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Motherwell return to domestic action on Saturday 27 January when they travel to Perth to take on St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets are available for our trip to Perth.

Please note for the £18 family deal, all ticket holders must enter via turnstile 5 which will be monitored by stewards – strictly 1 adult + max 2 x U12 only. These will only be available to purchase online.

Wheelchair & PA tickets can be purchased directly from Motherwell FC. Adult/concession wheelchair tickets are £25/£15 respectively. The personal assistant ticket is included in the ticket price.

We have a limited amount of accessible parking bays for visiting supporters to book in advance (£5 – payable on the day). Please email dao@perthsaints.co.uk with your name and vehicle registration to book.

You will receive e-tickets which can either be printed at home or presented at the turnstile on your smartphone.

We would encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online. However, should you require assistance please email the St Johnstone ticket office on ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or phone 01738 455000 during office hours.

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.

Kit Watch

We will be wearing our away kit for this match.

Injury Update

Callum Slattery is out for this match and the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

Dan Casey and Shane Blaney are continuing their rehabilitation. Lennon Miller marked his return with a substitute appearance on 54 minutes against Alloa Athletic on Saturday.

Jon Obika is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Oli Shaw is also missing with a hamstring issue.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell progressed to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup on Saturday, with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Alloa at Fir Park.

Blair Spittal was on the scoresheet twice, with Georgie Gent getting off the mark also. The result means it’s now two wins and a draw in their last three matches.

St Johnstone are one point behind Motherwell in the league table, with two matches between the sides this season ending in draws.

Opposition Report

St Johnstone were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Airdrie on Saturday.

The Saints have lost one of their last five matches in the cinch Premiership, with their last match in the league ending in a 0-0 draw against Livingston, back on 27 December.

Nathan McGinley has departed the club by mutual consent. 

The full-back, who joined in the summer of 2020, made 57 appearances for the Steelmen across in three-and-a-half years at the club.

McGinley would suffer a serious injury in 2022 and only made his return to action in the summer of 2023, having been out for 16 months.

“I just want to thank everyone at the club for the last three years,” McGinley said.

“It’s been a really difficult time with the long spell out but the club supported me all the way through it and thankfully, I’m now back playing.

“I wish everyone the very best and hope it’s a strong end to the season for the boys.”

We want to thank Nathan for his efforts in his time at Motherwell and wish him the best for the future.

Callan Elliot has joined the club on a deal running until the end of the season, subject to international clearance. 

The New Zealand internationalist makes the move to Fir Park, having most recently been with Wellington Phoenix.

24-year-old Elliot was born in Dumfries but moved to New Zealand at seven years old and has spent the entirety of career abroad until now.

“Callan has good quality and has impressed out in the A-League,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“I’m trying build a squad here and we have been looking to add quality and depth in this area of the park. Callan ticks both of those boxes so it’s great to get him in the squad.

“He’s an international player and someone I think can add a lot to the team.”

He made his professional debut with Kiwi side Tasman United where he made 17 appearances and attracted interest before subsequently moving to Wellington in 2018.

Over two spells at the club, Eliot made 53 appearances for Phoenix senior side before leaving the club in March 2023 having failed to agree on a new contract with the club.

“It’s great to say I’m a Motherwell player,” Elliot added.

“I’ve been training hard and I’m looking forward to get going. The boys are great and have made me feel very welcome so far.”

The full-back is also a New Zealand internationalist, having made three appearances so far for the Kiwis. He was named in the New Zealand squad for the March internationals and was named in the starting lineup against China. He made his third appearance in June of 2023.

Callan Elliot will wear the number 29 kit this season.

Motherwell faced League One side Alloa in their first Scottish Cup tie of 2024 at Fir Park. 

As always when facing a team further down the divisions, the potential of a cup shock could have been on the cards but those nerves were cured after just 50 seconds when Blair Spittal’s effort was deemed over the line and the goal was given.

Former Motherwell man Connor Sammon came back to haunt Fir Park when he levelled proceedings with Alloa’s only attack of the first half.

However, the chances continued to flow and despite Blair Spittal missing from the penalty spot, he made up for it with a curling free kick that found the top corner after Georgie Gent has restored the Motherwell advantage.

