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Motherwell face Hamilton Academical in the Ladbrokes Premiership at the Superseal Stadium in the fourth Lanarkshire derby of the season. 

And on the back of a dramatic victory over Hearts in the quarter final of the Scottish Cup, the Steelmen are back to league action on Saturday with huge momentum behind them.

Carl McHugh’s stunning chest and volley from 25 yards sent Stephen Robinson’s side in to the last four, and with a top six spot to play for, now face an important game on Saturday.

Having clinched three important points against Partick Thistle, Hamilton also go in to the derby clash on the back of a win.

With two wins in three meetings against Accies this term, Stephen Robinson’s side could move within a point of sixth placed Hearts with a third derby victory.

And manager Stephen Robinson is confident his side will be up to the task when they come up against Martin Canning’s side on Saturday.

“We’ve done well in recent times against Hamilton and we aim to continue to do that, but we’re well aware of what a tough game it will be,” the Northern Irishman said.

“But we’ll be ready to scrap. We’ll put out a team who’ll be ready to scrap and fight, that’s the first and foremost for us, but it will be a very tough game.

“Since the winter break though we’ve won seven games, so we’re on a good run of form and against Hearts I thought our tempo was very good and back to what we’re about.”

[pullquote]We’re scoring a lot of goals at the moment, the only game we haven’t scored in since the break was against Kilmarnock.[/pullquote]

Having enjoyed a strong season at the helm, Robinson also took the chance to praise some of his players for their performances this term.

In particular, his Scottish contingent have impressed on a regular basis in claret and amber.

“We’ve got a couple of boys who I believe will be on Alex McLeish’s radar, whether that’s the 21s or the full squad,” Robinson said.

“I hear a lot of the press talk about problems at right back but no one has mentioned Richard Tait.”

Much like his manager, Ryan Bowman is relishing Saturday’s Lanarkshire derby.

The strong striker knows that the Steelmen will be in for a tough afternoon, but insists ‘Well have the players to win the battle and pick up all three points.

Speaking to the broadcast press ahead of Saturday’s game, the Englishman revealed the hard work going on around the training ground ahead of the fourth meeting with Hamilton Academical this season.

[pullquote]We’ve been preparing all week for this derby match, there’s been a good atmosphere in training, and we’ll be ready for the battle.[/pullquote]

“We’re focused on Hamilton on Saturday because we know it’ll be a tough game for us,” the 26-year-old said.

“We’ll be ready to battle, but once we win the battle we have the players who can win us the game on the ball.”

	Hamilton v Motherwell
	Saturday March 10, 2018
	3.00pm
	Superseal Stadium
	Tickets on sale at the gate.

Admission prices are as follows:

Motherwell supporters should enter through gates 7-12. Gates 7 to 9 will be cash-only gates, while gates 1o to 12 will be for those who have already purchased tickets.

We are expecting a big crowd, so please get there early.

If you are travelling by train, please leave extra time as you will be directed on a longer route to the ground.

If you can’t make it along, you can follow the match on Twitter @MotherwellFC. Live audio commentary will be available on mixlr.com/motherwellfc

You can see the match highlights on MFC TV’s YouTube channel, as well as full reaction and a match report right here on the official website.

Ryan Bowman is relishing Saturday’s Lanarkshire derby. 

The strong striker knows that the Steelmen will be in for a tough afternoon, but insists ‘Well have the players to win the battle and pick up all three points.

Speaking to the broadcast press ahead of Saturday’s game, the Englishman revealed the hard work going on around the training ground ahead of the fourth meeting with Hamilton Academical this season.

[pullquote]It’ll be a battle and a scrap, we know to expect that. But we have good form against them recently, especially at their place.[/pullquote]

“We’re focused on Hamilton on Saturday because we know it’ll be a tough game for us,” the 26-year-old said.

“We’ve been preparing all week for this derby match, there’s been a good atmosphere in training, and we’ll be ready for the battle.

“But once we win the battle we have the players who can win us the game on the ball.”

Stephen Robinson believes the Scots in his squad could catch the attention of Scotland manager Alex McLeish.

Richard Tait, Chris Cadden and Allan Campbell have had terrific campaigns so far in claret and amber as the Steelmen prepare for a second semi final and a top-six push.

Speaking to the broadcast press, the ‘Well boss spoke about his Scottish contingent ahead of a crucial Lanarkshire derby on Saturday.

[pullquote]We’ve got a couple of boys who I believe will be on Alex McLeish’s radar, whether that’s the 21s or the full squad.[/pullquote]

“I hear a lot of the press talk about problems at right back but no one has mentioned Richard Tait.”

He added: “Since the winter break we’ve won seven games, so we’re on a good run of form and against Hearts I thought our tempo was very good and back to what we’re about.”

“We’ve done well in recent times against Hamilton and we’re well aware of what a tough game it is, but we’ll have a team ready to go out and scrap and fight.”

