The 2026–27 season is Motherwell's forty-second 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 Pre-season On 8 May, Andy Halliday announced that his retirement from football at the end of the season when his contract with Motherwell expires.
On 17 May, Motherwell announced that Sam Nicholson would be joining Livingston once his contract expired at the end of the season.
On 19 May, Motherwell announced that Callum Slattery would be leaving the club after five season, when his contract expired at the end of the season, and that Lukas Fadinger had signed a one-year contract extension that will see him remain at the club until 2028.
On 20 May, Motherwell released their retained and released list, confirming the departures Kofi Balmer, Dylan Wells, Zach Robinson, Colbi McQuarrie, Scott Williamson, Jay Gillies, Arran Clark, Andrew Arnott, Campbell Forrest, Rocco McColm, Harry McLean, Nathan Lawson, Evan Samuel and Olivier Wieczorek alongside the already announced Callum Slattery, Sam Nicholson and retiring Andy Halliday. Motherwell also announced that they were in discussions with Liam Gordon and Zander McAllister over contract extensions whilst Olly Whyte, Jack McConnell, Jon Joe Friel and Mikey Booth had all agreed new contracts.
On 21 May, Motherwell announced that Jens Berthel Askou had left the club to take up the position of Head Coach at Toulouse.
On 10 June, Motherwell announced that they would be undertaking a seven-day training camp in Denmark, where they will also face AGF in a friendly on 5 July.
On 17 June, Motherwell were drawn against HB from the Faroe Islands in the Second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
On 18 June, Motherwell announced that Alfred Johansson had been appointed as their new Manager. Also on 18 June, the Scottish Premiership fixtures were released, with Motherwell starting their campaign away to Hibernian on 2 August.
On 19 June, Motherwell confirmed that Zander McAllister had signed a new contract with the club, until the summer of 2028, and that Liam Gordon had not signed a new contract and had left the club.
July On 3 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Martin Moormann from Blau-Weiß Linz, on a contract until the summer of 2028, and the signing of Willy Vogt from AC Bellinzona on a contract until the summer of 2028 with the option of an additional year.
On 6 July, Motherwell announced that eight academy players, Lewis McGahey, Samuel Ngandu, Matthew Pettigrew, Scott MacCrimmon, Kai McFarlane, Joshua Clarkson, Leo Lee and Jude Henderson had all signed their first professional contracts with the club.
On 9 July, Motherwell confirmed that Calum Ward had left the club to sign for Queens Park Rangers.
On 13 July, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Alex Paulsen from AFC Bournemouth.
On 15 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Jake Girdwood-Reich from St. Louis City, to a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
On 17 July, Aston Oxborough left Motherwell to join Dunfermline Athletic on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.
On 18 July, Elliot Watt left Motherwell to join Süper Lig club Samsunspor for an undisclosed fee.
On 20 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Dylan Williams from Burton Albion, on a contract until the summer of 2028, with the option of an additional year, for an undisclosed fee.
On 22 July, Elijah Just left Motherwell to sign for EFL Championship club Swansea City in a club record transfer.
On 25 July, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Alex Lowry from Wycombe Wanderers.
On 31 July, Motherwell announced the season-long loan signing of Jamie Knight-Lebel from Bristol City.
August On 11 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Joe Hodge from Tondela for an undisclosed fee, to a two-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.
On 14 August, Motherwell's home fixture against Aberdeen, scheduled for 22 August was postponed and their away fixture against St Mirren scheduled for 29 August was pushed back to 30 August, both due to Motherwell's participation in the Play-off round of the UEFA Conference League.
On 19 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Seb Palmer-Houlden from Gillingham for an undisclosed fee, to a two-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.
On 28 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Jardell Kanga from Ilves for an undisclosed fee, to a three-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.
September On 1 September, Motherwell announced the signing of Dylan Levitt from Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee, to a two-year contract with the club holding the option of an additional year.
On 3 September, Olly Whyte joined Ayr United on loan for the remainder of the season.
