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Motherwell face Celtic for the first meeting between the two sides since last season’s Scottish Cup final.

And after the disappointments of Saturday’s defeat at the hands of Livingston, the Steelmen will be keen to bounce back against a side who are in a strong vein of form.

Here are some key points you need to know about Wednesday’s nights visitors to Fir Park.

Scooping silverware

The Glaswegian outfit lifted their seventh trophy under the stewardship of Brendan Rodgers on Sunday.

It marks an incredible run of success for the club who will face the Steelmen for the first time the Scottish Cup final.

Fir Park proved a tricky place for the Hoops to travel to last term, with Stephen Robinson’s men remaining undefeated at home in the league against Rodgers’ side.

Table topping incentive

Celtic arrive at Fir Park in hot form, but find themselves second in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Rangers, who have played one game more than the Hoops, are a point in front of last season’s champions.

With the Gers playing Aberdeen, Celtic will have motivation to try and propel themselves back to the summit of the division.

Built from the back

Much of Celtic’s impressive form this season has been built from their solid defence, which are by far and away the best in the top flight.

In 14 games, the Parkhead side have shipped just six goals, contributing to a goal difference of +24.

The last time Rodger’s Hoops conceded a goal domestically was back in the middle of October, when they defeated Hibs 4-2. Since then, they’ve kept six consecutive clean sheets.

Motherwell host Celtic on Wednesday night as the two sides go head-to-head for the first time in the 2018/19 season.

Here’s everything you need to know going into the match.

Head to head

Celtic haven’t lost in 10 domestic matches, winning nine and drawing one. Their last domestic defeat came at Kilmarnock in September.

Motherwell have won three of their last five, defeating Aberdeen, Dundee and St Mirren, but losing to Livingston and Rangers.

Team news

Carl McHugh and Peter Hartley return from suspension for Motherwell. Charles Dunne is unlikely to be risked. Liam Donnelly and Aaron Taylor-Sinclair have returned to training. Chris Cadden, Craig Tanner and Trevor Carson remain out long term.

Celtic are likely to be without defender Dedryck Boyata following an injury in Sunday’s Betfred Cup final. Kristoffer Ajer and Nir Bitton remain on the sidelines.

A moment of remembrance

A young Motherwell fan, Lewis Coll, recently passed away at the age of 17. We ask all supporters to join us in a minute’s applause to celebrate his life in the 17th minute of the match.

Get your tickets in advance

You can buy your tickets online now. Alternatively, the ticket office is open from 9am until kick off on Wednesday.

You can even print your tickets at home, so you don’t need to wait in line to collect.

Adult tickets in the John Hunter stand cost £21. Concessions can get in for £17, while under 16s go for £3. A family ticket for one adult and two juveniles is available for £25.

Entry to the Phil O’Donnell stand and Davie Cooper stand is priced at £28 for adults, £19 for concessions and £3 for under 16s. A family ticket for one adult and two juveniles is available for £32.

Celtic fans should contact their club for away tickets.

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

Supporters outside of the UK and Ireland can watch five Motherwell games live in December for just £12.

Through our online TV service, every home match and a selection of away fixtures can be streamed wherever you are, on your computer or mobile device.

To subscribe, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk, scroll down and choose your subscription package.

The following games are coming up in December

Live audio commentary will be available for the trips to St Johnstone and Hamilton Academical on Saturday, 15 December and Saturday, 29 December respectively.

Celtic come to Fir Park on Wednesday for the first meeting of the two sides in the 2018/19 season.

Here’s an early look ahead to the game.

First meeting since the final

It has taken until December for the two sides to face up to each other in the 2018/19 campaign, after the first scheduled fixture was postponed, owing to Celtic’s involvement in the Betfred Cup semi-final.

The last encounter, of course, was in the 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup final, when Celtic ran out winners.

League meetings between the two at Fir Park last campaign were keenly contested affairs. The Steelmen were 1-0 up in stoppage time in the corresponding fixture this time last year, only for a late penalty to bring the game level.

A 0-0 draw then followed later in the season, with Motherwell performing brilliantly despite going down to 10 men in the first half.

Form

Celtic were said to be having a poor start to the 2018/19 season, but after a dip in form they’ve picked up at speed.

Winning nine and drawing one of their last 10 domestic matches, they made it seven consecutive trophy wins when they defeated Aberdeen in the Betfred Cup final on Sunday.

Motherwell have won three of their last five, including two wins in their last two home matches against Dundee and Aberdeen.

Get your tickets in advance

You can buy your tickets online now. Alternatively, the ticket office is open from 9am until 5pm on Tuesday, and from 9am until kick off on Wednesday. You can even print your tickets at home, so you don’t need to wait in line to collect.

