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Motherwell and Belgian giants K.R.C. Genk played out a thrilling friendly match as the Steelmen closed out their pre-season schedule with a 4-3 defeat.

Elijah Just opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Aaron Bibout equalised with a stunning strike from distance. Daan Heymans gave the visitors the advantage on the stroke of half time, with Bibout grabbing his second of the evening just minutes into the second-half.

The Steelmen kept fighting, and Mikey Booth pulled one back with 15 minutes to go, but Genk restored their two-goal advantage a couple of minutes later. A team full of academy players fought valiantly until the final whistle, with Robbie Hunter smashing home with six minutes remaining.

Fir Park supporters were able to see some new faces in the form of Alex Paulsen, Martin Moormann and Willy Vogt, who all signed during the summer window, but they were also treated to seeing some more familiar names, including Just, who played his first Motherwell minutes since his three goals at the 2026 World Cup.

And although a friendly match by title, the 90 minutes were full of intensity, with Ayumu Yokoyama cutting inside from the left flank and just missing the far post with his effort after just five minutes.

The game settled down with Motherwell trying to implement their new system under Alfred Johansson. Paulsen produced a wonderful save after 16 minutes to deny August De Wannemacker, who tried to curl one in under the bar.

The home side was competing well against the Belgian side and, with 27 minutes on the clock, showed their quality. Luca Ross did well to keep the ball in play from a long ball. Regan Charles-Cook pressed the Genk full-back and showed his strength to outmuscle the defender. The Grenadian drove into the box and was brought down, with the referee pointing to the spot.

Just, who shone on the world stage last month, took aim from 12 yards and found the bottom corner to open the scoring.

Summer signing Vogt was brought off after 30 minutes as part of a planned alteration, as the new forward gradually builds up his fitness. Ewan Wilson was the replacement.

Motherwell’s lead would only last five minutes, with Bibout taking aim from 30 yards; the Genk man produced a stunning volley to loop the ball over Paulsen and into the net.

Johansson’s side kept working hard and were close to restoring their lead after 37 minutes. A well-worked corner routine made its way back out to Lukas Fadinger; the Austrian delivered a powerful low cross into the area that Genk defender Josue Kongolo diverted towards his own goal, but to his relief, Tobias Lawal was able to push the ball wide for a corner.

Just lined one up from outside the area minutes later, but the New Zealand star couldn’t keep the effort on target. Daan Heymans would convert Yokoyama’s cross on the volley with virtually the last kick of the first-half, as the Steelmen, arguably unfortunately, found themselves behind at the break.

Mikey Booth was introduced to the action at the half time break, including Aaron Thomson in defence, with Martin Moormann and Elijah Just making way.

Just three minutes into the second period, however, Genk moved two goals ahead with Bibout finding the back of the net for a second time. A ball in behind was chased down by Yokoyama, who played in the forward who could finish from inside the penalty box.

Despite the setback, Motherwell showed promise in the final third. Charles-Cook forced Lawal into a very good stop after he latched onto a cross from the right-hand side, with the forward then trying his luck with an overhead kick just a minute later.

Paulsen remained sharp between the Motherwell sticks as he diverted Nikolas Sattleberger’s volley wide with the slightest of touches after the hour mark.

Motherwell pulled one back with 15 minutes to go. Tom Sparrow, who had the armband for the evening, had advanced forward up the right flank and found Booth unmarked in the box, and the young midfielder guided his header into the far corner to make it 3-2.

At this point, Johansson made a number of changes, with just Oscar Priestman and Charles-Cook, now captain, the only non-Motherwell FC Academy players.

The young team could only watch Brad Manguelle guide his header to the opposite side of Matty Connelly in the 78th minute, as the Steelmen conceded their fourth of the evening.

But despite a youthful side, they showed their energy and bravery as they applied serious pressure on Genk. That bravery was rewarded in the 84th minute when Hunter made an inch-perfect run to get in behind the backline before smashing into the top corner to reduce the deficit just to one.

Over 3000 Motherwell fans attended the final pre-season outing and will go away full of optimism with Motherwell kicking off their competitive season with the UEFA Conference League tie against Havnar Bóltfelag next week.

Motherwell Team: Paulsen, Sparrow, Whyte, Moormann, Ross, Vogt, Priestman, Fadinger, Said, Charles-Cook, Just.

Motherwell Subs: Connelly, Bjørgolfsson, Wilson, Booth, Buchanan, Dalziel, Hunter, Thomson, Weir, Ngandu.

Aston Oxborough has joined William Hill Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. 

The 28-year-old joined the Pars last season on loan, where he made 15 appearances.

Oxborough joined Motherwell in 2022, and having remained patient in his first two seasons, he became the first-choice keeper at the club for the 24/25 season. He made 32 appearances in total for the club.

We want to thank Aston for his efforts during his time at Fir Park and wish him well for the future.

The club are extremely disappointed at the outcome of today’s hearing in relation to the Scottish FA’s notice of complaint received by the club.

The notice of complaint related to a social media post and related video that was published following our last home game of the 2025/26 season.

The club have requested the written reasons in relation to the decision, and thereafter we will liaise with our external solicitors on any next steps.

Our 2026 KDM Evolution Trophy fixtures are now confirmed. 

We will kick off our campaign against Kelty Hearts on Tuesday 11 August before facing Alloa Athletic on Tuesday 25 August. We then travel to take on Annan Athletic on Tuesday 8 September to take on Annan Athletic before facing East Fife on Tuesday 22 September.

Motherwell B then travel to Bonnyrigg Rose on Saturday 26 September before rounding off the group stage at Banks O’Dee on Tuesday 13 October.

All Motherwell B fixtures are away from home and match information will be confirmed in due course.

Fixtures in full

• Kelty Hearts v Motherwell B (Tuesday 11 August)
• Alloa Athletic v Motherwell B (Tuesday 25 August)
• Annan Athletic v Motherwell B (Tuesday 8 September)
• East Fife v Motherwell B (Tuesday 22 September)
• Bonnyrigg Rose v Motherwell B (Saturday 26 September)
• Banks o’Dee v Motherwell (Tuesday 13 October)

The women of steel continued to ramp up their pre-season preparations, after comfortably defeating Queens Park in a behind closed doors friendly at the Excelsior Stadium on Wednesday. 

Mason Clark racked up four-goals, with academy graduate and second-half substitute, Lia Young, completing her second-half hat-trick. Carla Boyce completed the goals for Motherwell, with the visitors netting a late consolation. 

Head Coach, Iain Robinson named four trialists in his starting XI, with Rebeca Cameron, Jenna Penman, Chelsie Watson, Tegan Browning, Shannon leishman, Mason Clark and Carla Boyce completing the starting team. 

Motherwell’s imposed their top-flight experience from the outset, pressurising the visiting squad into trading possession deep into their own third. 

Carla Boyce produced the first opportunity of the half, finding space on the left-hand side of the visiting penalty area, but her shot failed to trouble the keeper. 

Mason Clark almost created the opener less than two-minutes later. The young forward carefully worked her way to the right byline before clipping a delicate pass across the face of goal, with trialist connecting on the half-volley, but her effort was comfortably parried clear. 

The opening goal soon followed. Mason Clark again causing the visitors problems, latching onto an enticing through ball, and Clark calmly placed her strike past the keeper to break the deadlock. 

The second came only three-minutes later. A precise through ball from Trialist left Carla Boyce bearing down on goal, and the striker elected to take aim from distance, brilliantly chipping the visiting goalkeeper from 30-yards to double the advantage. 

Jenna Penman almost made it three minutes later. Trialists delivery across the face of goal escaped the grasp of the goalkeeper, leaving Penman free to strike at the back post, but the defenders effort smashed into the outstretched leg of the keeper. 

The same opportunity replicated itself almost immediately. Trialists low delivery from the left-flank fell into the path of Clark, who from three-yards out, fired home the third. 

Rebecca Cameron was called into action for the first time moments before the break. A long-range strike bounced awkwardly before the shot-stopper, but Cameron was able to react sharply to parry clear. 

The reaction to Motherwell’s intense press, and Queens Park’s intention to continually build from the goalkeeper soon prevailed. The Glasgow-side intended to play their way around the press, but Clark intuitively intercepted, and following a clever one-two with Boyce, Clark coolly slotted home into the bottom-right corner. 4-0. 

The fifth and final goal of the first-half came three-minutes from the break. Trialists driving run on the right allowed her to cut the ball back to Clark at the edge of the box, and the midfielder brilliantly curled a right-footed effort into the bottom-left corner. 5-0. 

As the second-half resumed, both sides played a refreshed squad mixing experience and youth. Motherwell’s academy soon linked up for the sixth. Hannah Cairns’ chased the ball to the byline before lashing a low cross to Lia Young. Her initial attempt was blocked, but she made no mistake with the rebound. 

Young had her second and Motherwell’s seventh 10-minutes later, curling a precise finish  past the Queens Park shot-stopper. 7-0. 

The visitors instantly pulled one back from the restart. A delivery from the right isn’t dealt with, and the striker prodded home from a yard out. 

Young secured her hat-trick and Motherwell’s eighth in the latter stages, as Motherwell secured a comfortable 8-1 victory. 

Jake Girdwood-Reich is our fourth summer signing. 

The centre-back joins the club from MLS side St Louis City for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance.

“Jake has a perfect blend of experience and young, raw talent,” Alfred Johansson stated.

