Motherwell, known as The Steelmen and The Well, are a historic Scottish club founded in 1886. Based at Fir Park since 1896, the team carries claret and amber colours shaped by local industrial heritage. This page brings together the latest recorded squad, coaching chronology, player movement and competition history. It also places the club within Motherwell’s community, its Lanarkshire setting and the wider Scottish football landscape.
Motherwell Upcoming matches by league
Premiership
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- Regular Season - 7
Dundee
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- Regular Season - 8
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- Regular Season - 9
KilmarnockNo H2HMotherwell
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- Regular Season - 10
MotherwellNo H2HHeart Of Midlothian
Fir Park
Motherwell Last matches by league
Premiership
UEFA Europa Conference League
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FA Cup
Motherwell Team Roster
Motherwell’s recorded squad contains 35 players: eight attackers, 12 defenders, three goalkeepers and 12 midfielders. The group spans every line, with attackers and midfielders providing the largest positional groups. The attacking list includes Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise, R. Charles-Cook and L. Ross, while Jamie Knight-Lebel, J. McGhee and S. O’Donnell feature among the defenders. A. Paulsen, Jack McConnell and M. Connelly are the listed goalkeepers. Midfield depth includes A. Lowry, J. Hodge, L. Fadinger, T. Sparrow and Z. McAllister. Shirt numbers range from 1 to 77 in the recorded roster.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Stephen Gerard O'Donnell
Jake Max Girdwood-Reich
Jamie Knight-Lebel
Martin Moormann
Jordan McGhee
Thomas Lance Sparrow
Paul McGinn
Dylan Williams
John Koutroumbis
Ewan Wilson
J. Dalziel
Samuel Ngandu
Emmanuel Longelo Mbule
position Midfielder
Lukas Fadinger
Alexander Lowry
Oscar James Moncrieff Priestman
Jardell Kanga
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise
Ibrahim Muhammad Said
M. Booth
A. Buchanan
Z. McAllister
A. Thomson
B. Watson
Dylan James Christopher Levitt
Joseph Shaun Hodge
position Attacker
Apostolos Vasilios Stamatelopoulos
Eyþór Martin Vigerust Björgólfsson
Regan Evans Charles-Cook
Luca Ross
R. Hunter
L. Weir
Sebastian Palmer-Houlden
Callum David Hendry
Willy Gabriel Vogt Veigantes
Last Motherwell Coachs
Jens Berthel Askou is Motherwell’s most recent recorded coaching appointment, beginning on 1 July 2025. The timeline does not establish a current holder of the role. Earlier entries include Michael Wimmer from 1 February 2025, Stuart Kettlewell from February 2023 to January 2025, and Steven Hammell from July 2022 to February 2023. Stephen Frail is also listed for 1 February 2025. Askou is Danish, Wimmer German, and Kettlewell, Hammell and Frail Scottish. These entries describe chronology rather than confirm a present appointment.
Jens Berthel Askou
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jens Berthel Askou | Denmark | 1 July 2025 | |
| Michael Wimmer | Germany | 1 February 2025 | |
| Stephen Frail | Scotland | 1 February 2025 | 1 February 2025 |
| Stuart Kettlewell | Scotland | 1 February 2023 | 1 January 2025 |
| Steven Hammell | Scotland | 1 July 2022 | 1 February 2023 |
| Graham Robert Alexander | England | 1 January 2021 | 1 July 2022 |
| 1 December 2020 | 1 January 2021 | ||
| Stephen Robinson | Northern Ireland | 1 February 2017 | 1 December 2020 |
| Mark McGhee | Scotland | 1 October 2015 | 1 February 2017 |
| Ian Robert Baraclough | England | 1 December 2014 | 1 September 2015 |
| Gordon Young | Scotland | 14 December 2010 | 31 December 2010 |
| Jim Gannon | England | 1 July 2009 | 1 January 2010 |
| Alexander McLeish | Scotland | 1 July 1994 | 1 February 1998 |
Motherwell Transfers
Among the latest recorded arrivals, J. Hodge joined from Tondela and Dylan Williams from Burton Albion on transfers. Jamie Knight-Lebel and A. Lowry arrived on loan from Bristol City and Wycombe, while A. Paulsen came on loan from Bournemouth. M. Moormann was recorded as a free-agent arrival from FC BW Linz, and W. Vogt joined from Bellinzona on a transfer. The arrivals also include returns from loan for A. Stamatelopoulos, C. Forrest, A. Oxborough, E. Wilson, Olly Whyte, D. Wells and K. Balmer. Earlier recorded additions include E. Björgólfsson, O. Priestman and R. Charles-Cook.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Levitt |
Leyton Orient
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| J. Kanga |
Ilves
|
Transfer | 27 August 2026 |
| S. Palmer-Houlden |
Gillingham
|
Transfer | 18 August 2026 |
| J. Hodge |
Tondela
|
Transfer | 11 August 2026 |
| Jamie Knight-Lebel |
Bristol City
|
Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| A. Lowry |
Wycombe
|
Loan | 24 July 2026 |
| Dylan Williams |
Burton Albion
|
Transfer | 19 July 2026 |
| Dylan Williams |
Burton Albion
|
Transfer | 18 July 2026 |
| J. Girdwood-Reich |
St. Louis City
|
Transfer | 14 July 2026 |
| J. Girdwood-Reich |
St. Louis City
|
Transfer | 13 July 2026 |
| A. Paulsen |
Bournemouth
|
Loan | 12 July 2026 |
| W. Vogt |
Bellinzona
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| M. Moormann |
FC BW Linz
|
Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| W. Vogt |
Bellinzona
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| A. Stamatelopoulos |
Sydney
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Recorded departures include permanent transfers for E. Just to Swansea, E. Watt to Samsunspor, A. Oxborough to Dunfermline and C. Ward to QPR. C. Slattery, S. Nicholson, L. Gordon, D. Wells, K. Balmer, R. McColm, E. Moses and Filip Stuparević are listed as free-agent exits with destinations including Livingston, Gillingham, Linfield, Bristol Rovers, Queen of the South, HB Torshavn and IBV Vestmannaeyjar. S. Welsh returned to Celtic after a loan, while A. Oxborough, A. Stamatelopoulos, C. Forrest, D. Osong and D. Wells also appear in loan or return movements. The recorded departures therefore include both definitive changes and temporary placements.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Just |
Swansea
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
| E. Watt |
Samsunspor
|
Transfer | 17 July 2026 |
| A. Oxborough |
Dunfermline
|
Transfer | 16 July 2026 |
| C. Ward |
QPR
|
Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| R. McColm |
Queen of the South
