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An early goal from James Wilson inflicted a 1-0 defeat at Pittodrie for the Steelmen.

Following a narrow defeat against Hearts, Stephen Robinson’s men arrived in Aberdeen searching for a response ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Tynecastle in the Betfred Cup.

However, despite being denied two significant penalty claims and going close through Carl McHugh and Chris Cadden, it was the Dons who picked up all three points.

Stephen Robinson named three changes to his starting eleven, bringing Elliott Frear, Liam Donnelly and Conor Sammon in to his side.

It took just six minutes for the hosts to open the scoring, and it was a well-worked goal. Niall McGinn, collecting the ball on the left hand side, threaded a neat pass through for Wilson, who finished neatly beyond Trevor Carson.

During what was a scrappy encounter, McHugh showed a moment of class when he thundered a right footed effort on goal, only to see it rattle the crossbar.

In the dying minutes, Joe Lewis produced a wonderful save to deny Chris Cadden’s low strike, before Tom Aldred was denied a stonewall penalty when his goalbound header was blocked by the upwards, outstretched hand of Andrew Considine.

If you’re based outside of the UK and Ireland, you can watch live coverage of Saturday’s trip to face Aberdeen.

Thanks to our live streaming service, we’ll have video direct from Pittodrie from 2.45pm.

Just head to tv.motherwelfc.co.uk, scroll down and choose one of the international packages. You can choose to watch for a monthly subscription, priced at £12, or annually for £120.

Please note that as this is an away game, commentary will be provided by Aberdeen. Former Motherwell player Mark Reynolds will one of those on the microphone.

Keith Lasley is hoping to see another solid ‘Well display against Aberdeen on Saturday. 

Stephen Robinson’s assistant believes the Fir Park outfit can call on their recent success against the Dons to inspire a similar showing at Pittodrie.

However, the 39-year-old is still expecting a tough encounter.

“Aberdeen are always going to be strong, particularly at home,” he said. “We need to play well to win, but we know we’re capable of that.”

Motherwell supporters will be able to buy tickets at the gate ahead of our Betfred Cup quarter-final with Hearts.

Our staff will be outside the turnstiles at Tynecastle for you to make your purchase. Please arrive early as there is only limited availability.

Adult tickets cost £18, over 65 and students go for £10 and under 16s can get tickets for £8.

There is also a family ticket option for one adult and two under 16s priced at £30. This can be purchased at the ticket office.

It’s Aberdeen next for Motherwell, as they go in the hunt of points in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Pittodrie was a happy hunting ground last campaign, with the Steelmen winning 2-0 on their only visit. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

The form guide

Both teams arrive at the game in topsy-turvy form.

Motherwell’s weekend loss to Hearts was narrow and came off the back of a run of three games unbeaten, including wins at Livingston and Dundee, and a home draw with Rangers.

Aberdeen have no wins in their last three, drawing away to Hibernian and St Johnstone, and losing 2-0 at home to Kilmarnock.

But the Dons had started the domestic campaign strong, drawing at home to Rangers and then beating Dundee and St Mirren.

Team news

Curtis Main is out for the trip north with injury. Trevor Carson will be assessed as he continues his recovery from a minor ankle injury.

Conor Sammon is available to play, having been ineligible to face his parent club Hearts last weekend.

Ticket prices

Adult entry will cost £26, while there are a range of concession prices available.

Over 65s can get in for £19, while over 75s and under 21s can gain entry for £15.

Under 18s go for £10, and children aged 12 and under can get in for £6.

Anyone requiring ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Brian on 07428 225254.

Watch the match if you’re not in the country

If you’re based outside of the UK and Ireland, you can watch the match live from the comfort of your own home.

Just head over to our live streaming service and subscribe. Monthly packages cost just £12.

Motherwell travel to face Kilmarnock in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday, September 29.

The Steelmen make their first visit to Rugby Park since December last year, when the hosts ran out 1-0 winners.

