| 3 | Rangers | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 18 |
| 7 | Dundee | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 15 |
It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for October.
Brodie Spencer, Harry Paton and Stephen O’Donnell are all up for nomination.
To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page.
Motherwell take on Aberdeen at Fir Park on Wednesday night.
Kick off is 7.45pm.
| Hunter Stand | O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand | |
| Adults | £24 | £26 |
| Concessions | £19 | £19 |
| Young Adults | £12 | £12 |
| Juniors | £6 | £6 |
– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
– Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
– Juveniles would be 11 and under
Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.
Ticket Office open from 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.
The will be shown live on our pay-per-view streaming service.
The match will be available for £11.
You will be able to purchase online.
Luke Irons will be joined by Stephen Craigan in the commentary box.
We will be wearing our home kit for the match.
Jon Obika and Pape Souare remain out for the match.
Lennon Miller is eligible for selection, having served his one match suspension.
A Luca Ross goal ended Motherwell’s losing run. The last gasp finish earned the Steelmen a vital point against Ross County on Saturday, with the match ending 3-3.
Having lost four games on the spin prior, the result puts a spring in the step of the ‘Well as they prepare to face Aberdeen.
It will be the first time Stuart Kettlewell has faced Aberdeen as Motherwell manager.
Aberdeen have the task of balancing domestic football with European group stage action.
They sit on nine points after nine games in the league, with their most recent win coming against Rangers at the end of September.
Aberdeen came close to registering their first win in the Europa Conference League group stage against Paok. Having gone 2-0 up, the Greeks battled back to edge the game out 3-2.
Bojan Miovski has been the source of the goals for the Dons. He’s netted on nine occasions this season, four of which have came in the league for the North Macedonian.
Motherwell fought back from 3-1 down with only eight minutes remaining to grab two late goals and share the points with Ross County after an action packed second half.
After the disappointment of the late, late loss to Celtic, ‘Well fans would see this as a hard earned point as the Fir Park men refused to give up the cause.
It was a pretty even affair until Eamonn Brophy fired County into a lead just beyond the hour mark. When Simon Murray made it 2-0 the game looked beyond the Steelmen.
But the introduction of Mika Biereth after 74 minutes brought some much needed urgency life into the home side. After the young Dane had won and converted a penalty a fightback looked possible until Victor Loturi restored the Staggies two goal advantage.
With three minutes of regulation time remaining Conor Wilkinson hammered the ball home to give the Fir Park men some renewed hope.
And amazingly three minutes into added on time, 17-year-old substitute Luca Ross scrambled the ball over the visitor’s goal line for an equaliser for a point that seemed beyond them.
The suspension of midfielder Lennon Miller allowed Stuart Kettlewell to tinker with his formation going with two up front. That allowed ex-County man Oli Shaw to make his first start, partnering Theo Bair as ‘Well lined up determined to put four consecutive defeats behind them.
The Fir Park boss was also boosted by the return from injury of Calum Butcher and Mika Biereth, who were fit enough for a place on the home bench.
While Motherwell’s formation was intent on exerting pressure on the visitor’s defence, it was Liam Kelly’s goal which came under threat from the kick-off.
In the 7th minute Connor Randell’s ball across the six-yard box just eluded Eamonn Brophy sliding in to force the ball home.
A minute later the ‘Well defence was guilty of ball watching when the unmarked Jack Baldwin nodded the ball back across goal only to watch his defensive partner Ryan Leak head the ball wide.
Then as the ball bounced around the hoe box Baldwin’s shot at goal was deflected just wide of the post for a corner as a shaky looking home defence survived.
Having weathered the early storm, the Steelmen finally found their passing game, especially around the County penalty area as a flurry of crosses flashed across Ross Laidlaw’s goal.
Stephen O’Donnell started the trend with a ball aimed for Shaw and Brodie Spencer with neither able to reach the cross.
After 26 minutes O’Donnell repeated the move and this time Spencer at the rear of the six-yard box got his head to the ball only to see his effort come crashing back off the face of the post.
Two minutes later VAR made its first call of the afternoon after Blair Spittal was sent tumbling at the edge of the County box. But VAR said no penalty.
Nine minutes later O’Donnell’s last gasp tackle on Brophy was reviewed but again the outcome was no penalty.
‘Well finished the first half on top and as more inviting balls were fired across the visitor’s box.
And two minutes from the break, following Callum Slattery’s corner, Laidlaw’s goal somehow survived a melee inside the six-yard box and claims for a handball, as the sides headed for the interval on level terms.
Remarkably, it took County’s substitute Kyle Turner to force the first save of the match, his low drive after 53 minutes giving Kelly a routine catch.
On the hour mark Kettlewell made his first change of the afternoon, Conor Wilkinson replacing Bair as ‘Well searched for the opener.
It took an unorthodox save from Kelly to prevent County stealing the lead. Turner hammered the ball towards goal and when it deflected off Brophy it caught the ‘keeper grounded but somehow he used his legs to smother the ball.
Malky Mackay’s men were not to be denied, though, and four minutes later Brophy’s firm drive from the right of the box sailed past the Kelly’s outstretched hand and inside the ‘keeper’s right hand post. Even a VAR check for handball in the build up couldn’t deny the Highlander’s the lead.
Motherwell’s task was doubled after 73 minutes when the fell two behind. Murray collected the ball at the corner of the box and after stepping inside O’Donnell he fired a low shot across Kelly and into the corner of the net.
