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Motherwell return to competitive action on Saturday as Ross County visit in the William Hill Scottish Cup.

Here’s an early look ahead to the match.

Form guide

Motherwell ended 2018 with a morale-boosting win over rivals Hamilton Academical, with Tom Aldred netting a double to secure the bragging rights going into the winter break.

Ross County, meanwhile, have continued action in the Ladbrokes Championship. Their last two games, both away from home, have seen them lose 1-0 to Greenock Morton and 4-0 to Queen of the South. Prior to that, they won two on home turf against Partick Thistle and Inverness CT.

Head to head

The Staggies faced the Steelmen five times in the 2017/18 campaign, four times in the Premiership and once in the Betfred Cup.

Motherwell won three, two of which were at Fir Park. County won one, while there was also one draw.

Secure your seat early

Season ticket holders can guarantee their seat if they buy in advance. Your seat is being held for you until 9am on the day of the game. Tickets will automatically be loaded onto your season card when purchased.

All fans can buy their tickets in advance online right now.

A cash gate will also be in operation. Kick off is at 3pm.

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

Allan Campbell says he understands the reasons he’s been often rested in the early part of the 2018/19 season, but believes he’s ready to reach his previous heights again.

The young midfielder had a hectic 2018, barely having a summer break due to international commitments after being a club regular, and says he respects manager Stephen Robinson’s call to rotate him in order to avoid burnout.

Richard Tait has been an onlooker in Tenerife, but says watching from the sidelines has given him belief the mid-season break will serve as a catalyst for the second half of the campaign.

The defender is nursing an ankle knock sustained against Hamilton Academical and, when he’s not been working in the gym, says he’s seen plenty to give cause for optimism in 2019.

Manager Stephen Robinson says the ability to get away for a week of hard work in Tenerife can be beneficial in many ways.

A gruelling week has allowed players to get their fitness up, while also enjoying being able to train in warm weather and bond again, as the second half of the season looms.

Tom Aldred, Carl McHugh, Keith Lasley and Craig Hinchliffe try to come up with three answers on any given subject in just five seconds.

Peter Hartley says the mistakes made by Motherwell in the first half of the season can be rectified, starting with hard work in the mid-season camp.

The club captain says inconsistencies shown can be ironed out, based on encouraging performances in spells and the attitude of players in Tenerife.

January recruit Gboly Aribiyi says he will bring pace and flair to the Motherwell side.

The loan signing from Nottingham Forest, a former team-mate at Ross McCormack, has linked up with Stephen Robinson’s side for the remainder of the 2018/19 campaign.

Motherwell have taken Nottingham Forest’s United States Under 23 international Gboly Ariyibi on loan until the end of the current season.

The 23-year-old forward is the second addition of the January window, following the recent arrival of Ross McCormack from Aston Villa.

“I am delighted to join and I can’t wait to get started,” he said.

“I’ve heard a lot of good things about the club and the league and as soon as I spoke with the manager, I knew this is where I wanted to come.”

Born in Arlington, Virginia to Nigerian parents, Ariyibi spent the majority of his life in England, but for a short time living in Lagos.

He came through the youth ranks at Southampton before moving to Leeds United, where he teamed with McCormack.

He made his Championship debut almost exactly five years ago against his current club, Nottingham Forest, before a short-term loan to Tranmere Rovers.

Following his release by Leeds in 2014, Ariyibi joined Chesterfield and turned out 96 times for the Spireites across two-and-a-half seasons, before being bought by Forest for an undisclosed fee in the January 2017 window.

Although he has yet to make his senior debut at the City Ground, he has clocked up another 40 matches in League One with loans at MK Dons and Northampton.

“We’ve been tracking the player for quite some time and I am really pleased to get this agreed and over the line,” ‘Well boss Stephen Robinson said.

“He’s a fast-footed, speedy forward player who can plays on either flank or through the middle. He fits the type of profile we were looking for and will hopefully provide a different dimension in the forward areas.

“Going into the window, we were keen to boost our attacking options and with Ross and Gboly, we’ve made a good start.”

Motherwell return to action after the winter break on Saturday, 19 January when Ross County visit in the William Hill Scottish Cup.

Stephen Robinson’s men are back at Fir Park to take another tilt at the competition, having reached the final last season.

Season ticket holders can guarantee their seat if they buy in advance. Your seat is being held for you until 9am on the day of the game. Tickets will automatically be loaded onto your season card when purchased.

You can buy your ticket in advance online right now.

A cash gate will also be in operation. Kick off is at 3pm.

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

Match hospitality

Fans can also take in the game with one of our hospitality offers.

Cooper Boxes

Our Cooper Boxes allow you to watch from behind the goal in one of our executive boxes in our Davie Cooper stand.

With unrestricted views, each box is unique in layout and size and is the perfect place to see the action from. You’ll also have access to our Cooper Bar at half time.

To buy for £48 per person, or £40 if you’re upgrading your season ticket, give us a call on 01698 333333 or email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk.

South Stand Bois package

Our Bois package is also available in the South Stand for the game.

Watch the game in comfort and in the warm behind the goal for just £70 per person, which includes a main meal, pie/cake at half time with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks. You can also upgrade for another £20 per person to add spirits to package.

To book, give us a call on 01698 333333 or email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Centenary Suite

Our Centenary Suite will also be open for main meals and a pay bar before the game on a walk-in basis from 12pm.

Ross McCormack says he’s ready to “step it up” after making his return to Motherwell on loan for the rest of the 2018/19 season.

The striker, a prolific scorer throughout a career which has seen him rack up around £25m in transfer moves since leaving in 2008, has made the move back north from Aston Villa.