2020–21 Motherwell F.C. season

On 17 June, UEFA announced that all UEFA Europa League qualifying and playoffs rounds would be played over one-leg, instead of the usual two, with Motherwell's First Round match taking place on 27 August.{{cite web |title='WELL IN EUROPE ON 27 AUGUST |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/17/well-in-europe-on-27-august/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=17 June 2020 |date=17 June 2020}}

On 23 June, Declan Gallagher was announced as the club's new captain, with Trevor Carson being appointed vice-captain after former captain Peter Hartley left the club at the end of the previous season.{{cite web |title=DECLAN GALLAGHER APPOINTED AS MOTHERWELL CAPTAIN |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/23/declan-gallagher-appointed-as-motherwell-captain/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=24 June 2020 |date=23 June 2020}}

On 24 June, Motherwell announced that they had giving permission to manager Stephen Robinson to discuss the vacant Northern Ireland managerial position.{{cite web |title=STEPHEN ROBINSON GIVEN PERMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND TALKS |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/24/stephen-robinson-given-permission-for-northern-ireland-talks/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=24 June 2020 |date=24 June 2020}}

On 27 June, Charles Dunne signed a new short-term contract with the club, until December 2020.{{cite web |title=CHARLES DUNNE AGREES NEW DEAL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/27/charles-dunne-agrees-new-deal/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=27 June 2020 |date=27 June 2020}}

On 10 July, Chris Long signed a new one-year contract with the club.{{cite web |title=CHRISTOPHER LONG RETURNS TO MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/07/10/christopher-long-returns-to-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=10 July 2020 |date=10 July 2020}}

On 10 June, Motherwell announced the singing of Ricki Lamie on a contract until the summer of 2022.{{cite web |title=RICKI LAMIE SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/10/ricki-lamie-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=10 June 2020 |date=10 June 2020}}

On 12 June, Motherwell announced their second singing of the summer, with Jordan White.{{cite web |title=JORDAN WHITE SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/12/jordan-white-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=12 June 2020 |date=12 June 2020}}

On 15 June, Motherwell announced the signing of Nathan McGinley to a two-year contract after his contract with Forest Green Rovers had expired.{{cite web |title=NATHAN MCGINLEY SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/15/nathan-mcginley-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=15 June 2020 |date=15 June 2020}} The following day, Motherwell announced that youngsters Barry Maguire, Harry Robinson and Yusuf Hussain had all signed new one-year contracts with the club.{{cite web |title=YOUNG FOUR SIGN NEW DEALS |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/16/young-four-sign-new-deals/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=16 June 2020 |date=16 June 2020}}

On 22 June, Motherwell announced the singing of Scott Fox on a one-year contract, after his Partick Thistle contract had expired.{{cite web |title=SCOTT FOX SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/22/scott-fox-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=22 June 2020 |date=22 June 2020}}

On 24 June, Motherwell announced that they had signed Mark O'Hara on permanent deal from Peterborough United for a nominal fee, with O'Hara signing a two-year contract.{{cite web |title=MARK O'HARA SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/06/24/mark-ohara-signs-for-motherwell-2/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=24 June 2020 |date=24 June 2020}}

On 3 July, Motherwell announced the return of Jake Hastie on a season-long loan deal from Rangers.{{cite web |title=JAKE HASTIE RETURNS TO MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/07/03/jake-hastie-returns-to-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=3 July 2020 |date=3 July 2020}}

On 29 July, Motherwell announced the signing of Callum Lang on a season-long loan deal from Wigan Athletic.{{cite web |title=CALLUM LANG SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/07/29/callum-lang-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=29 July 2020 |date=29 July 2020}}

On 13 August, Motherwell announced the signing of Stephen O'Donnell on a contract until the mid-season transfer window.{{cite web |title=STEPHEN O'DONNELL SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/08/13/stephen-odonnell-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=13 August 2020 |date=13 August 2020}}

On 27 August, David Turnbull left the club to sign for Celtic for a club-record fee, reported to be in the £3,000,000 range.{{cite web |title=David Turnbull: Celtic sign Motherwell midfielder |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53888200 |work=BBC Sport|accessdate=27 August 2020 |date=27 August 2020}}

On 15 September, Jamie Semple joined Scottish League One club Cove Rangers on a season-long loan.{{cite web|title=JAMIE SEMPLE LOANED TO COVE RANGERS|url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/09/15/jamie-semple-loaned-to-cove-rangers/|website=motherwellfc.co.uk|date=15 September 2020|accessdate=15 September 2020}}{{cite web|title=SEMPLE JOINS ON LOAN FROM MOTHERWELL|url=https://coverangersfc.com/semple-joins-on-loan-from-motherwell/|website=coverangersfc.com|date=15 September 2020|accessdate=15 September 2020}}

On 18 September, Motherwell signed Robbie Crawford on loan from Livingston until January 2021,{{cite web|title=ROBBIE CRAWFORD JOINS ON LOAN|url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/09/18/robbie-crawford-joins-on-loan/|website=motherwellfc.co.uk|date=18 September 2020|accessdate=18 September 2020}} whilst Harry Robinson was loaned out to Queen of the South for the remainder of the season.{{cite web|title=HARRY ROBINSON LOANED TO QUEEN OF THE SOUTH|url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/09/18/harry-robinson-loaned-to-queen-of-the-south/|website=motherwellfc.co.uk|date=18 September 2020|accessdate=18 September 2020}}

