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The 2026–27 season is Motherwell's forty-second consecutive season in the top flight of Scottish football, having been promoted from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 1984–85 season.

ChairmanKyrk Macmillan
ManagerAlfred Johansson
StadiumFir Park
Premiership3rd
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Motherwell
2026–27 season
ChairmanKyrk Macmillan
ManagerAlfred Johansson
StadiumFir Park
Premiership3rd
Scottish CupPreseason
League CupSecond round vs Stenhousemuir
UEFA Conference LeaguePlay-off round vs SC Freiburg
Top goalscorerLeague: Two Players (1)
All: Lukas Fadinger (3)
Ibrahim Said (3)
Highest home attendance8,945 vs SC Freiburg
(20 August 2026)
Lowest home attendance7,028 vs Falkirk
(9 August 2026)
Average home league attendance7,028 ( )
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2027–28 →
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Season review

Pre-season

On 8 May, Andy Halliday announced that his retirement from football at the end of the season when his contract with Motherwell expires.[1]

On 17 May, Motherwell announced that Sam Nicholson would be joining Livingston once his contract expired at the end of the season.[2]

On 19 May, Motherwell announced that Callum Slattery would be leaving the club after five season, when his contract expired at the end of the season, and that Lukas Fadinger had signed a one-year contract extension that will see him remain at the club until 2028.[3][4]

On 20 May, Motherwell released their retained and released list, confirming the departures Kofi Balmer, Dylan Wells, Zach Robinson, Colbi McQuarrie, Scott Williamson, Jay Gillies, Arran Clark, Andrew Arnott, Campbell Forrest, Rocco McColm, Harry McLean, Nathan Lawson, Evan Samuel and Olivier Wieczorek alongside the already announced Callum Slattery, Sam Nicholson and retiring Andy Halliday. Motherwell also announced that they were in discussions with Liam Gordon and Zander McAllister over contract extensions whilst Olly Whyte, Jack McConnell, Jon Joe Friel and Mikey Booth had all agreed new contracts.[5]

On 21 May, Motherwell announced that Jens Berthel Askou had left the club to take up the position of Head Coach at Toulouse.[6]

On 10 June, Motherwell announced that they would be undertaking a seven-day training camp in Denmark, where they will also face AGF in a friendly on 5 July.[7]

On 17 June, Motherwell were drawn against HB from the Faroe Islands in the Second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.[8]

On 18 June, Motherwell announced that Alfred Johansson had been appointed as their new Manager.[9] Also on 18 June, the Scottish Premiership fixtures were released, with Motherwell starting their campaign away to Hibernian on 2 August.[10]

On 19 June, Motherwell confirmed that Zander McAllister had signed a new contract with the club, until the summer of 2028, and that Liam Gordon had not signed a new contract and had left the club.[11]

July

On 3 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Martin Moormann from Blau-Weiß Linz, on a contract until the summer of 2028, and the signing of Willy Vogt from AC Bellinzona on a contract until the summer of 2028 with the option of an additional year.[12][13]

On 6 July, Motherwell announced that eight academy players, Lewis McGahey, Samuel Ngandu, Matthew Pettigrew, Scott MacCrimmon, Kai McFarlane, Joshua Clarkson, Leo Lee and Jude Henderson had all signed their first professional contracts with the club.[14]

On 9 July, Motherwell confirmed that Calum Ward had left the club to sign for Queens Park Rangers.[15]

On 13 July, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Alex Paulsen from AFC Bournemouth.[16]

On 15 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Jake Girdwood-Reich from St. Louis City, to a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[17]

On 17 July, Aston Oxborough left Motherwell to join Dunfermline Athletic on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.[18]

On 18 July, Elliot Watt left Motherwell to join Süper Lig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee.[19]

On 20 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Dylan Williams from Burton Albion, on a contract until the summer of 2028, with the option of an additional year, for an undisclosed fee.[20]

On 22 July, Elijah Just left Motherwell to sign for EFL Championship club Swansea City in a club record transfer.[21]

On 25 July, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Alex Lowry from Wycombe Wanderers.[22]

