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We have secured 100 tickets from St Mirren that will go on sale on Saturday 7 December at 10am.

These will be available on the link here.

If you have purchased tickets for the game but have been unable to collect them from the Fir Park ticket office, the Motherwell SLO Chris Thomson will be at the away turnstiles (North Stand with your ticket for the match.

Your support is greatly appreciated, and we wish everyone a safe journey to Paisley.

Steve Seddon is thankful for getting back to the action so quickly following Wednesday night’s game against Dundee, but has learned very quickly that there are no easy games in the Scottish Premiership.

He says that whilst the players go out looking to win each game, it doesn’t always work out that way and they have to find a way of turning that around. Seddon remains calm going into tomorrow’s game and draws comparison with West Ham.

Stuart Kettlewell reflects on the frustrations of Wednesday night’s game against Dundee. The Motherwell manager was annoyed with his side conceding three goals in seven minutes, and says his team take accountability for that. 

Having put the controversial refereeing decision behind him after dialogue with the head of referees, Kettlewell has asked for a healthy support on Saturday against St Mirren, as he feels it can make a difference for the players’ confidence.

In the torrential December rain, Motherwell headed to Dens Park to take on Dundee, looking to end a two-game losing run. With four changes to the side, the early signs were bright, with Lennon Miller and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos going close in the early stages. 

However, the good work early doors was undone when Dundee took the lead, but Stamatelopoulos got his second of the season just minutes later to level the game.

Motherwell had their tails up, and the chances kept coming. They couldn’t get ahead, however, and then the game changed completely. With Kofi Balmer down with a head knock, the referee played on as Dundee hit on the break. They subsequently scored, to the dismay of Motherwell players and staff.

The following seven minutes would be a disaster for the Steelmen, conceding a third and fourth, killing the game off.

In the latter stages, Steve Seddon, Moses Ebiye, and Miller all went close, but in the end, the game was spun on its head in controversial fashion.

Motherwell make the journey to Paisley on Saturday 7 December to face St Mirren. 

Kick off is 3pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets can be purchased online.

Tickets are for collection or postage only, there are no digital tickets. If you want your ticket posted, we recommend purchasing by Tuesday 3 December.

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.

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, Tom Sparrow and Zach Robinson remain out for this game.

The latter ruptured his achilles earlier this week and will miss the rest of the season. Sam Nicholson made the bench for the midweek trip to Dundee, his first involvement in a match day squad this season.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Motherwell’s midweek defeat to Dundee was the third loss on the spin. In a game where they had plenty chances and forced the keeper into numerous saves, Dundee’s second, third and fourth came within seven minutes of each other and ultimately killed the game off.

Kettlewell gave first starts of the season to Tony Watt and Jair Tavares, with the latter involved in Apostolos Stamatelopoulos’ second goal of the season. The result leaves Motherwell in sixth place going into this weekend, with St Mirren one point behind the Steelmen.

Opposition Report

After a dip in form during September and October, which resulted in four losses in a row, St Mirren have turned their fortunes around in their last five games.

It’s been three wins and a draw in their last five, with their last outing ending in a 2-0 defeat to Dundee United at Tannadice. They have five wins in the league this season, with four of them coming on home soil.

Toyosi Olusanya has really stepped up to the plate with his goalscoring. He’s St Mirren’s top scorer with seven in all competitions.

Motherwell left Dundee empty-handed after shipping shipping three goals in seven minutes to lose 4-1 at Dens Park.

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos’ strike had the game level at the break but a chaotic second-half spell laid to bed any hope of taking home any points.

Motherwell started positively, with the better of the early exchanges.

Lennon Miller had two decent strikes from distance but neither troubled McCracken in the Dundee goal.

However against the run of play, Dundee took the lead.  Oluwasun Adewumi cut in off the left side and from a narrow angle curled his effort past Oxborough.

The Steelmen quickly went in search of an equaliser with Stamatelopoulos and Watt combining well but the Scot’s strike was deflected wide for a corner.

They didn’t have to wait too long to be back level. Jair Tavares produced some excellent play down the right and this threaded ball found Harry Paton. The Canadian went down under pressure but Apostolos Stamatelopoulos was on hand to fire in his second goal of the season.

Motherwell continued to attack and chances came and went for Stamatelopoulos who was searching for his second,  firstly forcing a good save from McCracken and then seeing his shot deflected wide.

Steve Seddon had a chance to put the Steelmen ahead shortly before the break but he blazed well over from inside the box.

The Fir Park side came out the traps quickly in the second half and as Tony Watt got in behind the Dundee defence, his cross was poked wide by Harry Paton.