On 8 September, Motherwell announced that Apostolos Stamatelopoulos had left the club by mutual agreement to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
On 10 September, Lucas Weir joined Cowdenbeath on a co-operation agreement for the season.
On 11 September, Luca Ross joined Alloa Athletic on loan for the reminder for the season.
On 18 September, Motherwell announced that they had entered into a Cooperation Agreement with The Spartans, with Zander McAllister and Aaron Thomson joining the club for the season.
Squad
No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals Goalkeepers 1 Alex Paulsen GK on loan from AFC Bournemouth 2026 2027 13 0 21 Matthew Connelly GK Academy 2019 2027 (+1) 6 0 Defenders 2 Stephen O'Donnell DF Kilmarnock 2020 2027 229 6 3 Jake Girdwood-Reich DF St. Louis City 2026 2029 13 0 4 Jamie Knight-Lebel DF on loan from Bristol City 2026 2027 9 0 5 Martin Moormann DF Blau-Weiß Linz 2026 2028 13 1 6 Jordan McGhee DF Unattached 2025 2027(+1) 8 0 16 Paul McGinn DF Hibernian 2022 2027 130 2 20 Dylan Williams DF Burton Albion 2026 2028 (+1) 7 1 22 John Koutroumbis DF Unattached 2024 2028 43 1 23 Ewan Wilson DF Academy 2021 2027 (+1) 53 1 45 Emmanuel Longelo DF Birmingham City 2025 2027 58 10 Midfielders 7 Tom Sparrow MF Unattached 2024 2027 (+1) 84 6 8 Lukas Fadinger MF Rheindorf Altach 2025 2028 57 8 11 Alex Lowry MF on loan from Wycombe Wanderers 2026 2027 12 2 12 Oscar Priestman MF Western Sydney Wanderers 2025 2028 37 0 27 Mikey Booth MF Academy 2023 6 0 63 Dylan Levitt MF Leyton Orient 2026 2028(+1) 3 1 71 Joe Hodge MF Tondela 2026 2028 (+1) 8 0 Forwards 13 Jardell Kanga FW Ilves 2026 2029 (+1) 5 1 14 Callum Hendry FW Milton Keynes Dons 2025 2027 (+1) 22 1 15 Eythor Bjørgolfsson FW Umeå 2026 2028 15 1 17 Regan Charles-Cook FW Eupen 2025 2027 40 4 18 Tawanda Maswanhise FW Unattached 2024 2027(+1) 91 30 19 Ibrahim Said FW Viborg 2025 2027 (+1) 57 6 47 Seb Palmer-Houlden FW Gillingham 2026 2028 (+1) 7 1 77 Willy Vogt FW AC Bellinzona 2026 2028 (+1) 12 0 Development team 26 Jon-Joe Friel DF Academy 2024 0 0 28 Aaron Buchanan MF Academy 2025 0 0 30 Jack Dalziel DF Academy 2025 0 0 31 Jack McConnell GK Academy 2024 0 0 32 Robbie Hunter FW Academy 2025 0 0 33 Aiden Tearney DF Academy 2025 0 0 35 Blane Watson MF Academy 2025 0 0 43 Samuel Ngandu DF Academy 2026 0 0 Lewis McGahey GK Academy 2026 0 0 Samuel Ngandu DF Academy 2026 0 0 Matthew Pettigrew DF Academy 2026 0 0 Scott MacCrimmon DF Academy 2026 0 0 Kai McFarlane DF Academy 2026 0 0 Joshua Clarkson FW Academy 2026 0 0 Leo Lee FW Academy 2026 0 0 Jude Henderson FW Academy 2026 0 0 Co-operation loans 29 Zander McAllister MF Academy 2024 2028 5 0 34 Aaron Thomson DF Academy 2025 0 0 36 Lucas Weir FW Academy 2025 1 0 Away on loan 24 Luca Ross FW Academy 2022 2027 22 1 25 Olly Whyte MF Academy 2023 8 0 Left during the season 1 Aston Oxborough GK Unattached 2022 2027(+1) 32 0 9 Apostolos Stamatelopoulos FW Newcastle Jets 2024 2027 45 12 11 Elijah Just MF AC Horsens 2025 2027(+1) 43 7 13 Calum Ward GK Unattached 2025 2027 (+1) 42 0 20 Elliot Watt MF Burton Albion 2025 2027(+1) 42 6
Transfers
For those players sold, released or contract ended before the start of this season, see 2025–26 Motherwell F.C. season.
