In their first competitive outing of the new season, Motherwell hosted League Two Edinburgh City in the Premier Sports Cup. Despite being heavy favourites, the visitors put up a fight and it took until the 43rd minute for Kofi Balmer to find the breakthrough. Dan Casey and Stephen O'Donnell added a second and a third before the end of the game.

Dan Casey reckons the competition for places in the Motherwell defence this season will be good for everyone involved. The Irishman has been impressed with the new players thinks they will all benefit the team. Casey also tells us how pleased he is to be settled and under contract for this season, as this time last year, there was doubt as to where he would be playing.

Stuart Kettlewell was pleased his side got the three points on Saturday against Edinburgh City, but insists his team must go up to the next level if they are beat Montrose on Tuesday night.  The manager drilled home his admiration for Montrose who "punch above their weight" and Kettlewell reckons the task could be trickier than normal. Theo Bair's move away from Motherwell is discussed with Kettlewell confirming the transfer has moved to an advanced stage, whilst the appointment of Paul McGinn as captain and Stephen O'Donnell as his vice.

Full match replay of the opening Premier Sports Cup match against Edinburgh City.

Shane Blaney was here this time last year when recruitment was slow and the squad was low on numbers. Fast forward 12 months and the Irish defender has seen a difference. He is pleased that the new players have had time to integrate themselves into their new surroundings ahead of the new season.

With the Premier Sports Cup starting on Saturday against Edinburgh City, Stuart Kettlewell reflects on where his squad is at. Pleased with summer business so far, the manager says that more incomings should be expected. Theo Bair's participation in Copa America is also discussed, as well as Lennon Miller's progression.

Motherwell round of the 2023/24 cinch Premiership season against St Johnstone.

Motherwell travel to Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.

Motherwell travel North to face Ross County in the cinch Premiership.

Motherwell face Livingston in the cinch Premiership.

Motherwell travel to Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership.

Motherwell face Hibernian in the cinch Premiership.