Motherwell's European hopes were dealt a blow as Celtic edged them 3-2. Kelechi Iheanacho scored a VAR-assisted penalty winner nine minutes into stoppage-time.

What happened?

Celtic kept their title hopes alive with the win. Motherwell had been heading into Europe moments earlier.

Why it matters for Motherwell

The loss means Motherwell will need to avoid defeat at Easter Road on Saturday to secure fourth. Their current league standing is 4th in Premiership, with 54 points from 33 games.

CategoryStat
League Standing4th
Points54
Games33
Recent FormWLDLW

What comes next?

Motherwell face a crucial match at Easter Road on Saturday. Their recent form has been 2W-1D-2L, with a 2-game winning run coming to an end.

The victory means Celtic now face a simple equation on Saturday -- they will win the title if they beat Hearts. Motherwell had dominated the opening stages, with Elliot Watt volleying them ahead from 22 yards in the 17th minute.

As of June 27, 2026, Motherwell's goals this season stand at 52 scored and 29 conceded, with a +23 goal difference. They are 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

Their last result was a 1-0 win over Hibernian on May 16, 2026.