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Striker Laura Berry is the SWF SportScotland Young Player of the Year.

The 17-year-old forward was nominated alongside Rossvale’s Sophie Ambrosini, Hearts’ Jessica Husband and Ross County’s Keira Syrjanen. After being initially shortlisted by a supporters vote, Berry was awarded the ‘Young player of the year’ by a selected judging panel.

The striker burst onto the Scottish footballing scene, netting 8-goals in 12-appearances after joining the club on an initial season-long loan deal from Glasgow-outfit Rangers.

“I’m absolutely delighted to receive this award,” Berry emphasised.

“It’s an absolute honour and a privilege to be nominated alongside so many talented players, and I’m very proud to have been awarded the ‘Young Player of the Year.’

“I just want to continue the form that I showed last season in this campaign, and really support Motherwell to a positive position in the SWPL.

Berry has quickly rediscovered her form this campaign after re-joining the club on a second-consecutive loan deal, scoring seven-goals in six-appearances, including four against newly-promoted SWPL2 champions Queens Park in only her second game.

“I’m really proud of Laura,” Head Coach Paul Brownlie added.

“Laura works tirelessly both on and off the pitch to improve her game, and to be recognised alongside so many talented players is great to see.

“We’ve worked hard at the club to have a proven track record of developing young players, and to have Laura awarded the SWF Young Player of the Year, is an absolute privilege for the club and a reward for all the talented coaching staff who work behind the scenes.”

Hibernian came away with three points, defeating Motherwell 3-0 at Fir Park. 

Junior Hoilett and Mykola Kukhareevych gave the Edinburgh men a two-goal advantage before Josh Campbell netted a third ten minutes from time.

Stuart Kettlewell restored Tawanda Maswanhise to the starting lineup after the Zimbabwe forward’s delayed return from international duty cost him his place against Ross County. Tom Sparrow’s ankle injury in the defeat at Dingwall forced the only other change, with Davor Zdravkovski coming into the midfield.

The Easter Road men had former Motherwell Academy graduates Chris and Nicky Cadden forming opposite wing backs as boss David Gray aimed to lift his side off the bottom of the league table.

Despite a bright and open start from both sides, there was little action in either box in the first 25 minutes.

A whipped cross from Maswanhise fell behind Kofi Balmer, and although his acrobatic bicycle kick sent the ball over the bar, at least it provided some encouragement for the home fans.

A minute later it was the travelling fans who were applauding as the visitors opened the scoring.

Aston Oxborough failed to cut out Nicky Cadden’s curling free kick, allowing Hoilett, at the back of the six-yard area, to nudge the ball over the goal line.

Ten minutes later, N.Cadden was presented with another free kick, this time 24 yards from goal. His low serving effort forced Oxborough across to palm the ball round his post, but the danger wasn’t over.

The resultant corner to the back post caused mayhem around the six-yard box, and although the ‘Well keeper blocked one effort, the ball bobbled in front of goal until eventually Kukharevych bundled it into the net and gave the Edinburgh men a two-goal lead.

The first half ended with ‘Well unable to mount a sustained pressure on the visitor’s goal with Jordon Smith completely untested.

A vast improvement was required in the second forty-five, particularly in the final third, and it was no surprise when the second half started with Tony Watt and Zach Robinson coming on at the expense of Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Andy Halliday.

And within five minutes, following good work on the left by Ewan Wilson, Robinson’s drive from 20 yards forced Smith into his first save.

But while ‘Well chased the game, a now confident Hibs looked threatening on the counter.

On the hour, Smith finally produced a decent save to push Robinson’s effort over his bar after Dan Casey nodded down Lennon Miller’s corner.

With 20 minutes remaining, the ‘Well boss went for broke, bringing on Moses Ebiye to go four up top with Harry Paton coming on to bolster the midfield.

Ten minutes from time, Campbell prodded the ball low past Oxborough from 12 yards.

Moses Ebiye then came within a ball’s width of reducing the leeway when his left-foot shot smacked off the face of the post, but it would have been little consolation to the Fir Park faithful.

Stuart Kettlewell reacts to defeat at home to Hibernian.

Clothing brand Bee Inspired visit Fir Park, where some of the playing squad dress each other to see who does best.

In the end, carnage ensues.

Tawanda Maswanhise became a hero for his country earlier this month, as his strike for Zimbabwe against Kenya sent his country to AFCON 2025. Now back in Motherwell colours after a difficult journey home, the winger is looking to continue his goal scoring form and good performances. 

The former Leicester man is excited for this weekend against Hibernian.

Manager Stuart Kettlewell was frustrated with how his side’s previous outing against Ross County panned, including the amount of wasted time in the game, and wants his team to show a reaction this weekend against Hibernian. Kettlewell says the Hibs performance and late surge against Aberdeen shows it’s a team still fighting and they will prove to be a difficult opponent. 

He also confirmed Tom Sparrow has picked up an ankle injury, as well as discussing inclusion at Fir Park.

We will face Kilmarnock on Wednesday 8 January at Rugby Park. 

Kick off is 7:45pm.

The match was originally due to take place on Saturday 2 November but was postponed due to our progression to the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

Our calendar signing event is back again this year. 

The first-team squad will be in the Centenary Suite at Fir Park on Tuesday 10 December to meet fans and sign autographs.

Doors will open at 6pm.

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.

Motherwell return to Fir Park after three weeks on Saturday 30 November, taking on Hibernian in the William Hill Premiership. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

• Young Adults tickets would ages 14-17.
• Juveniles would be 13 and under
• Ticket Office open from 11am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

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.

What else is happening?

Maggie’s will be on hand collecting money for a bucket collection. They help and provide information to make coping with cancer easier. You can find out more about their work here.

Ahead of International Persons with Disabilities Day on Tuesday 3 December, we’re celebrating with a range of activities.

Info points at each stand will raise awareness of the DSA, and fans can support their work by purchasing pin badges for £5. Well Society and DSA flags will be given to young fans, and junior members will play key roles as mascots and announcers.

At half-time, we’ll cheer on Scotland’s Cerebral Palsy world champions as they complete a lap of honour, alongside the Community Trust’s PAN Disability team. And don’t miss Block E’s special banner celebrating the day!

Get Involved:

• Watch the Fir Park accessibility video.
• Join the next DSA meeting: 7pm, Thursday 9^th January (email: heathermfcdsa@outlook.com).
•  Follow Motherwell FC DSA on Facebook, Instagram and X

Kit Watch

We will be wearing our home kit for this match.

Injury Update

Stephen O’Donnell, Paul McGinn, Callum Slattery, Jack Vale, Ross Callachan and Sam Nicholson remain out for this game.

Jair Tavares is ineligible against his parent club.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell returned from the international break with a 2-1 defeat to Ross County. That result meant Motherwell remained fifth in the table.

Zach Robinson got off the mark in the league, with his first goal in the Premiership. It’s been two wins and two defeats in Motherwell’s last four games. It was a narrow 2-1 win for the Steelmen when these two sides came together last month at Easter Road, with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Andy Halliday getting on the scoresheet.

Hibernian’s last win at Fir Park came in January 2023 when Kevin Nisbet scored a hat trick to help his side win 3-2.

Opposition Report

Hibernian have had a tricky start to league proceedings. After 13 games, the Hibees have eight points on the board. Their one win of the league campaign came against St Johnstone in September.

The Leith side are in midweek action against Aberdeen on Tuesday night at Easter Road.

Martin Boyle is on five goals for the season. Former Motherwell academy player Nicky Cadden found the back of the net on Saturday against Dundee, taking his tally for the season to two, despite missing some of the action due to injury.