On 21 September, Ross MacIver joined Greenock Morton on loan for the season.{{cite web |title=Ross MacIver signs on |url=https://www.gmfc.net/ross-maciver-signs-on/ |website=gmfc.net/ |publisher=Greenock Morton F.C. |accessdate=21 September 2020 |date=21 September 2020}}

On 2 October, the day of the game, Motherwell's trip to Kilmarnock was postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 within the Kilmarnock squad.{{cite web |title=KILMARNOCK V MOTHERWELL OFF |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/02/kilmarnock-v-motherwell-off/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=2 October 2020 |date=2 October 2020}} Later on the same day, Motherwell announced the departure of Jermaine Hylton to Ross County and the arrival of Devante Cole on a permanent deal until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=JERMAINE HYLTON DEPARTS FOR ROSS COUNTY|url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/02/jermaine-hylton-departs-for-ross-county/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=2 October 2020 |date=2 October 2020}}{{cite web |title=DEVANTE COLE SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/02/devante-cole-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=2 October 2020 |date=2 October 2020}}

The same day, the 2020-21 Challenge Cup was cancelled due to the restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic in Scotland.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54393418 |title=Scottish Challenge Cup cancelled for season 2020-21 |website=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=2 October 2020 |accessdate=3 October 2020}}

On 4 October, Sam Muir moved to Gretna 2008 on loan for the season.{{cite web |title=LOAN SIGNING |url=https://twitter.com/GretnaFC2008/status/1312698943197904898 |website=twitter.com/GretnaFC2008/ |publisher=Gretna F.C. 2008 |accessdate=6 October 2020 |date=4 October 2020}} On 7 October, Motherwell announced the signing of Aaron Chapman on a contract until the end of the season,{{cite web |title=AARON CHAPMAN SIGNS |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/07/aaron-chapman-signs/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=7 October 2020 |date=7 October 2020}} and Matthew Connelly joined Falkirk on a short-term loan deal.{{cite web |title=MATTHEW CONNELLY SIGNS |url=https://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/2020/10/07/matthew-connelly-signs/ |website=falkirkfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Falkirk F.C. |accessdate=7 October 2020 |date=7 October 2020}} On 15 October, P. J. Morrison joined Falkirk on loan for the remainder of the season.{{cite web |title=PJ MORRISON LOANED TO FALKIRK |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/16/pj-morrison-loaned-to-falkirk/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=15 October 2020 |date=15 October 2020}}

On 17 October, Motherwell's trip to St Mirren was cancelled after St Mirren informed the SPFL that they could not field a squad.{{cite web |title=ST MIRREN MATCH CANCELLED |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/17/st-mirren-match-cancelled/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=17 October 2020 |date=17 October 2020}}

After Trevor Carson suffered a knee injury that will see him ruled out for 'several months', Motherwell signed Jordan Archer on 28 October to a short-term deal until January 2021.{{cite web |title=JORDAN ARCHER ADDED TO THE SQUAD |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/10/28/jordan-archer-added-to-the-squad/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=28 October 2020 |date=28 October 2020}}

On 9 November, Tony Watt extended his contract with Motherwell until the summer of 2022.{{cite web |title=TONY WATT SIGNS NEW DEAL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/11/09/tony-watt-signs-new-deal-2/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=9 November 2020 |date=9 November 2020}}

On 3 December, the SPFL awarded Motherwell a 3-0 technical victory over Kilmarnock in relation to their postponed game scheduled for 2 October, and a 3-0 technical victory over St Mirren in relation to their postponed game scheduled for 17 October.{{cite web |title=KILMARNOCK FC AND ST MIRREN FC DISCIPLINARY OUTCOMES ANNOUNCED |url=https://spfl.co.uk/news/kilmarnock-fc-and-st-mirren-fc-disciplinary-outc |website=spfl.co.uk/ |publisher=Scottish Professional Football League |access-date=3 December 2020 |date=3 December 2020}} On 26 December, the two technical victories over Kilmarnock and St Mirren were suspended after appeals from both clubs.{{cite web |title=Scottish Premiership: 3-0 wins 'suspended' after St Mirren & Kilmarnock appeals |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55433000 |website=bbc.co.uk/ |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 December 2020 |date=26 December 2020}}

On 31 December, Stephen Robinson resigned as Motherwell manager following an 8-game winless streak, with Keith Lasley being appointed Interim Manager.{{cite web |title=STEPHEN ROBINSON RESIGNS AS MOTHERWELL MANAGER |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2020/12/31/stephen-robinson-resigns-as-motherwell-manager/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=31 December 2020 |date=31 December 2020}}

On 2 January, P. J. Morrison was recalled from his loan at Falkirk.{{cite web |title=PJ MORRISON RECALLED |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/02/pj-morrison-recalled/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=2 January 2021 |date=2 January 2021}}

On 5 January, Motherwell confirmed that Jordan Archer had left the club after his contract had expired, to sign for Middlesbrough.{{cite web |title=JORDAN ARCHER JOINS MIDDLESBROUGH |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/05/jordan-archer-joins-middlesbrough/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=5 January 2021 |date=5 January 2021}} The following day, Callum Lang was recalled from his loan by parent club Wigan Athletic,{{cite web |title=CALLUM LANG RETURNS TO WIGAN ATHLETIC |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/06/callum-lang-returns-to-wigan-athletic/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=6 January 2021 |date=6 January 2021}} and goalkeeper Liam Kelly signed on loan from Queens Park Rangers until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=LIAM KELLY SIGNS ON LOAN |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/06/liam-kelly-signs-on-loan/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=6 January 2021 |date=6 January 2021}}

