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.
