Motherwell vs Celtic: Team News and How to Follow the Fir Park Clash
Motherwell host Celtic at Fir Park on Sunday 11 October. Here is the home side's injury news, what the club says about UK viewing, and what is still unconfirmed.
Why people are searching
Club football returns after the international break, and Motherwell against Celtic is the Scottish Premiership fixture drawing attention. The game is at Fir Park on Sunday 11 October, according to Motherwell's official website.
The sources provided do not state a kickoff time, so check the club or league fixture list before you head out or switch on.
Motherwell team news
Manager Alfred Johansson gave a squad update ahead of the game. He said he was pleased that all players who had been away on international duty returned in perfect health.
The bad news is Dylan Williams. Johansson said the player picked up an injury and "will be away from us for some weeks", and confirmed it was hamstring-related. He added that he does not expect anyone to return from injury for this game.
Regan Charles-Cook will also miss out. Johansson said the club had the chance to build a proper return-to-play programme for him and expects to see him back "very, very soon".
Who was away on international duty
Several Motherwell players travelled during the break, according to the club:
- Maswanhise (Zimbabwe): played the full match in a 3-2 away win over Sierra Leone in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, getting one assist. He played the first 45 minutes of the defeat to DR Congo.
- Alex Paulsen (New Zealand): kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over China and played the full Kirin Cup final, which Japan won 2-1.
- Jamie Knight-Lebel (Canada): came on in wins over Chile (1-0) and Peru (2-0).
- Jardell Kanga (Sweden U21): started a 3-0 defeat to Poland and was an unused substitute in a 2-0 win over North Macedonia.
- Thomson and Zander McAllister (Scotland): Thomson started against Ukraine, a 2-0 defeat. McAllister, with the Under-19s, played 90 minutes in a 3-1 win over Finland and started the 2-0 loss to Ukraine.
Celtic and how to watch
The sources do not include any Celtic injury or lineup information, so none is reported here.
On viewing, Motherwell's website says fans outside the UK can watch on Motherwell TV. For people in the UK, it says the game will be "live commentary only". Sky Sports is running a live blog with updates, lineups and viewing information, but the material provided does not confirm a UK television broadcaster.
What it means for you
If you are going to the ground, the club says there are no online ticket sales because it must check purchasing history. The ticket office opens at 10am on matchday and stays open until kickoff. The Cooper Bar opens at 10:30am for home fans only, and Mrs Baillie's Fanzone will not be open.
If you are watching from the UK, confirm the broadcast arrangements and kickoff time with the club or league before the game.
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Quick answers
Where is Motherwell vs Celtic being played?
The match is at Fir Park, Motherwell's home ground, on Sunday 11 October.
Can I watch Motherwell vs Celtic on Motherwell TV in the UK?
According to the club, Motherwell TV is for fans outside the UK. UK-based fans get live commentary only.
Is Dylan Williams playing?
No. Manager Alfred Johansson said Williams has a hamstring injury and will be out for some weeks.
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