In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref3 July 2026DFMartin MoormannBlau-Weiß LinzUndisclosed3 July 2026FWWilly VogtAC BellinzonaUndisclosed15 July 2026DFJake Girdwood-ReichSt. Louis CityUndisclosed20 July 2026DFDylan WilliamsBurton AlbionUndisclosed11 August 2026MFJoe HodgeTondelaUndisclosed19 August 2026FWSeb Palmer-HouldenGillinghamUndisclosed28 August 2026FWJardell KangaIlvesUndisclosed1 September 2026MFDylan LevittLeyton OrientUndisclosed
Loans in Date from Position Nationality Name From Date to Ref.13 July 2026GKAlex PaulsenAFC BournemouthEnd of season25 July 2026MFAlex LowryWycombe WanderersEnd of season31 July 2026DFJamie Knight-LebelBristol CityEnd of season
Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.9 July 2026GKCalum WardQueens Park RangersUndisclosed17 July 2026GKAston OxboroughDunfermline AthleticUndisclosed18 July 2026MFElliot WattSamsunsporUndisclosed22 July 2026MFElijah JustSwansea CityUndisclosed
Loans out Date from Position Nationality Name To Date to Ref.3 September 2026MFOlly WhyteAyr UnitedEnd of Season10 September 2026FWLucas WeirCowdenbeathEnd of Season11 September 2026FWLuca RossAlloa AthleticEnd of Season18 September 2026DFAaron ThomsonThe SpartansEnd of Season18 September 2026MFZander McAllisterThe SpartansEnd of Season
Released Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref.8 September 2026FWApostolos StamatelopoulosMacarthur FC14 September 2026
Friendlies
Competitions Overview
Premiership
League table
Results summary
Results
Scottish Cup
League Cup
Knockout phase
UEFA Conference League
Qualifying rounds
Squad statistics
Appearances
|colspan="14"|Players away from the club on loan:
|colspan="14"|Players who left Motherwell during the season:
Goal scorers
RankingNationPositionNumberNameScottish PremiershipScottish CupLeague CupUEFA Conference LeagueTotal1 MF8 Lukas Fadinger10023FW19Ibrahim Said10023MF17Regan Charles-Cook100234 MF11Alex Lowry20002FW18Tawanda Maswanhise100126 FW13Jardell Kanga10001FW47Seb Palmer-Houlden10001MF63Dylan Levitt10001DF5 Martin Moormann00011DF20Dylan Williams00011DF45Emmanuel Longelo00011TOTALS9001019
Clean sheets
RankingNationPositionNumberNameScottish PremiershipScottish CupLeague CupUEFA Conference LeagueTotal1 GK1 Alex Paulsen20035TOTALS20035
Disciplinary record
NumberNationPositionNamePremiershipScottish Cup League CupUEFA Conference LeagueTotal 2 DFStephen O'Donnell10000000103 DFJake Girdwood-Reich00000011114 DFJamie Knight-Lebel00000010105 DFMartin Moormann20000001217 MFTom Sparrow20000000208 MFLukas Fadinger200010104011MFAlex Lowry000000202012MFOscar Priestman100000102019FWIbrahim Said000010001020DFDylan Williams100000001045DFEmmanuel Longelo100000001047FWSeb Palmer-Houlden100000001071MFJoe Hodge000000101077FWWilly Vogt0000100010Players away from the club on loan::Players who left Motherwell during the season:TOTALS110003072222
Awards Lime Player of the month
MonthPlayerRef.July
See also List of Motherwell F.C. seasons
References