Adult tickets in the John Hunter stand cost £21. Concessions can get in for £17, while under 16s go for £3. A family ticket for one adult and two juveniles is available for £25.

Entry to the Phil O’Donnell stand and Davie Cooper stand is priced at £28 for adults, £19 for concessions and £3 for under 16s. A family ticket for one adult and two juveniles is available for £32.

Celtic fans should contact their club for away tickets.

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

Motherwell are back in action on Wednesday night, as Celtic come to town in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Brendan Rodgers’ side arrive having lifted the Betfred Cup on Sunday, their seventh straight domestic honour.

The Steelmen always provide tough opposition at Fir Park, however, and picked up two draws against Celtic at home last season.

You can buy your tickets online now. You can either choose to print your tickets at home and take them straight to the gate, or collect from the ticket office.

The ticket office is open from 9am until kick off on Wednesday.

Adult tickets in the John Hunter stand cost £21. Concessions can get in for £17, while under 16s go for £3. A family ticket for one adult and two juveniles is available for £25.

Entry to the Phil O’Donnell stand and Davie Cooper stand is priced at £28 for adults, £19 for concessions and £3 for under 16s. A family ticket for one adult and two juveniles is available for £32.

Celtic fans should contact their club for away tickets.

Buoyed from beating Aberdeen, we went to Livingston to take on a side defeated only twice at home all season.

This is the Story of the Match.

Highlights from the Tony Macaroni Arena as Motherwell slump to a 2-0 defeat against Livingston. 

Goals either side of half time secured all three points for the hosts, as Stephen Robinson’s men failed to carry on their form from last week’s 3-0 victory over Aberdeen.

Mark Gillespie, Danny Johnson and Christian Mbulu spoke after the 2-0 defeat at Livingston.

Stephen Robinson was left to lament his team’s inconsistency as Motherwell lost at Livingston.

Having defeated Aberdeen last weekend, the same team bar one player failed to live up to their previous performance in defeat.

Motherwell toiled in West Lothian as Livingston picked up a deserved win in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

A goal from former ‘Well man Steven Lawless midway through the first half – and a late second from Craig Halkett – was enough to earn the hosts the three points.

Disappointingly, after a five star showing from so many players the previous week, nobody in claret could lift their game to match Livingston’s direct approach.

With five regulars sidelined through injury and suspension, Stephen Robinson had to reshape his defence bringing in Barry Maguire to face an aerial onslaught from the home side.

It didn’t take long for Livingston to put Mark Gillespie’s goal under pressure with a succession of long throws and corners, but Trevor Carson’s deputy looked up for the challenge.

And the ‘keeper had to be alert after 13 minutes when Alan Lithgow’s long throw found its way to Lawless and his shot from eight yards was net bound until Gillespie got down to brilliantly block.

In almost a repeat of their earlier chance, Livi produced the opening goal after 22 minutes. Lithgow hurled the ball in from the other touchline and when the ball again arrived at Lawless, he drilled his shot beyond Gillespie.

At this stage ‘Well looked out of sorts, unable to win the second ball at either end or keep possession. For a spell leading up to half time, they managed to control the ball a bit better on the artificial surface.

The Fir Park men finally managed an effort on goal when David Turnbull found Danny Johnson at the edge of the box. But after dragging the ball onto favoured his left foot, his shot was partially blocked by Craig Halkett leaving Liam Kelly with an easy catch.

After a poor first half, the travelling ‘Well fans were looking for a big improvement in the second half, with Alex Gorrín replacing Gaël Bigirimana in the middle of the park.

That did little to alter the pattern of the game with Livi’s direct style giving them the upper hand. Just before the hour mark, Robinson made his second change Elliort Frear coming on for Alan Campbell, shortly followed by Ryan Bowman for Curtis Main.

The Steelmen were in need of a spark to bring them into the game and it almost arrived 12 minutes from time.

Gorrīn lofted picked out Maguire coming in on the blind side of the home defence and his volley from six yards seemed destined for an equaliser, until Kelly produced a remarkable stop to keep the ball out of his net.

From Gorrin’s corner, Tom Aldred’s header forced Kelly into another save, catching the ball under his crossbar.

Any thoughts of a sustained revival from ‘Well were killed off eight minutes from time, when Halkett rose unchallenged to meet Scott Robinson’s corner and steer the ball inside the post and secure the points for the home side.

Bowman was denied a late consolation when his shot was again blocked by Kelly but otherwise it was a 90 minutes to forget from a ‘Well perspective.