“At 22, he is young, enthusiastic and energetic. With lots of development still possible, he has enough experience to slot in comfortably in this environment. Defensively, he is a strong and intelligent player whose traits match our style.

“With four summer signings already in the door, our squad is coming along nicely ahead of a hectic start to the competitive season. We’re working hard behind the scenes here, on the pitch and off it.”

Born in Australia, Girdwood-Reich played junior football in Sydney but also had a short stint with St Johnstone in his early years. He signed with Sydney FC at the age of 12.

Coming through the system with Sydney, Girdwood-Reich reached the Sydney FC II side in 2020, where his development continued for two years before officially being moved up to their first-team. He made his debut in 2022 in the Australian Cup before making his A-League debut a couple of months later. He played 19 games that season for the first-team, including every minute of their Australian Cup campaign, which concluded with Sydney and Girdwood-Reich lifting the trophy.

He picked up the Sydney FC Rising Star Award at the 2022 Sky Blue Awards night for his promising start in a Sydney FC jersey. By the start of the 2023 season in Australia, Girdwood-Reich was a starter for Sydney and started 23 matches, scoring his first goal for the club in February.

His performances earned him not only a spot in the PFA Players’ A-League Team of the Season but also a move to MLS side St Louis City in the summer of 2024, moving for an undisclosed fee, with reports suggesting the move broke the transfer record for Sydney FC.

With St Louis already midway through their MLS campaign when Girdwood-Reich arrived in July, he featured ten times in MLS in 2024, earning his first start against Los Angeles FC in October.

With the MLS campaign kicking off in early 2025, Girdwood-Reich’s appearance count for St Louis rose to 23 before he joined Auckland FC on loan in September 2025. The A-League season kicked off the following month, with the defender featuring in all but one match for his side. Girdwood-Reich caught the headlines in a 5-0 win when his strike from over 80 yards out against Wellington Phoenix found the back of the net.

Auckland went on to win the A-League Men’s Championship with a 1-0 win over his former side, Sydney FC. Fresh off the back of a successful season in the A-League, the 22-year-old joins the club ahead of our Conference League match against Havnar Bóltfelag.

“It feels so good to be here,” Jake Girdwood-Reich added.

“Talks have been ongoing, and I’ve been keen to get things finalised so I could get to work. The manager was impressive in the way he explained how he wanted the team to play, and that is something that is important to me. I know what he expects from me, and I know what I can expect from him.

“I’ve met the players, and everyone has been welcoming and open to me coming in, so that’s another part that has been easy. I know a couple of the boys and have played against a few too, so settling in won’t be an issue. It’s an exciting few weeks, and I’m glad I can be a part of the journey here at Motherwell.”

It’s time for Motherwell supporters to come back home for the first time this season when the Steelmen face off against K.R.C Genk in a friendly match on Friday 17 July. 

Kick off is 7pm.

How to Follow the Game

Season ticket holders have until Wednesday 15^th July 5pm to buy their ticket at the discounted price.

For this game, all tickets will be Ticketfast (digital) or collection at the Ticket Office only. The game will not be downloaded onto your season card.

Ticket Prices:

You can buy your tickets online now by CLICKING HERE.

The Ticket Office is open from 9am – the ticket office is open until kick-off with no pay gate facility.

The match will be shown live via our pay-per-view streaming service.

The price is advertised at €8. This works out at £6.90 currently, using the exchange rate our streaming provider has.

You are able to watch the match online.

Food & Drink

Mrs Baillie’s Fanzone is open for the first time this season. Home and away fans can attend from 5pm.

The Cooper Bar will be open from 5pm for home and away fans. It will also be open for one hour post-match for those looking to avoid the traffic. Food and drink will be available.

Another option is the Centenary Suite, which will be open from 5pm and will operate as a bar. You can also access the Suite for one hour post-match.

All kiosks will be open in the home stands. Card and cash are accepted.

Weather Forecast

It will be a warm evening in ML1, with temperatures expected to be above 20 degrees by kick off. There will be a gentle breeze with minimal cloud coverage.

Motherwell’s Fortunes

Alfred Johansson’s side have been working hard during pre-season and most recently faced off against Carlisle United in a behind-closed-doors friendly match. Ewan Wilson and Ibrahim Said both got on the scoresheet as the visitors won 3-2 at Fir Park.

This fixture will mark the next step up in preparations ahead of the UEFA Conference League match against Havnar Bóltfelag next week. New signings Willy Vogt and Martin Moorman will be looking to get minutes under their belt ahead of their first season in Scotland, with Alex Paulsen also available between the sticks.

Despite experiencing his first match at Fir Park last weekend behind closed doors, this game marks Johansson’s first opportunity to meet the home crowd.

Opposition Report

Belgian Pro-League side Genk arrive in Scotland to continue their pre-season schedule with matches against Motherwell and Falkirk. Genk are currently searching for their next permanent manager, with Nicky Hayen moving to the English Championship with Burnley.

Genk have produced some world-class superstars in recent years, including the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Divock Origi, Thibaut Courtois, Yannick Carrasco and Leandro Trossard, but in the present day, the likes of Konstantinos Karetsas, Matte Smets and Noah Adedeji-Sternberg are amongst the next future stars the Belgian side have within their ranks.

With some of the biggest clubs in the world tracking a number of Genk’s players, the club will be looking to qualify for European competition this season, having missed out last year. The Belgians faced off against Rangers in the Europa League last September at Ibrox, with former Celtic striker Oh scoring the only goal of the match. Genk’s European journey saw them reach the knockouts of the Europa League, where they defeated Dinamo Zagreb before eventual finalists Freiburg knocked the Belgians out.

Their league campaign ended with a penalty shootout defeat against Gent in the European playoff final, which saw them miss out on Conference League football.

Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has joined the club on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Bournemouth.

The 24-year-old New Zealand international is Alfred Johansson’s third summer signing.

“Alex has already shown domestically and internationally that he is an impressive goalkeeper with an exciting career ahead of him,” Alfred Johansson said.

“He had a hugely successful spell in Australia and New Zealand, where he received a number of personal accolades, but he was also a part of teams that liked to play a certain style of football, and they achieved their targets.

“His last two loan moves have been successful for him personally, and we see this as the next step for his development. He is highly thought of by his country. He has just arrived back from being in the New Zealand World Cup squad, so he is ready to hit the ground running.

“With Calum [Ward] moving on, it was obvious that we needed to recruit in this position. We see Alex as a very similar type of goalkeeper in terms of his strengths. Matty [Connelly] did very well in our friendly match in Denmark and against Carlisle, and bringing Alex in will increase competition in this area.”

Paulsen, who was an outfielder in his early years, came through the systems at Eastern Suburbs AFC and Onehunga Sports before moving to Wellington Phoneix in 2018. Here, he began to work through the age groups towards first-team football. In 2021, he made his A-League debut for Phoenix against Sydney FC. As he remained the second-choice keeper, his big chance would come in the 2023/24 season.

He grabbed his chance with both hands and went on to play 29 times for Phoenix, playing every minute of the season as his side finished second in the league. His performances have seen him pick up a number of accolades, including Wellington Phoenix Members’ Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year, Under-23 Player of the Year and A-League Men Goalkeeper of the Year, and he shared the Young Footballer of the Year award with Nestory Irankunda.

That breakout season caught the eye of Premier League side Bournemouth, who brought the shot-stopper to England for a seven-figure fee in the summer of 2024. Although he received his first international call-up for New Zealand back in 2022, that summer would be a special one as Paulsen also earned his first cap for his country against Solomon Islands.

A loan spell with Auckland FC came next to ensure development and playing minutes increased, and there, Paulsen enjoyed more success. He helped set a new Australian football record by going 532 minutes before conceding his first goal. That success continued with Auckland winning the A-League Premiership in their debut season and Paulsen not missing a single minute of action as he was named the A-League Goalkeeper of the Year once again.

Bournemouth looked to allow Paulsen’s development to continue with a loan move to Polish Ekstraklasa side Lechia Gdańsk, where, once again, Paulsen was the first-choice keeper. He played all but four matches in the 25/26 season for Gdańsk.

Paulsen’s international journey has been on an upward trajectory also. Having represented his country at the Olympics in 2024, he is now on eight caps for his country, five of which have come since last October. He was named in the 2026 World Cup squad.

“I’ve got a great feeling coming in here,” Alex Paulsen stated.

“Obviously, I’ve been able to speak to Elijah [Just] about the club, and everything he has said has got me excited about what’s to come. I know coming here that I’ll need to work hard to get into this team. There is a strong goalkeeping contingent already in the building, so the work starts now for me.

“I’ve had a wonderful summer with my country at the World Cup and feel fresh coming into this season. We have some huge matches just around the corner, and we all need to be ready for the competitive action. I’ve spoken to the manager and have been so impressed with the way he has spoken to me. There is a clear vision, and I hope I can help the team achieve that.”

Alfred Johansson reacts to pre-season test with Carlisle United.

Goalkeeper Calum Ward has joined QPR on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. 

The 25-year-old joined the club in January 2025 and, having not played any minutes, was thrust into the number one spot last summer.

From there, Ward thrived and went on to break the club’s decade-long record for number of clean sheets by a Motherwell goalkeeper in a single season, won the golden glove in the Scottish Premiership as he kept 17 in the league season and was part of the side that set a new club record for number of consecutive home clean sheets.

