Match Preview: Montrose (H)
20/04/2024 12:30
Motherwell will face another swift return to action when they take to the K-Park turf this weekend, with Montrose the visitors in the women of steel's third game in eight days.
Victory under the Fir Park lights last weekend and a closely-fought point in Edinburgh on Wednesday night extended Motherwell's unbeaten run to five games, sustaining the momentum in closing down nearest league rivals Aberdeen.
Paul Brownlie's side return to East Kilbride for the first time in three weeks after coasting past Aberdeen in a comfortable three-goal victory last month.
The Tale of the Tape
Motherwell
Motherwell maintained their unbeaten run in the Scottish capital, overcoming an early second-half goal, with Laura Berry netting from the penalty spot before completing a brace in the latter stages of the game. However, despite looking firmly in the ascendancy, Spartans found a late equaliser to frustrate the women of steel's hopes of closing down Aberdeen's slim advantage in the SWPL league table.
The women of steel are now mathematically safe from instant relegation after developing a 19-point advantage over Dundee United with only six games remaining. However, an additional two-points is all that is required to establish Motherwell's SWPL status next season, with Brownlie's side holding a 56-goal advantage over Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton in the goal-difference table.
Motherwell have continued their remarkable goalscoring form, scoring 15-times across the last five games, with striker Laura Berry netting five within that congested run of fixtures.
Montrose
The visitors head to South Lanarkshire in fine form, with four back-to-back SWPL victories over Dundee United, Spartans and Hamilton twice prior to a narrow 3-2 defeat to Aberdeen at Links Park.
The Gable Endies have extended their advantage over their fellow relegation rivals, with Montrose 12-points clear of Dundee United at the foot of the table and nine ahead of Hamilton in the playoff-place.
Ticket information
Cash & card payments are also available for this fixture.
- Adult – £8
- Concession – £3
- Under 11s – Free to enter.
*Concession tickets apply to those over 65, and to 12–17-year-olds, with full-time students also eligible with a valid matriculation card.
Additional information – no pets allowed within K-Park.
How to follow the action
Supporters can follow Sunday's encounter on Twitter @motherwellwomen, with a full report of the action available post-match.
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