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Having defeated Aberdeen at the weekend, Motherwell travel to Livingston on Saturday in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Here’s an early look ahead to the game.

Third encounter

Motherwell and Livingston have already met twice this campaign, once in the league and once in the Betfred Cup.

The first meeting came at the Tony Macaroni Arena in August, as Danny Johnson netted in a 1-0 cup victory for the visitors.

A 1-1 draw in the Premiership followed in early October, with Ryan Bowman’s first half goal being cancelled out by Keaghan Jacobs’ free kick.

Mixed form on both sides

Since the two sides drew their last meeting on 6 October at Fir Park, the two sides have had contrasting fortunes.

The Steelmen have won three of the five games since, defeating Aberdeen, Dundee and St Johnstone, keeping three clean sheets. Defeats to St Johnstone and Rangers are also in the five-game run.

Livi followed up their point in Lanarkshire with a thumping 4-0 home win over Dundee. But their following four games have seen them fail to pick up a win, losing to Hamilton, Rangers and St Johnstone, and drawing with Celtic at home.

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Tickets are available online now or you can buy from the Fir Park ticket office.

Please note there is no guarantee that cash turnstiles will be in operation on the day, so pre-purchase is recommended.

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

We needed to bounce back. Together, we delivered.

This is the Story of the Match from the victory over Aberdeen.

With three wins in our last four matches, Motherwell head to Livingston on Saturday looking to make up further ground in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Stephen Robinson’s men have already won in West Lothian this campaign in the Betfred Cup, before a draw on league business at Fir Park.

Tickets are available online now or you can buy from the Fir Park ticket office.

Please note there will be no cash turnstiles will be in operation on the day, so pre-purchase is recommended.

Fans unable to buy in advance can purchase tickets from the Almondvale Suite at the south end of Livingston’s stadium.

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

Danny Johnson bagged a double and David Turnbull netted yet again as Motherwell defeated Aberdeen 3-0.

The Steelmen made it three wins from four with the victory over the Dons, an impressive result against this year’s Betfred Cup finalists.

Danny Johnson, Mark Gillespie and Liam Grimshaw reflect on an impressive performance and result against Aberdeen.

Johnson’s brace and a David Turnbull strike put the Dons to the sword at Fir Park, as the Steelmen return to winning ways.

“It’s a perfect response from the Rangers defeat,” Johnson said. “It looked good and it was good.”

Stephen Robinson hailed his side’s character as they put in a stunning display against Aberdeen at Fir Park . 

The Steelmen put the Dons to the sword, winning 3-0 and responding to the heavy defeat against Rangers two weeks ago.

The manager said: “We stood up after the Rangers defeat and the boys played extremely well to make it three wins from four.”

Motherwell will face Ross County in the fourth round of the 2018/19 William Hill Scottish Cup.

The Steelmen are at home to the Staggies on the weekend of 19 January, 2019.

The Ibrox nightmare of two weeks ago was erased, as Motherwell responded superbly to beat Aberdeen 3-0.

A quickly -aken double from the returning Danny Johnson – and yet another goal for David Turnbull early in the second half – earned ‘Well three points and back-to-back home wins.

Stephen Robinson was forced into a number of changes. With Trevor Carson undergoing hospital treatment for deep vein thrombosis, Chris Cadden sidelined with a tendon injury, and Carl McHugh serving first of a two match suspension, it a gave few players a chance to impress.

That allowed Mark Gillespie to make only his second appearance in goal since joining from Walsall in the summer, while Christian Mbulu, after impressive performances in the reserves, earned his first senior start.

However, it was the manager’s tactical change, bringing in Johnson for his first start since the teams met at Pittodrie in September, which had the biggest impact.

The former Gateshead striker was keen to make an impression and it took him just over a minute to get his first attempt at goal, taking a pass from Liam Grimshaw, before sweeping a left shot wide of goal.

At the other end Gillespie produced an early save beating away Stevie May’s angled shot.

In truth the game offered little in the way of excitement until the 25th minute when the Fir Park nicked the opening goal.

Niall McGinn’s intended pass back found Johnson getting in front of Logan in the centre circle. The ‘Well striker held off the Dons defender all the way into the box before cutting inside and driving the ball beyond Lewis for a terrific solo effort.

Four minutes later, ‘Well doubled their lead but only after Gael Bigirimana’s disguised free kick was pushed round the post by the Dons ‘keeper. However, from the resultant corner the Lewis was beaten again.

Bigirimana’s flag kick was nudged on by Main and from a couple of yards out Johnson nodded the ball high into the net to make it 2-0.

The Dons’ only reply came six minutes from time in the half, when Max Lowe’s drive from 18 yards was pushed away by Gillespie at full stretch.

While a response was expected from the Dons in the second half, it was ‘Well who tied up the points with a third but within 10 minutes of the restart.

Johnson was again at the heart of it and when his cut back deflected off Main, the ball fell kindly for David Turnbull, who took a touch before drilling the ball into the corner of the net to claim his third goal from four games.

Motherwell then took complete control of the game and should have added to their tally. Ten minutes from time a sweeping move finished with Grimshaw cutting in from the right and his 20-yard effort forced a full length save from Lewis to prevent a heavier defeat.

At the other end the “Well goal, with Mbulu having a commanding debut, was well protected until Gillespie pulled off a fine diving save to deny Lewis Ferguson’s a late consolation goal for the Dons.

Danny Johnson is hoping for a chance to add to his goal tally against Aberdeen this weekend.

The summer signing started the season on form but has had to bide his time in recent weeks.

Our Ladbrokes Premiership match at home to Hearts in February has been pushed back by day.

The Edinburgh side will now visit Fir Park on Sunday, 17 February. Kick off will be at 12.15pm and the game will be televised live on BT Sport.

The fixture was originally scheduled for a 3pm kick off on Saturday, 16 February.