Playing 42 games in total for the club, Ward missed just one William Hill Premiership match last season in the side that finished fourth and secured European football for the Steelmen for the first time in four years.

“My time at the club has been some journey,” Calum Ward said.

“Coming in when I did, game time was limited, but last season I was given an opportunity to show what I could do. As a club, we achieved so much, and I’m so pleased to be a part of it. I’ll remember my time at the club so fondly. I want to thank all the coaches and players for everything.

“My particular thanks go to Neil Alexander for his advice and coaching during my time. I wish the boys nothing but the best and hope everyone enjoys the European tour.

“Finally, my thanks go to the fans. Arriving at the club, seeing the number of supporters was incredible. The numbers at home and the road have been special. You all deserve more success on the pitch. Thanks for sticking by us during the tougher moments.

“A special club that I’ll always be a supporter of.”

Now moving on to pastures new, the club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Calum for his hard work and effort in a Motherwell shirt and wish him the very best for his future career.

Eight Motherwell FC Academy players have signed their first professional contracts with the club. 

Goalkeeper

• Lewis McGahey

Defenders

• Samuel Ngandu
• Matthew Pettigrew
• Scott MacCrimmon
• Kai McFarlane

Forwards

• Joshua Clarkson
• Leo Lee
• Jude Henderson

“This is always a proud moment for the young players,” David Clarkson said.

“We’re proud of our academy setup here at Motherwell, and we’re always striving to develop our young players at the club. It’s always great to see our players penning their first professional deals, and they should be proud of their achievements so far.

“But the work doesn’t stop here, and if anything, this will be the hardest part of their journey. All eight are aware of what it’ll take to keep progressing, and being in a full-time environment requires dedication and application. We will support the players in any way we can, and our coaching staff are looking forward to working with them on a daily basis.”

The Steelmen rounded off their week-long training camp in Denmark with a friendly match against Danish champions AGF Aarhus. 

The Danes came away with a 4-0 victory. Alfred Johansson named a strong starting 11 for the match but used his bench in the second-half to ensure all players got minutes in the legs.

It didn’t take long for the hosts to show their quality. After three minutes, Mikael Anderson finished past Matty Connelly following a quick counter-attack.

Kristian Arnstad then blazed over four minutes later, before Matty Connelly was forced into a good save to deny Magnus Knudsen from the edge of the box on the volley.

The chances kept coming for Aarhus. At 16 minutes, Anderson came close to a second when Jordan McGhee’s headed clearance fell to him, but he couldn’t direct the shot on target.

Motherwell’s first chance came just after the 20-minute mark. Some good work up the right-hand side led to Tom Sparrow delivering a high cross into the penalty area. McGhee leapt highest, but the defender’s header went wide.

Frederik Emmery continued to look like the biggest threat on the Aarhus side, and he came close to scoring midway through the half but couldn’t beat the post.

Mads Hedenstad, the Aarhus goalkeeper, made his first save just before the interval. Sparrow laid the ball off to Elliot Watt, who curled a strike towards goal, but the keeper managed to get a fingertip onto the ball to take it over the bar.

Half time allowed Johansson to make changes. Mikey Booth came on midway through the first half due to Apostolos Stamatelopoulos coming off. Olly Whyte came on during the break for Lukas Fadinger.

Aarhus continued to press high up the pitch, forcing the Motherwell defenders into mistakes. O’Donnell was tackled on 54 minutes, but the Aarhus forward couldn’t find the bottom corner, having driven through on goal.

Two minutes later, however, it was two. Watt’s pass was intercepted by Jacob Anderson, who flew past McGhee before finishing into the net.

As we hit the hour mark, there were a raft of Motherwell subs, which left just Oscar Priestman as the only non-Motherwell FC Academy player on the pitch. Now with a young side on the pitch, Aarhus controlled the ball for large spells.

Sebastian Jørgensen was denied by Connelly, who remained busy between the sticks for the rest of the game. But five minutes later, Connelly couldn’t prevent Jørgensen from getting on the scoresheet. Connelly’s pass out was pressed by Aarhus; Jørgensen had time to pick his spot and make it 3-0.

The young Steelmen continued to fight and work despite the scoreline. Preventing Aarhus from any further chances, they did concede right before full time when Jørgensen’s left-footed free kick found its way past Connelly to round off the action.

Motherwell Team: Connelly, Sparrow, O’Donnell, McGhee, Koutroumbis, Fadinger, Watt, Priestman, Ross, Charles-Cook, Stamatelopoulos.

Watch Alfred Johansson’s interview post AGF Aarhus.

Alfred Johansson’s side take on Danish Champions AGF Aarhus on Sunday 5 July. 

This will be the first chance for supporters to see the Steelmen live this season.

The match will take place at AGF Aarhus’ training ground and will be open to a limited number of spectators. Kick off is at 2pm local time.

Supporters are able to attend for free.

AGF Aarhus have provided a detailed guide for those travelling that can be found by CLICKING HERE.

You can also watch the match live online.

AGF Aarhus have also provided an extensive guide on how to do this. There is a video tutorial showing a step-by-step guide on how to buy a subscription for the match.

Please CLICK HERE if you want to watch the game live online.

Updates will be provided on social media throughout the game, including post-match reaction.

If you still have any questions before the game, please contact info@agf-as.dk.

We have signed forward Willy Vogt on a two-year deal subject to the approval of a work permit, with the option of a further year.

The 24-year-old arrives having played for Swiss side AC Bellinzona in the Challenge League for the last 12 months.

“Willy is an exciting player,” manager Alfred Johansson stated.

“He had an excellent season last year in Switzerland and will be arriving in Scotland full of confidence. It’s important we recruit the right people during this summer window, and having had numerous talks with Willy, I believe he will bring pace and flair to the team. He has played a lot of minutes for a player of his age and can contribute at the top end of the pitch.

“His goal contributions last season show how impactful he can be, and now we will begin working together for the season ahead.”

His playing career has seen Vogt remain in Switzerland for the duration of his playing days so far, but his development and eye-catching displays have enabled Vogt to be a prominent feature for both Schaffhausen and AC Bellinzona in the second tier.

Coming through the elite academy system at two of Switzerland’s biggest clubs, Grasshoppers and Basel, Vogt has built up a large amount of first-team experience, with almost 100 appearances to his name.

The striker netted 12 goals for AC Bellinzona in all competitions last season and also provided seven assists in his 32 appearances. Moving to Scotland, the Swiss youth international is looking forward to the next step in his career.

“This is a brand new chapter for me, and I can’t wait to get started,” Willy Vogt said.

“Everyone I have met so far has been so helpful, and I feel I’ll settle in here easily. Personally, I had a strong season last year, and I hope I can bring that kind of impact to Motherwell. I’ve studied the way the team wants to play, and there is no doubt that this system will suit me.

“I have continued working over the summer, but now things will go up a level ahead of the new season. It’s time to get to work.”

Martin Moormann has joined the Steelmen on a two-year deal subject to the approval of a work permit, with the club holding the option of a further year.

The Austrian defender joins after featuring for FC Blau-Weiß Linz in the Austrian top flight for the last two seasons.

“Martin is exactly the type of centre-back we require,” manager Alfred Johansson said.

“His fast, physical presence allows him to dominate in the area and help prevent the opposition from creating chances. But he is also technically talented on the ball and is comfortable playing out in difficult situations.

“We identified that this was an area of the pitch we needed to recruit new players for. Martin fits the profile for the left-footed centre-back we need in this area, and he has demonstrated that he can perform. He may be 25, but he has a lot of experience that will become useful for the team. I look forward to welcoming Martin to the club, and I hope this is a good season for everyone.”

Moormann joined the AKA St Pölten Academy in 2014, where he progressed through the levels for four years before joining Rapid Wien in 2018. His development continued as he featured for the Rapid Wien II side before breaking into the first-team.

It wasn’t just domestic football that Moormann continued to develop at. At the international level, he represented all the Austrian age groups from under 15s to under 21s.

He made his senior debut in October 2021, his first of 67 appearances for the Austrian Bundesliga side. He moved to FC Blau-Weiß Linz in 2024, and in his first season, he helped his side achieve a top-half finish for the first time in the club’s history.

Making 47 appearances and scoring three goals, his time at FC Blau-Weiß Linz came to an end this summer, and the 25-year-old now moves out of his homeland for the first time in his career.

“I’m excited to be in Scotland,” Martin Moormann added.

“I’ve been learning about Motherwell Football Club, and everything has been so positive. It seems like I’m joining a club that knows what it wants to be, and that’s really important to me.

“The group of players achieved so much last season, and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone soon. We’ve got some big games early on this season, so there’s no time to waste. I also want to say how much I’m looking forward to seeing the supporters of this club. I’ve heard so much about the increased attendances and colour and noise the fans bring. It will be special to feel the atmosphere when everyone is together.”

As the first-team squad continue their pre-season preparations in Denmark, our Under 19s and Women’s Teams have also returned from their summer break ahead of the 26/27 season.

First-Team

Supporters will have their first chance to watch the Alfred Johansson era live on Sunday 5 July, as the Steelmen take on Danish champions AGF Aarhus. The kick-off is at 1pm UK time (2pm local time).

A guide on how to watch the match will be communicated shortly.

The squad return to Scotland on Monday 6 July, as they step up training ahead of Johansson’s first Fir Park match on Friday 17 July against Genk. Kick off is 7pm against the Belgian side, and you are able to buy tickets now by CLICKING HERE.

