Former striker Sheridan predicts Motherwell will hold their lead
Former Motherwell striker Cillian Sheridan is confident the Steelmen will progress to the third round of the Conference League qualifying after their 2-0 first-leg victory over HB Torshavn. Goals from Martin Moormann and Lukas Fadinger secured the win in Alfred Johansson's first competitive game as manager.
Motherwell finished fourth in the 2025 Premiership table with 54 points, 16 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches, including a 1-0 victory over Hibernian on May 16, 2026.
What happened in the first leg?
Motherwell dominated the match at Fir Park, with Moormann and Fadinger scoring to give them a comfortable lead. HB Torshavn, currently fifth in the Faroese top flight, finished second last season to qualify for the Conference League. Sheridan believes the Steelmen will not give up their two-goal advantage in the second leg.
Why Sheridan is confident
Sheridan told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast, "You can't go away to the Faroe Islands and lose a two-goal lead. Plus this is the Conference League, it's not the champions of the Faroe Islands, it's their team that finished in the Conference League positions."
What comes next for Motherwell?
Motherwell will face Heart of Midlothian at home on October 24, 2026, in their next Premiership fixture. The Steelmen are looking to build on their recent form and secure a strong start to the new season.
