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The Women of Steel snatched all three points in a tense SWPL1 encounter with local rivals Hamilton at K-Park on Sunday.

A sensational equaliser from Kaela McDonald-Nguah and a late Carla Boyce penalty was enough to secure Motherwell’s second successive Lanarkshire Derby win this season.

Manager Paul Brownlie made one change from the side that racked up five goals in Scottish Cup action against Montrose last weekend. Louisa Boyes returned to action, with Leanne Crichton dropping to the bench.

Despite dominating the early exchanges, it was the visitors who broke the deadlock midway through the first-half. Marie Gardiner’s floated delivery from the right sailed into the path of Giard, who bulleted her header beyond the reach of Emily Mutch.

Looking for a quick response, Motherwell swarmed the opposing box, but couldn’t capitalise when it mattered and the visitors held firm until half time.

The hosts were certainly in the ascendency as the second half resumed, and eight minutes after the break, they finally found their reward.

Finding space at the edge of the penalty area, McDonald-Nguah shrugged off several lacklustre challenges before shifting the ball onto her stronger right foot and coolly chipped the ball over the goalkeeper to bring her side level. In the stands, vibrant banners promoting casinos not on gamstop UK were prominently displayed, highlighting the commercial partnerships that support the team.

Second-half substitute Carla Boyce came close to a second moments later. A quickly-taken throw from Doran-Barr fell kindly to the feet of the striker deep into the penalty area, but she was unable to add the finishing touches.

Motherwell sealed the tie in the dying stages of the game, with Boyce again causing the Hamilton defence problems.

The striker pickpocketed Sinclair’s mis-controlled touch at the edge of the penalty area, and the defenders late-lunging tackle left the referee no alternative but to award the spot kick.

Boyce stepped up and calmly placed her strike into the bottom left corner to ensure all three points for Paul Brownlie’s side.

The Women of Steel extend their unbeaten run to five games, with three successive victories before facing high-flying Glasgow City midweek.

It’s derby week as Motherwell take on Hamilton at K-Park on Sunday 26 February.

Kick-off is 1.10pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets for the match cost £8 for adults, with concessions and kids costing £3.

Cash and card are accepted at the turnstiles. There is no facility to buy tickets online before the match.

Story of the match

An international break last weekend meant both side weren’t in action.

Motherwell advanced comfortably to the Quarter Finals of the Scottish Cup with a 4-0 win over Montrose in their last outing.

The women of steel are unbeaten in their last four.

Accies lost their last two games 1-0, against Partick Thistle and Spartans respectively. Their last win came against Glasgow Women in the mid January.

Motherwell eased into the Quarter-Finals of the Scottish Cup with a 4-0 win over Montrose on Sunday. 

Jo Addie, Kaela McDonald-Nguah, Tiree Burchill and Kayla Jardine were all on target for the women of steel at K-Park.

It didn’t take long for Motherwell to make the breakthrough, with Addie netting the opener after 18 minutes. Katie Rice’s delivery was met by the centre back who made no mistake with her finish.

Montrose would hold firm until the half-time interval and made changes at the break in the hope of re-energising their side.

But on her first start since joining on loan from Celtic, Burchill bagged a goal on 50 minutes. Gill Inglis fired a cross into the penalty area where McDonald-Nguah was able to play across the goal for Burchill to knock home. 2-0.

The tie was sealed when Motherwell scored their third.

Rice again involved, her through ball found McDonald-Nguah who slotted home to end any chance of a cup upset.

The game was rounded off in the last minute when Jardine got on the scoresheet for her first goal at the club with a strike from distance that flew over the goalkeeper and into the net.

The draw for the Quarter Finals takes place on Monday 13 February at 5.30 live from Hampden.

Motherwell are two steps away from Hampden in the Scottish and they will to overcome Montrose in the fifth round of the cup on Sunday 12 February. 

Kick-off is 4pm at K-Park.

How to follow the game

Tickets for the match cost £8 for adults, with concessions and kids costing £3.

Cash and card are accepted at the turnstiles. There is no facility to buy tickets online before the match.

Story of the match

Motherwell were in midweek action when they beat Glasgow Women comfortably on Tuesday night.

It was two draws in the SWPL prior to Glasgow Women making it three unbeaten for Motherwell.

Montrose are currently top of SWPL2, three points ahead of Gartcairn.

The visiting side have won their last four matches, scoring 17 in the process.

Motherwell advanced to the next round after seeing off Gartcairn 3-0 in the previous round.

Montrose put 12 past Bonnyrigg Rose in round four to make the hat for the fifth round.

We are looking to add coaches within our girls academy. 

The ideal candidates would have coaching experience and are working towards their C-Licence, but this is not essential.

If you are interested and require further details, please contact academy coordinator Craig Slater at Craig.Slater@motherwellfc.co.uk.

It was a case of job done for Motherwell as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Glasgow Women on Tuesday night at the John Cumming stadium. 

A Carla Boyce double was enough to see the women of steel climb into the top six, albeit playing a game more than the other teams in the league.