European football returns to ML1 for the first time since 2022 on Thursday 23 July, when Havnar Bóltfelag visits Fir Park in the UEFA Conference League. The second leg takes place seven days later in the Faroe Islands.

Tickets for both legs are on sale and can be purchased now. Purchase tickets for the home leg by CLICKING HERE.

Buy tickets for the second leg by CLICKING HERE.

Under 19s

Our Under-19s squad are also getting back up to speed following the summer break. The young team have a number of friendlies lined up for the month.

A match against Bellshill Athletic that was previously advertised has been cancelled. Their first friendly match will be against Millwall on Tuesday 7 July, before facing Queen of the South on Friday 10 July.

The squad continue their schedule with a match against Cork City on Wednesday 15 July and then travel to nearby Thorniewood United on Saturday 18 July. Kick off is at 1pm.

On Thursday 23 July they take on English side Walsall before they kick off their CAS Elite Under 19 League campaign against Hearts on Saturday 28 July at the Oriam. Kick-off time is TBC for the opening league match.

Women’s

Iain Robinson’s squad returned to training last week ahead of their SWPL campaign but have a comprehensive pre-season schedule to get match fitness ahead of the league action kicking off in August.

Their first pre-season friendly comes against St Johnstone on Sunday 5 July, before taking on Livingston seven days later. They then host Robinson’s former side Queen’s Park on Wednesday 15 July, before taking on Halifax Town on Sunday 19 July.

Despite being behind closed doors, supporters can follow the matchday coverage on the Motherwell FC Women’s social media channels. Live match updates will be available via the Motherwell FC Women’s X (formerly Twitter) account, with post-match reaction to follow.

Notable Dates

The draw for the third qualifying round in the UEFA Conference League takes place on Monday 20 July ahead of our tie against Havnar Bóltfelag. We are unseeded in the draw.

You will be able to watch the draw take place on the UEFA Conference League website.

We are proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Lime, becoming our first-team front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season.

The agreement marks another exciting milestone for the club, representing the largest partnership in the club’s history. Lime, as the business continues to invest in Scottish communities, sport and the future of sustainable energy. Lime believes in backing people who work hard, think differently and strive to improve every day.

Those values are shared by Motherwell Football Club, making this partnership a natural fit.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Lime and to be displaying the brand on the front of the first team players’ shirts for the next three seasons,” commercial director Suzanne Reid at Motherwell FC said.

“This is the biggest partnership agreement in the club’s history, which is great news for the club and our supporters. Because of this agreement and other partnerships, we have surpassed the club’s commercial revenue figure to date.

“We would like to thank David, Paul and the team at Lime for their support and commitment to the club.”

“We’re incredibly proud to become the front-of-shirt sponsor of Motherwell Football Club,” David Turnbull Managing Director at Lime added.

“This is a landmark partnership for Lime and one we’re genuinely excited about. Motherwell is a club with a proud history, a passionate fanbase and a clear ambition for the future. After such a positive season last year, we’re looking forward to being part of what promises to be another exciting campaign.”

As one of Scotland’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, Lime is helping homeowners and businesses take control of their energy future through smarter, simpler solar and battery solutions.

“We’re right behind the team,” Paul McLernon National Sales and Marketing Director at Lime stated.

“We can’t wait to see the Lime logo on the front of the famous claret and amber shirt and to support the club, the players and the Motherwell community over the next three years.”

“This partnership represents more than branding on a football shirt. It reflects a shared commitment to community, progress and building a brighter future—both on and off the pitch.

“Everyone at Lime would like to thank Motherwell Football Club for placing their trust in us. We look forward to an exciting new chapter together and wish the players, management and supporters every success for the 2026/27 season and beyond.”

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Some seating within the Phil O’Donnell Stand is being upgraded ahead of the season. Season ticket holders have been notified in recent weeks about the upgrades being made.

As we prepare for our first European campaign in four years, there are some added changes and upgrades that we need to make in order to meet UEFA criteria.

Within the UEFA Conference League matches, all seats require a minimum of a 30 cm back, which many of the seats in the Phil O’Donnell Stand don’t currently have. As a club, we have been looking at the best way to rectify this issue and find a solution that works for all parties to ensure our supporters can use their seats.

The easiest solution is to purchase new plastic seats with the correct dimensions.

The new seats are the same width dimensions but with the required UEFA back height, which means we won’t have to reduce the number of seats and, therefore, no season ticket holder will need to be relocated. This part has been particularly important to us, as we understand and appreciate that some season ticket holders have been in their seat for a number of years and hold a personal attachment to where they sit.

Whilst the immediate priority is to upgrade the wooden seating in the Phil O’Donnell Stand, the club has purchased enough new seating to upgrade the bucket seats in the stand also. These will be upgraded in due course also.

Furthermore, should you wish to purchase a seat for memorabilia, you will be able to do so at the cost of £10 or £15 with all money going to the Motherwell FC Girls & Boys Academies. The seats are removed in sections of two and four, so we cannot guarantee your own seat, but you will get a section of two or four seats. Seats can be purchased online or by phoning the office on 01698 333 333. All seats require collection, and you will be notified when your seat is available.

You can buy these seats online by CLICKING HERE.

Say hello to our 2026/27 home kit. 

You can pre-order your home kit now by CLICKING HERE.

The kit will be available to buy in store from Thursday 16 July.

The squad travelled to Denmark as they settle down for a week-long training camp.

The travelling squad for our pre-season camp in Denmark has been confirmed. 

Goalkeepers

Aston Oxborough, Calum Ward, Matty Connelly, Jack McConnell

Defenders

Stephen O’Donnell, Jordan McGhee, Johnny Koutroumbis, Ewan Wilson, Emmanuel Longelo, Aaron Thomson, Jack Dalziel

Midfielders

Tom Sparrow, Lukas Fadinger, Oscar Priestman, Elliot Watt, Luca Ross, Olly Whyte, Mikey Booth, Zander McAllister, Aaron Buchanan, Blane Watson

Forwards

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Eythor Bjørgolfsson, Regan Charles-Cook, Lucas Weir, Ibrahim Said

Tawanda Maswanhise has remained behind initially for further assessment on a facial injury sustained in a match. The Zimbabwean international will be assessed to determine the extent of the injury.

Elijah Just will not be joining the squad in Denmark. The New Zealand star will return to Fir Park next week following his three goals in the World Cup.

Paul McGinn will continue his rehabilitation in camp with the squad.

Tickets are now on sale for our UEFA Conference League second leg tie against Havnar Bóltfelag.

Kick off is 6pm on Thursday 30 July at Tórsvøllur.

You can buy online by CLICKING HERE.

The prices are 160 dkk for adults (£18.50) and 58 dkk for children (£6.701).

Motherwell Supporters should start purchasing for block 101, and when it is sold out, block 102 will become available. 

Tickets for the first leg at Fir Park are also on sale.

Prices are as follows:

FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

FOR NON SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

Season Ticket holders have until Tuesday 21^st July at 5pm to purchase their own seat.

Hospitality Packages

Centenary Suite

• 2-course meal
• Main stand seating and ticket
• Half-time tea/coffee and pie
• Pay bar facility
• Match programme and team sheet

Cooper Box

• 2 x complimentary drinks served to your box pre-match
• Access to Cooper Suite pre-match, half-time and at full-time for refreshments
• Half-time buffet served in the Cooper Suite
• Indoor seat in an executive Cooper Box
• Match programme and team sheet

91 Lounge

• Hot plate on arrival
• Main stand seating and ticket
• Half-time tea/coffee and pie
• Complimentary drinks 1 hour before and 1 hour after the match with one drink per person at half-time (10 per person)
• Match programme and team sheet

Dress code for all areas is smart – no jeans, trainers or colours permitted. To book, please phone our hospitality team on 01698 338003 or email hospitality@motherwellfc.co.uk

Chairman Kyrk Macmillan speaks following the appointment of Alfred Johansson as Manager of Motherwell Football Club.

Macmillan answers questions on the process of recruiting Johansson, summer recruitment, pre-season and season ticket sales.

Olly Whyte has wasted no opportunity to impress. Whether that be with the Motherwell FC Academy, training with the first-team, or when he has been sent out on loan to gain valuable minutes. 

His two loan spells over the last two seasons have turned out to be an unequivocal success. Now back fresh from gaining promotion with Stenhousemuir last season, Whyte is now shifting the focus back to Motherwell.

“It feels good to be getting back up to speed after the summer,” Olly Whyte said.

“The first couple of days of pre-season are always tough, and this year has been no different. But I think every player needs that at the start to get everyone motoring for the long season ahead.”

For Whyte, the off-season was four weeks where he continued to work behind-the-scenes as he wanted to hit the ground running in anticipation of a new manager coming in.

But 12 months ago the feeling was similar, and Whyte has just kept his head down as he tried to impress from the off.

“I’ve worked hard over the summer,” Whyte explained.

“It was the exact same last year as well before the previous manager arrived. You just want to come back in good shape and impress the new boss. But when you see the manager has worked in academies and with young players throughout his career, you feel like if you do the right things, you could get an opportunity. But there’s never an expectation from my side for that.

“I think everyone is trying to do a bit extra in these early stages to try and catch the manager’s eye. That’s natural, I suppose. But these first few weeks are crucial for me. First impressions are massive, and for me, whether I go out on loan or not is probably decided in these three/four weeks.