Steven McLean will be in charge of Saturday’s Lanarkshire derby clash at the Superseal Stadium.

It will be McLean’s third involvement with Motherwell as he steps in to the middle for a crucial fixture in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

His first match this term was the 2-0 victory over Rangers at Hampden in the semi final of the Betfred Cup – one of the most memorable victories of the season for any ‘Well fan.

He followed that match up with a fixture at Fir Park, as Kilmarnock sneaked all three points in a narrow 1-0 win for Steve Clarke’s side.

The 36-year-old took charge on six occasions last term. Those included a midweek away win to Ross County, a 3-2 home loss against Dundee and a 1-1 draw at Ibrox back in April.

His overall record in charge of Motherwell reads 17 wins, 10 defeats and six draws from 33 matches.

In those games, ‘Well have scored 58 and conceded 52. 102 cautions have been dished out, 56 flashed at those wearing claret and amber.

Four players have been sent off, two for ‘Well, when Fraser Kerr and Keith Lasley were sent for an early shower in the same match against Kilmarnock in February 2013.

McLean will be assisted by David Roome and Joseph Lawson, with Craig Charleston on fourth official duties.

Motherwell’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi final against either Aberdeen or Kilmarnock will be played on Saturday, April 14.

The match, which will be played at Hampden Park in Glasgow, will kick off at 12.15pm.

The fixture is also being broadcast live on Sky Sports and BBC Scotland.

Ticket information for the match is as follows:

North and William Hill South Stand

£30 Adult / £15 Concessions

East & West Stands

£20 Adult / £10 Concessions

Concessions are regarded as those aged under 16 and those aged 65 and over.

The Scottish FA haven’t as yet been able to give the competing clubs a confirmed date as to when the tickets are likely to be available. When they do, the club will announce when the tickets will go on sale and the planned sale arrangements.

Getting to Hampden

The club are operating a bus from the Cooper Bar on the day of the game. The bar will be open before departure for food and drink.

The bus, which will take supporters to and from Hampden Park, will cost £8. Supporters can buy by calling 01698 333333 or visiting the ticket office at Fir Park.

Semi final hospitality

Come and enjoy the day in style with our pre and post-match hospitality here at Fir Park.

For just £80, you can get:

• Your match ticket
• Hot breakfast roll
• Match programme
• Official bus to and from Hampden Park
• Pay bar facility at Fir Park
• Hot buffet served at Fir Park on your return

It’s time to cast your vote for what you think should be the 2017/18 Motherwell FC goal of the season.

We’ve put together a shortlist of the best strikes so far this campaign. All you need to do is pick your favourite. Click here to cast your vote.

Our shortlist is as follows:

15/8/17: Chris Cadden v Queens Park

26/8/17: Louis Moult v Hearts

9/9/17: Ryan Bowman v Kilmarnock

14/10/17: Andy Rose v Hamilton Academical

22/10/17: Louis Moult v Rangers

18/11/17: Louis Moult v Aberdeen

13/12/17: Craig Tanner v Partick Thistle

4/3/18: Carl McHugh v Hearts

Our award ceremony takes place this year on April 7 at the Alona Hotel in Strathclyde Park. If you’ve still not got your tickets, the last remaining few are still available. They cost £50 for adults and £20 for under 12s. Phone 01698 333333 or email events@motherwellfc.co.uk to book.

You can also vote for your player and young player of the year by clicking here.

Motherwell’s postponed Ladbrokes Premiership fixture with Aberdeen has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 3. 

The league clash, which was originally scheduled on Wednesday, February 28, was called off due to severe snow.

The game at Fir Park will kick off at 7.45pm.

If you have already purchased a ticket, it will be valid for the rearranged match.

Motherwell are on a high as they prepare to face Hamilton Academical in the Lanarkshire derby.

The Steelmen travel to face their rivals in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday, March 10 and fans are encouraged to buy early to guarantee their seat.

To help you get your ticket early, you can now buy online for this fixture.

Adult tickets cost £22, while over 65s and under 18s can get in for £12.

The trip to Hamilton represents another huge game for Stephen Robinson’s side in their push to make the top six in the Ladbrokes Premiership. Let’s fill the stand and give the team as big a backing as possible.

Extended highlights from Fir Park as goals from Curtis Main and Carl McHugh send Motherwell back to Hampden.

Motherwell will play Aberdeen or Kilmarnock in the semi final of the 2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup.

The match is due to be played at Hampden Park on the weekend on Saturday, April 14.

The tie marks the first time the Steelmen have reached last four of the Scottish Cup since April 2011, where they beat St Johnstone 3-0.

The winners of the tie will play either Celtic or Rangers in the final.

2017/18 William Hill Scottish Cup semi final draw

Celtic v Rangers

Motherwell v Aberdeen/Kilmarnock