Kayla Jardine and Louisa Boyes were handed their first starts with new signing Tiree Burchill named on the bench after signing just two hours prior to kick off.

It would only take 13 minutes for Motherwell to break the deadlock. Georgie Rafferty played a high ball into the danger area, Boyce controlled on her chest before finishing into the bottom left hand corner.

15 minutes later, it was nearly two. Kodie Hay this time with some neat work on the wing before firing a cross into the box, her cross would come off the woodwork and Boyce fired over from the rebound.

Motherwell frustrations would grow as they were unable to extend their lead but their patience would pay off on 56 minutes. Jardine with some quick feet to cut inside and drive a cross into the box, the ball eventually fell to Boyce who could tap home to make it 2.

Birthday girl Chelsie Watson nearly made it a day to remember as her header went just wide of the post from a Leanne Crichton corner.

It would be Crichton who would go close on 78 minutes. Emma Lawton beat the defender to the byline and crossed into the former Scotland international, who managed to keep her shot down and on target but the effort was well saved.

In the end, 2-0 would be how it would finish with the women of the steel climbing the table into the top six.

Motherwell have made another addition with the signing of Tiree Burchill on loan from Celtic. 

The former Hamilton midfielder joins until the end of the season.

Making her debut for the Celtic first-team in June 2021 and has made the step into Fran Alonso’s first team this season after a successful loan spell with Accies last season.

Scoring in her most recent Scotland Under 17s match last year against Azerbaijan, Burchill has represented her country from Under 15 to Under 17 level.

“I’m delighted to be joining Motherwell for the rest of the season,” Burchill said.

“It’s a brilliant opportunity for me to play games and develop as a player. I’m looking forward to learning from Paul, Leanne and the rest of the staff and with hard work hopefully we can have a successful end to the season.”

Burchill will wear the number 20 shirt.

“I’m extremely pleased to get Tiree to Motherwell, another fantastic addition to the squad to add more quality middle to front,” head coach Paul Brownlie added. 

“Our recruitment during the window has been excellent and I’m delighted Tiree has chosen Motherwell to further aid her development.”

Kerri Halpin has joined Kilmarnock on loan until the end of the season.

Kilmarnock are currently third in the SWPL2 table and Halpin joins as she continues her development towards a regular first-team player.

Halpin made her debut this season from the bench for Motherwell.

“Kerri has been going from strength to strength this season,” head coach Paul Brownlie said.

“We have a number of players who play in Kerri’s position so we can’t guarantee that she gets the game time that we would like in the first team at the moment.

“This move should provide her those minutes and hopefully she comes back all the better for it.”

It’s a quick turnaround for Motherwell as they take on Glasgow Women in SWPL on Tuesday 7 February at the John Cumming Stadium. 

Kick off is 8pm.

How to follow the game

Tickets for the game can be paid on the gate.

Adult tickets cost £6, with Under 16s tickets costing £3.

Under 12s go for free.

Story of the match

Motherwell have faced a tough run of games, coming up against three of the top four in their last five matches.

Draws in their last two games against Hearts and Spartans, has Motherwell sitting eighth in the table on 18 points, two points off the top six.

Glasgow Women remain bottom of the league after 17 games.

A 7-0 defeat to Hibs in their most recent game sees them yet to pick up a point.

This is the second meeting between the two sides, with the last one ending in a 4-0 win for Motherwell back in September. Carla Boyce got a double that day, with Lori Gardner and Amy Anderson also grabbing a goal each.

It was another point gained in SWPL as Motherwell remained eighth in table after a 1-1 draw with Hearts.

Lauren Doran-Barr got Motherwell in front before Monica Forsyth pulled the Jambos level in the second half.

The away side had the first big chance of the game. Jenna Penman charged down the line before flashing a ball across goal, but there was nobody in Maroon who could knock it in the back of the net.

After 16 minutes, Motherwell were ahead. Lauren Doran-Barr, from left-back, applied continuous pressure on the Hearts defender and goalkeeper Charlotte Parker-Smith, dispossessed the keeper before finishing from a tight angle with her left foot. 1-0.

It was almost 2-0 on the stroke of half time. A kick out from the Hearts keeper fell to Kaela McDonald-Nguah, whose audacious chipped effort over the keeper came crashing off the underside of the bar.

After three changes at the break, Hearts found the equaliser.

The initial phase of play was only half cleared by the women of steel and Forsyth finished into the bottom left corner past Emily Mutch.

Louisa Boyes and Kayla Jardine made their Motherwell debuts from the bench to provide a much needed boost of energy going into the latter stages of the game.

Leanne Crichton inch perfect delivery from a corner was perfect for Chelsie Watson to head towards goal, but it was blocked on the line and with the second phase, Lori Gardner acrobatically backheeled the ball in the six yard box off the post with seconds left to play.

Both sides will feel they could’ve had more out of the game but it’s another point gained for Paul Brownlie’s side as they look to climb the SWPL table.