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Motherwell
2024–25 season
ChairmanJames McMahon
ManagerStuart Kettlewell
StadiumFir Park
PremiershipPreseason
Scottish CupPreseason
League CupPreseason

The 2024–25 season is Motherwell's fortieth consecutive season in the top flight of Scottish football, having been promoted from the Scottish First Division at the end of the 1984–85 season.

Season review

Preseason

On 20 May 2024, Motherwell announced that they would have a 7-day training camp in the Netherlands from 24 June, during which they would play two friendly matches, against Twente and DSVD Deurningen.[1]

On 24 May, Motherwell announced their retained and released list, with Liam Kelly, Callan Elliot, Calum Butcher, Barry Maguire and Blair Spittal all leaving the club at the end of the season when their contracts expire, whilst Matthew Connelly, Stephen O'Donnell, Bevis Mugabi, Callum Slattery and Sam Nicholson had all been offered new contracts, with Paul McGinn and Aston Oxborough both extending their contracts until the summer of 2025. Meanwhile youth team players, Olly Whyte, Max Ross, Ewan Wilson and Mark Ferrie all extended their contract until the summer of 2025, whilst Shay Nevans, Robbie Garcia, Arran Bone, Kyle Aitken, Josh Bogan and Adam MacDonald would be leaving the club at the end of their contracts.[2]

On 30 May, Jonathan Obika announced his retirement from football and joined the coaching staff at Motherwell.[3]

On 31 May, Motherwell announced that they had signed Sam Nicholson to a permanent two-year contract, after joining the club on loan from Colorado Rapids in January 2024.[4]

June

On 3 June, Motherwell announced that Stephen O'Donnell had signed a new two-year contract with the club.[5]

On 7 June, Motherwell announced that Bevis Mugabi would be leaving the club having turned down a new contract with the club following the expiration of his last one at the end of the previous season.[6]

On 11 June, Motherwell announced the signing of Kofi Balmer to a two-year contract, with the option of a third, from Crystal Palace.[7]

On 12 June, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent Tom Sparrow to a two-year contract, with the option of a third, after he'd left Stoke City at the end of his contract.[8]

On 15 June, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent John Koutroumbis to a two-year contract, after he'd left Perth Glory at the end of his contract.[9]

On 19 June, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent Ross Callachan to a one-year contract, with the option of an additional year, after he'd left Ross County at the end of his contract the previous month.[10]

On 20 June, Motherwell announced that Ross Tierney left the club to return to Bohemians for an undisclosed fee.[11] Later the same day, Motherwell announced the signing of Zach Robinson, to a two-year contract following the completion of his AFC Wimbledon contract, and of Filip Stuparević to a two-year contract, with an option of a third, after his Domžale contract had expired.[12][13] Motherwell also announced that Callum Slattery had signed a new one-year contract, with the option of an additional year.[14]

On 24 June, Motherwell announced the signing of free-agent Liam Gordon to a two-year contract, after he'd turned down a new contract with St Johnstone.[15]

Squad

As of match played 19 May 2024
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
13 Aston Oxborough England GK (1998-05-09) 9 May 1998 (age 26) Unattached 2022[16] 2025[2] 2 0
Defenders
2 Stephen O'Donnell Scotland DF (1992-05-11)11 May 1992 (aged 32) Kilmarnock 2020[17] 2026[5] 147 3
4 Liam Gordon Scotland DF (1996-01-26) 26 January 1996 (age 28) St Johnstone 2024[15] 2026[15] 0 0
5 Kofi Balmer Northern Ireland DF (2000-09-19) 19 September 2000 (age 24) Unattached 2024[7] 2026 (+1)[7] 0 0
15 Dan Casey Republic of Ireland DF (1997-10-29) 29 October 1997 (age 27) Unattached 2023[18] 2025[19] 44 3
16 Paul McGinn Scotland DF (1990-10-22) 22 October 1990 (age 34) Hibernian 2022[20] 2025[2] 80 1
20 Shane Blaney Republic of Ireland DF (1999-01-20) 20 January 1999 (age 25) Sligo Rovers 2022[21] 2025[21] 37 2
22 John Koutroumbis Australia DF (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 26) Unattached 2024[9] 2026[9] 0 0
23 Ewan Wilson Scotland DF (2004-11-19) 19 November 2004 (age 20) Academy 2021[citation needed] 2025[2] 2 0
Midfielders
6 Davor Zdravkovski North Macedonia MF (1998-03-20) 20 March 1998 (age 26) Unattached 2023[22] 2025[22] 31 1
7 Tom Sparrow Wales MF (2002-12-06) 6 December 2002 (age 22) Unattached 2024[8] 2026 (+1)[8] 0 0
8 Callum Slattery England MF (1999-02-08)8 February 1999 (aged 25) Southampton 2021[23] 2025 (+1)[14] 94 9
11 Andy Halliday Scotland MF (1991-10-11) 11 October 1991 (age 33) Heart of Midlothian 2024[24] 2025[24] 14 1
12 Harry Paton Canada MF (1998-05-23) 23 May 1998 (age 26) Unattached 2023[25] 2025[26] 39 2
18 Ross Callachan Scotland MF (1993-09-04) 4 September 1993 (age 31) Unattached 2024[10] 2025 (+1)[10] 0 0
38 Lennon Miller Scotland MF (2006-08-25) 25 August 2006 (age 18) Academy 2022[27] 2026[28] 37 2
Forwards
9 Zach Robinson England FW (2002-06-11) 11 June 2002 (age 22) Unattached 2023[12] 2025[12] 0 0
14 Theo Bair Canada FW (1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 25) Unattached 2023[29] 2025[29] 41 15
17 Filip Stuparević Serbia FW (2000-08-30) 30 August 2000 (age 24) Unattached 2023[13] 2025[13] 0 0
19 Sam Nicholson Scotland FW (1995-01-20) 20 January 1995 (age 29) Colorado Rapids 2024[4] 2026[4] 16 2
21 Moses Ebiye Nigeria FW (1997-04-28) 28 April 1997 (age 27) Unattached 2024[30] 2025[30] 6 2
29 Mark Ferrie Scotland FW (2005-12-02) 2 December 2005 (age 19) Academy 2022[27] 2025[2] 10 0
Development team
35 Brannan McDermott Scotland DF (2006-03-01) 1 March 2006 (age 18) Academy 2022[27] 2025[2] 0 0
37 Dylan Wells Scotland MF (2006-03-20) 20 March 2006 (age 18) Academy 2022[27] 2026[31][2] 2 0
39 Luca Ross Scotland FW (2006-08-11) 11 August 2006 (age 18) Academy 2022[27] 2025[2] 5 1
42 Max Ross Scotland DF (2006-04-10) 10 April 2006 (age 18) Academy 2022[27] 2025[2] 0 0
43 Olly Whyte Scotland MF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
44 Zack Tomany Scotland FW Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
45 Campbell Forrest Scotland MF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
46 Scott Williamson Scotland DF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
47 Zack Flatman Scotland DF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
48 Derin Marshall Scotland DF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
49 Devon Johnston Scotland MF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
50 Ross Nelson Scotland DF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
52 Mikey Booth Scotland MF Academy 2023 2025[2] 0 0
U18
Away on loan
Left during the season