On 7 January, Graham Alexander was appointed as Motherwell's new manager.{{cite web |title=GRAHAM ALEXANDER APPOINTED AS NEW MOTHERWELL MANAGER |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/07/graham-alexander-appointed-as-new-motherwell-manager/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=7 January 2021 |date=7 January 2021}} The following day, Ross MacIver was recalled from his loan spell with Greenock Morton.{{cite web |title=Morton loanee MacIver recalled by parent club Motherwell |url=https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/sport/18998580.morton-loanee-maciver-recalled-parent-club-motherwell/ |website=greenocktelegraph.co.uk/ |publisher=Greenock Telegraph |access-date=2 February 2021 |date=8 January 2021}}

On 15 January, Motherwell announced the return of Academy graduate, Steven Lawless on a permanent transfer from Burton Albion, until the end of the 2021-22 season.{{cite web |title=STEVEN LAWLESS SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/15/steven-lawless-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=15 January 2021 |date=15 January 2021}}

On 18 January, Motherwells postponed match against Kilmarnock from 2 October was rescheduled for 10 February, and their game against St Mirren originally scheduled for 17 October was rescheduled for 24 February.{{cite web |title=Kilmarnock and St Mirren games rearranged |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/18/kilmarnock-and-st-mirren-games-rearranged/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |accessdate=18 January 2021 |date=18 January 2021}}

On 21 January, Motherwell announced that Jake Carroll had signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2023,{{cite web |title=JAKE CARROLL SIGNS NEW CONTRACT |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/21/jake-carroll-signs-new-contract/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=21 January 2021 |date=21 January 2021}} and the signing of Harry Smith on loan from Northampton Town for the remainder of the season.{{cite web |title=HARRY SMITH SIGNS ON LOAN |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/21/harry-smith-signs-on-loan/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=21 January 2021 |date=21 January 2021}}

On 28 January, Jordan White left Motherwell to sign for Ross County.{{cite web |title=JORDAN WHITE LEAVES FOR ROSS COUNTY |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/28/jordan-white-leaves-for-ross-county/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=28 January 2021 |date=28 January 2021}} The following day, Motherwell signed Sam Foley from St Mirren on a contract until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=SAM FOLEY SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/01/29/sam-foley-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=29 January 2021 |date=29 January 2021}}

On 1 February, Motherwell announced the permanent signing of Robbie Crawford from Livingston on a contract until the end of the season,{{cite web |title=ROBBIE CRAWFORD EXTENDS STAY |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/02/01/robbie-crawford-extends-stay/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}} and the extension of Charles Dunne and Stephen O'Donnells contracts extended until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=CHARLES DUNNE SIGNS NEW MOTHERWELL DEAL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/02/01/charles-dunne-signs-new-motherwell-deal/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}}{{cite web |title=STEPHEN O'DONNELL EXTENDS MOTHERWELL DEAL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/02/01/stephen-odonnell-extends-motherwell-deal/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}} Later that same evening, Motherwell announced that Jamie Semple had been recalled from his loan deal with Cove Rangers, due to the suspension of football below the Championship,{{cite web |title=Motherwell have recalled Jamie Semple from loan spell at Cove Rangers |url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/motherwell-recalled-jamie-semple-loan-23424026 |website=dailyrecord.co.uk/ |publisher=The Daily Record |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}} and the loan signings of Jordan Roberts from Heart of Midlothian and Eddie Nolan from Crewe Alexandra, both until the end of the season.{{cite web |title=JORDAN ROBERTS ARRIVES ON LOAN |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/02/01/jordan-roberts-arrives-on-loan/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}}{{cite web |title=EDDIE NOLAN SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/02/01/eddie-nolan-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}}

On 2 February, Queen of the South confirmed that Harry Robinson had returned to Motherwell after his loan spell was ended,{{cite web |title=Transfer Window Closes |url=http://www.qosfc.com/news-5353 |website=qosfc.com/ |publisher=Queen of the South F.C. |access-date=2 February 2021 |date=2 February 2021}} and Tyler Magloire joined Motherwell from Blackburn Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.{{cite web |title=TYLER MAGLOIRE SIGNS FOR MOTHERWELL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/02/02/tyler-magloire-signs-for-motherwell/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=2 February 2021 |date=2 February 2021}}

On 11 March, Yusuf Hussain joined Brechin City on loan for the remainder of the season,{{cite web |title=YUSUF HUSSAIN LOANED TO BRECHIN CITY |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/03/11/yusuf-hussain-loaned-to-brechin-city/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=12 March 2021 |date=11 March 2021}} with Ross MacIver joining Partick Thistle on a similar deal the following day.{{cite web |title=ROSS MACIVER JOINS PARTICK THISTLE ON LOAN |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/03/12/ross-maciver-joins-partick-thistle-on-loan/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=12 March 2021 |date=12 March 2021}}

On 9 April, P. J. Morrison joined Ayr United on an initial seven-day emergency loan deal.{{cite web |title=PJ MORRISON LOANED TO AYR UNITED |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/04/09/pj-morrison-loaned-to-ayr-united/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=10 April 2021 |date=9 April 2021}}