The ‘Well boss immediately made a double substitution, replacing his wing backs with Georgie Gent and Biereth.
Obviously Kettlewell was looking for the returning Arsenal loanee to repeat the impact he had against Hibs in August.
And within four minutes the young Dane had the Fir Park fans on their feet as he raced into the box, forcing Laidlaw to bring him down in the box for a stonewall penalty. Biereth wasted no time in getting to his feet and sending the County ‘keeper the wrong and set up a grandstand finish.
Any thoughts of a dramatic fightback were killed off seven minutes from time. Loturi held off Gent to get his shot on goal and although Kelly did well to block the first attempt the County midfield man followed up to squeeze the ball past the grounded ‘keeper and make it 3-1 and seemingly ensure that all three points were heading to the Highlands.
However, a battling Motherwell had other ideas.
With three minutes remaining Biereth sent Conor Wilkinson through the middle and he slammed the ball past Laidlaw to give ‘Well a fighting chance of salvaging something from the game.
Three minutes into the seven added on, Luca Ross scored his first senior goal when amidst a scramble in the six-yard box the 17 year old steered the ball over the line for a dramatic equaliser.
Not content with a point ‘Well pressed for all three and in the final minute a chance for the winner appeared. Gent’s high cross into the box had Laidlaw dropping the ball under the threat of Wilkinson. But as McGinn fired the ball towards goal it was blocked by Leak, as both sides settled for a deserved point apiece for their efforts and entertainment.
The manager reacts to the 3-3 draw with Ross County.
We will now take on Rangers on Sunday 24 December.
Kick-off is 12pm.
Originally scheduled to take 24 hours earlier, the match has been selected for live coverage by Sky Sports.
Liam Kelly earned his first Scotland cap whilst away on international duty and is looking forward to the return of club business.
When asked about the recent run of form, the skipper insists it’s only been 45 minutes of poor performance in the last four games and the team remain optimistic ahead of Ross County.
Stuart Kettlewell is looking forward to a return to action after an extended break.
With their last cinch Premiership postponed, Motherwell haven’t played a game in three weeks and the manager insists his team are ready to go.
The week off has allowed Calum Butcher edge closer to fitness and he also revealed that Mika Biereth has returned from Arsenal and will be assessed ahead of the game.
Kettlewell is looking forward to the family fun day that is happening prior to the game outside Fir Park, as it allows himself, the players and staff to spend some time with supporters and thank them for then unwavering support so far this season.
Our match postponed match against St Johnstone will now take place on Tuesday 7 November.
Kick off is 7.45pm at McDiarmid Park.
All tickets bought for the original date will remain valid for this fixture.
The 21 day wait for domestic football for Motherwell is over, with Ross County travelling to Fir Park on Saturday 28 October.
Kick off is 3pm.
Our bring a friend for a fiver and family fun day will return for our home match against Ross County on Saturday 28 October.
Similar to our match against County last May, prior to the match, the Motherwell FC Community Trust and ourselves are hosting a joint family fun day at the front of the Phil O’Donnell stand.
Free to all attending the match, it will start at 12pm and will run until 30 minutes prior to kick-off.
There will be:
As we look to get Fir Park as busy as possible, season ticket holders will be able to bring a friend for a fiver.
This offer will be in operation in the John Hunter, Davie Cooper and Phil O’Donnell stands.
To take advantage of this offer, please follow the online steps below:
Your additional ticket will be sent via email for you to pass to your chosen friend. Alternatively, you can print at home.
| Hunter Stand | O’Donnell, Cooper, McLean Stand | |
| Adults | £24 | £26 |
| Concessions | £19 | £19 |
| Young Adults | £12 | £12 |
| Juniors | £6 | £6 |
– Concessions Tickets would be ages 65 and over and FT Students with a valid matric card.
– Young Adults tickets would ages 12 to 17.
– Juveniles would be 11 and under
Supporters are able to buy tickets online here or visit the ticket office at Fir Park.
Ticket Office open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.
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.
We will be wearing the home kit for this match.
Calum Butcher returned to full training last week, and is in contention to make his return.
Mika Biereth is expected to return from his parent club Arsenal this, as he edges closer to match fitness. He will be assessed. Jon Obika remains out.
Pape Souare has sustained an ankle injury in training and will receive a scan to determine how long he will be missing for.
Lennon Miller will be suspended for this match, following his sending off against Livingston.
It’s been three weeks since Motherwell were in action, with the international break rolling into the postponement of the match against St Johnstone last weekend due to Met Office weather warnings in place.
A 2-0 defeat to Livingston last time out seen Stuart Kettlewell frustrated at his team’s performance, making it four defeats on the spin for the Steelmen.
However, in a tightly congested cinch Premiership league table, Motherwell remain in the top six on 10 points, just a point behind Hearts in fourth.
Ross County stayed up via a relegation play off win against Partick Thistle in the summer, and have made a brighter start to their campaign this time round.
With wins over St Johnstone and Kilmarnock already on the board, County are on seven points.
However, the Staggies haven’t played competitive football in a month, with postponed matches against St Mirren and Dundee coming either side of the international break.
Ross County take on Dundee on Tuesday night.
Simon Murray has made a sharp start to the 2023/24 season, scoring nine goals in all competitions so far. Two of them have came in the league, with County scoring three goals in total, in their last five games.
Our home match against Aberdeen will be shown live on our pay-per-view streaming service.
The match will be available for £11.
You will be able to purchase online.
Kick off is 7.45pm on Wednesday 1 November.
