- Fixture
- Motherwell v Celtic
- Date
- Sunday 11 October 2026
- Kick-off
- 12:00 BST
- Venue
- Fir Park
- Competition
- Scottish Premiership · Matchday 8
- Broadcast
- Sky Sports Football
- Referee
- Steven McLean
- VAR
- Don Robertson
The State of Play
Motherwell face champions Celtic for the first time since the infamous Nicholsongate — the disputed late penalty involving Sam Nicholson in May’s 3–2 defeat. Whilst the international break offered a respite to both teams, Johansson and O’Neill will both be looking to arrest a pretty dismal run of form.
Our reaction in May
Motherwell have had a varied and busy start to the season. The Steelmen performed strongly in UEFA Conference League qualifying, securing victories against HB Tórshavn and HJK Helsinki before ultimately falling to Freiburg. Domestically, strong wins against Hibs and Dundee United offered momentum, but three straight league defeats to Rangers, Aberdeen and Dundee have been a disappointing run of results for the Swede.
Celtic have also lost three on the bounce across all competitions: twice against arch-rivals Rangers, in the League Cup and Premiership, and against Ferencváros in their first Europa League match of the season. Relief rather than elation probably lies in wait for the victor of
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