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

In the annals of Scottish football, one team that cannot be overlooked is Motherwell. Established since 1886, they have since cemented themselves as seasoned warriors of the game, fighting hard on their home turf, the Fir Park Stadium found in a tranquil corner of Scotland.

According to Transfermarkt, the squad's total market value is approximately £7m, summing up the financial prowess behind Motherwell's on-pitch endeavours.

41 players, warm-blooded, determined and with an average age of 23, make up the driving force behind Motherwell. With youth pulsating through their veins, they bring an indefatigable spirit to each game, each season.

For the ongoing season, Motherwell's mettle has been put to the test in three competitions thus far. They have not only held their own but emerged splendidly. Motherwell secured a respectable 4th place in the Premiership, a commendable feat as it stands. A noteworthy part of their journey includes reaching the League Cup Semi-Finals, demonstrating the strength and fortitude of the team. Ploughing through the Scottish Cup, while eventually stopping at the Fifth Round, they nonetheless displayed an undying spirit throughout.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 3 March 2026. Send feedback

Motherwell stats

Check out all of the statistics about Motherwell.

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
£7m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

W
W
L
W
D
W

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

Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United
St Mirren
St Mirren
0 - 5
Motherwell
Motherwell
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
2 - 0
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
Livingston
Livingston
0 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell

Motherwell have better recent form than Celtic, who have three wins, one draw 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 28 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
Round 28
4th

League form

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

Overall

W
W
W
D
W
W
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United
St Mirren
St Mirren
0 - 5
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 - 1
Rangers
Rangers
Livingston
Livingston
0 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
4 - 0
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock

Home

W
W
D
W
W
W
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
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
St Mirren
St Mirren
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Celtic
Celtic

Away

W
W
D
L
D
D
St Mirren
St Mirren
0 - 5
Motherwell
Motherwell
Livingston
Livingston
0 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell
Hibernian
Hibernian
1 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Rangers
Rangers
1 - 0
Motherwell
Motherwell
Dundee United
Dundee United
0 - 0
Motherwell
Motherwell
Falkirk
Falkirk
0 - 0
Motherwell
Motherwell

Average statistics

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

⚽️ Goals scored
1.8
Home
1.5
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.4
Home
0.9
Away

Motherwell have the fourth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.65 goals per game, which is on par with Hibernian. Celtic have the best attack, with 1.8 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst attack in the league.

At home, Motherwell score the fifth most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.8 goals per game. Celtic 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 third best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.5 goals per game, which is on par with Celtic. Heart of Midlothian score the most goals away from home, with 1.5 goals per game. Celtic have the third best away attack. Aberdeen and Dundee score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Motherwell have the best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.65 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 0.4 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 best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 0.9 goals per game, which is on par with Rangers. Celtic have the sixth best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
46m
Home
34m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
24m
Home
52m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
0.9
Home
1.6
Away
🟥 Red cards
0.1
Home
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
4-0
Home
5-0
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
2-1
Home
3-2
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
3.9
Home
3.9
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
3.7
Home
4.7
Away

Top scorers

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

⚽️ Goals
21
⚽️ Goals
7
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
6
Player
⚽️ Goals
4
⚽️ Goals
3
Player
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ 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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Against
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21-30 mins
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Against
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⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
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Against
⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
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Against
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⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
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Against
⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
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Against
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⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
Against
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
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Against

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