Motherwell remain one of the established names of Scottish football: founded in 1886, rooted at Fir Park, and familiar enough to Celtic supporters to need little introduction. Their scale is modest but not negligible, with a 40-player squad averaging 23 years of age and valued at around £13m by Transfermarkt.
Their 2026-27 Premiership campaign has started solidly, with Motherwell sitting fifth on eight points. They have also been involved in the League Cup second round and the Conference League qualifying play-off round, giving the early part of the season a broader workload than a straightforward domestic start.
Fir Park has been their steadier platform so far. Motherwell are averaging 1.5 goals at home and have yet to concede there on average, while away from home the picture is looser: 1.7 scored per match, but the same number conceded. That makes them capable enough on the road, but not especially secure.
The goals have been shared rather than carried by one player. Regan Charles-Cook, Lukas Fadinger and Ibrahim Said have three each, with Tawanda Maswanhise adding two. Motherwell have also shown a habit of starting quickly, scoring inside the opening 20 minutes in six league matches.
Recent league results underline the mixed texture of their season: a narrow 1-0 defeat at Rangers, a 3-0 home win over Dundee United, a 3-3 draw at St Mirren and a 0-0 at home to Falkirk. For Celtic, Motherwell look like a well-placed Premiership side with enough attacking threat to require proper attention, particularly if allowed an early foothold.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Against Celtic, Motherwell's defence is the closest barometer — they sit behind Celtic in defensive consistency but ahead of most other clubs, while Celtic possess a superior attack particularly away from home; overall Celtic have the edge in both goals scored and defensive solidity, though Motherwell's compact defensive profile means they can be difficult to break down if Celtic fail to convert their chances.
