’s other goal came in a 1-0 win at Fir Park in December.

There have also been six different scorers – David Turnbull, Chris Cadden, Simeon Jackson, Jake Hastie, Paul McGinn and Allan Campbell.

Eight

Motherwell have played eight home matches in 2019, winning six.

Victories came against Hibernian, Livingston, Hearts, Hamitlon Academical, St Johnstone and Dundee. Defeats came against Ross County and Rangers.

22

There’s a 22-point gap between the two teams going into the weekend’s match.

Motherwell currently have 47, as they chase down a 48-point tally amassed last campaign.

St Mirren are seven points ahead of bottom spot, knowing a win will guarantee safety from bottom spot.

Motherwell host their penultimate home game of the season on Saturday, as St Mirren visit Fir Park.

Here’s an early look ahead to the match.

What’s at stake

Motherwell remain in a three-way fight for seventh place with St Johnstone and Livingston. The Perth Saints are one point ahead as things stand, with Livi four points behind.

St Mirren know a win will guarantee they can not finish bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership, although Dundee’s result can also dictate that regardless of what Oran Kearney’s men do in ML1.

Tale of the tape

Motherwell have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five. Wins over Dundee and St Johnstone have come with defeats to Aberdeen and Rangers, and a draw at Hamilton.

St Mirren have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five. Wins over Dundee and Livingston have been paired with draws with St Johnstone and Hamillton, and a loss to Celtic.

Head to head

Motherwell have won twice away to St Mirren this campaign, but the Buddies picked up all three points in their last trip to Fir Park.

A goal from Simeon Jackson won it for the Buddies.

Get your tickets in advance

Tickets are available online now to buy. 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 is open on match day from 10am until kick off.

Prices are as follows:

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

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

Motherwell will travel to face Linfield as part of the pre-season programme for the 2019/20 campaign.

The Steelmen will make the trip to Windsor Park on Saturday 29 June. Kick off will be at 1.30pm.

Stephen Robinson’s side will be based in Belfast for their summer camp, and will take on two opponents as part of that trip.

A second friendly will be played three days previously on Wednesday, 26 June. The opponent and kick-off time will be announced ASAP.

Admission details will be announced shortly but both games will be open to fans who wish to make the trip over.

Further information on other pre-season matches will be announced shortly.

Jake Hastie is to leave Motherwell at the end of the 2018/19 season.

The 20-year-old forward has signed a pre-contract agreement with Rangers and will move to Ibrox in the summer.

The two clubs will now try and agree a suitable compensation package that is acceptable to both parties.

A product of the Motherwell’s youth academy, Hastie has been with the club since the age of nine.

He has made 17 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals.