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Motherwell came away from Celtic Park with a point after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Glasgow.

David Turnbull’s penalty four minutes from time looked like giving the home side all three points but substitute Jon Obika had other ideas as he turned in Blair Spittal’s corner kick.

Stuart Kettlewell opted for a defensive set-up with Calum Butcher sitting in front of a back five and the Steelmen limited the hosts to few chances in the first half.

However, when called upon, Liam Kelly looked in fine form with a sensational save from Matt O’Riley then arguably an even better stop to claw the ball away as it came off his own defenders head.

Motherwell looked to hit on the counter and almost broke the deadlock when Harry Paton got forward and forced a good stop from Joe Hart.

Minutes from the break there was another good chance as Blair Spittal got on the end of a long ball forward. His first touch took him past the onrushing Hart but it left him with an awkward height to finish from and the chance was gone.

The second half proved to be a show of defence resilience from the Steelmen.

The Motherwell backline were excellent, repelling all Celtic attacks until the 67th minute when Bevis Mugabi fouled Oh in the box. Steven McLean pointed to the spot in what looked to be a stonewaller.

Luis Palma stepped up with a stuttered run but Liam Kelly came to the rescue again, diving to his right to make a crucial save.

It seemed like the away side would hold on for a point but those hopes looked like they were scuppered when Celtic were awarded another penalty just four minutes from the end of the ninety.

VAR checked a shirt pull at the back post area from Calum Butcher and referee Steven McLean pointed to the spot. Former Motherwell man David Turnbull dispatched from the spot and from there it looked the Steelmen would leave Glasgow empty handed.

However, with just a minute of regulation time left, Blair Spittal’s corner from was glanced in by substitute Jon Obika’s shoulder, to the delight of  the small pocket of Motherwell fans.

The fourth-official signalled ten minutes of added on time – with fears of a repeat of September’s game against Celtic creeping in – but the Motherwell defence were largely untroubled in added time and took a valuable point back to North Lanarkshire.

Stuart Kettlewell reacts to a point from Celtic Park.

• Sticking together
• Executing a gameplan
• Happy for Jon Obika

Dan Casey says the international break came at a good time for the team, having not won a game in nine matches. 

The Irish defender says the team will go with a game plan to Glasgow and will try to execute it as best they can.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell says the coaching staff take great encouragement from the two games they have played Celtic so far at Motherwell. 

A 1-1 draw at Celtic Park followed by conceding a last minute goal to lose 2-1 at Fir Park, means the manager wants his players to feel that encouragement that they can get something from the game.

Kettlewell also addressed recent speculation surrounding Kevin van Veen and his desire to return to Scotland from Holland.

Our calendar signing event returns this year once again. 

The first-team squad will be in the Centenary Suite at Fir Park on Tuesday 28 November to meet fans and sign autographs.

Doors open at 5.30pm, please be in the queue by 6pm at the latest

Just turn up on the night at the front door of the Centenary Suite to see the squad.

Calendars can be purchased from the club shop now, either in store or online at motherwelldirect.co.uk.

Half season tickets are on sale. 

There are seven guaranteed home matches before the split in April, when there will be a guaranteed double header at Fir Park.

You are able to purchase your half season ticket here.

Half season tickets will be valid from our match against Livingston on Saturday 30 December onwards.

Concession tickets are for anyone aged 59 and over. For those buying new in 2022/23, it’s 65 and over.

In addition, concession prices also apply to full time students with a valid matriculation card.

NEED HELP?

If you need assistance with using our online ticketing website, a guide can be found here.

Alternatively, call us on 01698 333333 or email tickets@motherwellfc.co.uk.

Fresh from the November international break, Motherwell continue their cinch Premiership campaign away to Celtic at Celtic Park on Saturday 25 November. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets are available to purchase online shortly.

Under 13s attending the match must be accompanied by an Adult.

No visitor tickets will be available on the day at Celtic Park and tickets should be purchased in advance. Please also note that Celtic Park is now a cashless stadium.

f 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 home kit for this match.

Injury update

Pape Souare will remain sidelined for this match.

Lennon Miller and Paul McGinn will also be missing.

Motherwell Fortunes

Prior to the November internationals, Motherwell suffered a narrow 2-1 lose at home to Hearts.

The result meant the Steelmen hadn’t won a game in nine matches.

It was a keenly contested match the last time the two sides met. With game still deadlocked after 87 minutes, Celtic found the back of the net before Blair Spittal levelled with seemingly the last kick of the ball. Matt O’Riley would go up the other end to find the winner.

Opposition Report

Celtic are eight points clear at the top of the table, with Brendan Rodgers hitting the ground running in his second spell in charge.

