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.
Contents
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 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.
Squad
As of match played 16 August 2026
Transfers
For those players sold, released or contract ended before the start of this season, see 2025–26 Motherwell F.C. season.
Competitions
Squad statistics
Appearances
As of match played 16 August 2026
Goal scorers
As of match played 16 August 2026
Clean sheets
As of match played 16 August 2026
Disciplinary record
As of match played 16 August 2026
Awards
Awarded by an online vote of supporters on the official Motherwell F.C. website.