Motherwell's new manager Alfred Johansson has defied second-season syndrome with a strong start, building on the foundations laid by predecessor Jens Berthel Askou, now at Toulouse, with the team currently sitting 4th in the Premiership, 8 points from 4 games.
What is Motherwell's current form?
Motherwell are currently sitting 4th in the Premiership, with 8 points from 4 games, and a recent form of WDDW, having scored 8 goals and conceded 4, with a goal difference of +4. The team has had a strong start to the season, with a 3-3 draw against St Mirren and a Conference League qualification attempt against HB Torshavn, HJK Helsinki, and Freiburg.
How has the team changed under Johansson?
Johansson's team is playing with more width and intensity, with an average possession almost identical to Askou's, but scoring, shooting, and passing more. The team has also seen the arrival of 11 new players, including reported six-figure signing Jardell Kanga, and the departure of players such as Calum Ward, Elliot Watt, and Callum Slattery.
What is the team's upcoming schedule?
Motherwell's next fixture is against Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, and the team will also face Dundee at home on 2026-12-19, as part of a run of games that can be checked on our fixtures page. The team is currently providing a blueprint for other Scottish sides, with a strong squad and a good balance of youth and experience, as can be seen on our squad page.
How is the team performing financially?
Motherwell have had transfer income of more than £10m across the past year, with Elijah Just becoming the team's top transfer sale in July, and the team is also performing well financially, with a strong fan-ownership group, the Well Society, which has over 4,000 members. The team's financial performance can be seen on our stats page, and the current league standings can be checked on our standings page. The team's next game will be against Dundee on 2026-12-19, and the current injuries can be seen on our injuries page, with Callum Hendry, Jordan McGhee, and Paul McGinn currently sidelined. Motherwell are providing a blueprint for other Scottish sides, and the team's success is a sign of the hard work of the players and staff. Motherwell will play Rangers at Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, at 15:00 BST.
