Hibernian hosts Motherwell in Alfred Johansson's first league match
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Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Hibernian takes on Motherwell today in the Scottish Premiership, marking Alfred Johansson's debut as manager for Motherwell. The team has struggled historically, with only one opening match win in the past nine seasons. In contrast, Hibernian has secured victories in seven of their last nine opening league games. Motherwell previously achieved a 1-0 win against Hibernian at the end of last season and is aiming for consecutive wins over them for the first time since 2013.
- •Alfred Johansson's first league game in charge of Motherwell.
- •Motherwell's recent league opener record includes only one win in nine seasons.
- •Hibernian has won seven of their last nine opening league games.
- •Motherwell aims for back-to-back away league wins over Hibernian.
- •Previous encounter saw Motherwell win 1-0 at Hibernian last season.
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"This will be Alfred Johansson's first league game in charge of Motherwell. Just two of the Steelmen's last seven managers (including caretakers) have won their first league match (losing three of them), Steven Hammell beating St Mirren 1-0 in July 2022 and Stuart Kettlewell beating the same side 2-1 in February 2023. Motherwell have only won their league opener in one of the last nine seasons (losing four times), beating St Mirren 1-0 in 2022-23.
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