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Motherwell's second-half struggles were self-inflicted, according to Alfred Johansson, as the team held on for a goalless draw with Falkirk. The Fir Park side controlled long spells of the first half, but found themselves hanging on during the closing stages as the Bairns finished strongly.

What Happened?

The game saw Motherwell's captain, Tom Sparrow, limping off in the second half after taking a heavy challenge. However, Johansson is hopeful his skipper will recover in time for the return leg of their Conference League third-round qualifier against HJK Helsinki.

Why It Matters for Motherwell

Johansson acknowledges that the team is still adapting to the demands of balancing European and domestic football. He believes that the team made life harder for themselves with their use of the ball in the second half.

What Comes Next?

Motherwell will now focus on their next match, where they will look to build on their recent form. The team is currently on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form of 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first).

League Standing

As of the final 2025 table, Motherwell stood 4th in the Premiership, with 54 points from 33 games, a recent form of WLDLW.

Recent Form

The team has scored 52 goals this season, conceding 29, with a goal difference of +23. They are currently 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race.

Last Result

Motherwell's last result was a 1-0 win over Hibernian on 2026-05-16.

Coach's Verdict

Alfred Johansson praised his team's effort, saying, "We are not satisfied with the performance today, but we're super happy with the effort the players are putting in. I'm so proud to be their coach, they are doing brilliant."

Falkirk's Response

Falkirk boss John McGlynn was delighted with the response from his players, saying, "We wanted an improved performance and we got one. I'm really happy, I think there's a lot of positives for us to take."

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