On 31 July, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Jamie Knight-Lebel from Bristol City.[23]

August

On 11 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Joe Hodge from Tondela for an undisclosed fee, to a two-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.[24]

On 14 August, Motherwell's home fixture against Aberdeen, scheduled for 22 August was postponed and their away fixture against St Mirren scheduled for 29 August was pushed back to 30 August, both due to Motherwell's participation in the Play-off round of the UEFA Conference League.[25]

On 19 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Seb Palmer-Houlden from Gillingham for an undisclosed fee, to a two-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.[26]

On 28 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Jardell Kanga from Ilves for an undisclosed fee, to a three-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.[27]

September

On 1 September, Motherwell announced the signing of Dylan Levitt from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee, to a two-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.[28]

On 3 September, Olly Whyte joined Ayr United on loan for the remainder of the season.[29]

On 8 September, Motherwell announced that Apostolos Stamatelopoulos had left the club by mutual agreement to pursue opportunities elsewhere.[30]

On 10 September, Lucas Weir joined Cowdenbeath on a co-operation agreement for the season.[31]

On 11 September, Luca Ross joined Alloa Athletic on loan for the reminder for the season.[32]

On 18 September, Motherwell announced that they had entered into a Cooperation Agreement with The Spartans, with Zander McAllister and Aaron Thomson joining the club for the season.[33]