On 13 April, Stephen O'Donnell signed a new two-year contract with Motherwell, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2023.{{cite web |title=STEPHEN O'DONNELL SIGNS NEW DEAL |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/04/13/stephen-odonnell-signs-new-deal/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=13 April 2021 |date=13 April 2021}}

On 30 April, Graham Alexander was announced as the Scottish Premiership manager of the month for April.{{cite web |title=GRAHAM ALEXANDER WINS MANAGER OF THE MONTH AWARD |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/04/30/graham-alexander-wins-manager-of-the-month-award/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=30 April 2021 |date=30 April 2021}}

On 17 May, Scott Fox joined Greenock Morton on an emergency loan deal for their Scottish Championship play-off finals against Airdrieonians.{{cite web |title=SCOTT FOX LOANED TO GREENOCK MORTON |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/05/17/scott-fox-loaned-to-greenock-morton/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=18 May 2021 |date=17 May 2021}}

On 24 May, Motherwell announced that Allan Campbell, Aaron Chapman, Findlay Cook, Sam Foley, Declan Gallagher, Paul Hale, Yusuf Hussain, Chris Long, Ross MacIver, Matthew McDonald, Sam Muir, Liam Polworth, Lewis Robertson, Harry Robinson, Sherwin Seedorf, Jamie Semple and Cammy Williamson would all be leaving the club at the end of the season when their contracts expire, whilst Devante Cole, Dean Cornelius, Charles Dunne and Scott Fox had all either been offered new contracts or had been invited back for pre-season training.{{cite web |title=END OF 2020/21 SQUAD UPDATE |url=https://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/2021/05/24/end-of-2020-21-squad-update/ |website=motherwellfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Motherwell F.C. |access-date=24 May 2021 |date=24 May 2021}}

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|round = 1

|date = 3 August 2020

|time = 19:45 BST (UTC+1)

|team1 = Ross County

|score = 1 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/53558886

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Stewart {{goal|24|pen.}}
Paton {{yel|57}}
Reid {{yel|75}}

|goals2 = Gallagher {{yel|24}}
Donnelly {{penmiss}} {{small|73'}}
Lang {{sentoff|0|87}}

|stadium = Victoria Park

|location = Dingwall

|attendance = 0

|referee = Nick Walsh

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|round = 2

|date = 8 August 2020

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53618621

|team2 = Dundee United

|goals1 = Campbell {{yel|71}}
Turnbull {{yel|78}}

|goals2 = Reynolds {{goal|52}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Steven McLean

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|date = 12 August 2020

|time = 19:45 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 3

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 2 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53655382

|team2 = Livingston

|goals1 = Turnbull {{goal|8}}
Lamie {{yel|11}}
Campbell {{goal|35}}
White {{yel|61}}

|goals2 = Dykes {{goal|10|pen.}}
Sibbald {{yel|41}}
Forrest {{goal|69}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Colin Steven

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|date = 15 August 2020

|time = 17:30 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 4

|team1 = Hibernian

|score = 0 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53703650

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Campbell {{yel|72}}

|stadium = Easter Road

|location = Edinburgh

|attendance = 0

|referee = Greg Aitken

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 22 August 2020

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 5

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53788427

|team2 = Hamilton Academical

|goals1 = O'Donnell {{yel|81}}
Gallagher {{yel|82}}

|goals2 = Templeton {{yel|46}}
Odoffin {{goal|86}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Alan Muir

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|date = 30 August 2020

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 6

|team1 = Celtic

|score = 3 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53878257

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Brown {{yel|22}}
Forrest {{goal|40}}
Ajeti {{goal|74}}
Jullien {{goal|90+2}}

|goals2 = Lamie {{yel|55}}
Grimshaw {{yel|89}}

|stadium = Celtic Park

|location = Glasgow

|attendance = 0

|referee = Don Robertson

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 12 September 2020

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 7

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54038441

|team2 = St Johnstone

|goals1 = Campbell {{goal|4}}, {{yel|87}}
O'Hara {{yel|36}}
Watt {{yel|48}}
Carson {{yel|69}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Euan Anderson

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 20 September 2020

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 8

|team1 = Aberdeen

|score = 0 – 3

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54135419

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Logan {{yel|47}}
McCrorie {{yel|56}}
Ferguson {{yel|71}}

|goals2 = O'Hara {{goal|4|pen.}}
Long {{goal|8}}
Mugabi {{goal|22}}

|stadium = Pittodrie Stadium

|location = Aberdeen

|attendance = 0

|referee = John Beaton

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|date = 27 September 2020

|time = 12:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 9

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 5

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54222424

|team2 = Rangers

|goals1 = Lamie {{yel|31}}
Edmundson {{goal|87|o.g.}}

|goals2 = Tavernier {{goal|12|pen.|37|pen.}}
Jones {{goal|28}}
Itten {{goal|75||80}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Bobby Madden

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 24 October 2020

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 12

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 4 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54580485

|team2 = Ross County

|goals1 = Watt {{goal|37}}
Long {{yel|41}}
O'Hara {{goal|54|pen.}}
Lang {{goal|64}}
Maguire {{yel|65}}
Cole {{goal|72}}

|goals2 = Vigurs {{yel|53}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Craig Napier