Before then, Motherwell won their previous four trips to Ayrshire, picking up three 2-1 wins and a 1-0 victory.

You can buy your tickets in advance online now from our ticketing website.

Alternatively, a pay gate will be in operation.

Adult tickets are priced at £22. Concessions, deemed to be over 65s, under 21s or students, can get in for £17. Children aged under 16 can get tickets for just £5.

Live streaming

Please note that there will be no live television pictures from this game. Live audio is available to our streaming subscribers at tv.motherwellfc.co.uk.

After making his return from injury, Ryan Bowman is fired up and ready for a trip to take on Aberdeen.

The striker, who has made a number of appearances off the bench in recent weeks, is biding his time. But as a group, he believes the Steelmen can take on any team in the country.

“As players, we know that if we’re all on it, we can match anyone in this league,” he said.

“We know what to expect from Aberdeen, it’ll be a tough game but one we’re ready for.”

Having finished second in the Ladbrokes Premiership for the past four seasons, Motherwell face difficult opponents in Aberdeen on Saturday.

We take a look at Derek McInnes’ side ahead of the first meeting between the two sides this season.

Hard to beat

Despite sitting eighth in the league, the Reds have only suffered two defeats in all competitions this season.

That includes a double header against Premier League side Burnley, who left Pittodrie with a 1-1 draw before registering the same score line at Turf Moor. Sean Dyche’s men managed to win in extra time though, with the game ending 4-2 on aggregate to the English side.

Since then, only Kilmarnock have got the better of the Dons, when they won 2-0 at Pittodrie earlier this month.

Tricky Pittodrie

The Reds have a strong record against the Steelmen on their own turf, suffering just one defeat in the last seven games against the ‘Well up north.

That defeat came last season though, in the only game between the two at Pittodrie in 2017/18, when the Fir Park side put in a stunning display and won 2-0.

Only Celtic, Rangers and Motherwell managed to leave Aberdeen with all three points last term.

New faces

Since the last meeting between the two sides at Hampden back in April, there have been a number of changes in personnel for Saturday’s opponents.

Anthony O’Connor and Adam Rooney switched the Premiership for England’s League One and National League respectively, whilst Stephen Gleeson and Chris Forrester came the other way.

James Wilson and Tommie Hoban were two interesting acquisitions for the Dons, having arrived on loan from Manchester United and Watford respectively.

After a narrow defeat to Hearts at Fir Park, the Steelmen travel to Pittodrie for the first time in 2018 in search of a return to winning ways.

Here is a look at the game in numbers.

Two

The slender points total separating Motherwell in ninth from Aberdeen in eighth.

A win for the Steelmen would see them jump above the Dons in the table, whilst a win for Derek McInnes’ side could potentially see them move in to the top six.

Both sides are also looking for their second wins of the Premiership campaign.

Five

Despite meeting on five occasions last season, there was never a game when both sides managed to score.

In those games, Stephen Robinson’s men kept three clean sheets, scoring eight goals in total. The Dons, on the other hand, kept two cleans sheets and scored three.

The last meeting at Pittodrie was in November 2017, when the Fir Parkers won 2-0.

298

Saturday’s fixture against last season’s runners-up in the Ladbrokes Premiership will be the 298th time the two sides have met.

Should Stephen Robinson’s men pick up three points, it will be the 84th time the claret and amber side have put the reds to the sword.

The Dons have had the upper hand over the years though, and are in search of their 125th win over ‘Well.

Chris Cadden sits down for a coffee and a chat ahead of the Steelmen’s trip to Pittodrie, fresh off the back of representing Scotland yet again.

Our interview was filmed at the Windmills Cafe in Motherwell.

Windmills is a social enterprise cafe in the heart of Motherwell which is committed to ensuring young people with learning disabilities have equal access to meaningful work experience opportunities. For more information, visit Windmills Cafe’s website.