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

The history of Motherwell Football Club extends back to the late 19th century. Founded in 1886, the team have carved out a commendable footballing history, battling on their home turf of Fir Park Stadium, located in, of course, Scotland.

The financial value of the team, as estimated by Transfermarkt, places their worth in the region of a tidy sum of around £7m. It's an appreciable total, especially considering the volatile nature of the football market.

Boasting a substantial roster of 47 players, the Motherwell squad offers a blending of youth and maturity. Striking the balance just right, the team's average age rests comfortably at just 23 years. It's a fine mid-point between the exuberance of youth and the experience that comes with age.

Motherwell's recent season sees them competing on multiple fronts - an endeavour which never fails to test the depths of a squad. They've shown their mettle in the Premiership, placing third in the heat of competition. The League Cup witnessed a fine run, with Motherwell reaching the Semi-Finals, only to be thwarted at the last hurdle. And their campaign in the Scottish Cup is still in progress, having fought their way to the Fourth Round. Motherwell's endeavours in these competitions clearly show a team that refuses to be daunted and is ever eager to prove their worth on the pitch.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 1 December 2025. Send feedback

Motherwell stats

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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
£7m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

D
W
W
D
L
W

In their last six matches, Motherwell have recorded three wins, two draws and one loss.

Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 3
Motherwell
Motherwell
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 - 4
St Mirren
St Mirren
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United

Motherwell have worse recent form than Celtic, who have five wins 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 14 games, Motherwell are placed third 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
Round 14
3rd

League form

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

Overall

D
W
W
D
W
W
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 3
Motherwell
Motherwell
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United
Livingston
Livingston
1 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell

Motherwell have the best overall form in the Scottish Premiership, with four wins and two draws, which is on par with Rangers. Celtic have the fourth best overall form. Kilmarnock and St Mirren have the worst overall form in the league.

Home

D
W
W
L
W
D
Motherwell
Motherwell
0 - 0
Hearts
Hearts
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Hibernian
Hibernian
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Dundee United
Dundee United
Motherwell
Motherwell
1 - 2
Falkirk
Falkirk
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 0
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Motherwell
Motherwell
2 - 2
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock

Motherwell have the third best home form in the Scottish Premiership, with three wins, two draws and one loss. Celtic have the best home form based on their last six home games. Kilmarnock and Livingston have the worst home form in the league.

Away

W
D
W
L
D
D
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock
1 - 3
Motherwell
Motherwell
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
1 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Livingston
Livingston
1 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell
Celtic
Celtic
3 - 2
Motherwell
Motherwell
Dundee
Dundee
1 - 1
Motherwell
Motherwell
Hearts
Hearts
3 - 3
Motherwell
Motherwell

Motherwell have the fifth best away form in the Scottish Premiership, with two wins, three draws and one loss, which is on par with Aberdeen. Rangers have the best away form based on their last six away games. Celtic have the third best away form. Dundee 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
1.4
Home
1.7
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.7
Home
1.4
Away

Motherwell have the fourth best attack in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.55 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 fifth most goals in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.4 goals per game, which is on par with Dundee. Celtic score more than any other team at home, with 2.5 goals per game. St Mirren have the worst scoring record at home in the league.

Away from home, Motherwell have the best scoring record in the Scottish Premiership, with 1.7 goals per game, which is on par with Heart of Midlothian. Celtic have the seventh best away attack. Dundee score the fewest away goals per match in the league.

Motherwell have the fifth best defence in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.05 goals per game. Celtic have the best defence, losing just 0.65 goals per game. Kilmarnock have the worst defence in the league.

At home, Motherwell concede the second fewest goals in the Scottish Premiership, losing 0.7 goals per game, which is on par with Heart of Midlothian. Celtic concede fewer goals than any other team at home, losing just 0.3 goals per game. Dundee United and Livingston have the worst defensive record at home in the league.

Away from home, Motherwell have the sixth best defensive record in the Scottish Premiership, losing just 1.4 goals per game. Rangers concede the fewest goals away from home, losing just 1 goal per game. Celtic have the ninth best away defence. Kilmarnock concede the highest number of away goals per match in the league.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
51m
Home
39m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
30m
Home
46m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1
Home
1.7
Away
🟥 Red cards
Home
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
2-0
Home
3-1
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
2-1
Home
3-2
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
3.7
Home
3.6
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
4
Home
5
Away

Top scorers

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

⚽️ Goals
12
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
4
Player
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ 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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21-30 mins
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31-40 mins
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41-50 mins
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51-60 mins
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⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
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71-80 mins
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⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
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