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 31 October 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 13

|team1 = Livingston

|score = 0 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54671304

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Guthrie {{yel|45+1}}
Bartley {{yel|66}}

|goals2 = Lang {{goal|22}}
Watt {{goal|45+2}}, {{yel|73}}
Maguire {{yel|70}}

|stadium = Almondvale Stadium

|location = Livingston

|attendance = 0

|referee = John Beaton

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 8 November 2020

|time = 12:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 14

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 4

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54766671

|team2 = Celtic

|goals1 = Maguire {{yel|43}}
Gallgher {{goal|72}}
Watt {{yel|81}}
Cole {{yel|53}}

|goals2 = Elyounoussi {{goal|8||27||76}}
Ntcham {{goal|86}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Andrew Dallas

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 21 November 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 15

|team1 = St Johnstone

|score = 1 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54941162

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = May {{goal|34 pen.}}
Bryson {{yel|40}}
McNamara {{yel|81}}
McCann {{yel|86}}

|goals2 = O'Hara {{goal|17}}
Gallagher {{yel|81}}

|stadium = McDiarmid Park

|location = Perth

|attendance = 0

|referee = Steven Kirkland

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 5 December 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 16

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 3

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55111813

|team2 = Hibernian

|goals1 = Watt {{yel|82}}

|goals2 = Boyle {{goal|59}}
Doidge {{goal|88}}
S. McGinn {{yel|89}}, {{goal|90+5}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Andrew Dallas

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 12 December 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 17

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55197128

|team2 = St Mirren

|goals1 = Gallagher {{yel|30}}

|goals2 = McGrath {{goal|13}} {{yel|90+5}}
Erhahon {{yel|67}}
Tait {{yel|69}}
Erwin {{yel|90}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Euan Anderson

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 19 December 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 18

|team1 = Rangers

|score = 3 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55284182

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Roofe {{goal|73||90+4}}
Itten {{goal|82}}

|goals2 = Lang {{goal|6}}
Lamie {{yel|77}}
Archer {{yel|82}}

|stadium = Ibrox Stadium

|location = Glasgow

|attendance = 0

|referee = Don Robertson

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 23 December 2020

|time = 18:15 GMT (UTC)

|round = 19

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55327797

|team2 = Aberdeen

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Kennedy {{yel|89}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Greg Aitken

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 26 December 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 20

|team1 = Dundee United

|score = 1 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55373712

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Robson {{yel|46}}
Fuchs {{yel|83}}
Smith {{yel|87}}
Clark {{goal|90+2}}

|goals2 = Watt {{goal|9}}

|stadium = Tannadice Park

|location = Dundee

|attendance = 0

|referee = Bobby Madden

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 30 December 2020

|time = 18:15 GMT (UTC)

|round = 21

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55420302

|team2 = Kilmarnock

|goals1 = O'Hara {{sentoff|0|52}}
Crawford {{yel|56}}
Campbell {{yel|63}}

|goals2 = Tshibola {{yel|32}}
Kiltie {{goal|41}}
Whitehall {{goal|53|pen.}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = John Beaton

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 2 January 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 22

|team1 = Hamilton Academical

|score = 3 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55450351

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Hodson {{goal|10}}
Callachan {{goal|49}}
Smith {{goal|65}}
McMann {{yel|84}}

|goals2 = Gallagher {{yel|61}}

|stadium = New Douglas Park

|location = Hamilton

|attendance = 0

|referee = Colin Steven

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 9 January 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 23

|team1 = St Mirren

|score = 1 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55512427

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Doyle-Hayes {{yel|47}}
McGrath {{goal|79|pen.}}

|goals2 = O'Hara {{yel|14}}
Cole {{goal|27}}

|stadium = St Mirren Park

|location = Paisley

|attendance = 0

|referee = Bobby Madden

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 17 January 2021

|time = 12:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 24

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55607026

|team2 = Rangers

|goals1 = Cole {{goal|21}}, {{yel|65}}
Carroll {{yel|50}}
Lawless {{yel|74}}

|goals2 = Hagi {{yel|47}}
Itten {{goal|72}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Don Robertson

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 23 January 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 25

|team1 = Aberdeen

|score = 2 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55685827

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Hoban {{goal|15}}
Wright {{yel|25}}
Ojo {{yel|27}}
Considine {{goal|77}}

|goals2 = Gallagher {{yel|6}}
Polworth {{sentoff|1|26|48}}

|stadium = Pittodrie Stadium

|location = Aberdeen

|attendance = 0

|referee = Craig Napier

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 27 January 2021

|time = 18:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 26

|team1 = Ross County

|score = 1 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55728193

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Shaw {{goal|14}}
Hjelde {{yel|45}}
Morris {{yel|56}}
Draper {{yel|59}}
Hylton {{yel|60}}
Vigurs {{yel|75}}

|goals2 = Cole {{goal|51}}
Mugabi {{goal|72}}

|stadium = Victoria Park

|location = Dingwall

|attendance = 0

|referee = Nick Walsh

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 3 February 2021

|time = 18:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 27

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 2 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55820929

|team2 = Dundee United

|goals1 = Cole {{goal|23}}
Long {{goal|28}}

|goals2 = Harkes {{yel|36}}
Edwards {{goal|80}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Don Robertson