“Last year was another step up for me, and playing 47 games with Stenhousemuir has helped me build up massively.”

Two summers ago, Whyte had been on the fringes of first-team football for Motherwell. He was named on the bench for the first time as the Steelmen took on St Johnstone in December 2023 before keeping his place on the bench a few days later at Easter Road.

But the opportunity to play never presented itself, and by the time of summer 2024, game time was important. Joining Cowdenbeath on loan for the 2024/25 season, Whyte excelled. Playing 31 games, the youngster received the Player of the Year, Players’ Player of the Year, Supporters’ Player of the Year and The Coo Shed Podcast Player of the Year awards for his impressive campaign, which also saw Whyte earn a 12-month extension.

With last year being another resounding success, Whyte believes the two years he has spent away from Fir Park have helped him mature as a player and as a man.

“I think I’ve just grown up over the last two years,” he explained.

“The difference for me has been playing games that actually have huge importance; you play in front of a crowd every week who are so passionate about the team winning, and experiencing all of that every week is so beneficial for me. You’re in the changing room with men who have had successful playing careers and have advice and experience to pass on.

“A lot of people maybe haven’t been so lucky with loan moves, and I’ve been the opposite in that sense. I guess I just put it down to just giving my all every day. I’m always thinking that I want to be part of this team first and foremost when I’ve walked into a loan club and I just want to be part of the team. I wish I could offer more insight, but I honestly don’t know why they’ve been so good apart from that; just working hard, I suppose.

“When you got out on loan, you speak to the staff here about what we want the loan move to do for me, and when it came to Stenhousemuir, it was really straightforward and basic targets – just gain experience. A lot of things went right for me last season. Gary Naysmith was a brilliant manager for me and helped me so much by just putting his trust in me.

“They gave me a platform, and as a team we had such a good bond. We were against the odds to get promoted, but I think what we achieved probably tells a lot about the character and individuals within the squad. The day we got promoted was maybe the best day in my career so far, including all the celebrations afterwards.

“Some footballers can go their full career without winning promotion or lifting a trophy, and that day will stay with me for the rest of my life. It was so special, and I’m proud I played my part in the story.

“Guys like Gregor Buchanan and Ross Meechan were massive in driving the culture in the club. These guys help you understand what it means to play for Stenhousemuir, but you learn stuff about yourself also. The biggest learning for me was that I can actually score goals! Aside from that, the year did give me a lot of confidence in my own ability.

“As a player and a person, I’ve always been a quiet boy, but it’s brought me out of my shell a bit too.”

For young players, looking at the previous MFC Academy stars that have played for the first-team, forged careers or moved on to bigger clubs can be a motivation. Whyte believes the past success stories allow him to believe that if you work hard enough and take your chance, anything in football is possible.

“Everyone that’s come through here, Lennon [Miller] and Davie [Turnbull] for example, grasped their chance when it came,” Whyte stated.

“There’s no doubt that’s the big target, but I need to remain focused for now. It’s quite simple for me in that sense; I just need to keep my head down and work as hard as I can. The staff and players around me are so helpful. Stephen O’Donnell has been brilliant with me, and even last season, he would always stay up-to-date with everything going on at Stenhousemuir. The midfield guys are brilliant too. Oscar [Priestman] and Lukas [Fadinger] know what it takes.

“It’s a really good team environment because all the boys want to learn and grow together. Watching the Motherwell games last season, no team in Scotland was playing that way. But as a midfielder, having the ball is what you want, and it’s exciting. Part of my focus is learning that style and watching lots of clips closely.”

The Well Society is hosting a number of free events in the local community, aiming to bring supporters closer to the club ahead of the new season.

Each night will comprise a Q&A session with a first-team player, an introduction from the Well Society and their role at the club, plus much more.

Dates and locations of the events are as follows:

• Thursday 9 July at Up Front Brewery Strathaven (6pm-8pm)
• Thursday 16 July at The Village Inn in East Kilbride (6pm-9pm)
• Monday 27 July at Ravenscliffe (6pm-9pm)

Full details of the events and your chance to sign up be found on the Well Society website.

Squad numbers for the 2026/27 season have been confirmed. 

Elijah Just has been moved to number 11 from 21, with Oscar Priestman moving to number 12. Callum Hendry is now number 14, having worn number 66 last season, with Regan Charles-Cook moving from 77 to 17.

Lukas Fadinger has changed squad number from 12 to 8.

Ibrahim Said changes from 90 to 19, with Matty Connelly moving to 21.

Motherwell 2026/27 squad numbers

Following an increase in attendance at Fir Park this season, we have created a fan survey ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. 

In a season that saw us record our best attendance at our home since 2005, we want to hear your feedback.

But this survey isn’t just about your experience at Fir Park on a matchday; it also helps us understand your thoughts on a range of topics associated with the club.

We have used the feedback from our previous survey to help build, solidify and improve your experience as a supporter. It also helps the club satisfy Scottish Football Authorities’ requirements on demographic data.

Please answer all the questions as honestly as possible, and we will collate and look to take this feedback on board going forward. Your feedback and opinions are valued and appreciated.

The 2026 Fan Survey can be found online here.

The still calmness of the summer break will subside this week, as the women of steel return from their travels across the globe to begin their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Motherwell will face four behind closed door pre-season friendlies before opening their Sky Sports League Cup Round One Group Stage next month. Iain Robinson’s side will face St. Johnstone, Livingston, and Queens Park before facing English outfit Halifax Women.

Schedule

• 5^th July 2026 – St. Johnstone (A)
• 12^th July 2026 – Livingston (A)
• 15^th July 2026 – Queens Park (H)
• 19^th July 2026 – Halifax Women (H)

All kick-off times are to be confirmed and potentially subject to change. All match information will be communicated in due course.

Despite being behind closed doors, supporters can follow the matchday coverage on the Motherwell FC social media channels. Live match updates will be available via the Motherwell FC X (formerly Twitter) account, with post-match reaction to follow.

We will face Belgian side KRC Genk in a pre-season friendly at Fir Park on Friday 17 July. 

Kick off is 7pm.

This will be Alfred Johansson’s first match at Fir Park as we play our final match before our European adventure begins the following week.

Season ticket holders have until Wednesday 15^th July 5pm to buy their ticket at the discounted price.

For this game, all tickets will be Ticketfast (digital) or collection at the Ticket Office only. The game will not be downloaded onto your season card.

Ticket Prices:

You can buy your tickets online now by CLICKING HERE.

The ticket office will be open from 9am until kick off.

Other Match Information

The Cooper Bar will be open from 5pm for food and drink. The Bar will also open for one hour post match for those looking to avoid the traffic.

The Centenary Suite will be open from 5pm and will operate as a bar. It will also open for one hour post-match.

Mrs Baillie’s Bar will be open for the first time this season from 5pm.

The final captivating pages turned, the unfolded drama to remember, and memories to be celebrated in an enthralling finale to the 2025/26 campaign.

Whether suntanning on the Spanish coast, sandboarding on the Moroccan desert or taking in the sights of the Empire State building – our squad have been well rested, as the return to the training pitch emerges closer every day.

From the beaches of Santa Ponsa, we caught up with defender Shannon Leishman, who reflected on her summer break, and the opportunity to recharge ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

“It was great to have that week or two, where I could fully switch my mind off of football, at least as much as I could anyway, with the World Cup on every TV-screen,” Leishman joked.

“I’m just back from holiday with my family in Santa Ponsa. I think it’s important once you finish the season, you can use that opportunity to rest and recharge before getting back into the routine of training and playing week to week.

“Pre-season preparations are probably the few weeks every footballer dreads, but I’m obviously looking forward to meeting back up with the squad and the staff again, before getting back into some running and gym sessions.

After significant changes in the team throughout last year, there was a sense that rebuilding was needed. Rival relegations, post-split dominance, and heart-breaking farewell’s soon followed, as the 2025/26 Scottish Power Women’s Premier League campaign left much to remember for the women of steel.

As the imminent sound of pre-season echoes firmly in the not-so-distant future, defender Shannon Leishman reflected on the final chapter of a campaign to remember.

“It was a difficult season overall, but we ended the season on a real high,” Leishman professed.

“At times it was difficult, we ended up in the bottom-four which became a bit stop and start. We’d play a game one week, then we’d be off for two-weeks.

“Although we had a lot of players leave in January, and a transition period with a new manager where we had to rebuild, I felt as we reached the end of the season; we ended on a real high.

“We didn’t lose in six-games, we finished top of the bottom-four, and we can really understand and are buying into how Iain wants us to play. It was a difficult start, but we ended it strong. And I think you could see a lot of the girls were playing for each other; we were wanting to go out and win games… and just playing the game how we want to play the game.

“It’s a real positive going forward which we can hopefully continue to build momentum heading onto next season.”

Despite a difficult initial transition period, with an expected change to the playing squad, the women of steel successfully adapted to a new coaching staff, their style of play, and what they envisioned for the club.

Leishman has committed to Motherwell for the forthcoming season, and the former Hibernian captain detailed that the connection to playing consistently and gaining confidence is a personal drive for her to remain in ML1, as well as the strong connection she feels from coaching staff as a major reason she wished to return for the forthcoming season.

“Playing consistently allows you to gain and develop more confidence within yourself,” Leishman emphasised.

“When there’s trust built from managers to players, there is that element of respect. Iain allows you to play the way you want to play, and express ourselves.

