Paul McGinn
Motherwell

Motherwell

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

Motherwell match
Motherwell v Celtic · Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Motherwell Football Club saw its inception in 1886 and has been gracing the Fir Park Stadium with its presence ever since. The team, rich in heritage and home-ground roots, hails from Motherwell, a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It's an establishment that has seen various seasons come and go, each leaving an indelible impression on the club's history and growth.

The market value of the Motherwell squad as it stands today resonates around the £12m mark, give or take a few thousands. This assessment comes directly from the Transfermarkt, an online platform known for its precision in the financial facets of football.

The current Motherwell ensemble comprises a sturdy 41 players, each bringing their personal flair and expertise to the pitch. An average age of 23 suggests a squad abundant with youthful exuberance, and gives reason to anticipate the potential that comes with maturity and honing of skills.

The current season has seen the team participate in a trio of competitions. Maintaining its standing in the Premiership at a commendable 4th place. A fierce competition run saw the squad reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup, with more battles to be fought. Meanwhile, Motherwell tested their prowess in the Scottish Cup, where the journey concluded in the fifth round.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 17 April 2026. Send feedback

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1886
Founded
Jens Berthel Askou (age 43)
Manager
Kyrk Macmillan
Chair
The Steelmen
Nickname
Fir Park Stadium
Stadium
13,677
Capacity
Firpark Street, Motherwell, ML1 2QN, UK
Address
£12m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

L
L
D
L
L
W

In recent matches, Motherwell have recorded one win, one draw and four losses.

Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 3
Falkirk
Falkirk
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Celtic
Celtic
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Dundee
Dundee
2 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United

Motherwell have worse recent form than Celtic, who have four wins, one draw and one loss in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Motherwell over time in Scotland‘s Premiership during season 2025 - 2026. After 33 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
Round 23
4th
Round 24
4th
Round 25
4th
Round 26
4th
Round 27
4th
Round 28
4th
Round 29
4th
Round 30
4th
Round 31
4th
Round 32
4th
Round 33
Round 33
4th

League form

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

Overall

L
L
D
L
L
W
Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 3
Falkirk
Falkirk
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Celtic
Celtic
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Dundee
Dundee
2 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United

Home

L
D
W
W
D
W
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 3
Falkirk
Falkirk
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
Motherwell
Motherwell
4 - 0
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock

Away

L
L
L
W
W
D
Hearts
Hearts
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Celtic
Celtic
3 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Dundee
Dundee
2 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
St Mirren
St Mirren
0 - 5
Motherwell
Motherwell
Livingston
Livingston
0 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell
Hibernian
Hibernian
1 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell

Average statistics

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

⚽️ Goals scored
1.7
Home
1.4
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.5
Home
1.3
Away

Motherwell have the fourth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.55 goals per game, which is on par with Hibernian. Rangers 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 fifth most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.7 goals per game, which is on par with Falkirk. Celtic and Rangers score more than any other team at home, with 2.1 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Motherwell have the fifth best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.4 goals per game. Rangers score the most goals away from home, with 1.5 goals per game. Celtic have the third best away attack. Aberdeen score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Motherwell have the second best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.9 goals per game, which is on par with Rangers. Heart of Midlothian have the best defence, losing just 1.1 goals per game. Celtic have the fourth best overall defence. Kilmarnock and 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 1.3 goals per game. Rangers concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 1.4 goals per game. Celtic have the seventh best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
45m
Home
39m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
20m
Home
49m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.1
Home
1.7
Away
🟥 Red cards
0.1
Home
0.1
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
4-0
Home
5-0
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
3-2
Home
3-1
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
3.9
Home
3.7
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
3.6
Home
4.4
Away

Top scorers

Top scorers for Motherwell in the league season 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals
22
Player
⚽️ Goals
7
⚽️ Goals
7
⚽️ Goals
7
Player
⚽️ Goals
5
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1

Time of first goal

Time of first goal scored for and against Motherwell in their previous 20 games.

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0-10 mins
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11-20 mins
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21-30 mins
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31-40 mins
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⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
Against
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⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against

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