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 6 February 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 28

|team1 = Celtic

|score = 2 –1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55867096

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Welsh {{goal|2}}
Édouard {{goal|50}}

|goals2 = Campbell {{goal|66}}
Watt {{yel|68}}
Cole {{yel|90}}
Smith {{yel|90+1}}

|stadium = Celtic Park

|location = Glasgow

|attendance = 0

|referee = Nick Walsh

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 10 February 2021

|time = 18:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 10

|team1 = Kilmarnock

|score = 0 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54290323

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Campbell {{goal|71}}
Watt {{yel|78}}
O'Donnell {{yel|81}}

|stadium = Rugby Park

|location = Kilmarnock

|attendance = 0

|referee = Willie Collum

|result = W

|note = Match postponed in the afternoon of 2 October, due to an outbreak of COVID-19 within the Kilmarnock squad. Match awarded to Motherwell on 3 December, but appealed on 26 December. Match rescheduled for 10 February on 18 January.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 13 February 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 29

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 4

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55959967

|team2 = Hamilton Academical

|goals1 = O'Donnell {{sentoff|0|18}}
Watt {{yel|52}}
O'Hara {{goal|68}}
Magloire {{yel|82}}
Maguire {{yel|90+1}}

|goals2 = Anderson {{goal|7}}
Callachan {{goal|19|pen.}}
Ogkmpoe {{goal|31}} {{yel|61}}
Moyo {{goal|64}}
S.Martin {{yel|72}}
A.Martin {{yel|90+2}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = David Munro

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 20 February 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 33

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 0 – 3

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56050897

|team2 = St Johnstone

|goals1 = Long {{yel|37}}

|goals2 = Melamed {{goal|19||50|pen.}}
Kerr {{goal|45}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = John Beaton

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 24 February 2021

|time = 18:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 11

|team1 = St Mirren

|score = 0 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54489134

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Durmuş {{yel|21}}
Shaughnessy {{yel|61}}

|goals2 = Maguire {{yel|42}}

|stadium = St Mirren Park

|location = Paisley

|attendance = 0

|referee = Kevin Clancy

|result = D

|note = Match cancelled on 17 October, due St Mirren being unable to field a squad. Match awarded to Motherwell on 3 December, but appealed on 26 December. Match rescheduled for 24 February on 18 January.
Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 27 February 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 31

|team1 = Hibernian

|score = 0 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56135019

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Boyle {{yel|80}}
Hanlon {{yel|81}}

|goals2 = Roberts {{goal|25}}
Cole {{goal|46}}

|stadium = Easter Road

|location = Edinburgh

|attendance = 0

|referee = Alan Muir

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 6 March 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 32

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 3 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56219999

|team2 = Livingston

|goals1 = Cole {{goal|31|pen.|59}}
O'Donnell {{yel|63}}
Long {{goal|69}} {{yel|78}}

|goals2 = Bartley {{yel|47}}
Guthrie {{yel|58}}
Fitzwater {{goal|60}}
Sibbald {{yel|70}}
Devlin {{yel|78}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Colin Steven

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 20 March 2021

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = 33

|team1 = Kilmarnock

|score = 4 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56383480

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Lafferty {{goal|1}} {{yel|58}}
McGowan {{yel|45}}
McKenzie {{goal|55}}
Burke {{goal|57}}
Power {{yel|72}}
Pinnock {{goal|83}}

|goals2 = Maguire {{goal|8}}
Roberts {{yel|42}}

|stadium = Rugby Park

|location = Kilmarnock

|attendance = 0

|referee = Alan Muir

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 10 April 2021

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 34

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56563724

|team2 = St Mirren

|goals1 = Cole {{goal|62}}
Campbell {{yel|67}}

|goals2 = McGrath {{penmiss}} {{small|35'}}
Erhahon {{yel|48}}
Shaughnessy {{yel|81}}
McCarthy {{yel|90+1}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Kevin Clancy

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 21 April 2021

|time = 19:45 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 35

|team1 = Hamilton Academical

|score = 0 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56564053

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Odoffin {{yel|7}}
Callachan {{yel|31}}
Hughes {{sentoff|0|33}}

|goals2 = Long {{yel|26}}
O'Hara {{goal|37}}

|stadium = New Douglas Park

|location = Hamilton

|attendance = 0

|referee = Kevin Clancy

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 1 May 2021

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 36

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 2 – 0

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56869428

|team2 = Kilmarnock

|goals1 = Cole {{goal|47}}
Campbell {{yel|77}}
Long {{yel|78}}
McGinley {{yel|79}}
O'Donnell {{goal|85}}

|goals2 = Broadfoot {{yel|85}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Bobby Madden

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 12 May 2021

|time = 19:45 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 37

|team1 = Dundee United

|score = 2 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56990120

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Shankland {{goal|13}} {{penmiss}} {{small|20'}}
Meekison {{goal|33}}
Butcher {{yel|85}}

|goals2 = Long {{yel|30}} {{goal|54}}
Cole {{yel|59}} {{goal|90+1}}
Lamie {{yel|90+7}}

|stadium = Tannadice Park

|location = Dundee

|attendance = 0

|referee = David Dickinson

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|date = 16 May 2021

|time = 12:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = 38

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57044610

|team2 = Ross County

|goals1 = Magloire {{yel|3}}
Foley {{goal|7}}
Cole {{yel|76}}
Watt {{yel|79}}

|goals2 = Vigurs {{yel|1}} {{goal|49}}
Tremarco {{yel|33}}
Gardyne {{goal|65}}
Tillson {{yel|86}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Steven McLean

|result = L

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{Main|2020–21 Scottish Cup}}