Squad

As of match played 19 September 2026
More information No., Name ...
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Alex Paulsen New Zealand GK (2002-07-04) 4 July 2002 (age 24) on loan from AFC Bournemouth 2026[16] 2027[16] 13 0
21 Matthew Connelly Scotland GK (2003-03-02) 2 March 2003 (age 23) Academy 2019 2027 (+1)[34] 6 0
Defenders
2 Stephen O'Donnell Scotland DF (1992-05-11) 11 May 1992 (age 34) Kilmarnock 2020[35] 2027[36] 229 6
3 Jake Girdwood-Reich Australia DF (2004-05-26) 26 May 2004 (age 22) St. Louis City 2026[17] 2029[17] 13 0
4 Jamie Knight-Lebel Canada DF (2004-12-24) 24 December 2004 (age 21) on loan from Bristol City 2026[23] 2027[23] 9 0
5 Martin Moormann Austria DF (2001-04-30) 30 April 2001 (age 25) Blau-Weiß Linz 2026[12] 2028[12] 13 1
6 Jordan McGhee Scotland DF (1996-07-24) 24 July 1996 (age 30) Unattached 2025[37] 2027(+1)[37] 8 0
16 Paul McGinn Scotland DF (1990-10-22) 22 October 1990 (age 35) Hibernian 2022[38] 2027[39] 130 2
20 Dylan Williams England DF (2003-09-13) 13 September 2003 (age 23) Burton Albion 2026[20] 2028 (+1)[20] 7 1
22 John Koutroumbis Australia DF (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 28) Unattached 2024[40] 2028[41] 43 1
23 Ewan Wilson Scotland DF (2004-11-19) 19 November 2004 (age 21) Academy 2021[42] 2027 (+1)[43] 53 1
45 Emmanuel Longelo England DF (2000-12-27) 27 December 2000 (age 25) Birmingham City 2025[44] 2027[44] 58 10
Midfielders
7 Tom Sparrow Wales MF (2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 23) Unattached 2024[45] 2027 (+1)[46] 84 6
8 Lukas Fadinger Austria MF (2000-09-27) 27 September 2000 (age 25) Rheindorf Altach 2025[47] 2028[4] 57 8
11 Alex Lowry Scotland MF (2003-06-23) 23 June 2003 (age 23) on loan from Wycombe Wanderers 2026[22] 2027[22] 12 2
12 Oscar Priestman Australia MF (2003-03-25) 25 March 2003 (age 23) Western Sydney Wanderers 2025[48] 2028[48] 37 0
27 Mikey Booth Scotland MF (2007-01-02) 2 January 2007 (age 19) Academy 2023 6 0
63 Dylan Levitt Wales MF (2000-11-17) 17 November 2000 (age 25) Leyton Orient 2026[28] 2028(+1)[28] 3 1
71 Joe Hodge[a] Republic of Ireland MF (2002-09-14) 14 September 2002 (age 24) Tondela 2026[24] 2028 (+1)[24] 8 0
Forwards
13 Jardell Kanga Sweden FW (2005-12-13) 13 December 2005 (age 20) Ilves 2026[27] 2029 (+1)[27] 5 1
14 Callum Hendry[b] Scotland FW (1997-12-08) 8 December 1997 (age 28) Milton Keynes Dons 2025[49] 2027 (+1)[49] 22 1
15 Eythor Bjørgolfsson Norway FW (2000-08-25) 25 August 2000 (age 26) Umeå 2026[50] 2028[50] 15 1
17 Regan Charles-Cook[c] Grenada FW (1997-02-14) 14 February 1997 (age 29) Eupen 2025[51] 2027[51] 40 4
18 Tawanda Maswanhise Zimbabwe FW (2002-11-20) 20 November 2002 (age 23) Unattached 2024[52] 2027(+1)[53] 91 30
19 Ibrahim Said Nigeria FW (2002-06-15) 15 June 2002 (age 24) Viborg 2025[54] 2027 (+1)[54] 57 6
47 Seb Palmer-Houlden England FW (2003-11-14) 14 November 2003 (age 22) Gillingham 2026[26] 2028 (+1)[26] 7 1
77 Willy Vogt[d] Switzerland FW (2002-06-01) 1 June 2002 (age 24) AC Bellinzona 2026[13] 2028 (+1)[13] 12 0
Development team
26 Jon-Joe Friel Scotland DF (2008-02-02) 2 February 2008 (age 18) Academy 2024[55] 0 0
28 Aaron Buchanan Scotland MF (2009-06-02) 2 June 2009 (age 17) Academy 2025[56] 0 0
30 Jack Dalziel Scotland DF (2009-03-08) 8 March 2009 (age 17) Academy 2025[56] 0 0
31 Jack McConnell Scotland GK (2008-06-20) 20 June 2008 (age 18) Academy 2024[55] 0 0
32 Robbie Hunter Scotland FW (2009-10-29) 29 October 2009 (age 16) Academy 2025[56] 0 0
33 Aiden Tearney Scotland DF (2009-05-02) 2 May 2009 (age 17) Academy 2025[56] 0 0
35 Blane Watson Scotland MF (2009-08-05) 5 August 2009 (age 17) Academy 2025[56] 0 0
43 Samuel Ngandu England DF (2010-04-09) 9 April 2010 (age 16) Academy 2026 0 0
Lewis McGahey Scotland GK Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Samuel Ngandu Scotland DF Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Matthew Pettigrew Scotland DF Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Scott MacCrimmon Scotland DF Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Kai McFarlane Scotland DF Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Joshua Clarkson Scotland FW Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Leo Lee Scotland FW Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Jude Henderson Scotland FW Academy 2026[14] 0 0
Co-operation loans
29 Zander McAllister Scotland MF (2008-04-22) 22 April 2008 (age 18) Academy 2024[55] 2028[11] 5 0
34 Aaron Thomson Scotland DF (2009-03-26) 26 March 2009 (age 17) Academy 2025[56] 0 0
36 Lucas Weir Scotland FW (2009-06-30) 30 June 2009 (age 17) Academy 2025[56] 1 0
Away on loan
24 Luca Ross Scotland FW (2006-08-11) 11 August 2006 (age 20) Academy 2022[57] 2027[58] 22 1
25 Olly Whyte Scotland MF (2006-11-27) 27 November 2006 (age 19) Academy 2023 8 0
Left during the season
1 Aston Oxborough England GK (1998-05-09) 9 May 1998 (age 28) Unattached 2022[59] 2027(+1)[60] 32 0
9 Apostolos Stamatelopoulos Australia FW (1999-04-09) 9 April 1999 (age 27) Newcastle Jets 2024[61] 2027[61] 45 12
11 Elijah Just New Zealand MF (2000-05-01) 1 May 2000 (age 26) AC Horsens 2025[62] 2027(+1)[62] 43 7
13 Calum Ward England GK (2000-10-17) 17 October 2000 (age 25) Unattached 2025[63] 2027 (+1)[64] 42 0
20 Elliot Watt Scotland MF (2000-03-11) 11 March 2000 (age 26) Burton Albion 2025[65] 2027(+1)[65] 42 6
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  1. [a]
    Joe Hodge was born in Manchester, England, but qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland, representing them at youth level before making his senior debut in June 2026.
  2. [b]
    Callum Hendry was born in Lytham St Annes, England.
  3. [c]
    Regan Charles-Cook was born in Lewisham, England, but qualified to represent Grenada, making his debut in 2021.
  4. [d]
    Willy Vogt was born in Guarapuava, Brazil, but qualified to represent Switzerland, making his debut for Switzerland U18 in 2019.

