Motherwell welcome Aberdeen to Fir Park on Tuesday evening in the Scottish Premiership, aiming to respond after a narrow defeat to Rangers. The Steelmen sit fifth in the table with eight points from five games, a position they will be keen to consolidate with a positive result at home.
Team news and injuries
Manager Stuart Kettlewell has several selection issues to resolve ahead of the match. The club's injury list remains significant, with forward Callum Hendry and defenders Johnny Koutroumbis, Jordan McGhee, and Paul McGinn all ruled out with knee and muscle problems. Young midfielder Oscar Priestman is also sidelined with a calf injury. Their absences mean the side that started the 1-0 loss at Ibrox is likely to form the core again, with Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise, the team's top scorer this season with one goal, expected to feature.
Recent form
Motherwell's form has been mixed, with just one victory in their last five league outings. That win was a convincing 3-0 home success against Dundee United, but it was followed by a 3-3 draw at St Mirren and the recent 1-0 loss to Rangers. Their overall record shows two wins, two draws, and one loss from their opening five fixtures, having scored eight goals and conceded five.
Aberdeen arrive after a pair of draws against Kilmarnock, following a 3-0 defeat at Celtic Park. Their last starting lineup featured new signings like Stuart Armstrong and Mitchy Ntelo, posing a fresh challenge for the Motherwell defence. The Dons have taken just two points from their last four matches.
The Fir Park factor
Playing at home could be key for Motherwell as they look to build momentum. Their next assignment after this is a tough trip to face league leaders Celtic on Boxing Day, making points from this fixture even more valuable. The club will be hoping the familiar surroundings of Fir Park can help them secure a second home win of the campaign. Fans can check the upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page.
The match kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 15 September.
