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Blair Spittal is delighted to have got his first goal for his new club in the cinch Premiership and is now looking to kick on from here.

He says the team put in a terrific performance last weekend and are now looking to build the foundations for a really good season.

Motherwell travel to the capital to take on Hibernian at Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday 21 August. 

Kick off is 4pm.

Tickets

Tickets for the match can be purchased online.

The Story of the Match

Hibernian have had a mixed start to the season. On the opening day of the campaign, the Hibees fell to a 9-0 defeat to Celtic.

However a comfortable 4-0 victory over Hamilton last Sunday has put Hibs back on track.

Motherwell opened their SWPL campaign with a 1-1 draw with Dundee United.

In their second outing, Glasgow City snatched all three points with the last kick of the game after Motherwell had held the title chasers for 96 minutes.

Stuart McKinstry has joined Motherwell on a season-long loan from Premier League side Leeds United. 

The winger, a graduate of the Motherwell academy where he worked directly with manager Steven Hammell, returns to the club after a three-year stint at Elland Road.

A regular for Leeds’ under 23s, McKinstry was named on the bench for Leeds in the Premier League ten times last season, before being handed his Premier League debut by Marcelo Bielsa against Spurs last November.

He also scored an important penalty for Leeds in the EFL Cup against Fulham in a penalty shootout.

“I’ve worked with Stuart before and know exactly what he is capable of,” manager Steven Hammell said.

“He has progressed in his time down south and having the experience of being in and around the first-team has been beneficial for him.

“He is an excellent addition to the squad and I look forward to seeing what he produces this season.”

McKinstry will wear the number 17 shirt this season.

Motherwell take on Livingston in the second home match of the 2022/23 cinch Premiership campaign at Fir Park.

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 – the ticket office is open 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 with a visit from a player.

How to follow game online

PPV and virtual season ticket options are not available for cinch Premiership matches this season. This will be the case for all 2022/23 cinch Premiership matches this season.

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 will be looking to follow up on a fine win against Aberdeen last weekend.

Steven Hammell’s men are searching for their first home win of the season, having lost with the last kick of the ball last time out.

Livi have started the season strongly,  with five wins from seven games across the League and Premier Sports Cup.

They will go into Saturday’s game off the back of a good win at home against Hibernian.

Match Officials

• Referee: Nick Walsh
• AR1: Alan Mulvanny
• AR2: John McCrossan
• Fourth Official: Duncan Williams

Tickets for our Premier Sports Cup 2nd round match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle have gone on sale.

The match will take place at Fir Park on Wednesday 31 August, kick-off is 7.45pm

Click here to buy your tickets online or visit the ticket office at Fir Park in person.

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

Ticket prices:

Important Information

• Please note there will no cash turnstiles on the day of the game. The ticket office will be open for sales to home fans. An away ticket booth is in operation at the Tommy McLean Stand for away fans.
• Concession prices apply to those aged 60 and over and full-time students with a valid matriculation card.
• Young adults are 12 to 17 year olds and Juniors are for children aged 11 and under.

In his first match since being named as permanent Motherwell manager, Steven Hammell took his side north to Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.

After a quick start and creating numerous chances, Blair Spittal broke the deadlock for Motherwell as they looked to upset the odds. Aberdeen would score on either side of half time to turn the game on its head and test Motherwell’s character.

Callum Slattery’s excellent movement in the box was enough to deceive the Aberdeen backline as he levelled the game on 52 minutes.

Motherwell’s day got even better when Kevin van Veen was on hand to nod home the ‘Well’s third not long after the equaliser.

After passing up more opportunities to score, the Steelmen came away with all three points and got Steven Hammell’s tenure as Motherwell manager, off to the best possible start.

Steven Hammell kicked off his reign as permanent manager with a 3-2 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Blair Spittal, Callum Slattery and Kevin van Veen all netted in an eventful win up North.

PRE-MATCH

Hammell brought Callum Slattery back into the side following suspension. Dean Cornelius also got his first league start as the pair replaced Maguire and Morris.

The goals

• ‘Well took the lead. midway through the first half thanks to Blair Spittal. Connor Shields was played in down the right and he fired in a fine ball across goal. Spittal was on hand to apply the finish past Roos from close.
• As the break approached Aberdeen got level though Miovski who powered his header past Kelly
• After going behind two minutes into the second half though Hayes, it might have been easy for heads to go down. Thankfully five minutes after the Dons scored, Slattery put ‘Well back level. Goss’ corner went all the way through the box and found Callum Slattery who had an easy finish at the back post.
• Incredibly, three minutes later, the comeback was complete. Blair Spittal went in search of his second and saw his show rattle off the crossbar. Thankfully van Veen was lurking and fired the ball into the empty net.

Talking points

• Aberdeen passed up a great chance to take the lead after 11 minutes. Ramadani burst clear through on goal and looked certain to score but scooped his effort over the bar.
• Motherwell had a host of great chances to add to their tally but couldn’t make them count.
• Four wins in last five games at Pittodrie for the Steelmen.

Team

Motherwell: Kelly, McGinn, Mugabi, Solholm, O’Donnell, Slattery (Maguire, 74), Goss, Cornelius (Morris, 74), Spittal (Efford, 22), Shields (Tierney, 74), van Veen

Attendance: 14,714

“In terms of my first match, including seeing the fans at the end, I was proud.”

Goalkeeper Aston Oxborough has joined Motherwell on a two-year deal. 

The 24-year-old shot stopper joins the club after 14 years at Norwich.

6’4″ Oxborough signed under previous manager Graham Alexander, with international clearance finally being granted, and goes straight into the squad against Aberdeen as Scott Fox is temporarily filling in as goalkeeper coach.

Aston was on loan last season at National League side Barnet where he turned out 22 times for The Bees.

“This is a really good club full of good people,” Oxborough said.

“I’m excited to be here and I’m looking forward to the season ahead.”

Steven Hammell is looking for the perfect start in his first match as permanent Motherwell manager against Aberdeen.

The Motherwell veteran was successful in a robust interview process where he says he sold himself and his ideas about where the club can build on.