Transfers

Main articles: List of Scottish football transfers summer 2024 and List of Scottish football transfers winter 2024–25

In

Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref
1 June 2024 MF Scotland Sam Nicholson Colorado Rapids Free [4]
11 June 2024 DF Northern Ireland Kofi Balmer Crystal Palace Undisclosed [7]
12 June 2024 MF Wales Tom Sparrow Unattached Free [8]
15 June 2024 DF Australia John Koutroumbis Unattached Free [9]
19 June 2024 MF Scotland Ross Callachan Unattached Free [10]
20 June 2024 FW England Zach Robinson Unattached Free [12]
20 June 2024 FW Serbia Filip Stuparević Unattached Free [13]
24 June 2024 DF Scotland Liam Gordon St Johnstone Free [15]

Out

Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
20 June 2024 MF Republic of Ireland Ross Tierney Bohemians Undisclosed [11]


Friendlies

28 June 2024 Friendly Twente 2-2 Motherwell Deurningen, Netherlands
19:00 BST (UTC+1)
30 June 2024 DSVD Deurningen v Motherwell Deurningen, Netherlands
14:00 BST (UTC+1)
6 July 2024 Motherwell v Livingston Motherwell
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Fir Park

Competitions

Overview

Competition First match Last match Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Premiership 2024 Matchday 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Scottish Cup 2025 Fourth round 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
League Cup 2024 Group Stage 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—

Last updated: 19 May 2024
Source: Soccerway

Premiership

Main article: 2023–24 Scottish Premiership

League table

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation[a]
3 Dundee United 21 9 7 5 30 22 +8 34 Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round[b]
4 Aberdeen 21 10 4 7 32 30 +2 34 Qualification for the Conference League second qualifying round
5 Motherwell 21 9 3 9 27 34 −7 30
6 St Mirren 22 8 3 11 27 37 −10 27
7 Hibernian 22 6 8 8 31 35 −4 26
Updated to match(es) played on 5 January 2025. Source: [32][33]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-Head points; 5) Head-to-Head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only if deciding champion, UEFA competitions qualification, second stage group allocation or relegation).[34]
Notes:
  1. ^ Teams play each other three times (33 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top six and the bottom six).
  2. ^ The winners of the 2024–25 Scottish Cup also qualify for the Europa League. If the cup winners qualify for the Champions League via league position, the berth reserved for the cup winners (Europa League play-off round) passes to the third-placed team, and the berths for the Europa League second qualifying round and the Conference League second qualifying round are passed down to the fourth- and fifth-placed teams.

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0

Last updated: 19 May 2024.
Source: SPFL

Results

v
BST (UTC+1)


Scottish Cup

Main article: 2023–24 Scottish Cup
v
BST (UTC+1)

League Cup

Group stage

Main article: 2024–25 Scottish League Cup
Pos Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification MOT PAR MON CLY EDI
1 Motherwell 4 2 1 1 0 7 2 +5 9 Qualification for the second round — 0–0p — — 3–0
2 Partick Thistle 4 2 1 0 1 11 5 +6 8 — — 3–2 2–3 —
3 Montrose 4 2 0 1 1 6 5 +1 7 1–1p — — — 2–1
4 Clyde 4 2 0 0 2 9 6 +3 6 1–3 — 0–1 — —
5 Edinburgh City 4 0 0 0 4 1 16 −15 0 — 0–6 — 0–5 —
Source: [35]
Rules for classification: 1) goal difference, 2) goals scored, 3) away goals scored, 4) matches won, 5) away matches won, 6) drawing of lots.[36]
13 July 2024 1 Motherwell v Edinburgh City Motherwell
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Fir Park
16 July 2024 2 Montrose v Motherwell Montrose
19:45 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Links Park
20 July 2024 3 Clyde v Motherwell Hamilton
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: New Douglas Park
28 July 2024 4 Motherwell v Partick Thistle Motherwell
15:00 BST (UTC+1) Stadium: Fir Park

Squad statistics

See also

References

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