Transfers

Main articles: List of Scottish football transfers summer 2026 and List of Scottish football transfers winter 2026–27
For those players sold, released or contract ended before the start of this season, see 2025–26 Motherwell F.C. season.

In

More information Date, Position ...
Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref
3 July 2026DFAustriaMartin MoormannBlau-Weiß LinzUndisclosed[12]
3 July 2026FWSwitzerlandWilly VogtAC BellinzonaUndisclosed[13]
15 July 2026DFAustraliaJake Girdwood-ReichSt. Louis CityUndisclosed[17]
20 July 2026DFEnglandDylan WilliamsBurton AlbionUndisclosed[20]
11 August 2026MFRepublic of IrelandJoe HodgeTondelaUndisclosed[24]
19 August 2026FWEnglandSeb Palmer-HouldenGillinghamUndisclosed[26]
28 August 2026FWSwedenJardell KangaIlvesUndisclosed[27]
1 September 2026MFWalesDylan LevittLeyton OrientUndisclosed[28]
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Loans in

More information Date from, Position ...
Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref.
13 July 2026GKNew ZealandAlex PaulsenAFC BournemouthEnd of season[16]
25 July 2026MFScotlandAlex LowryWycombe WanderersEnd of season[22]
31 July 2026DFCanadaJamie Knight-LebelBristol CityEnd of season[23]
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Out

More information Date, Position ...
Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
9 July 2026GKEnglandCalum WardQueens Park RangersUndisclosed[15]
17 July 2026GKEnglandAston OxboroughDunfermline AthleticUndisclosed[18]
18 July 2026MFScotlandElliot WattSamsunsporUndisclosed[19][66]
22 July 2026MFNew ZealandElijah JustSwansea CityUndisclosed[21][67]
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Loans out

More information Date from, Position ...
Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref.
3 September 2026MFScotlandOlly WhyteAyr UnitedEnd of Season[29]
10 September 2026FWScotlandLucas WeirCowdenbeathEnd of Season[31]
11 September 2026FWScotlandLuca RossAlloa AthleticEnd of Season[32]
18 September 2026DFScotlandAaron ThomsonThe SpartansEnd of Season[33]
18 September 2026MFScotlandZander McAllisterThe SpartansEnd of Season[33]
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Released

More information Date, Position ...
Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref.
8 September 2026FWAustraliaApostolos StamatelopoulosMacarthur FC14 September 2026[30][68]
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Friendlies

5 July 2026 AGF 4–0 Motherwell Aarhus
13:00 BST (UTC+1) 4'
57'
69'
87'		 Report Stadium: AGF Training Ground
11 July 2026 Motherwell 2–3 Carlisle United Motherwell
BST (UTC+1) Wilson
Said 		Report Linney 6'
Ajiboye 58'
Mason 59'		 Stadium: Fir Park
17 July 2026 Motherwell 3–4 KRC Genk Motherwell
19:00 BST (UTC+1) Just 28' (pen.)
Booth 75'
Hunter 84'		 Report Bibout 32', 49'
Heymans 44'
Manguelle 78'		 Stadium: Fir Park

