Pre-match analysis
Kilmarnock v Motherwell: pre-match preview | 17 October 2026
Motherwell travel to bottom-placed Kilmarnock after four straight league defeats. Team news, recent form and the latest on new Killie goalkeeper Nico Mantl.
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Motherwell v Celtic: possession, pressure and a route through
Motherwell host Celtic at Fir Park. Possession, wide overloads and the passes between the lines could decide who ends a three-game losing run.
Match Reports
Can everybody just calm the f*** down? | Motherwell 0 – 4 Aberdeen
Aberdeen scored four goals from 0.91 xG at Fir Park, two thirds of it after 75 minutes. The scoreline says thrashing; the underlying numbers say something far less alarming about Alfred Johansson's first six matches.
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Rangers v Motherwell: pre-match preview | 5 September 2026
Rangers v Motherwell preview: team news, form, Shankland’s threat, tactical analysis, possible line-ups and how to follow the game at Ibrox.
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St Mirren 3 – 3 Motherwell: Kanga announces himself
Motherwell led 2-0, trailed 3-2 and rescued a point through Jardell Kanga. The full report, match stats, analysis and both managers’ reaction.
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Motherwell’s European bill reaches around £100,000
Motherwell released a statement this week asking for unity among fans after fines from UEFA and a bill from HJK Helsinki has resulted in just
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Motherwell vs SC Freiburg: UEFA Conference League play-off round
Motherwell host the Europa League finalists at Fir Park - and the first leg is Freiburg first competitive match of the season. Who Freiburg are, how they play, the set-piece paradox and Motherwell route into the tie.
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Motherwell vs HJK Helsinki: second-leg preview, team news and what the 1-1 told us
Motherwell host HJK Helsinki at Fir Park on Thursday 13 August with the Conference League tie level at 1-1. Alfred Johansson on Joe Hodge and the injury list, the officials, HJK form and shape, and ten lessons from the first leg.
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Motherwell 0 – 0 Falkirk: one shot on target, and the demon remains
Motherwell 0-0 Falkirk at Fir Park: 1.43 xG from ten shots, one on target, and a 17-year wait for a win over Falkirk goes on. Match report, xG timeline and analysis.
Pre-match analysis
HJK Helsinki vs Motherwell: UEFA Conference League third qualifying round
Finland’s biggest club are fourth, eleven points off the top and under open criticism at home. Motherwell go to the Bolt Arena with Freiburg waiting for whoever survives.