Motherwell's Fir Park stadium suffered significant damage after a match against Celtic, with CEO Brian Caldwell describing the damage as 'exceptionally bad'. The damage occurred during the last home game of last season, which Celtic won 3-2 with a late winner from Kelechi Iheanacho.
The match against Celtic was a thrilling encounter, but the excitement was marred by the damage caused to the stadium. According to The Herald, the damage was so severe that 350 to 500 seats need to be replaced. The seats have a bespoke colour, which has delayed the repair process due to the lead time required to manufacture them.
Impact on the stadium
The damage has forced Motherwell to section off the affected areas, with the upper tier seats being fixed for the supporters of Falkirk and Dundee Utd. Despite the damage, the club has managed to make 1200 to 1500 seats available for upcoming matches. However, the lower tier seats are still open to the elements, which could pose a challenge for the club in the coming weeks.
Current situation
As of now, Motherwell is sitting 4th in the Premiership with 8 points from 4 games, having won 2 and drawn 2 matches, with a recent form of WDDW. The club has scored 8 goals and conceded 4, resulting in a positive goal difference of +4. With their next fixture against Dundee at home on 2026-12-19, the club will be looking to get back to winning ways. Currently, Callum Hendry, Jordan McGhee, and Paul McGinn are sidelined due to injuries, which can be checked on our injuries page.
Repairs and fines
The repairs to the stadium are expected to be completed soon, with the new seats arriving in 1-2 weeks. Meanwhile, Motherwell has received a £12,800 UEFA fine for an advertising board damaged during a Conference League qualifier with HJK Helsinki. The fine is a significant blow to the club, but they will be looking to put it behind them and focus on their upcoming matches. For the latest updates on the squad, check our squad page, and for the current league standings, visit our standings page.
The next match against Dundee on 2026-12-19 will be a important test for Motherwell, and the club will be hoping to get a positive result. Fans can check the upcoming fixtures to plan their schedule accordingly.