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| K. Balmer |
Bristol Rovers
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Wells |
Linfield
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| L. Gordon |
Gillingham
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| S. Nicholson |
Livingston
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Slattery |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| R. McColm |
Queen of the South
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Welsh |
Celtic
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| E. Moses |
HB Torshavn
|
Free agent | 11 April 2026 |
| Filip Stuparević |
IBV Vestmannaeyjar
|
Free agent | 2 April 2026 |
| A. Oxborough |
Dunfermline
|
Loan | 23 February 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Motherwell’s recorded movement shows a mixed pattern rather than a single type of squad change. Arrivals include permanent transfers such as J. Hodge, Dylan Williams, J. Girdwood-Reich and W. Vogt, loans for Jamie Knight-Lebel, A. Lowry and A. Paulsen, a free-agent addition in M. Moormann, and several returns from loan. Departures likewise combine transfers to clubs including Swansea, Samsunspor, QPR and Dunfermline with free-agent exits, loan returns and temporary moves. The same player can appear in more than one movement category across different dates, as shown by A. Oxborough, D. Wells and C. Forrest. This means the recorded picture reflects both recruitment and squad circulation, while the movement record does not establish a complete total for the period. No fees are recorded for these movements, so the cycle is best described through player status and destination rather than financial comparison.
Leagues Motherwell has participated in
Motherwell’s recorded competitions include the Premiership, League Cup, FA Cup and Friendlies Clubs, with the latest participation entries for each extending to 2025. The Premiership record begins in 2010, while League Cup participation reaches back to 2017 and the FA Cup to 2019. European involvement is historical in the available record: the UEFA Europa Conference League appears in 2022, the UEFA Europa League from 2014 to 2020, and the UEFA Champions League in 2012. The club’s wider identity is that of a Scottish top-flight side with domestic continuity and occasional continental involvement.
More about Motherwell
Motherwell Football Club, commonly known as Motherwell or The Well, represents the town of Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The club was founded in 1886, with its origins linked to the coming together of local works and community sides. Its identity is closely tied to the area’s industrial past: the Steelmen nickname reflects the town’s steelmaking heritage, while the crest carries a stylised industrial motif. Claret and amber are the traditional club colours, historically associated with the racing colours of Lord Hamilton of Dalzell.
Fir Park has been Motherwell’s home since 1896. The all-seater ground on Fir Park Street remains a central part of the club’s local presence, connecting matchday football with the surrounding community. Motherwell’s regional rivalries are expressed through the Lanarkshire derby, particularly against Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians.
On the pitch, Motherwell belongs to Scotland’s top domestic tier and has maintained a continuous top-flight presence since the mid-1980s, with Premiership participation recorded through 2025. The club’s honours include a Scottish League Championship, multiple Scottish Cups and a Scottish League Cup. Its wider competitive history includes European campaigns and qualifying appearances, with recorded participation in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League.
Motherwell’s culture combines local roots with a broader football network. The club has traditionally balanced Scottish and wider British talent with international players, while its youth pathway forms an important part of squad development. Governance is associated with fan ownership through the Well Society, a structure that places community representation and financial independence at the heart of the club’s model. That combination of industrial heritage, distinctive colours, Fir Park continuity and supporter involvement gives Motherwell a clear identity within Scottish football.
Last matches statistics for Motherwell
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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HJK helsinki
1 - 1
Motherwell
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2 / 0 |
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0% | 11 | 3 | |
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Motherwell
0 - 0
Falkirk
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1 / 11 |
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84 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
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Motherwell
2 - 0
HJK helsinki
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4 / 0 |
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0% | 8 | - | |
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Stenhousemuir
1 - 0
Motherwell
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Motherwell
1 - 3
SC Freiburg
|
1 / 4 |
|
79 | 14 | 3 1 | 7 |
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SC Freiburg
4 - 1
Motherwell
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1 / 2 |
|
80 | 11 | 1 1 | 6 |
|
ST Mirren
3 - 3
Motherwell
|
7 / 22 |
|
91 | 12 | 2 | 6 |
|
Motherwell
3 - 0
Dundee Utd
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8 / 25 |
|
93 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
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Rangers
1 - 0
Motherwell
|
3 / 8 |
|
0% | 12 | - | 4 |
|
Motherwell
0 - 4
Aberdeen
|
5 / 12 |
|
0% | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Motherwell
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Motherwell vs Aberdeen
Premiership 2026 - 1556643
Rangers vs Motherwell
Premiership 2026 - 1556661
Motherwell vs Dundee Utd
Premiership 2026 - 1556657
ST Mirren vs Motherwell
Premiership 2026 - 1556651
SC Freiburg vs Motherwell
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1623415
Motherwell vs SC Freiburg
UEFA Europa Conference League 2026 - 1623399
2026-2027
1st shirt
2025-2026
1st shirt
2024-2025
1st shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2022-2023
4th shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt