Motherwell extends unbeaten start under manager Alfred Johansson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Motherwell remains unbeaten in four Scottish Premiership matches following a victory over 10-man Dundee Utd on Wednesday. Despite losing former manager Jens Berthel Askou to Toulouse and parting with key players like Elijah Just and Elliot Watt, the club has maintained its performance levels under new manager Alfred Johansson. The team has integrated several new signings, including Joe Hodge, Martin Moormann, and Jardell Kanga, while continuing to rely on a established tactical identity. The recent transfer income of more than £10m has allowed the club to recruit from a broader market while sustaining its fan-ownership model. Motherwell prepares to face Rangers at Ibrox this Saturday as the squad looks to build on its early season momentum.
- •Motherwell has remained unbeaten through its first four Scottish Premiership games this season.
- •The club generated over £10m in transfer income since last summer.
- •Alfred Johansson replaced former manager Jens Berthel Askou during the off-season.
- •The team travels to play Rangers at Ibrox this Saturday.
- •Stephen O'Donnell, Emmanuel Longelo, and Tawanda Maswanhi remain key contributors to the current tactical setup.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — How Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome
- 8:19 AMBBC Sport — How Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome
"New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.
"New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 8:30 AMHow Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome
New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.
- BBC SportSep 4, 2026, 8:19 AMHow Motherwell's blueprint is defying second-season syndrome
New faces, same identity. Motherwell's approach has fans dreaming of a campaign that surpasses the highs of 2025-26.
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