The home team took the lead on the hour-mark in controversial fashion.

Lennon Miller’s corner into the box was claimed by Jon McCracken but Kofi Balmer went down clutching his head, after falling to the ground and taking a knee to the face but referee John Beaton allowed play to continue and Dundee advanced up the pitch and Scott Tiffoney curled home.

Motherwell looked rattled by the decision and went on to lose two more goals in the next four minutes – Lyall Cameron with a double after poor defending.

With just over twenty minutes to play Motherwell continued to look for a goal but found Jon McCracken on top form as he denied Lennon Miller and Steve Seddon’s  shots from the edge of the box.

Time ticked away amd despite plenty of huffing and puffing there was no way back for the Steelmen, who now turn attention to St Mirren on Saturday.

Stuart Kettlewell speaks post-match on the 4-1 defeat to Dundee.

The women of steel will embark on their route to the historic Women’s Scottish Cup this weekend, as SWPL2 outfit Rossvale welcome the visitors to the Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex on Sunday. 

Motherwell, who were the defeated finalists to Hibernian in 2018, will participate in the 54th inauguration of the competition after reaching the Semi-Final in 2023 – contesting the first domestic women’s match to be played at the National stadium, Hampden Park.

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Motherwell return to domestic action this weekend after a fortnight break to the footballing calendar, as the international break comes to a close. Striker Laura Berry and midfielder Mason Clark both played their part, as Scotland confirmed their place in the second round of qualification matches for the UEFA under-19 European Championships. Berry started on three occasions, netting five goals, with Clark also starting twice.

The women of steel will look to continue from where they left off, after finding the target on six-occasions in their last encounter against Queens park, replicating their previous six-nil victory over Aberdeen at Balmoral Stadium less than a fortnight prior.

Midfielder Louisa Boyes scored two hat-tricks in November, placing three past Aberdeen and Queens Park in a prolific spell for the 23-year-old. Berry returns in claret and amber for her first matchday since picking up the SWF young player of the year award on Saturday evening.

Rossvale

Opponents Rossvale have endured an inconsistent run of form, picking up one-win from their last five games, defeating promotion-chasers Livingston by five-goals to two whilst encountering defeats to Gartcairn, Boroughmuir Thistle, Kilmarnock and a stalemate with St. Johnstone.

Ticket information

Supporters can purchase tickets on matchday, with the clubs turnstile in operation.

• Adult – £6.
• Concession – £3.
• Under-16s – Free to enter.

How to follow the action 

Supporters can follow Sunday’s encounter on X formerly Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match. Kick-off from the Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex at 3PM.

Steve Seddon is the type of guy who just loves football. He loves coming to work every day, hitting the training pitch, and looking forward to the game on the weekend.

He’s not the type of person to sit about and not play, as that doesn’t work for him.

“I like playing football; I’ve always looked to move on to play games rather than stay at a gaff where I’m not featuring,” the full-back explained.

“I shattered my cheekbone during my first game at Cambridge. I tried to get back as quickly as possible so I could play games.”

And when your mentality is all about playing games and gaining experience, arriving in a new country, to play for a new team, getting limited game time could be an issue.

After only getting six minutes in the group stage of the Premier Sports Cup, and two starts in the subsequent ten games that followed, it could have been easy for Seddon to lose his motivation early on.

“It was frustrating initially,” he said.

“I think you’ve got to be patient with it; you’ve got to be realistic. If we’re winning games, all you can do is show up in training. If you’re winning games, you’ve got to enjoy the fact the club is winning.

“Quite a few teams I’ve played for, success is staying in the league. That means you’re winning one out of every three or four games. It’s not like you’re getting that winning feeling a lot.

“But we’ve had lots of wins here.”

And with those wins comes the good atmosphere in the dressing room. But Seddon is insistent on the fact that, even if the team doesn’t win, he’ll still be a loud and funny character.

“I’m loud, energetic, and, as that person, you want to make sure you’re that in the dressing room even if you’re not playing,” Seddon added.

“You want to keep everyone in good moods. I was always quite loud at Birmingham when I was coming through.

“My first week at Stevenage was a bit different. I was 19, and it was my first move to a new team; I didn’t know anyone. Then, I felt comfortable and returned to my usual self.

“It was the same here; I didn’t know anyone, so I tried to keep my head down. But I actually had this conversation with Tony [Watt] the other day; we can’t help but be loud. We’re not doing it on purpose; it’s just the way we are. I’ll go home, and my family is always banging on about inside voices.”

The international break in November allowed Seddon to return home for a couple of days to visit family. Even in a public setting, it would appear he remains the bubbly character.

