Motherwell's Jens Berthel Askou has downplayed his side's title chances. The Scottish Premiership club has won 8 of their last 12 games, conceding just 3 goals. Their recent form has sparked talk of a title push, but Askou says it's irrelevant.

What's behind Motherwell's success?

Motherwell's defensive record is the best in the league, with just 18 goals conceded in 27 games. Their goalkeeper, Calum Ward, has the best save percentage. Forward Tawanda Maswanhise has scored 14 Premiership goals, the joint-most.

Can Motherwell win the title?

Since the Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, no team has come from 10 points behind to win the title so late in the season. Motherwell trail Celtic by 4 points with 11 games left. They have a tough run of games ahead, including matches against top-half sides Celtic, Hibernian, and Hearts.

Current standings

| Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Premiership, 54 pts, 14W-12D-7L from 33 games | | Recent form | 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first) | | Goals this season | 52 scored, 29 conceded (+23 goal difference) | | Title race | 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian | | Last result | Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell (2026-05-16) | Askou's side will need to be close to flawless over the final 11 games to win the league. They have only taken 12 points from 33 available against the current top six. Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has praised Motherwell's style of play, saying they are the best football team he's seen this season.