Competitions

Overview

More information Competition, First match ...
Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premiership 2 August 2026 2027 Matchday 1 7 3 2 2 9 11 −2 042.86
Scottish Cup 2027 2027 Fourth round 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
League Cup 16 August 2026 16 August 2026 Second Round Second Round 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00
UEFA Conference League 23 July 2026 27 August 2026 Second qualifying round Play-off round 6 3 1 2 10 8 +2 050.00
Total 14 6 3 5 19 20 −1 042.86
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Last updated: 19 September 2026
Source: Soccerway

Premiership

Main article: 2026–27 Scottish Premiership

League table

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation[a]
6 St Johnstone 7 2 2 3 9 10 −1 8
7 Aberdeen 7 2 2 3 7 8 −1 8
8 Motherwell 7 2 2 3 9 11 −2 8
9 Dundee United 7 2 2 3 9 11 −2 8
10 Hibernian 7 2 1 4 8 11 −3 7
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Updated to match(es) played on 20 September 2026. Source: [69][70]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only if deciding champion, UEFA competition qualification, second stage group allocation, or relegation).[71]
Notes:
  1. [a]
    Teams play each other three times (33 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top six and the bottom six).

Results summary

More information Overall, Home ...
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
7 2 2 3 9 11  −2 8 1 1 1 3 4  −1 1 1 2 6 7  −1
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Last updated: 19 September 2026.
Source: SPFL

Results

2 August 2026 1 Hibernian 1–2 Motherwell Edinburgh
16:30 BST (UTC+1) Mulligan Yellow card 48'
Boyle 56' (pen.)		 Report Fadinger 40' (pen.), Yellow card 68'
Priestman Yellow card 55'
Sparrow Yellow card 76'
Said 85'		 Stadium: Easter Road
Attendance: 17,440
Referee: Steven McLean
9 August 2026 2 Motherwell 0–0 Falkirk Motherwell
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Moormann Yellow card 51'
Fadinger Yellow card 75'		 Report Yeats Yellow card 44'
Krauhaus Yellow card 65'		 Stadium: Fir Park
Attendance: 7,028
Referee: Chris Graham
30 August 2026 4 St Mirren 3–3 Motherwell Paisley
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Nsio 39'
John 44'
Ramos 45+4'
Carr Yellow card 85'
Young Yellow card 89'		 Report Maswanhise 2', football with red X 14'
Charles-Cook 24'
O'Donnell Yellow card 47'
Moormann Yellow card 52'
Kanga 90+3'		 Stadium: St Mirren Park
Attendance: 5,295
Referee: Kevin Clancy
Note: Match originally scheduled for 29 August, but pushed back 24hrs due to Motherwell's participation in the UEFA Conference League.[25]
2 September 2026 5 Motherwell 3–0 Dundee United Motherwell
19:45 BST (UTC+1) Palmer-Houlden 19', Yellow card 35'
Lowry 65'
Levitt 67'		 Report Agyei Red card 14' Stadium: Fir Park
Attendance: 6,412
Referee: Calum Scott
5 September 2026 6 Rangers 1–0 Motherwell Glasgow
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Naderi 12'
Kim football with red X 29'		 Report Stadium: Ibrox Stadium
Attendance: 50,868
Referee: Duncan Nicolson
15 September 2026 3 Motherwell 0–4 Aberdeen Motherwell
19:45 BST (UTC+1) Sparrow Yellow card 40'
Longelo Yellow card 53'		 Report Mayo Yellow card 12'
Molloy 38'
Ronan 46'
Aremu Yellow card 63'
Mouloua 76' Yellow card 76'
Nisbet 87'		 Stadium: Fir Park
Attendance: 6,965
Referee: Steven McLean
Note: Match originally scheduled for 22 August, but postponed on 14 August due to Motherwell's participation in the UEFA Conference League.[25]
19 September 2026 7 Dundee 2–1 Motherwell Dundee
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Westley 23' (pen.)
Fink 40'
Goodman Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Lowry 44'
Williams Yellow card 67'		 Stadium: Dens Park
Attendance: 5,318
Referee: Ross Hardie
11 October 2026 8 Motherwell v Celtic Motherwell
12:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Fir Park