Safely into the next round for the Steelmen, as Greenock Morton now lie in wait at Cappielow Park in the fifth round.

Motherwell entered into the hat for the fifth round draw of the Scottish Cup on Saturday, beating League One side Alloa Athletic 3-1. 

A double from Blair Spittal and one from Georgie Gent saw the Steelmen comfortably progress to the next round.

The away side came into the game unbeaten in their last six and would have been looking to take a Premiership scalp but those hopes were instantly dashed by Blair Spittal’s first-minute strike.

New recruit Adam Montgomery advanced down the left and cut it back to the midfielder who curled a fine effort over PJ Morrison Although it came crashing down off the bar, the linesman ruled the ball had crossed the line, in the absence of VAR.

Motherwell looked largely comfortable, with Canadian pair Harry Paton and Theo Bair both coming close but in the 27th minute, Alloa were level.

Former ‘Well man Conor Sammon got forward, cut in past Calum Butcher and curled in a fine effort into the net past Kelly, much to the delight to the travelling faithful.

Alloa looked to sit in from there, making it difficult for the Steelmen to carve out any clear opportunities, and the first half finished even.

Andy Graham’s side nearly took the lead early in the second half as Liam Kelly was forced into a good save to deny Quinn Coulson’s header.

Georgie Gent, praised post-match by manager Stuart Kettlewell, got the Steelmen back ahead on the hour mark.

The left-wing back, playing in a more advanced role, took a great touch to get himself away from his man and fired a powerful effort beyond PJ Morrison from just inside the box.

Five minutes later he was again involved in the penalty box, this time being fouled to earn his team an opportunity to enhance their lead from 12 yards.

However, after a long delay for an injury, Blair Spittal saw his effort saved, as Morrison dived to his left and palmed it away to safety.

Alloa rarely threatened and the lead was confirmed with two minutes left to play.

Blair Spittal grabbed his second of the game with a superb curled free-kick from 25 yards to round off what was a largely comfortable afternoon.

The draw for the fifth round will take place on Sunday night.

Stuart Kettlewell’s post match as his side overcame Alloa Athletic to reach the next round of the Scottish Cup.

• Into the hat
• Recruitment needed
• Georgie Gent

Andy Halliday has joined Motherwell from fellow cinch Premiership side Heart of Midlothian. 

The 32-year-old joins on an initial loan deal running until the summer and will then become a permanent Motherwell player on a one-year deal.

He started his career at Livingston, where he made 20 appearances, scoring two goals in the process. Having caught the eye of many, he earned a move down south to Middlesborough in the English Championship.

Loan spells at Walsall, Bradford City and Blackpool would come during his time at the Riverside, further aiding his development.

Halliday then came back home in 2015 to join Rangers where he lifted further silverware in the form of the Scottish Championship and Challenge Cup. He went on to make over 150 appearances for Rangers before his eventual departure in 2020 for Hearts.

Joining Hearts, he helped the Jambos regain their top flight status and has made 109 appearances for the Edinburgh side.

In total, Halliday brings experience having played over 400 games of professional football and can operate in numerous areas of the pitch.

“I’m delighted we have been able to get Andy on board,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

“There was other clubs interested in Andy so the fact he has came here, says a lot for me.

“To get a player with the ability, experience and versatility that Andy possesses is a huge positive for us. It will give everyone a boost going into our next match.”

Halliday will wear the number 11 jersey this season.

“It’s a good feeling to be here,” Andy Halliday added.

“I’m looking forward to the game tomorrow and seeing all the supporters at Fir Park.”

Andy Halliday has completed all the relevant paperwork and is eligible for selection in tomorrow’s match against Alloa Athletic.

Theo Bair says although the winter break came at a time when he hit peak form, the Canadian was thankful to see his family and is now fully ready for the restart.

The Canadian striker is looking for the consistency side of things to be apparent in his game, in the next half of the season.

Stuart Kettlewell addresses numerous transfer speculations and confirms that Arsenal have recalled striker Mika Biereth from his loan spell at the club.

The manager talks us through how the recruitment side of things has been going and previews Alloa on Saturday.