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Dreams of adorning the famous dark blue strip or proudly wearing the lion rampant on your chest are amongst the most celebrated and cherished moments for any Scottish footballer. 

A dream that deservedly became a reality for 24-year-old midfielder Louisa Boyes, who received her first-ever national team selection after being named in the 20-player shortlist for the Scotland under-23 squad.

Boyes joined fellow teammates Eilidh Austin and defender Jenna Penman on the flight to Spain, as the squad prepared to face Denmark and Portugal in a double-header of international friendlies.

“It’s an absolute honour,” Boyes said proudly.

“Being selected by your country is an absolute privilege and one I am certainly not taking for granted. My dream has always been to one day play for Scotland, and having not played at any previous international level, I wasn’t sure if that experience would ever come.

“It’s a really proud moment for my family, who were completely over the moon when I told them the news. Part of my decision to sign for Motherwell in 2023 was because of their strong record in developing young players, and giving them the platform to express themselves at a high level. This season alone, there have been nine of us in the Scotland team across under 17, 19, and 23 age categories.

“It’s really satisfying to see, as I know how hard they all work week to week, and I was absolutely delighted to join them.” 

Boyes didn’t have to wait long for her first opportunity, as the versatile midfielder started in Scotland’s second game against Portugal, with Scotland emerging victorious after a penalty shootout following a goalless 90-minutes.

“It was a dream come true,” Boyes said excitedly.

“It was everything I’d imagined it would’ve been. You could instantly feel the standard and the tempo of playing at that level, but I felt I really grew into the game, and the squad were able to achieve a really positive result.

“I’m immensely proud to forever have that moment to look back on, and I’m hopeful that it’ll be the first of many to come in the future.”

The Bellshill-born central midfielder has continued to impress in claret and amber since lifting the 2023-24 Motherwell Women’s player of the year, scoring 12 in 24-appearances, surpassing her previous total of six in eight fewer appearances. 

A stalwart of the Motherwell midfield, Boyes has yet to miss a single game this season, featuring on 25-occasions; starting in 24 of those. The number. 19 has played a vital role in Motherwell’s route to the National Stadium, netting in every round of the Scottish Cup against Rossvale, Bonnyrigg Rose and Boroughmuir Thistle, as Paul Brownlie’s side secured their Semi-Final place against Glasgow City later this month. 

“It’s been a really strong season both personally and collectively as a team,” Boyes added.

“I set myself targets at the start of the season because I wanted to establish myself as a more consistent goal threat from midfield. After speaking to Paul at the start of the season, my position drifted forward, and I was able to play regularly in a more attacking area of the pitch. To surpass last season’s goal tally before the split had even started was a really proud feeling, especially having worked towards achieving those targets from the start of the season.

“To score and play my part in each round of our Scottish Cup campaign was really special. We’ve really wanted to get back to Hampden since our last Semi-Final in 2023, and we’ve had a perfect route to Hampden – netting 16-goals whilst keeping a clean sheet in all three games.

“For myself personally, having not featured in the previous Semi-Final against Rangers, I’m determined to perform to the highest standard in any game I’m called upon, and hopefully I’ll be able to play my part this time around.”

Motherwell will face their Semi-Final opponents in the SWPL when they return from the international break this weekend, and Boyes is keen for the squad to lay down a marker.

“It’ll be a great test for the full squad,” Boyes summarised.

“We have the capability to compete against the strongest teams in the league, and building up to the Semi-Final by facing these opponents in the country is the perfect preparation.

“We will head to Glasgow full of confidence that we can achieve a result, and hopefully lay down a marker for the Semi-Final at Hampden later this month.”

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Date – 27th April 2025

Time – 5PM-7PM

Stadium – K-Park

Motherwell will contest a Scottish Cup Semi-Final preview, as they travel to Glasgow to face opponents Glasgow City in the third post-split fixture of the 2024/25 SWPL campaign. 

The women of steel will return from the international break, looking to build on their positive yet frustrating display against league leaders Hibernian over a fortnight ago.

Motherwell were defeated by three-goals to nil, but could leave East Kilbride encouraged by their competitive and closely-fought display.

The Tale of the Tape 

Motherwell 

Motherwell return to domestic action this weekend following a fortnight-long international break, with the women of steel keen to kickstart their top-six campaign after opening post-split defeats to Rangers and Hibernian.

Paul Brownlie’s side fought the league leaders closely at K-Park last month, but couldn’t capitalise on their attacking threat shown throughout the vast majority of the second-half.

Scotland internationals Mason Clark, Lucy Barclay, Brodie Greenwood, Eilidh Austin, Louisa Boyes and Jenna Penman will all return to action after representing the under-19s and 23s squad respectively.