Scottish Cup

Main article: 2026–27 Scottish Cup
2027 v
BST (UTC+1)

League Cup

Main article: 2026–27 Scottish League Cup

Knockout phase

16 August 2026 Second round Stenhousemuir 1–0 (a.e.t.) Motherwell Stenhousemuir
14:00 BST (UTC+1) Bilham Yellow card 45'
Meechan Yellow card 104'
O'Reilly 114' Yellow card 119'
Aitken Yellow card 118'		 Report Said Yellow card 24'
Fadinger Yellow card 90+3'
Vogt Yellow card 107'		 Stadium: Ochilview Park
Attendance: 1,943
Referee: Colin Steven

UEFA Conference League

Main article: 2026–27 UEFA Conference League

Qualifying rounds

Main articles: 2026–27 UEFA Conference League qualifying (first and second round matches) and 2026–27 UEFA Conference League qualifying (third and play-off round matches)
23 July 2026 Second qualifying round 1st leg Motherwell Scotland 2–0 Faroe Islands HB Motherwell, Scotland
19:45 BST (UTC+1) Moormann 15'
Fadinger 57'		 Report[72] Stadium: Fir Park
Attendance: 7,767[73]
Referee: Patryk Gryckiewicz (Poland)
30 July 2026 Second qualifying round 2nd leg HB Faroe Islands 0–3
(0–5 agg.)		 Scotland Motherwell Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
18:00 BST (UTC+1) Report[74] Fadinger 25' (pen.)
Charles-Cook 36'
Williams 50'		 Stadium: Gundadalur
Attendance: 1,050[75]
Referee: Joonas Jaanovits (Estonia)
6 August 2026 Third qualifying round 1st leg HJK Finland 1–1 Scotland Motherwell Helsinki, Finland
17:00 BST (UTC+1) Ylitolva Yellow card 56'
Möller Yellow card 58'
Pukki 71'		 Report[76] Lowry Yellow card 24'
Priestman Yellow card 52'
Maswanhise 64' (pen.)
Girdwood-Reich Yellow card 81'		 Stadium: Töölö Football Stadium
Attendance: 7,023[77]
Referee: Dalibor Černý (Czech Republic)
13 August 2026 Third qualifying round 2nd leg Motherwell Scotland 2–0
(3–1 agg.)		 Finland HJK Motherwell, Scotland
19:30 BST (UTC+1) Said 47', 60' Report[78] Cicale Yellow card 43'
Ring Yellow card 57'		 Stadium: Fir Park
Attendance: 8,185[79]
Referee: Michal Očenáš (Slovakia)
20 August 2026 Play-off round 1st leg Motherwell Scotland 1–3 Germany SC Freiburg Motherwell, Scotland
19:30 BST (UTC+1) Charles-Cook 2'
Hodge Yellow card 21'
Fadinger Yellow card 39'
Moormann Red card 65'
Lowry Yellow card 67'		 Report[80] Ginter 28', 65' (pen.)
Beste Yellow card 59'
Gotō 90+6'		 Stadium: Fir Park
Attendance: 8,945[81]
Referee: Radu Petrescu (Romania)
27 August 2026 Play-off round 2nd leg SC Freiburg Germany 4–1
(2–7 agg.)		 Scotland Motherwell Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
17:45 BST (UTC+1) Scherhant 6'
Matanović 60'
Irié 63'
Goto 85'		 Report[82] Longelo 22'
Knight-Lebel Yellow card 55'
Girdwood-Reich Red card 57'		 Stadium: Europa-Park Stadion
Referee: Andrea Colombo (Italy)

