Preview: Motherwell (H)

Attention turns to the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup this weekend when we host fellow William Hill Premiership side Motherwell.  

The fourth-round tie will kick-off at 3pm at McDiarmid Park and, as always, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Please note that season tickets are not valid for this one and here is everything you need to know ahead of the match…

TICKETS

Tickets for our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup fourth round tie versus Motherwell FC at McDiarmid Park initially went on sale to season ticket holders on Monday, January 6.

As this is a Scottish Cup tie, season tickets are NOT valid, but season ticket holders were able to benefit from a priority period during which time they could buy their own seat(s) for this match. 

Season ticket holders had until Monday, January 13 at noon to claim their seats, after which time all season ticket seats have been released and a general sale of tickets commences.

Cup tickets are available to purchase HERE (please note, Motherwell league match tickets for the following week - Saturday, January 25th - are also on sale).

Prices are as follows:

. Adult - £20

. Concession (U20 and over 65) - £12

. Under 12 - £5

. Ambulant and wheelchair disabled supporters – age-appropriate price (PA included, where required).

HOSPITALITY DEAL

We are offering a ‘Family Day’ hospitality package for our Scottish Cup fourth round tie against Motherwell at McDiarmid Park on Saturday, January 18.

Included in the package is a drink on arrival, two-course meal, pie, tea and coffee at half-time and match programme. The price will be £60 for adults and £30 for kids.

For further information – and to book – email jamescowell@perthsaints.co.uk or call 01738 459090.

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

We were last in action on Sunday, January 12 when we faced Rangers at Ibrox.

It was a disappointing start to the game for the Saints and we found ourselves three down within the first half hour following goals from Hamza Igamane, Václav Černý and Mohamed Diomande.

Again, it was a much-improved second half display and we pulled a goal back from the head of Jack Sanders. He nodded in Max Kucheriavyi’s corner with 54 minutes on the clock.

We applied further pressure on Rangers with Makenzie Kirk and Graham Carey both threatening, but the match ended 3-1.

Goalkeeper Andy Fisher made his club debut after arriving on loan from English Championship outfit Swansea City.

LAST TIME OUT: MOTHERWELL

Motherwell’s most recent fixture was a William Hill Premiership tussle with Hibs at Easter Road in Edinburgh, which they lost 3-1.

Martin Boyle and Nectarios Triantis had given the capital club a two-goal advantage by the 30-minute mark and a comfortable half-time lead.

Callum Slattery curled in a second half free-kick to pull a goal back but, not long after, Boyle netted from the penalty spot to create breathing space heading into the final minutes.

Motherwell forward Jack Vale was sent off in stoppage time for taking out Boyle.

PREVIOUS MEETING

Our last meeting with Saturday afternoon’s opponents Motherwell took place back in November at Fir Park.

We had started that particular game brightly but Tawanda Maswanhise ghosted in at the back post to head home a Marvin Kaleta cross for the opener on 20 minutes.

Tom Sparrow would double the hosts’ advantage later in the first half to leave us with a mountain to climb after the break.

We did, however, give ourselves a lifeline when Nicky Clark slotted home a penalty just before the hour mark after Andy Halliday was punished for handball.

Jack Sanders had the ball in the back of the net in the closing stages but the leveller was ruled out following a VAR check.

FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

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

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: Jars of jam, small jars of coffee, vegetarian main meals, vegetable oil, long-life fruit juice, UHT milk, custard, rice pudding, small washing powder, women's deodrant and toilet roll.

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. Sven Sprangler, Barry Douglas and Jason Holt were among the recent players to drop in for chat ahead of kick-off.

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. Home fans only.