Glasgow City

Glasgow City remain firmly in the hunt to restore their place at the top of the SWPL, with the Springburn outfit sitting three-points behind league leaders Hibernian

Ticket Information 

Adult – TBC

Concession – TBC

Under-11s – TBC

We had six players away on international duty this month. Here’s how they got on. 

Mason Clark

Mason Clark represented the Scotland U19-squad in a triple-header of Euro Qualification matches, with the youngster totalling 89-minutes in a comfortable 4-0 victory against the Czech Republic at Broadwood last Wednesday, before adding another 65-minutes against Spain at the weekend. Clark started the final Group A5 match against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Lucy Barclay

Defender Lucy Barclay was a double second-half substitute over both games against the Czech Republic and Spain. Barclay played a total of 38-minutes across both games, and supported the Scots 4-0 victory in Cumbernauld. Barclay then received her first start against Switzerland on Tuesday evening.

Brodie Greenwood

Hearts loanee Brodie Greenwood played a vast majority of the U19s fixtures, receiving 65-minutes against Czech Republic before competing an additional 79-minutes against Spain the following weekend. Greenwood started alongside her teammates in the defeat to Switzerland.

Eilidh Austin

Striker Eilidh Austin featured in both Scotland U23 fixtures, starting against Portugal in a 5-4 victory on penalties following a 0-0 draw after coming on as a second-half substitute in their opening friendly match with Denmark.

Louisa Boyes 

Midfielder Louisa Boyes made her first appearance in a Scotland jersey, earning her first cap in the National Team’s victory over Portugal after being named in the starting XI at the Pinatar Arena on Sunday.

Jenna Penman

Defender Jenna Penman started alongside her Motherwell teammates in Sunday’s victory over the Portuguese, with the 22-year-old earning her second cap in the U23s squad.

Tickets for our Scottish Cup Semi-Final tie against Glasgow City at Hampden Park are now on sale. 

Tickets must be purchased in advance through The Scottish FA ticketing website.

A detailed guide on how to purchase tickets are available below:

LOG IN/CREATE ACCOUNT 

• Click the link HERE to take you to The Scottish FA ticket Shop. By clicking on this link, you will be taken directly to seats within the Motherwell support
• If you have purchased tickets from the Scottish FA before, please enter your email and password.
• If you have never created an account, select the CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT button at the bottom of the log in page.

SELECT SEATS 

• From the SEAT MAP, you can scroll or zoom into the available section(s) to pick seat(s).
• Once you have selected the number of seats, from the grey box below, you can click on the individual ticket and select a PRICE BAND.
• Once you are happy with your selection(s), click ADD TO BASKET.

BASKET PAGE 

• You can review and/or modify your seat selection from this screen.
• Once confirmed, click the BUY NOW button.

ORDER SUMMARY 

• In this section, you can assign the tickets to a friend or family member if you wish. Please note, if you enter in detail for a friend or family member, the ticket will be sent to their email address.
• If you wish to have all tickets on one device, you can select your name under each ticket. 
• Once confirmed, select PROCEED TO PAYMENT. Enter your card details and select PAY NOW.

HAMPDEN PARK TICKETS APP 

Closer to the match, you will receive instructions to download the Hampden Park Tickets App. You must use the same email address as your account on The Scottish FA Ticket Shop to log in or register.

If you already have the App, you will receive a push notification informing you that the tickets are ready.

Detailed instructions on how to use the App can be found HERE.

A revolving QR code will appear on your app on the morning of the match to allow entry into the stadium.

The women of steel held their own in a tense and closely-fought encounter with the league leaders, but were defeated by three goals to nil, as Hibernian twice capitalised on collective mistakes from the hosts at K-Park on Sunday. 

Rosie Livingstone broke the deadlock with the final kick of the first-half minutes after the allocated amount of injury-time had already been played. A pivotal moment for the women of steel that changed the complex of the tie. Michaela McAlonie made it two midway through the second-half, punishing a cheap turnover in possession to compound Motherwell’s frustrations. Despite dominating much of the latter stages, Motherwell couldn’t find a route back into the game, and Kirsty Morrison added a third to seal all three points for the league leaders.

Head Coach, Paul Brownlie made five-changes from the side that were defeated by Rangers over a fortnight ago. Goalkeeper Emily Mutch replaced Rebecca Cameron between the sticks, as Gill Inglis, Eilidh Austin, Sophie Black and Amy Sharkey all returned to the starting XI. Defender Shannon Leishman was unable to face her parent club.

Both sides fought closely throughout the entire first-half, with neither able to find the upper-hand until the final kick of the opening 45-minutes. Despite injury-time already fulfilled, Hibs lofted an enticing delivery from the left-flank across the face of goal, and the women of steel couldn’t clear their lines, as Livingstone forced home from close-range.