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|date = 3 April 2021

|time = 15:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = Third round

|team1 = Formartine United

|score = 0 – 5

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55776889

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Lawrenceat {{yel|85}}

|goals2 = Roberts {{yel|28}} {{goal|41||52}}
Long {{goal|34}}
Cole {{goal|63}}
Campbell {{goal|76}}

|stadium = North Lodge Park

|location = Pitmedden

|attendance = 0

|referee = Mike Roncone

|result = W

|note = Match originally scheduled for 30 January, but postponed on 11 January 2021.{{cite web |title=Scottish FA Board confirms three-week suspension of professional football beneath SPFL Championship |url=https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/scottish-fa-board-confirms-three-week-suspension-of-professional-football-beneath-spfl-championship/?rid=14258 |publisher=Scottish Football Association |date=11 January 2021 |access-date=11 January 2021}}
Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

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|date = 16 April 2021

|time = 19:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = Fourth round

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 1

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56699202

|team2 = Greenock Morton

|goals1 = Lamie {{yel|73}}
O'Donnell {{goal|120+1}}

|goals2 = Jacobs {{yel|36}}
Fjørtoft {{yel|120}} {{goal|120+3}}

|penalties1= O'Hara {{pengoal}}
Cole {{pengoal}}
Long {{pengoal}}
Hastie {{pengoal}}
O'Donnell {{pengoal}}

|penaltyscore= 5 – 3

|penalties2= Orsi {{pengoal}}
Jacobs {{pengoal}}
McGinty {{penmiss}}
McLean {{pengoal}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Willie Collum

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 24 April 2021

|time = 17:00 BST (UTC+1)

|round = Quarter-final

|team1 = Hibernian

|score = 2 – 2

|penaltyscore = 4 – 2

|aet = yes

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56789586

|team2 = Motherwell

|goals1 = Gogić {{sentoff|2|45|120+2}}
Doidge {{goal|52}}
Irvine {{goal|80}} {{yel|115}}
Boyle {{yel|88}}
Hallberg {{yel|120+2}}

|goals2 = Lamie {{goal|82}}
Watt {{goal|88}}
O'Hara {{yel|112}}
McGinley {{yel|120}}

|penalties1 = Boyle {{pengoal}}
Hallberg {{pengoal}}
McGinn {{pengoal}}
Nisbet {{penmiss}}
Porteous {{pengoal}}

|penalties2 = Cole {{pengoal}}
O'Hara {{penmiss}}
Lawless {{penmiss}}
Long {{pengoal}}

|stadium = Easter Road

|location = Edinburgh

|attendance = 0

|referee = John Beaton

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland.

}}

{{Main|2020–21 Scottish League Cup}}

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|date = 28 November 2020

|time = 15:00 GMT (UTC)

|round = Second round

|team1 = Motherwell

|score = 1 – 2

|report = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55031975

|team2 = St Johnstone

|goals1 = Gallagher {{yel|10}}
Watt {{goal|61}}

|goals2 = O'Halloran {{yel|41}}
Gordon {{yel|57}}
Hendry {{goal|68}}
Wotherspoon {{goal|77}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell

|attendance = 0

|referee = Alan Muir

|result = L

}}

{{main|2020–21 UEFA Europa League}}

{{main|2020–21 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase and play-off round}}

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|date = 27 August 2020

|time = 19:45 BST (UTC+1)

|round = First Qualifying Round

|team1 = Motherwell {{flagicon|SCO}}

|score = 5 – 1

|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2030267/

|team2 = {{flagicon|NIR}} Glentoran

|goals1 = Lang {{goal|58}}
Lamie {{yel|63}}
O'Donnell {{goal|72}}
Polworth {{goal|75}}
Watt {{goal|78}}
Long {{goal|87}}

|goals2 = Clucas {{sentoff|2|10|52}}
McDonagh {{yel|76}}
R.McDaid {{goal|90|pen.}}
K.Cowan {{yel|90+3}}

|stadium = Fir Park

|location = Motherwell, Scotland

|attendance = 0

|referee = Bram Van Driessche (Belgium)

|result = W

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland and as per UEFA regulations.

}}

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|date = 17 September 2020

|time = 19:30 BST (UTC+1)

|round = Second Qualifying Round

|team1 = Coleraine {{flagicon|NIR}}

|score = 2 – 2

|aet = yes

|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2030334/

|team2 = {{flagicon|SCO}} Motherwell

|goals1 = B.Doherty {{goal|49|pen.|90|pen.}}
Carson {{yel|75}}

|goals2 = Lang {{goal|16}}, {{yel|71}}
Watt {{goal|37}}
O'Hara {{yel|49}}
Lamie {{yel|84}}
Mugabi {{sentoff|0|89}}

|penaltyscore = 0 – 3

|penalties1 = I.Parkhill {{penmiss}}
L.Kane {{penmiss}}
G.McConaghie {{penmiss}}

|penalties2 = {{pengoal}} O'Hara
{{pengoal}} Watt
{{pengoal}} O'Donnell

|stadium = The Showgrounds

|location = Coleraine, Northern Ireland

|attendance = 0

|referee = Antti Munukka (Finland)

|result = D

|note = Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland and as per UEFA regulations.

