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Motherwell put in a fighting display but fell to a 5-0 defeat against Rangers on Sunday.

Doubles from Brogan Hay and Lizzie Arnot, and a further goal from Jane Ross, was enough to secure Rangers all three points in the opening SWPL Cup group stage match.

Motherwell made it difficult for Rangers to create anything in the opening minutes of the game. 

However, their robust defence was eventually broken on 19 minutes by Hay. Khym Ramsay made an excellent save from Jane Ross from close range, but the rebound fell to Hay to tap in to break the deadlock. 

Hay then grabbed her second and Rangers’ second on 23 minutes. Motherwell failed to clear their lines and the striker slotted it in the bottom corner to double her side’s advantage. 

Three minutes later, Rangers were awarded a free kick 25 yards out. Arnot stepped up and despite Ramsay getting a hand to it, the shot had too much power for the goalkeeper and hit the back of the net for goal number three. 

In the second half, Motherwell grabbed a stronger hold in the game and had more possession, limiting Rangers to few chances. 

With 10 minutes to go, Rangers made it four when Ross got on the end of an Arnot cross. 

Arnot would grab her second on the stroke of the final whistle, when she finished after running through on goal. 

With three matches still to go in the group, Motherwell still have it all to play for and travel to Aberdeen next Sunday for their second match.

Motherwell’s first competitive fixture of the 2021/22 season takes place this Sunday against Rangers at Alliance Park.

Kick off is at 4pm.

Come and see the match

We’re delighted to welcome fans to Alliance Park on Sunday.

Adult entry to the stadium will cost £5. Children will get in for free. All spectators will be housed in our covered seating area.

Tale of the Tape

Rangers have won all five of their previous fixtures with Motherwell.

Last time out, Rangers came away with a 6-0 victory in the penultimate game of the 2020/21 SWPL1 campaign.

Motherwell last took points out of this fixture in April 2019, when they fought back from 3-0 down to take a point.

Form Guide

Motherwell go into this match off the back of a strong pre-season showing.

The women of steel had 6-0 and 4-0 wins against Kilmarnock and Stirling University respectively in their last two games.

Rangers’ competitive season started on Sunday with an 8-0 victory against Queen’s Park in the SWPL Cup.

Jane Ross grabbed a hat-trick on her Rangers debut, with Sam Kerr netting a brace.

Our women’s team will play their home matches at Alliance Park in the 2021/22 season.

Paul Brownlie’s side will be hosts at the venue in Strathclyde Park, starting with the SWPL Cup match against Rangers on Sunday.

Adult entry to the stadium will cost £5. Children will get in for free. All spectators will be housed in our covered seating area.

Motherwell ran out eventual and comfortable 4-0 winners in their third and final friendly match of pre-season against Stirling University.

A double from Leanne Crichton, and further goals from Gill Inglis and Nicole Cairney, wrapped up the win for the claret and amber.

It was an evenly contested first half with neither team really grabbing a hold of the game.

Head coach Paul Brownlie then made seven changes at half-time to rotate his team and in the second half, Motherwell showed their dominance.

Crichton broke the deadlock for the ’Well with a fine effort from a free-kick from 25 yards out.

Motherwell made it 2-0 soon after. Some excellent build-up play down the right-hand side led to Inglis being found in space and she finished past the Stirling keeper to double the advantage.

The win would be all but wrapped up when Crichton scored her second free-kick of the match.

Cairney then got her name on the scoresheet near the end of the match when she finished from close range after Stirling failed to clear a set-piece.

Motherwell’s competitive season gets underway next Sunday when they face Rangers in the SWPL Cup.

Motherwell FC Community Trust’s women’s development team are looking for players who are 18 or older.

This team competes in the SWFL Central/South East league. This will provide a good opportunity to grow your football skillset.

If you believe you have what it takes to be a part of this team, please email paul.brownlie@motherwellfc.co.uk for more information.

Motherwell made a real statement of intent as they beat Kilmarnock 6-0 in a friendly on Wednesday night.

A double from Kodie Hay, and strikes from Leanne Crichton, Amy Anderson, Claire Adams and Chelsie Watson gave Motherwell their first pre-season victory.

