Full match replay from Fir Park

Callum Slattery is pleased to be back out on the pitch, but is even happier that the team picked up an important result upon his return.  Slattery explains about the lack of distraction the semi-final is causing in the MFC camp, saying that full focus is on this crucial match against Dundee United.

Jens Berthel Askou was delighted that his side got the three points last time out against Livingston, but believes his team have work to do if they want to replicate that result against Dundee United tomorrow night.  The Motherwell manager reveals an alarming xG against Motherwell on Saturday, citing the need for his team to take the learnings into Wednesday night's match.

After tasting the disappointment of defeat seven days ago, Motherwell were looking to get things back on track in West Lothian against Livingston.  Kicking off a hectic and pivotal seven days at the club, the Steelmen started on the front foot, pinning their opponents back into their own half. Despite the positive start, they would go behind following a Livingston penalty. As the hosts pushed for more success, Calum Ward and his defence were called into action to keep the gap at just one goal. Looking for a big second-half performance and a comeback, Motherwell created chances. The game was levelled through Apostolos Stamatelopoulos before the Aussie striker knocked home a second. His luck wasn't in on this occasion, however, as the goal was ruled out for offside. The nerves grew, and as the game neared its conclusion, Elijah Just popped from a rebound to head home in the 90th minute to seemingly seal the points for his team. VAR, however, analysed the goal and chalked the goal off for another offside. With the big opportunity to win the game let on to be looking like it had passed, there was still time for more drama. Just got over the disappointment of seeing his goal ruled out just in time to blast past the keeper in the third minute of stoppage time to seal the win for his team. A big seven days started in the right fashion for Motherwell, as they prepare to face Dundee United on Wednesday night before travelling to Hampden for a semi-final clash against St Mirren.

Jens Berthel Askou gives his thoughts on a dramatic late win over Livingston. Motherwell fell behind to a first-half penalty but goals from Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Elijah Just earned three points for the Steelmen.

Full match replay from the William Hill Premiership

Callum Hendry discusses how Motherwell was the move he wanted after leaving MK Dons, and also explains how pleased he was to get the move sealed having watched the side play some excellent football prior to his arrival.  Hendry is delighted with the competition that exists to get game time at Motherwell currently, and believes the side aren't far away from clicking.

Jens Berthel Askou has had his time to reflect on the defeat to Falkirk last weekend, but now wants his team to look forward to this weekend's match with Livingston.  The Motherwell manager is pleased with his team's performances to this point, suggesting the data and metrics show his side are competing well and should be picking up more points than what they have currently.

Motherwell faced off against Premiership new boys Falkirk in their first match after the international break, looking to bounce back from last-minute heartbreak against Celtic a fortnight ago.  And the first-half signs were positive; a dominant display saw Falkirk penned in with the hosts creating chance after chance. Ibrahim Said thought he had opened the scoring, but VAR somehow ruled the goal out for a foul. Tawanda Maswanhise netted his eighth of the season moments later; however, Motherwell couldn't find the second or the third before the break, something they deserved. John McGlynn made some halftime alterations, and they took effect sooner rather than later. All of Motherwell's good work came undone when Calvin Miller drew his side level. More anguish was still to come for Jens Berthel Askou's side, as Scott Arfield would find the winner in the closing stages, condemning the Motherwell manager to his first Fir Park defeat since arriving in the summer.

The manager gives his thoughts as despite an impressive first-half showing, a poor second-half led to a defeat against Premiership newcomers Falkirk.

Full match replay from the William Hill Premiership. There is no commentary due to illness of the commentator.

Jens Berthel Askou provided a positive injury update on Callum Slattery, Elijah Just, Callum Hendry and Tom Sparrow ahead this weekend's match against Falkirk.  Despite the atmosphere already building ahead of the upcoming semi-final match against St Mirren, the Motherwell manager is keen to emphasise that the team are only focused on the next game, and that mindset won't change.