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 24 September 2020

|time = 18:30 BST (UTC+1)

|round = Third Qualifying Round

|team1 = Hapoel Be'er Sheva {{flagicon|ISR}}

|score = 3 – 0

|report = https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2030392/

|team2 = {{flagicon|SCO}} Motherwell

|goals1 = Kabha {{yel|15}}
Vítor {{goal|43}}
Taha {{yel|45+3}}
Dadia {{yel|54}}
Agudelo {{yel|56}}
Bareiro {{yel|58}}
Josué {{goal|71|pen.}}
Acolatse {{goal|82}}

|goals2 = Watt {{yel|45+3}}
O'Donnell {{yel|56}}
Gallagher {{sentoff|2|69|70}}

|stadium = HaMoshava Stadium

|location = Petah Tikva, Israel

|attendance = 0

|referee = Serhiy Boyko (Ukraine)

|result = L

|note = Match played at the HaMoshava Stadium in Petah Tikva instead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva's regular stadium Turner Stadium, Be'er Sheva, which was temporarily closed for structural problems fixing on its roof.
Match played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Israel and as per UEFA regulations.

}}

{{updated|match played 16 May 2021}}

{{Efs start|Premiership|Scottish Cup|League Cup|UEFA Europa League}}

{{Efs player|no=1 |name=Trevor Carson|pos=GK|nat=NIR |12|0|0|0|0|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=2 |name=Liam Grimshaw|pos=DF|nat=ENG |12+2|0|0|0|0+1|0|2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=3 |name=Jake Carroll|pos=DF|nat=IRL |14+1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=4 |name=Ricki Lamie|pos=DF|nat=SCO |27+4|0|2+1|1|1|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=5 |name=Nathan McGinley|pos=DF|nat=ENG |12+7|0|3|0|0|0|2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=6 |name=Allan Campbell|pos=MF|nat=SCO |34|4|3|1|0|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=7 |name=Mark O'Hara|pos=MF|nat=SCO |23+4|5|1+1|0|1|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=8 |name=Robbie Crawford|pos=MF|nat=SCO |19+3|0|3|0|1|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=9 |name=Chris Long|pos=FW|nat=ENG |19+10|4|3|1|0|0|2+1|1}}

{{Efs player|no=11|name=Jake Hastie|pos=FW|nat=SCO |7+7|0|0+2|0|0|0|0+1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=13|name=Liam Kelly|pos=GK|nat=SCO |18|0|3|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=14|name=Steven Lawless|pos=MF|nat=SCO |3+4|0|2+1|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=15|name=Barry Maguire|pos=MF|nat=SCO |16+10|1|1+1|0|0|0|0+2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=16|name=Bevis Mugabi|pos=DF|nat=UGA |19+2|2|0+1|0|1|0|2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=17|name=Sherwin Seedorf|pos=FW|nat=SUR |6+4|0|0|0|0+1|0|0+2|0}}

{{Efs player|no=19|name=Liam Polworth|pos=MF|nat=SCO |18+3|0|0|0|1|0|3|1}}

{{Efs player|no=21|name=Harry Robinson|pos=FW|nat=NIR |0+1|0|0|0|0|0|0+1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=22|name=Liam Donnelly|pos=MF|nat=NIR |1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=26|name=Dean Cornelius|pos=MF|nat=SCO |0+1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=27|name=Max Johnston|pos=DF|nat=SCO |1+1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=29|name=Harry Smith|pos=FW|nat=ENG |0+5|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=31|name=Declan Gallagher|pos=DF|nat=SCO |27+2|1|3|0|1|0|3|0}}

{{Efs player|no=32|name=Tony Watt|pos=FW|nat=SCO |28+7|3|0+1|1|1|1|2+1|2}}

{{Efs player|no=33|name=Stephen O'Donnell|pos=DF|nat=SCO |34|1|3|1|1|0|3|1}}

{{Efs player|no=34|name=Aaron Chapman|pos=GK|nat=ENG |4+2|0|0|0|1|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=37|name=Sam Foley|pos=MF|nat=IRL |3+1|1|0+1|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=39|name=Jordan Roberts|pos=FW|nat=ENG |5+2|1|1|2|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=40|name=Tyler Magloire|pos=DF|nat=ENG |8+2|0|2|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=44|name=Devante Cole|pos=FW|nat=ENG |24+3|11|3|1|1|0|0|0}}

|-

|colspan="14"|Players away from the club on loan:

{{Efs player|no=25|name=Ross MacIver|pos=FW|nat=SCO |0+1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

|-

|colspan="14"|Players who left Motherwell during the season:

{{Efs player|no=8 |name=David Turnbull|pos=MF|nat=SCO |5|1|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=9 |name=Jordan White|pos=FW|nat=SCO |3+15|0|0|0|0+1|0|0+1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=13|name=Jordan Archer|pos=GK|nat=SCO |4|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=14|name=Jermaine Hylton|pos=FW|nat=ENG |0+5|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=29|name=Callum Lang|pos=FW|nat=ENG |12+5|3|0|0|1|0|2+1|2}}

|}

{{updated|match played 16 May 2021}}

{{updated|match played 16 May 2021}}

{{small|Carson & Chapman both played in Motherwells's 4-0 victory over Ross County on 24 October 2020}}

{{updated|match played 16 May 2021}}

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