It was a tight affair for the first 10 minutes in the match with Kilmarnock striking the post.

However the breakthrough would come from the claret and amber on 17 minutes.

Lori Gardner showed some excellent work on the left wing before setting up Hay to slot home for her first goal of the evening.

Hay would get her brace just six minutes later. Picking up the ball up from 25 yards out, she blasted a strike past the Kilmarnock keeper for hers and Motherwell’s second goal of the evening.

Assistant manager Crichton would open her account for Motherwell from the penalty spot on 39 minutes.

Captain Gill Inglis ran the length of the park beating a number of defenders before being brought down in the box. Crichton stepped up and slotted home in the bottom right corner.

Motherwell made it four right from the restart, with Gardner again turning provider. She laid off for Anderson, who jinked by one player to smash home for her first goal in the claret and amber.

The dominance continued in the second half.

On 50 minutes, Adams picked up the ball, flicked it up into the air for Crichton to flick back to her, as she hit it sweetly on the volley for number five.

Then, on the hour mark, Watson stood over a free-kick after Adams was caught heavy in the tackle. She went up and over the wall to make it 6-0 and round off a comfortable evening.

Motherwell have signed centre-back Claire Crosbie.

The veteran defender has turned out for Celtic and had multiple spells with Spartans in her career which spans more than 12 years.

“Claire is a vastly experienced centre half who we worked hard behind the scenes to bring to Motherwell,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“She has played at the top level and can use that experience to help push us on this season.

“She will bring so much to this team and is another big signing for the club.”

Crosbie made her debut back in 2009 and will be looking to use all her knowledge in the game to push on her teammates this season.

“I’m really excited and looking forward to a new challenge under Paul and Leanne,” the player added.

“It’s a real honour to be part of something special and I can’t wait to use my experience to help us achieve a successful season this year.”

Motherwell have secured the signature of Kodie Hay for another season.

The midfielder played a huge part in our season last time out and will add to the team’s attacking threat.

“I am delighted Kodie has committed herself to the club for another season,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“Kodie provides a real attacking threat with real energy and quality on the ball that can cause teams problems.

“I’m looking forward to working with her this season.”

Motherwell have signed experienced centre back Jo Addie.

Most recently playing for Glasgow Girls, Addie will put on the claret and amber and fight for her position in Paul Brownlie’s starting side.

“Jo is yet another great addition to the squad,” head coach Paul Brownlie said. “She will bring real experience and quality to the squad.

“Her attitude in training thus far has been different class and it’s clear she’s integrating well within the squad.

“She’s a real winner and that’s why she’s here.”

Addie has turned out for Glasgow Girls and Partick Thistle most recently and will be looking to make her mark in the top flight once again.

“It’s an honour to be given the opportunity to pull on the Motherwell jersey,” she added.

“I’m looking forward to working under Paul and Leanne.

“I’m excited for the challenge that lies ahead and I can’t wait to get started.”

Motherwell got important minutes ahead of the upcoming season against SWPL1 champions Glasgow City.

A double from Lauren Davidson and Priscila Chincilla and further finishes from Clare Shine and Taylor Fisher gave City the victory in the match.

It was Motherwell who started the better in the first half, with Holly Napier picking up the ball before firing a strike on target.

However, just after 10 minutes on the clock, Glasgow City broke the deadlock. Shine drove through on goal before finishing past Ramsey in the Motherwell net.

Glasgow City doubled their advantage two minutes later when Davidson picked up the ball after a slack pass in the Motherwell midfield before neatly placing the ball in the corner.

The champions made it 3-0 on the stroke of half time, Davidson unmarked at the back post blasted the ball into the net to get her brace.

City added to their advantage at the start of the second half. A long ball forward found Chinchilla, Ramsey came rushing out and made the tackle but the ball took an awkward bounce into her net.

Chinchilla grabbed a brace straight after as she rounded the goalkeeper.

Glasgow City made it six when Fisher finished from close range, and she also added her second sooner after.

Motherwell continue their pre-season when they face Kilmarnock on Wednesday night.