Motherwell travelled to Dundee knowing a draw would equal a record set back in 1975 for a team drawing six consecutive league matches, a record set by Motherwell themselves.  Dundee were also hunting for their first league victory of the season, so the stakes were high in the City of Discovery. In a first-half performance described by Jens Berthel Askou as one of the best of the season, Motherwell made the most of their dominance and got themselves in front through some individual brilliance from Tawanda Maswanhise, who scored for the third consecutive game. Jens Berthel Askou also described the second-half as one of the worst he has seen since he arrived at Fir Park, and that half got off to the worst possible start, with Dundee levelling the game shortly after the half-time interval. Despite a drop in performance levels, chances were still being created by the Steelmen, but they just couldn't find the winner, even when Dundee were reduced to ten men in the final stages of the game. As a result, the Steelmen became the first side this century to draw six straight Scottish Premiership matches and the first team since 1975/76 to draw the opening five top-flight matches. However, on the other side of the coin, they are now unbeaten in 12 competitive games.

The manager reacts to a fifth Premiership draw.

Full Match Replay - Dundee v Motherwell

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has enjoyed the international period as it has allowed the squad to sharpen up on elements of their game, and work on the small details at both ends of the pitch.  The Australian international is feeling top notch this term, putting the injury woes of last season behind him. With a World Cup approaching, Stamatelopoulos is confident the goals will come for him, and trusts his teammates to keep to delivering.

Jens Berthel Askou has been pleased with the work completed during the September international window, saying it's allowed the staff to work with the players closely on the training pitch, and hone in on some key areas that they needed to work on.  The Motherwell manager says all players on international duty have returned healthy, and also spoke on the success of the summer transfer window.

The start of a new season always brings a degree of positivity and enthusiasm for the marathon that awaits the team and its fans. As the 2025/26 league season began at Fir Park, Jens Berthel Askou and his squad were met with the first big challenge in their opening fixtures.  But the month of August, on paper at least, looked to be littered with challenges and obstacles.  Five games, one last 16 Premier Sports Cup tie and three away games on the spin – it looked to be a testing start. Emmanuel Longelo and Elliot Watt take us through the month of August, providing insight into playing in these matches, the mood from camp and ambition for the future.

Tawanda Maswanhise has experienced a lot during his 12 months in Scotland so far. A successful trial, two contract extensions, last-minute winners and some lows along the way.  But alongside his successful and thriving Motherwell career comes the duty of representing his country. The Zimbabwean international is ready to go on his next international quest, and he shows what comes along with him on these trips around the world. The winger also opens up about his Zimbabwean heritage, growing up through the Leicester Academy system, a sensible approach to football and future targets here in North Lanarkshire.

With one game before the first international break of the season, Motherwell were still on the hunt for their first win of the Premiership season.  Jens Berthel Askou's men were still undefeated going into the match against Kilmarnock but were keen to go one step further and secure the first three points. The start was far from ideal, however, with Kilmarnock opening the scoring at Fir Park. The squad rallied, however, and just on the cusp of half time, Tawanda Maswanhise netted a leveller, the Zimbabwean's second goal in as many matches. Fir Park was re-energised at the start of the second-half, and the Steelmen went on the hunt for the second goal. And it arrived through Emmanuel Longelo, who volleyed into the bottom corner for his third league goal in four matches. The good work would come undone, however, in the closing stages, when Kilmarnock scored a second from close range with very little time remaining. In the end, there was nothing to separate the two sides on the scoreline. But on the pitch, it was Motherwell who left more disappointed, but the mood in ML1 remains positive, with a trip to Dundee up next.