“I feel right now, playing game time is what I need as a player, and towards the end of the season, I was playing every week, and I feel that is what I need right now within my career.”

As the squad begin preparations this week ahead of their pre-season campaign, Leishman reiterated the demand for returning to the top-six of the Premier League.

“We’re hoping to progress, and do better than we did last season,” Leishman noted.

“We want to achieve top-six. Anyone playing within the league, that’s what their expectations would be to be playing against the top-sides in the league. That should be any clubs ambition, and as players, you should be wanting to challenge yourself to be playing against these teams week in week out.

“We need to continue the run we were on, and I think with a good pre-season and league cup behind us, that’ll allow us to build a steady pace for the season coming. For us as a team, we have been there before, and we can do it again. We need to set those standards as high as we can.”

Alfred Johansson was unveiled to the media this morning, as he laid out his expectations and plans for the coming week. 

The new Motherwell manager was questioned around his journey in coaching, recruitment at Motherwell this summer, the upcoming UEFA Conference League tie and his knowledge on Scottish football.

As the squad returns for pre-season, we can provide the following update on our playing squad. 

Academy graduate Zander McAllister has penned a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him at Fir Park until the summer of 2028.

McAllister made four first-team appearances last season. Good to have you with us, Zander.

Liam Gordon will not be returning for the 26/27 season. Gordon made 57 appearances across two seasons, scoring two goals. We thank Liam for his professional attitude and strong work-ethic during his time at Fir Park. Best wishes for the future, Liam.

As 20 first-team players returned from their summer break, two are yet to return. Elijah Just remains on international duty with New Zealand at the World Cup.

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has been granted additional personal leave following the birth of his child. He will join up with the squad next week.

Captain Paul McGinn missed the last three games of last season through injury. Further assessment on the injury concluded that the 35-year-old would require surgery on his knee. Having undergone surgery during the summer, McGinn has started his rehabilitation process and is expected to return in a number of months. Best wishes and see you back soon, Paul.

Callum Hendry is also set for a spell on the sidelines through injury. The forward picked up the injury in the latter stages of last season. He will also be out for a number of months. Wishing you the best, Callum.

The squad will now begin their preparations for the 26/27 campaign. We are still yet to get official confirmation of our match details for our UEFA Conference League matches against HB Torshavn. Once we have this confirmed, it will be communicated as soon as possible.

Alfred Johansson addresses his playing squad for the first time, outlining what he plans on doing this season.

Assistant Coach, David Brownlie has departed the club to pursue opportunities overseas.

Brownlie joined the club in December, 2025 alongside Head Coach, Iain Robinson, as the pair sought to lead the women of steel from the threat of relegation to the second-tier.

After successfully preserving our top-flight status for the forthcoming campaign, Brownlie will depart Lanarkshire to pursue a full-time coaching opportunity overseas.

“It’s a real moment of mixed emotions for myself,” Brownlie said.

“I’ve absolutely loved my time at the club. The squad have been an absolute pleasure to work with, and towards the end of the season, you could really see our ideas for the club coming to fruition.

“To have achieved safety for the club, finishing the season unbeaten in the split is a real proud moment, and I’m pleased to be departing the club on a positive note.

“After working on my UEFA A-license this year, an opportunity presented itself to me, working full-time in football overseas, and it was a decision I simply couldn’t turn down. I will be following the club’s progress closely, and I wish everyone all the best for the future.”

The former Rangers academy graduate concluded his playing career in the Southside of Glasgow, with Pollok before embarking on his coaching pathway. After departing Newlandsfield, Brownlie sought to utilise his vast experience, and integrate himself as a football coach, achieving his UEFA C-License in 2022 before upgrading to the UEFA B-License in 2024. Brownlie then undertook his UEFA A-License qualification process this year.

Graduating from University after the summer of 2023, Brownlie sought to experience his first academy coaching role, joining the Rangers academy before soon settling into the position of coaching the girls U17/18s academy team alongside Motherwell Head Coach, Iain Robinson.

With Robinson replacing the then departing Head Coach Craig Joyce in Glasgow after being headhunted to become the Head Coach of Queen’s Park, he sought to bring Brownlie alongside in the dugout.

In their final season in charge, Robinson and Brownlie had the Spiders sat comfortably in the final promotion-playoff position in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 table, one point shy of Boroughmuir Thistle in second, with ambitions of restoring the club’s top-flight status.

However, the sudden departure of Paul Brownlie after several years at the helm of Motherwell Women presented an irresistible opportunity in ML1.

“It’s absolutely gutting to see David depart the club, but we absolutely understand the importance of the opportunity available to him,” Head Coach Iain Robinson added.

“David has been a vital part of everything we have started to build this season, and has progressed the development of the playing squad at the club.

“The coaching staff, and the entire playing squad thank David for everything he has done for the club, and we wish him the absolute best in the future.”

It’s day one of 2026/27 pre-season for the Motherwell squad as they get back together after the summer break.

Alfred Johansson is the new manager of Motherwell Football Club. 

On his first day as the new boss, the Swede speaks about his journey in football, pre-season plans, the quick turnaround until competitive action and what he wants his team to look like.

Alfred Johansson is the new manager of Motherwell Football Club.

The 35-year-old Swede becomes the 31st manager of the club.

“We are delighted to welcome Alfred to the football club,” chairman Kyrk Macmillan said.

“Following the same data-driven process that we undertook to appoint the previous two managers of the football club, we believe Alfred is an excellent fit here at Motherwell. The data plays a key role to ensure the game model aligns with how we want to play and continues our evolution, but the process is also blended with ensuring we bring good people to the club.

“We met with Alfred on a number of occasions, and he stood out as the best candidate to continue our journey at the club. It became evident from our conversations that there was a clear alignment between both parties, and we have built a strong relationship already. Identifying and appointing someone that fits with the type of people we want to work with is equally as important.

“There is a strong belief that Alfred has the correct characteristics to lead and deliver on his ideas. He is a determined and ambitious young manager who wants to continue the success we had last season.

“It was important for the squad that we completed our detailed process of recruiting a new manager, but we were also conscious of time. With the players back in for pre-season this week, Alfred can begin working with his new squad ahead of a busy and exciting period for the football club.

“We were delighted with the connection our fans had with the team last season and we hope to take that even further this campaign”

Johansson arrives off the back of a two-and-a-half-year stint as manager of Norwegian top league side Rosenborg.

His coaching career began in Sweden, where he started out working with the youth squads at Enköpings SK in 2011 before serving as academy manager at Djurgårdens IF until 2015.

His strong academic results gave Johansson a strong grounding to begin his journey in football, despite not playing the game professionally.

He then moved to FC Copenhagen to work as youth manager and chief analyst for the under-19 squad. A brief spell back home in Sweden with AIK’s under-17 squad in 2018 was followed by a return to the Danish capital to take up the position of youth manager.

Impressing by guiding the Under 17 squad to the top of the DBU U17 Drenge Ligaen, he progressed to work with Copenhagen’s Under 19 squad in 2022, which saw Johansson build a strong, talented group that could compete at European level, defeating the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester United in the UEFA Youth League.

He then was appointed manager of Rosenborg in 2023 at the age of just 33. In his maiden season in professional management, he guided Rosenborg to a fourth-place finish in the Norwegian top-flight, securing a return to European football after a 12-month absence, by winning over half of their league matches.

In a strong first season that saw Johansson pick up the league’s manager of the month award in August, he guided Rosenborg to the cusp of Conference League league phase football, defeating Banga Gargždai and Hammarby in the second and third rounds. After defeating Bundesliga side Mainz at home in the first leg of the playoff round, the Germans won on home turf to progress to the next round in the second leg.

For the 2025 league campaign, Johansson and Rosenborg finished seventh in the standings, keeping 11 clean sheets in the process, the second highest in the division and also picked up a second manager of the month accolade.

Johansson departed the club seven league games into his third season in May 2026. Managing 131 matches in his tenure in Norway, Johansson accumulated 71 wins and 21 draws.

He will now begin work ahead of pre-season, with all football staff remaining at the club.

“This is a huge honour for me,” manager Alfred Johansson said.

“To work at this football club and to lead is a privilege. I’ve analysed the club closely, and the direction that it’s going in is of huge importance to me. Last season was hugely successful, and I want to be able to carry this success forward. The squad of players we have is exciting, and we will get to work straight away.

“There is no time to waste with European football next month and the league season starting in a few weeks. I can’t wait to get to know all the players and staff at the club, but most importantly, I’m looking forward to meeting the supporters. I’ll see you all very soon.”

Our 2026/26 William Hill Premiership campaign will start with a trip to Easter Road to face Hibernian. 

Kick off is at 4:30pm on Sunday 2 August with the match being broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Our first home game of the season is on Saturday 8 August against Falkirk.

The festive period is jam-packed once again, with the return of Boxing Day fixtures to the schedule. We travel to Celtic Park on Saturday 26 December for a 3pm kick-off before travelling north to Aberdeen on Wednesday 30 December to round off 2026.

Our final match prior to the split is against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Saturday 10 April.

All fixtures are subject to change.

Motherwell discovered this afternoon that they would be facing Havnar Bóltfelag of the Faroe Islands in the second round of the UEFA Conference League. 

Otherwise known as HB Torshavn (HB), Motherwell and HB have already met in European competition.