Yet to taste defeat in the cinch Premiership this campaign, they have conceded only seven goals.

A familiar face to Motherwell, academy graduate David Turnbull is back to his near best this season. He has six goals to his name in all competitions having only started seven matches in total.

Summer signing Luis Palma has also adjusted to life in Scotland quickly, the winger has five goals and five assists in just 12 appearances.

We had three players away on international duty this month. 

Bevis Mugabi

With Uganda kicking off their journey to the 2026 World Cup, the Cranes took on Guinea in their first qualifying match in Morocco.

Mugabi played the full 90 minutes however, Uganda conceded in the latter stages of the match and lost 2-1.

In their second outing against Somalia, Uganda picked up their first points in their group with a 1-0 win. Mugabi played the full 90 minutes at the heart of the backline.

Brodie Spencer

As Northern Ireland drew their EURO 2024 qualifying to a close, they travelled to Finland in their first match, with Spencer named amongst the substitutes.

The full-back played 13 minutes off the bench in the second half, however a classy second-half performance from the hosts seem them come away with a 4-0 victory.

The fixtures didn’t get any easier for the Northern Irish as they faced Denmark in Belfast in their second match. Spencer was named on the bench again and was an unused substitute but this time, Northern Ireland put in an impressive performance and came away with a 2-0 win.

Liam Kelly

Although already qualified, Liam Kelly and Scotland wanted to finish their group on a high.

Scotland drew both their games. A 2-2 draw against Georgia came before a thrilling 3-3 draw at Hampden against Norway which seen Scotland finish second in the standings.

Liam Kelly was an unused substitute for both matches.

We have ten players who are out on loan, who all have been in action of late.

Ricki Lamie

Ricki Lamie has now made eight appearances for the Dee. A strong month of results has seen them climb to fifth in the standings.

He’s started five of the last six matches for Tony Docherty, and was an unused substitute against Livingston.

In those five starts, he’s been at the heart of the defence that has managed to keep four clean sheets.

Nathan McGinley

Nathan McGinley has missed the last five matches at Partick Thistle.

Ewan Wilson

Since our last update, Ewan Wilson has made two starts and one appearance from the bench. It’s been a tricky run of form for Stirling as they haven’t won in the last five games.

Despite this, in the congested league 1 table, Stirling are seventh in the table but will have one eye on a playoff spot that is only seven points away.

Sam Campbell

With ten appearances already to his name at Annan Athletic, Sam Campbell is continuing his development.

He’s made one appearance in the last four, as a second-half substitute against Edinburgh City.

Annan were on a difficult run of results, however have seen improvement recently as they drew their last two games.

Robbie Garcia

Cowdenbeath have three draws and two losses to their name in the last five, with Robbie Garcia not featuring in any for the blue brazil.

Barry Maguire

Barry Maguire is already closing in on 20 appearances for Kidderminster Harriers and has played close to 900 minutes of National League football in his time down south.

Despite currently sitting bottom of the National League standings, Maguire has been a regular feature for the Harriers.

They haven’t won in their last five matches.

Ross Tierney

Ross Tierney has started eight matches since our last update.

He’s scored once and assisted once in that time. Tierney scored in an FA Cup tie that was live on ITV against Sheppey United.

It’s now 16 appearances for Walsall in all competitions for Tierney with The Saddlers sitting in 17th place in League Two.

Adam MacDonald

Adam MacDonald has started three of the last six matches, and has been a substitute in two for Cowdenbeath.

The Blue Brazil are sitting in the middle of the pack in the Lowland League.

Robbie Mahon

Michael McIndoe took the reigns of Edinburgh City last month and has seen an improvement in form.

Mahon has started the last five matches and has put in some of man of the match performances. The winger has notched two assist in that time and bagged himself three goals, including a double against Alloa in their last outing.

City have closed the gap to ninth placed Annan as they look to get themselves off the bottom of the table.

Mark Ferrie

Ferrie has made three substitute appearances since our last update for Stenhousemuir. He picked up a head knock against Spartans and was left out of their last two games for precautionary reasons.

Stenny are flying high at the top of the tree in League Two, as they bid for a promotion push this season.

Despite the recent news that Lennon Miller had sustained his first major injury in professional football, the 17-year-old signed a one-year extension at Motherwell, keeping him in ML1 until 2026. 

With a face-to-face conversation with manager Stuart Kettlewell’s office, we see Lennon Miller open up about dealing with the injury setback and he tells us his reasons why, despite a heap of interest elsewhere, he wanted to stay at Motherwell.

He may only be 17, but his football IQ and mental maturity are way beyond his years as he reflects on what has been his breakthrough season in first-team football and looks ahead to his mini milestones he wishes to achieve as he begin his road to recovery from a broken patella.