Motherwell secured a commanding 3-0 victory over HB in the Faroe Islands, sealing a 5-0 aggregate win in the Europa Conference League qualifier under new manager Alfred Johansson. The Steelmen, who finished 4th in the Premiership last season with 54 points (14W-12D-7L), now advance to face HJK Helsinki.
Lukas Fadinger opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th minute after Willy Vogts was fouled. Regan Charles-Cook doubled the lead 11 minutes later, capping a lively display with a near-post finish. Dylan Williams then made it 3-0 early in the second half, sweeping home his first Motherwell goal after fine work from Ibrahim Said.
The Swede’s 100% start lifts morale ahead of Sunday’s Premiership opener at Hibs. The aggregate triumph also boosts Scotland’s UEFA coefficient, with Motherwell’s clinical edge-52 goals scored last term-on full display. Their +23 goal difference in 2025 underlines their attacking threat.
Motherwell now prepare for a home clash with Dundee on December 19, but first comes the trip to Helsinki. With last season’s form (WLDLW) and a new manager’s tactical imprint, the focus shifts to maintaining momentum in both domestic and European campaigns.
