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Goodwin eager to extend unbeaten run against 'remarkable' Motherwell
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Goodwin eager to extend unbeaten run against 'remarkable' Motherwell

Jim Goodwin has challenged his Dundee United "underdogs" to upset a Motherwell side who are the "best footballing team" in Scotland. Seventh-place United face a formidable test at Fir Park against Jens Berthel Askou's men, who are fourth in the table and in the title mix while boasting the best defensive record in the league.

Scotland hero John McGinn filets Scottish VAR
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Scotland hero John McGinn filets Scottish VAR

Scotland and Aston Villa star John McGinn has issued a brilliant response to Scottish refereeing after Aberdeen beat Motherwell in the Scottish Cup. McGinn, who is currently out injured, was watching ...

'These occasions define seasons' as Hibs head to Celtic
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'These occasions define seasons' as Hibs head to Celtic

There was a huge sense of relief around Easter Road on Saturday when the full-time whistle finally sounded and three precious points were secured. With a top-six spot now all but secured in the Scottish Premiership, attention turns to what more can be achieved. The five-point gap to Motherwell is far from insurmountable, and with European football firmly in the club's sights, there is genuine incentive to push hard between now and the split.

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Motherwell FC's Scottish Title Challenge

Motherwell FC's title challenge in the Scottish league is considered a 'long shot' with 11 games remaining, but the team's attractive style of play has earned them praise.

St Mirren win King appeal
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St Mirren win King appeal

St Mirren were successful in challenging Richard King's sending off in Saturday's loss to Motherwell and his ban was overturned.

'We believe we can beat anyone' - Askou
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'We believe we can beat anyone' - Askou

Jens Berthel Askou says his Motherwell side "believe in our ability to beat anyone we play, no matter where we go" after they closed to within four points of third-top Celtic in the Scottish Premierhi

Askou on VAR, St Mirren 'revenge' & 'taking knocks'
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Askou on VAR, St Mirren 'revenge' & 'taking knocks'

Jens Berthel Askou has been speaking to the media ahead of Motherwell's trip to St Mirren on Saturday. The Motherwell boss "doesn't blame" VAR for the two red cards his side were shown against Aberdeen midweek and thinks "we will see improvements in the years to come, both in terms of how to use it but also the decisions themselves." Askou adds "I think there's evidence for this team to be really good at taking the knocks and the harsh lessons and using them to our advantage."

Aberdeen need to take chances to ensure cup progress - Leven
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Aberdeen need to take chances to ensure cup progress - Leven

Aberdeen interim manager Peter Leven says his side need to take their chances if they are to take the next step in their Scottish Cup defence by knocking out Motherwell. The teams meet in their rescheduled fifth round tie at Pittodrie on Wednesday, just days after Motherwell won the Premiership encounter between the sides 2-0 at Fir Park. Leven said there were plenty of reasons for him to feel encouraged by his side's performance despite defeat but urged the team to be clinical to make the most of any opportunities.

Motherwell v Dundee United: Pick of the stats
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Motherwell v Dundee United: Pick of the stats

Motherwell's Elijah Just has been directly involved in six goals in seven Scottish Premiership games in 2026 (three goals, three assists), as many as he was in 17 appearances in the competition prior…

Well goalkeeper Oxborough joins Dunfermline on loan
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Well goalkeeper Oxborough joins Dunfermline on loan

Motherwell goalkeeper Aston Oxborough has joined Dunfermline Athletic on loan until the end of the season. The 27-year-old Englishman, who arrived from Norwich City in 2022, was Motherwell's first-choice in the first half of last season.

St Mirren v Motherwell: Pick of the stats
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St Mirren v Motherwell: Pick of the stats

St Mirren have won just two of their last 17 league meetings with Motherwell (D8 L7), and are winless in their last seven (D4 L3) since a 1-0 victory in September 2023. Motherwell have suffered just one defeat in their last 11 league visits to St Mirren (W5 D5), doing down 1-0 in January 2023. St Mirren have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six home league games (W3 D2 L1), losing the other 0-2 to Falkirk in January.