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Stuart Kettlewell is well aware of the talent, squad depth and quality that Celtic have within their ranks but says his team have got to have the belief that they can achieve a result at Parkhead on Saturday against cinch Premiership champions Celtic. 

The Motherwell boss believes his side are in a better position to face the old firm, compared to when he first took the reigns but knows it will take something special from his players to pull off a result.

Kettlewell gave a squad update ahead of the match as well as discussing Graeme Shinnie’s four match ban following his red card against Ross County.

Our last match before the split is away to Celtic on Saturday 22 April.

Kick-off is 3pm.

Tickets

Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

The ticket office at Fir Park will be open on Saturday between 10am and 12pm.

Ticket Prices

– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65  and over and under 16s.
– Carer’s for wheelchair users are free of charge.

How to follow game online

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.

The Story of the Match

The Steelmen have been in good form under Stuart Kettlewell but still have work to do to ensure Premiership status for next season, in what is the final fixture before the split.

Saturday’s defeat to Dundee United leaves ‘Well eight points above eleventh but tests don’t come much tougher than Celtic Park.

The hosts haven’t lost at home in the league since January 2021, as they chase down another Scottish Premiership title.

Motherwell have lost twice against Celtic in the league, on both occasions by a single goal.

Match Officials

• Referee: John Beaton
• AR1: Alan Mulvanny
• AR2: Colin Drummond
• Fourth Official: Graham Grainger
• VAR: Mike Roncone
• AVAR: John McCrossan

Dundee United recovered from Kevin van Veen’s first half strike to take all three points in a 2-1 victory over Motherwell. 

Van Veen netted his 23rd goal of the season before Ilmari Niskanen and a Jamie McGrath penalty capped off a second-half comeback.

Dundee United controlled most of the ball in the early stages but it would be the Steelmen who would land the first blow.

Mikael Mandron flicked on Liam Kelly’s long ball forward for Van Veen, who drove forward into space before playing wide for young prodigy Max Johnston. The full-back cut the ball back for the Dutchman who finished at the second time of asking on 23 minutes.

At the start of the second half, Van Veen was inches from making it 2-0 but the linesman flag was raised, before the offside decision was confirmed by a lengthy VAR check.

Dundee United levelled shortly after. Sean Goss wasn’t able to clear his lines, Ian Harkes nicked in to win the ball and play back to Niskanen who finished into the bottom left corner.

It would be 2-1 for the visitors when McGrath converted from the spot nine minutes later after Kelly was adjudged to have fouled Steven Fletcher in the area.

The former Scottish international went down again in the box in stoppage time however this time, Nick Walsh booked the number nine for simulation this time round.

Looking for three wins on the bounce, for the first time since 2021, Motherwell were high on confidence with Dundee United coming to town. 

Kevin van Veen got Motherwell ahead, and with a tight offside call and the Dundee United keeper pulling off a wonderful save, Dundee United worked their back into the game and got themselves a much needed three points.

Despite it going down as a defeat, Kettlewell doesn’t want the result to derail what he has started with the season revival at Fir Park.

Motherwell are in midweek action at Fir Park on Tuesday 18 April as they take on Glasgow Women in SWPL. 

Kick-off is 7:45pm.

How to follow the game

There will be free to entry to the stadium for the match. However, if you are able to, there will be buckets available for fans to place donations.

All profits will go towards the girls academy.

Fans will be located in the John Hunter stand for the match.

Story of the match

Motherwell left it late to grab a point against Spartans on Sunday. Carla Boyce and Kayla Jardine got on the scoresheet as the women of steel made it six games unbeaten.

Glasgow Women come into the match still looking for their first points of the campaign.

Motherwell have won all three matches against Glasgow Women, playing them twice in the league.

The last meeting came in the quarter finals of the Scottish Cup, with the ‘Well winning 4-0.

“We shot ourselves in the foot.

“For me, we now need to make sure this doesn’t derail what we’re trying to do here.”

Dean Cornelius has seen it all this season. With Motherwell struggling to find form before Stuart Kettlewell’s arrival, the young midfielder thinks that it is incredible to even think that the Steelmen could secure a top six spot. 

Also out of contract in the summer, Cornelius is insistent that he is focused on his football and staying in a competitive team, rather than his future for next season.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell says it is remarkable that Motherwell have the outside chance of securing a top six place, considering where they were at when he became manager.

The Motherwell boss discusses player contract negotiations that are ongoing in the background, alongside how Dundee United will present themselves with a difficult challenge for the ‘Well as they are fighting for their lives.

Our final home game before the split is against Dundee United on Saturday 15 April.

Kick-off is 3pm.

Tickets

Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.

Ticket Office open from 11am until kick-off with no pay gate facility

Away supporters can purchase tickets in the Tommy McLean stand from 2pm from the ticket booth up until kick-off (cash and card available)

Ticket office opening times
Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9-4pm, matchday 11am – kick-off.

Hospitality

There are still hospitality places available for this match in the Centenary Suite.  Watch the game in style with prices starting from just £39pp.

Call 01698 338008 or book online.

Cooper Bar
We’re open from 12 noon on the first floor of our Cooper stand. Fans and children of both clubs are welcome to join us for food and drink.

How to follow game online

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.

The Story of the Match

Another week, another big game.

Dundee United halted a run of eleven without a win, by defeating Hibs at Tannadice at the weekend. Despite that run of form, United are only three points from safety.

Motherwell continued their fine form with a 3-0 win over Livingston on Saturday. Stuart Kettlewell’s men will be aiming to make it three wins in a row for the first time since August 2021, but it’s another tricky test against a team who are also fighting for safety.

The Steelmen are undefeated against United so far this season, with a 0-0 draw previously at Fir Park.

Match Officials

• Referee: Nick Walsh
• AR1: Alastair Mather
• AR2: Chris Rae
• Fourth Official: Chris Fordyce
• VAR: Colin Steven
• AVAR: Graham Chambers

With a triumphant victory against Hibernian seven days prior, Motherwell had the difficult task of facing Livingston as Stuart Kettlewell looked to make it back-to-back wins for the second time in his tenure. 

A fast paced start seen Kevin van Veen net his 21st goal of the season before he made it a double on 33 minutes with Max Johnston also getting on the scoresheet.

Keeping the clean sheet in the process, Fir Park was rocking come the full time whistle as Motherwell continue to keep the fans and supporters with a smile on their face.

The manager was pleased to see the goals scored, with the moves coming from the training ground as the Steelmen close the gap to 7th place to just three points.