Match preview: Motherwell (H)

We make a swift return to McDiarmid Park and welcome familiar opposition in Motherwell this Saturday afternoon.

After defeating them in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup last weekend, attention now turns to the William Hill Premiership. Kick-off will be 3pm.

Your backing from the stands was appreciated in that cup fixture and we would love you all to get behind the team in our quest to push up the table.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s match…

TICKETS

Tickets for our William Hill Premiership game against Motherwell FC are on sale and you can get yours by clicking HERE.

You will receive e-tickets which can either be printed at home or presented at the turnstile on your smartphone.

We would encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online. However, should you require assistance please email our ticket office on ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or phone 01738 459090 during office hours.

Please note: If you are using a mobile phone to place your ticket order, once you have chosen your seat you may need to scroll down to find your relevant ticket price category. 

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

It was a successful Scottish Gas Scottish Cup outing against Motherwell on Saturday as we deservedly advanced to the fifth round of the competition.

The only goal of the game arrived on nine minutes when Makenzie Kirk slotted home from close range following a Graham Carey corner. Victor Griffith’s initial header had been saved.

We had plenty of chances to extend our advantage and Griffith, who enjoyed an impressive debut, forced a smart save out of goalkeeper Archie Mair and later Graham Carey – making his 100th appearance – cracked the post.

Despite Motherwell applying late pressure with high balls into the box, the Saints rearguard held firm to book our ticket for the next round.

You can watch all the reaction on Saints TV.

HOW TO WATCH

The match will be shown live on SaintsTV to international subscribers. Commentary from this match will be broadcast live on SaintsTV.  Only SaintsTV UK and Ireland subscribers will be able to listen to this.

FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks (SFSF) will be in attendance before this fixture and will again be supporting Perth and Kinross Foodbank.

This week, SFSF wish to share that any cash collected will go towards the GoFundMe page of Rachel Borthwick to support her fight against cancer. Rachel is the partner of midfielder Graham Carey.

Volunteers will be positioned at the corner of the East and Ormond Stand prior to kick-off (1.30pm-2.45pm) and all donations are much appreciated.

Don't forget, if you can't get to the game, you can drop off any donations at the club shop. 

Most needed items are: Shampoo, deodorant, coffee, vegetable oil, long-life puddings, long-life juice, vegetarian meals, UHT milk, dog food, tinned fish, rice, small laundry items, pasta, jam and tinned tomatoes.

JUNIOR SAINTS ZONE

The Junior Saints Zone (formerly Junior Saints Club) is open from 1.30-2.30pm in the Muirton Gym ahead of our match against Hibs.

Junior Saints memberships for season 2024/25 remain available. See our website for full information and to sign up. 

There will be mini football, drawing and colouring table, giant Jenga, connect 4, table football, soft play darts, a visit from Brogan the Beagle.

As always, there will also be a special guest appearance visit from a member of the first team squad. Goalkeeper Josh Rae chatted with our Junior Saints before last week’s cup game against Motherwell.

CLUB SHOP

Why not kit yourself out in Saints colours before our game with Motherwell.

The Club Shop, located at the corner of the Ormond Stand and East Stand, will be open ahead of the match. 

The shop stocks a great range of kit and merchandise so make sure to get up to the stadium early and wear our colours with pride. 

MUIRTON SUITE

Fancy a drink and some socialising before kick-off? Head down to the Muirton Suite (located under the Main Stand) from 12pm. Great drinks, snacks and live sport on our big screens.