Squad statistics

Appearances

As of match played 19 September 2026
More information No., Pos ...
No. Pos Nat Player TotalPremiershipScottish CupLeague CupUEFA Conference League
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK New Zealand NZL Alex Paulsen 13070000060
2 DF Scotland SCO Stephen O'Donnell 300+2000000+10
3 DF Australia AUS Jake Girdwood-Reich 1304+20001060
4 DF Canada CAN Jamie Knight-Lebel 903+1000102+20
5 DF Austria AUT Martin Moormann 13170000+1051
7 MF Wales WAL Tom Sparrow 1107000003+10
8 MF Austria AUT Lukas Fadinger 14371000+1062
11 MF Scotland SCO Alex Lowry 1225+22000+1040
12 MF Australia AUS Oscar Priestman 6020000040
13 FW Sweden SWE Jardell Kanga 512+31000000
15 FW Norway NOR Eythor Bjørgolfsson 500+50000000
17 FW Grenada GRN Regan Charles-Cook 1334+21000+104+22
18 FW Zimbabwe ZIM Tawanda Maswanhise 1426+1100105+11
19 FW Nigeria NGR Ibrahim Said 1235+11001052
20 DF England ENG Dylan Williams 711+3000002+11
21 GK Scotland SCO Matthew Connelly 1000001000
22 DF Australia AUS John Koutroumbis 300+1000001+10
23 DF Scotland SCO Ewan Wilson 800+2000102+30
27 MF Scotland SCO Mikey Booth 601000102+20
29 MF Scotland SCO Zander McAllister 1000001000
45 DF England ENG Emmanuel Longelo 14170000+104+21
47 FW England ENG Seb Palmer-Houlden 712+3100001+10
63 MF Wales WAL Dylan Levitt 310+31000000
71 MF Republic of Ireland IRL Joe Hodge 8050001020
77 FW Switzerland SUI Willy Vogt 1202+3000103+30
Players away from the club on loan:
24 FW Scotland SCO Luca Ross 400000100+30
25 MF Scotland SCO Olly Whyte 800+1000100+60
36 FW Scotland SCO Lucas Weir 100000000+10
Players who left Motherwell during the season:
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Goal scorers

As of match played 19 September 2026
More information Ranking, Nation ...
Ranking Nation Position Number Name Scottish Premiership Scottish Cup League Cup UEFA Conference League Total
1MFAustria8Lukas Fadinger10023
FWNigeria19Ibrahim Said10023
MFGrenada17Regan Charles-Cook10023
4MFScotland11Alex Lowry20002
FWZimbabwe18Tawanda Maswanhise10012
6FWSweden13Jardell Kanga10001
FWEngland47Seb Palmer-Houlden10001
MFWales63Dylan Levitt10001
DFAustria5Martin Moormann00011
DFEngland20Dylan Williams00011
DFEngland45Emmanuel Longelo00011
TOTALS 9001019
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Clean sheets

As of match played 19 September 2026
More information Ranking, Nation ...
Ranking Nation Position Number Name Scottish Premiership Scottish Cup League Cup UEFA Conference League Total
1GKNew Zealand1Alex Paulsen20035
TOTALS 20035
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Disciplinary record

As of match played 19 September 2026
Number Nation Position Name Premiership Scottish Cup League Cup UEFA Conference League Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
2ScotlandDFStephen O'Donnell 1000000010
3AustraliaDFJake Girdwood-Reich 0000001111
4CanadaDFJamie Knight-Lebel 0000001010
5AustriaDFMartin Moormann 2000000121
7WalesMFTom Sparrow 2000000020
8AustriaMFLukas Fadinger 2000101040
11ScotlandMFAlex Lowry 0000002020
12AustraliaMFOscar Priestman 1000001020
19NigeriaFWIbrahim Said 0000100010
20EnglandDFDylan Williams 1000000010
45EnglandDFEmmanuel Longelo 1000000010
47EnglandFWSeb Palmer-Houlden 1000000010
71Republic of IrelandMFJoe Hodge 0000001010
77SwitzerlandFWWilly Vogt 0000100010
Players away from the club on loan::
Players who left Motherwell during the season:
TOTALS 11 0 0 0 3 0 7 2 22 2

Awards

Lime Player of the month

Awarded by an online vote of supporters on the official Motherwell F.C. website.

More information Month, Player ...
Month Player Ref.
July Austria Lukas Fadinger [83]
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See also

References

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