Motherwell opened their League Cup campaign with a professional 2-0 win over HB Tórshavn on 24 July 2026, extending their unbeaten run to two games and keeping their knockout hopes alive. The Steelmen sit top of Group E with three points from one match, while Hibernian’s defeat in Kosovo leaves David Gray’s side needing a win at Easter Road to progress.
What happened in Europe?
Alfred Johansson’s side controlled the game from the start, with goals from David Currie and Craig Telfer ensuring a comfortable victory in the Faroe Islands. The win follows Motherwell’s 1-0 league win over Hibs on 16 May 2026, a result that left them just 16 points behind league leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Their recent form reads WWLLD, with a two-game winning streak under Johansson’s watch.
Why it matters for Motherwell
The League Cup group stage offers a chance to build momentum before the Premiership season restarts. With 52 goals scored and 29 conceded last term, the Steelmen’s attacking threat remains clear. Their next fixture is against Heart Of Midlothian at home on 24 October 2026, a clash that could shape their title push.
Hibs’ must-win second leg
Hibernian’s 0-1 loss to Prishtina in Kosovo leaves them needing a win at Easter Road to avoid early elimination. Gray’s side, who finished fifth last season with 54 points from 33 games, face a tough test in the return leg.
Celtic’s transfer window blues
Celtic’s lack of activity in the window has left supporters frustrated ahead of the Premiership opener. The Bhoys sit 16 points adrift of Hearts, with no new signings yet announced as the season edges closer.
Motherwell’s form and European progress contrast sharply with Hibs’ European struggles and Celtic’s transfer inertia. The Steelmen’s next move could define their season before the Premiership restarts in October.