“They were moaning to me about inside voices in the restaurant; I just don’t have a filter for that,” he laughed.

“I do enjoy the jokes. I love football clubs; I’ve been around some unreal dressing rooms with unreal people. When I was younger, there were proper football characters, and I think the sport has changed slightly; there are not as many of them now.

“I’ve had guys who are good on the pitch, aggressive and focused, but off it they had a bit of banter.”

It’s that outgoing and humorous approach that helps Seddon get through the working week.

“It’s class; it’s a way of dealing with the ups and downs of football,” the 26-year-old said.

“Even after a training session where your team loses, you can be quite angry and low, but it’s a way of dealing with that. The dressing room banter picks you up so you don’t go home in a huff.

“I’ve always said I love being around football clubs; that atmosphere is class. I’d get sacked from an office job very quickly!”

But does being known as the dressing room joker have its own pressures, particularly after a defeat?

“I think it’s more natural than that,” he explained.

“Every loss affects the team differently. A last-minute winner from the opponent affects a team differently than a game where you’ve been battered all game.

“It’s natural. We’ve got a good mix of characters here, who I’m friends with outside of football. You’re not going to be best mates with everyone you play with, but spending time with the boys away from the stadium is important.”

After limited action in the early stages of his Motherwell career, Seddon had started the last four matches for the Steelmen prior last Saturday against Hibernian, having been deployed as a full-back and a centre-back.

“It’s good to be feeling a part of something,” Seddon stated.

“Of course, you’re a part of it on the sidelines, but every player will tell you there’s a difference between being on the bench and playing in the game. If the team wins 2-0 and you’re on the bench, it’s good to see them win. But if you’re playing, there’s a better feeling involved, knowing you contributed.

“I’ve played at centre-back four or five times before, but that’s what you get paid for. Your contributions on the pitch. At the end of the day, you want to play football, and the manager believes in you because he’s putting you in that position. So, you just crack on with it.”

Steve Seddon has played over 200 professional games. At the age of 26, he’s also played in the Championship, League One and League Two in England. So, coming to Scotland was a bold move for the Englishman.

In doing so, it’s hard for him not to compare the game from either side of the border.

“Scottish football is different from English football in a sense,” he explained.

“But I’d say the winter months are quite telling.

“It’s not as direct up here, but in saying that, I’ve not been here through the winter. In League One, in August, teams are passing it around the back thinking they’re 2010 Barcelona. But, come January, after a few injuries and cold weather, they’re launching it down your throat.

“At the end of the day, I’m not one of those people who compares everything. Scotland is a good standard, and there are slight differences in tactical things. But that could be down to fewer league games. The schedule isn’t packed.

“When you look at the next few weeks for us and the amount of games we’ve got to play, that would be a normal few weeks down south. That in itself is the reason why certain games go the way they do in England.

“That time up here allows you to build up to the next game and be a little more tactical. Looking at how you can hurt the opponent. Down there, you just roll into games.

“All of that said, I like it here. I felt quite comfortable quite quickly. Everyone has asked me how it is, and I’ve said that I love it. The weather has turned cold, but it doesn’t bother me; I’ll just wrap up and get on with it!”

It was on this day in 1998 that Motherwell Youth player Andy Thomson sadly passed away at the age of 19. 

Below is a extract appeared in the club programme dated 16 December 1998 for the game against Dundee.

At the Church Service, Jim Griffin delivered the following Eulogy:

“I had the privilege of working with Andy for a number of years.

Andy, like myself, a local lad, was delighted and proud to be a player at Motherwell Football Club.

During his apprenticeship, Andy showed a natural enthusiasm and willingness to learn, always very helpful, reliable, diligent in every task he performed, both on and off the field, thus making him the uniquely talented person he was.

Andy was liked by everyone, aptly described as “a loud in your face character”, who had a bizarre sense of humour. It’s this humorous side of Andy that I would like to touch upon.

One day while polishing the match boots of one of the senior pros, the player commented to Andy that his boots looked good but he would like to see his face in them.

Andy, slightly stunned, promptly disappeared to correct the situation.

Shortly afterwards Andy returned to the unsuspecting Pro and said – “This is as good as it gets.”

The player looked at his boots only to see a photograph of himself stuck on either boot! That was Andy. Always, laughing, joking, enjoying himself.

None of us could have been prepared for Andy’s tragic death, and of course, we will find the sudden loss very difficult to deal with.

None more so than his parents, Alex and Mary, and his girlfriend, Natalie. May you all take great comfort from the listening ears and comforting arms offered by those close to you at this traumatic time and in the times ahead.”