As the second-half resumed, Motherwell gifted the visitors a second. Caught in possession at the middle of the park, Hibs countered with pace, before eventually finding an opening which McAlonie graciously accepted.

Despite the scoreline, Motherwell continued to grow into the contest, with Austin forcing several excellent stops from Scotland international Erin Clachers.

Bailley Collins also came close, with a laser-guided strike from distance, that narrowly evaded the Hibernian crossbar. Motherwell toiled in the final stages, but Hibernian sealed the game, with a third. Another quick counter-attack had Motherwell racing back towards their own-goal, and Morrison comfortably slotted a low-strike beyond Mutch into the bottom-right corner.

Motherwell will return to action after the international break, with Lucy Barley, mason Clark, Brodie Greenwood, Eilidh Austin, Louisa Boyes and Jenna Penman all selected to represent the Scotland under-19 and under-23 squad respectively.

Amy Sharkey, Sienna McGoldrick and Sophie Black have all been named in the Scotland Under-19 squad, with Louisa Boyes and Eilidh Austin both selected to represent the Under-23s. 

The under-19 trio will travel across Scotland, as they look to continue their impressive displays in the dark blue, whilst Boyes and Austin will fly to the Spanish coast of Murcia.

Scotland under-19s will face Czech Republic, Spain and Switzerland in a triple-header of UEFA European Championship Qualifiers, as they start their Group E campaign in Cumbernauld on the second of April.

Matchday One

• Scotland vs Czech Republic.
• 02/04/2025
• Kick-off: 11:00AM.
• Broadwood Stadium.

Matchday Two 

• Scotland Vs Spain.
• 05/04/2025
• Kick-off: 11:00AM.
• Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex.

Matchday Three 

• Scotland Vs Switzerland.
• 08/04/2025
• Kick-off – 3PM.
• The Falkirk Stadium.

The Scotland Under-23 squad will face Denmark in matchday one, before facing either France or Portugal in a double-header of friendly matches.

Matchday One

• Scotland v Denmark.
• 03/04/2025
• Kick-off: TBC
• Pinatar Arena.

Matchday Two 

• Scotland v France/Portugal.
• 06/04/2025
• Kick-off: TBC
• Pinatar Arena.

Motherwell faced an unfortunate reality check in their maiden matchday in the top-six of the Scottish Women’s Premier League, after being overcome by the attacking pressure of title-chasers Rangers, and forced to concede defeat at K-Park. 

“Last weekend was a reality check for the full squad,” Head Coach Paul Brownlie said.

“We understood the magnitude of the task ahead of us when we achieved our place in the top-six. Facing full-time sides on a weekly basis requires a strong mentality, especially when the other five-sides are all battling for the league title.

“We have demonstrated the capabilities within the squad against the strongest sides in the league, but the opening game against Rangers clearly fell below the standards we set collectively as a group.

“We couldn’t establish our rhythm in the game, and in those moments; teams like Rangers can pick you apart with the attacking quality at their disposal. We have to learn from it, we can’t just sit and reflect on the result, we are working hard on the training pitch to prepare for the fixtures ahead.”

After comfortably securing their top-six place and status as the best part-time team in the country, the squad have sought to surpass their initial end of season objectives, by setting additional goals.

“We’ve set additional target for the squad to achieve,” Brownlie added.

“We’ll keep these internally, but after reaching our season-long objectives of a place in the top-six and the Scottish Cup Semi-Final, we wanted to continue to build upon that motivation from the squad, and continually push their limits.

“We have a really honest and committed group of players. Immediately after full-time against Rangers, they wanted to get straight back onto the training pitch to put things right.

“We have another nine-league games remaining, and we are treating each one as a final. That has to be the mentality and approach within the squad, especially as we build up to another competitive fixture against Hibs this weekend.”

Sunday’s visitors will be keen to swiftly rebuild their confidence after a rampant Rangers side drilled five past the Edinburgh-outfit in the Sky Sports League Cup Final at Fir Park last weekend. The league leaders will head to East Kilbride looking to maintain their two-point lead in the SWPL table, but Brownlie insists that the squad are capable of a momentous result.

“Hibs will be an incredibly tough test, but one we are ready for,” Brownlie explained.

“They are top of the league for a reason, and will be heading to K-Park with a point to prove after the defeat in the Sky Sports League Cup Final.

“We performed well in our previous meeting in Edinburgh. We looked sharper and unfortunate not to capitalise on spells of dominance in the game. Hibs were clinical when the chances fell their way, and ultimately that’s why they are top of the league.

“If we start on the front-foot and are clinical in the final-third, we can achieve a momentous result. We hope to see you all there supporting the team on.”