Back in 1994, Motherwell were drawn against HB in the Preliminary Round of the UEFA Cup. Playing the first leg at Fir Park, Alex McLeish’s side cruised to a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Tommy Coyne, Paul McGrillen and Stevie Kirk.

After a strong result in the first leg, the squad travelled to the Faroe Islands, and after just 20 minutes, Kirk and Billy Davies had extended the Steelmen’s advantage to five before skipper Andreas Hansen pulled one back to deny Stevie Woods his clean sheet. Kirk scored his second of the match ten minutes later before Alex Burns rounded off a 4-1 win on the night.

A second tie between the two sides almost occurred in 2020 when HB were Motherwell’s potential opponents in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, Glentoran came out 1-0 winners of the tie with the Faroese side instead and progressed.

But the connection with the Faroese side doesn’t stop there.

André Olsen is HB’s current manager, a name Motherwell fans probably won’t recognise. But one connection between the Fir Park dugout and the one in the Gundadalur Stadium is Jens Berthel Askou. Askou managed HB through a successful spell, winning the league and league cup in 2020, and was named manager of the year for these achievements.

HB missed out on their 25th league title last season, finishing runners-up to winners Klaksvíkar Ítróttarfelag. HB hasn’t won the Faroese top-flight since 2020.

Now 13 league games into the 2026 season, HB have won four and drawn three of their matches as they sit sixth in the table.

Their top scorer is Storm Bugge Pettersen, who currently has six goals in all competitions. But someone who has two goals this season is former Motherwell player and fan-favourite Moses Ebiye, who moved to the Faroe Islands in April.

Former Motherwell goalkeeper Gunnar Nielson came out of retirement for one match in April this to take up a spot on the bench for HB, the side he came through the academy at. He didn’t feature.

HB play their home games at the Gundadalur Stadium, which is roughly a 45-minute journey from the main airport and has a capacity of 5000. The National Stadium in the Faroe Islands, Tórsvøllur, is also in Gundadalur.

HB are European regulars, having played in Europe, including this season, eight years in a row and 15 of the last 19 seasons. They have recorded notable wins over Red Bull Salzburg in 2010 and Maccabi Haifa in 2021 and drawn at home against the likes of Brøndby, Hajduk Split and HJK Helsinki in recent years, and a notable draw with Malmö in 2011.

The Faroese side have progressed through two European ties since 2014, a 6-3 aggregate win over Lincoln Red Imps from Gibraltar in 2014 and a 6-0 win over FK Budućnost Podgorica from Montenegro in 2021.

A reminder to all supporters that although we expect the first leg of our tie to be played at Fir Park, we encourage everyone to not book travel or accommodation until UEFA confirms match information.

All ticket and match information will be confirmed in due course.

Ahead of the squad returning for day one of pre-season, we can confirm we will be travelling for a seven-day camp in Denmark.

The squad will depart on Monday 29 June and will return on Monday 6 July.

During their stay, the squad will undertake an intense seven-day programme in West Jutland. The squad will face newly crowned Danish champions AGF Aarhus in a friendly match on Sunday 5 July.

The match will take place at AGF Aarhus’ training ground and will be open to a limited number of spectators. Kick off is at 2pm local time.

We also want to confirm that our recruitment process to appoint a new manager is at an advanced stage. The club will not comment any further on this process.

Despite there being a managerial vacancy at the club, football staff have been working throughout the summer to ensure a comprehensive pre-season schedule is in place for the players returning.

Behind-closed-door pre-season fixtures have been arranged ahead of the commencement of our upcoming Conference League fixtures in late July and the William Hill Premiership in August, with these games taking place in the lead-up to these matches to ensure all players are fully prepared for the competitive action.

We hope to have a friendly match at Fir Park this summer once again, and once this is confirmed, all details will be published as soon as possible.

As the dust finally settles on the scintillating finale to the 2025/26 Scottish Women’s Premier League season, the women of steel are already preparing to kickstart their forthcoming Sky Sports Cup campaign.

Drawn in the reformatted and maiden league stage of the competition, Motherwell’s original Round One tie will be replaced by a competitive group stage format, with Iain Robinson’s side set to face an array of Premier League and Premier League 2 opposition.

Motherwell will face fellow top-flight side, Montrose before additional tests against SPWPL2 sides, Livingston, Gartcairn and Kilmarnock. Reflecting on the previous campaign, we gain an insight into our forthcoming opponents.

Montrose

Finishing level on points with the women of steel last campaign, the Gable Endies faced a tumultuous finale to their domestic campaign.

The Links Park side missed out on their maiden top-six finish on the final day of the regular season, as Partick Thistle netted a dramatic 94^th-minute winner to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat – firmly ending Montrose’s hopes of an historic season.

Despite heading into the post-split campaign, with a firm points advantage over the trailing three sides, Montrose finished their campaign in eighth, with Motherwell leading on goal-difference.

Aside from the league campaign, Montrose have had mixed success in the two cup competitions. A 7-0 thrashing from eventual SWPL champions Hearts promptly ended their Sky Sports Cup hopes before they could begin.

However, an excellent Scottish Cup run saw the side reach the Semi-Final stage after defeating both Aberdeen, Dundee United. A 2-0 defeat to Rangers at the National Stadium brought their campaign to a close.

Livingston

Scottish Power Women’s Premier League 2 side, Livingston maintained a largely uneventful 2025/26 campaign, with the club firmly out of the promotion playoff picture, but comfortably clear of the dreaded relegation playoffs.

Securing nine victories from 24-matches, the Lions finished seventh in the second-tier. The squad sealed a magnificent finale to the league campaign, thrashing St. Johnstone five-nil before hitting Stirling University for six in an exceptional 6-1 win.

Gartcairn

A fellow Scottish Power Women’s Premier League 2 side, Gartcairn’s domestic campaign mirrored the Lions in many respects. Despite securing a top-six place, the side were ultimately forced to compete in a league of their own, with the North Lanarkshire outfit finishing 24-points shy of the promotion playoffs.

Sealing eight victories across the season, Gartcairn scored 40, and conceded 51, with former Motherwell midfielders, Tara McGonigle and Georgie Robb both featuring for the team.

Kilmarnock

Despite a magnificent start that yielded much optimism of title success, the 2025/26 campaign ended in disaster for the Ayrshire side. Unbeaten across the campaign, securing 16 victories from 17, with one stalemate by matchday-17 – Kilmarnock built what seemed an irreversible 15-point advantage over title-rivals Spartans.

However, Spartans went unbeaten for the remainder of the season whilst Killie could only muster four-wins from the remaining 11 fixtures – sending the SPWPL2 trophy to Edinburgh, as Spartans snatched the title on the final day by two-points.

Despite the heart-breaking conclusion to their campaign, several players shone through, with forwards Abby Robinson and Cara Gray both being named amongst the top goal scorers in the division. The pair collectively netted 30-goals, and both finished three-goals shy of the league top-goalscorer.

Gill Inglis –

One final curtain call. Captain, Gill Inglis brought the curtain down on a remarkable tenure in the women’ game – retiring from football following seven successive years in ML1. The experienced skipper adorned the claret and amber shirt for the final time in a 2-2 stalemate with Aberdeen after announcing her retirement the previous week.

After almost two decades in the Scottish top-flight, seven consecutive campaigns captaining Motherwell, the highest league position in the history of the club, and two Scottish Cup Semi-Final appearances – Inglis’ departs ML1 after being at the forefront of an historical chapter of women’s football at the club.

A tough decision for the 35-year-old that took a lot of consideration, but ultimately felt fitting to coincide with the 140^thanniversary of Motherwell Football Club, and exciting changes to her personal life following the birth of her son, baby Louie.

We thank Gill for her numerous years of service at Motherwell FC, and wish her the absolute best for the future.

Amy Bulloch –

The first addition of the 2025/26 SWPL campaign, lifelong Motherwell supporter and Partick Thistle’s Player of the Year, Amy Bulloch returned to Motherwell after previously featuring for the club in 2019.

Joining then Paul Brownlie’s side, Bulloch became a mainstay under the former Motherwell Head Coach – featuring 16-times for the women of steel before departing for Scottish Power Women’s Premier League 2 title-chasers, Kilmarnock for the remainder of the season.

We thank Amy for her efforts at Motherwell, and wish her well for the next chapter in her career.

Milly Boughton –

Seeking regular competitive action, Australian youth international, Milly Boughton departed the defending champions, and joined Iain Robinson’s side during the winter transfer window.

The young Matilda firmly hit form in claret and amber after joining the club prior to a crucial post-split campaign. Milly played a vital role, as the women of steel staved off the threat of relegation to finish at the top of the split.

The former Arsenal and Spurs academy graduate scored six-times during her spell in North Lanarkshire, and cemented herself as a key figure in the Motherwell midfield.

We thank Milly for her efforts at Motherwell, and we wish her the best for the future.

Keri Halliday –

Signing alongside Milly Boughton, Northern Irish International forward Keri Halliday became a marquee addition for Iain Robinson’s side.

Arriving in Scotland with a prolific goalscoring record in her homeland, the pacey winger scored 53-goals, and assisted 26 throughout her time in South Belfast, and Halliday wasted little time in opening her Motherwell account.

Making her debut against Aberdeen, Halliday broke the deadlock at the Balmoral Stadium, as Motherwell secured a valuable three-points in a four-three victory. Halliday repeated the feat in the reverse home encounter – scoring the opener in the final matchday against Aberdeen.

