Motherwell

Motherwell were founded in 1886 and play their home games at Fir Park Stadium in Scotland.

Motherwell v Celtic · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Motherwell, a club steeped in Scottish football history, was first established way back in 1886. It has made the Fir Park Stadium its abode, a truly Scottish setting for the beautiful game.

The team's well-curated talent comprises of 44 lads whose average age stands at a sprightly 23. When it comes to market value, the squad boasts a combined worth of, or thereabouts, £7m, according to data collated by the chaps at Transfermarkt.

In the current season, Motherwell have cast a wide net across competitions, with their warriors strutting their stuff on three different fronts. They have managed to stake a claim at the 4th spot in the Premiership while reaching the semi-finals in the League Cup. The Scottish Cup saw them advance as far as the fifth round, showing their grit in every competition they've participated in.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 19 January 2026. Send feedback

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1886
Founded: Jens Berthel Askou (age 43)
Manager: Paul McGinn
Captain: Kyrk Macmillan
Chair: The Steelmen
Nickname: Fir Park Stadium
Stadium: 13,677
Capacity: Firpark Street, Motherwell, ML1 2QN, UK
Address: motherwellfc.co.uk
Website: +44 (0)1698 333 333
Telephone: £7m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

In recent matches, Motherwell have recorded four wins, one draw and one loss.

Motherwell

1 - 0

Ross County

Hibernian

1 - 1

Motherwell

2 - 0

St Mirren

Motherwell

2 - 0

Celtic

Rangers

1 - 0

Motherwell

1 - 0

Dundee

Motherwell have better recent form than Celtic, who have four wins and two losses in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Motherwell over time in Scotland‘s Premiership during season 2025 - 2026. After 22 games, Motherwell are placed fourth in the league.

Round 1

3rd

Round 2

6th

Round 3

5th

Round 4

4th

Round 5

6th

Round 6

4th

Round 7

6th

Round 8

9th

Round 9

6th

Round 10

5th

Round 11

6th

Round 12

6th

Round 13

4th

Round 14

3rd

Round 15

3rd

Round 16

3rd

Round 17

3rd

Round 18

3rd

Round 19

4th

Round 20

4th

Round 21

4th

Round 22

4th

League form

Track the performance of Motherwell in Scotland‘s Premiership over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

Hibernian

1 - 1

Motherwell

2 - 0

St Mirren

Motherwell

2 - 0

Celtic

Rangers

1 - 0

Motherwell

1 - 0

Dundee

Dundee United

0 - 0

Motherwell

Motherwell have the fourth best overall form in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins, two draws and one loss, which is on par with Hibernian. Heart of Midlothian and Rangers have the best overall form based on their last six games. Celtic have the third best overall form. Aberdeen have the worst overall form in the league.

Home

Motherwell

2 - 0

St Mirren

Motherwell

2 - 0

Celtic

Motherwell

1 - 0

Dundee

Motherwell

3 - 0

Livingston

Motherwell

0 - 0

Hearts

Motherwell

2 - 0

Hibernian

Motherwell have the best home form in the Scottish Premiership, with five wins and one draw, which is on par with Rangers. Celtic have the fifth best home form. Kilmarnock have the worst home form in the league.

Away

Hibernian

1 - 1

Motherwell

Rangers

1 - 0

Motherwell

Dundee United

0 - 0

Motherwell

Falkirk

0 - 0

Motherwell

Kilmarnock

1 - 3

Motherwell

Aberdeen

1 - 1

Motherwell

Motherwell have the sixth best away form in the Scottish Premiership, with one win, four draws and one loss. Rangers have the best away form based on their last six away games. Celtic have the second best away form. Livingston and St Mirren have the worst away form in the league.

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Motherwell in their domestic league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored

1.6

Home

1.2

Away

⚽️ Goals conceded

0.5

Home

1.1

Away

Motherwell have the fifth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.4 goals per game. Heart of Midlothian have the best attack, with 1.8 goals per game. Celtic have the second best overall attack. St Mirren have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Motherwell score the fourth most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.6 goals per game. Celtic score more than any other team at home, with 2.3 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Motherwell have the sixth best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.2 goals per game. Rangers score the most goals away from home, with 1.3 goals per game. Celtic have the fifth best away attack. Dundee score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Motherwell have the third best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.8 goals per game. Heart of Midlothian and Rangers have the best defence, losing just 0.95 goals per game. Celtic have the fourth best overall defence. Livingston have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Motherwell concede the fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 0.5 goals per game. Celtic have the third best home defence. Livingston have the worst defensive record at home in the league.

Away from home, Motherwell have the third best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.1 goals per game, which is on par with Hibernian. Rangers concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 1.2 goals per game. Celtic have the eighth best away defence. St Mirren concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored

46m

Home

41m

Away

⏱️ Time of first goal conceded

30m

Home

52m

Away

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