The Balleymoney-born striker continued to represent her national team during her time in ML1, and it became a memorable occasion for the youngster, with Halliday scoring her first and second international goal for the senior Northern Ireland team.

Sophie Townsley –

Adding excitement and firepower to the final third, striker Sophie Townsley completed a loan deal from Rangers until the end of the season.

An SWPL2 Player of the year nominee, Townsley made her mark on the division last term, with her consistent goalscoring form guiding local rivals Hamilton to SWPL2 title success and promotion to the first-tier.

Despite Hamilton sitting at the foot of the SWPL table, Townsley had been a shining light in the squad, netting 23-goals in her time in ML3.

Townsley became a mainstay in Iain Robinson’s side – featuring 21-times in claret and amber, and supported Motherwell to a dominant and unbeaten spell in the post-split.

We thank Sophie for her efforts at Motherwell and wish her well for the future.

Mia McArthur –

Midfielder Mia McArthur joined her fellow Rangers teammate Sophie Townsley in the switch to Lanarkshire – teaming up with her former youth academy coach in ML1.

Despite her youthful age, the then 18-year-old arrived in Motherwell with wealth of senior experience, regularly featuring for SWPL 2 side, Gartcairn across the opening to the 2025/26 campaign.

McArthur featured six-times for the women of steel, and her performances on the domestic footballing scene have continued to catch the eye internationally, with McArthur regularly selected to represent the Scotland under-19 squad.

We thank Mia for her efforts at Motherwell and wish her well for the future. 

Sarah Petherick –

A graduate of the Motherwell FC youth academy, midfielder Sarah Petherick made her senior competitive debut under Paul Brownlie before gaining additional senior experience on-loan at Ayr United before joining Rossvale last season.

Petherick impressed in Scotland’s third-tier, becoming a standout player across the entirety of the league, being named in the SWF Championship Team of the Year, and the top Goalscorer for the club.

We thank Sarah for her efforts at Motherwell and wish her well for the future.

Now that our 2025/26 ScottishPower Women’s Premier League season has reached its conclusion, we can provide an update on our playing squad. 

Players under contract

• Rebecca Cameron
• Tegan Browning
• Chelsie Watson
• Shannon Leishman
• Jenna Penman
• Amy Denholm
• Leah Paterson
• Lucy Ronald
• Mason Clark
• Mia Gillespie
• Lia Young
• Kodie Hay
• Bailley Collins
• Hannah Cairns
• Carla Boyce

Loan player returning to parent club

• Mia McArthur (Rangers)
• Sophie Townsley (Rangers)
• Milly Boughton (Hibernian)
• Keri Halliday (Heart of Midlothian)

Players departing

• Gill Inglis
• Amy Bulloch
• Sarah Petherick 

We thank our departing players for their efforts at Motherwell, and we wish them well for the future.

The 2025/26 season may only recently concluded, but next season isn’t too far away. Here are all the key dates you’ll need to know. 

Conference League draw

Motherwell fans can look forward a European tour this summer, with the Steelmen confirming their place in the second qualifying round of the Conference League.

The draw for the second qualifying round will take place on Wednesday 17 June, with ties taking playing on Thursday 23 July and Thursday 30 July.

We are unseeded in the draw.

First-team return from pre-season date

The first-team squad will return from their summer break on Thursday 18 June.

Premiership fixture release date

The William Hill Premiership fixtures will be released on Thursday 18 June.

Premiership matchday 1

The first Premiership matchday takes place on Saturday 1 August.

Season Ticket Early Bird

Monday 1 June 5pm.

Season Ticket Seat Relocation

You have until Monday 15th June at 10am to secure their seat.

Women’s Fixtures

The Women of Steel will discover their schedule for their league campaign on Friday 26 June.

A look at our final loan report for the season. 

Aston Oxborough

Aston Oxborough and Dunfermline have been an exciting journey this season.

Since our last report, Oxborough has played five games, taking his appearance count to 15 for the season.

Rounding off the league season with a 2-0 win over Queen’s Park and a 0-0 draw with Arbroath, the Pars secured a spot in the promotion playoffs. In the first leg of the quarter-final, Dunfermline beat Arbroath 1-0 and then travelled to Gayfield for the second leg.

Oxborough conceded a penalty kick in the latter stages of the match with the game at 0-0, but the shot-stopper made amends by saving the spot kick.

Dunfermline was eventually eliminated from the playoffs following a narrow defeat to Partick Thistle over two legs with Oxborough missing for the second leg due to a temporary recall.

Dunfermline then took on Champions Celtic in the Scottish Cup final. Despite a brave performance, the Pars lost out 3-1.

• Appearances: 15
• Clean Sheets: 7

Jack McConnell

Jack McConnell didn’t make his debut for Cowdenbeath after joining the Lowland League side in January; however, he gained valuable experience during his six-month stay.

Cowdenbeath finished 11th in the table.

• Appearances: 0

Scott Williamson

Scott Williamson didn’t feature in the latter stages of the season for Cowdenbeath due to injury but did make 18 appearances in total this season.

With 14 starts to his name, Williamson was trusted in his first season playing men’s football and accumulated a large amount of minutes played this season.

• Appearances: 18
• Assists: 2

Kofi Balmer

Kofi Balmer’s loan spell at Bristol Rovers couldn’t have gone much better. Making 23 appearances in total, Rovers went on a stunning run of form to charge up the table.

Winning 14 of their last 16 matches in the season, Rovers finished 14th in the table on 62 points.

Balmer also picked up the Goal of the Season award for his wonderful strike against Walsall.

• Appearances: 23
• Goals: 2
• Assists: 2
• Clean Sheets: 7

Jay Gillies

Jay Gillies earned some valuable experience and playing minutes with Cumbernauld Colts this season.

The defender played seven times across the campaign, scoring one goal, which came against Broxburn.

Gillies and Cumbernauld Colts finished sixth in the Lowland League standings.

• Appearances: 7
• Goal: 1

Ewan Wilson

Ewan Wilson played 21 matches this season at Raith Rovers.

Raith Rovers narrowly missed out on a playoff spot. His minutes were sporadic towards the end of the campaign, but he did feature in the dramatic win over Ross County in the final game.

It’s been another season of learning for Wilson, who will now return to Motherwell for the start of pre-season.

• Appearances: 21
• Assists: 1

Campbell Forrest

Campbell Forrest has played three matches for Hamilton Accies since our April report.

Playing nine games for Accies this season, Forrest was involved in the end-of-season playoffs for the League One side as they fought to retain their League One status.

Those three appearances came from the bench, with Forrest featuring in both semi-final matches against Forfar. Hamilton progressed to the final and beat Clyde over two legs to stay in League One next season.

• Appearances: 9
• Assists: 1

Olly Whyte

What a season for Olly Whyte, who rounded off his wonderful campaign with a win in the promotion play-off against Alloa Athletic. Although losing the second leg, the Warriors managed to secure their spot in the Championship for the first time in their history.

Overall, Whyte made 47 appearances for Stenhousemuir and scored ten goals in all competitions. Whyte missed one game all season for Gary Naysmith’s side.

• Appearances: 47
• Goals: 10
• Assists: 1

Dylan Wells

Dylan Wells finished on ten appearances for Stirling Albion this season, having missed the majority of the campaign.

In those ten appearances, Wells scored one goal and assisted four times.

Stirling finished 8th in League Two this season on 38 points, 14 points clear of bottom-of-the-table Edinburgh City.

• Appearances: 8
• Assists: 3
• Goal: 1

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos’ and Sydney FC’s season has concluded.

Sydney finished 5th in the A-League, which earned them a spot in the grand finals. Defeating Newcastle Jets over two legs, they could look forward to the grand final against Auckland FC, however the lost narrowly 1-0.

Stamatelopoulos scored against Newcastle Jets in the semi-final first leg, his third goal in Sydney colours.

• Appearances: 14
• Goals: 3

Nathan Lawson

Nathan Lawson enjoyed a successful season with Cowdenbeath in the Lowland League. Scoring three goals and making 23 appearances, Lawson got a taste for first-team football with Cowdenbeath ending their season strongly.

• Appearances: 23
• Goals: 3
• Assists: 2

Topping off an impressive first season with Motherwell, Elijah Just has claimed the G4 Claims May player of the month. 

In a tight final vote of the season, the World Cup bound Kiwi gained enough votes to edge past Callum Slattery, Elliot Watt and Stephen Welsh.

Just impressed in every game as The Steelmen picked up four points in May, drawing with Hearts and defeating Hibernian in a dramatic final day to clinch fourth place.

It could have been more however a late, late Celtic penalty denied Elijah and his teammates what would have been a well deserved point.

July – Tawanda Maswanhise

August – Tawanda Maswanhise

September – Elliot Watt

October – Elliot Watt

November –  Tawanda Maswanhise

December – Elliot Watt

January – Tawanda Maswanhise

February – Tawanda Maswanhise

March – Elijah Just

April – Emmanuel Longelo

May – Elijah Just

It had been one of the best seasons for Motherwell supporters, but it wasn’t finished. A strong campaign prior to April left the Steelmen on the cusp of qualifying for European football for the first time since 2022. 

However, with seven games remaining, the fixtures couldn’t have been any tougher. Matches against Hearts, Celtic, Rangers, Hibernian and Falkirk meant Jens Berthel Askou’s side would have to take on all top-six opposition until the finish line.

Calum Ward and a very special guest sit down to take you through the closing matches of the season.