Motherwell faces HJK Helsinki in first leg of Conference League tie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Motherwell plays HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Conference League tie on August 5, 2026. Under new coach Alfred Johnasson, Motherwell has achieved three consecutive victories, including a 5-0 aggregate win against HB Torshavn and a recent 2-1 win over Hibernian. Scottish analyst John Walker believes Motherwell's current form gives them an advantage over HJK, suggesting the Finnish team is not as strong as in previous years. The outcome of this match will determine if Motherwell progresses to face SC Freiburg.
- •Motherwell has won three matches in a row.
- •The first leg is on August 5, 2026, in Helsinki.
- •John Walker expects Motherwell to progress past HJK.
- •Motherwell previously won 5-0 on aggregate against HB Torshavn.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'Motherwell riding wave & can sink HJK'
"Can Motherwell topple HJK Helsinki to set up a Conference League play-off against Freiburg? Alfred Johnasson's reign has begun with three wins from three, with HB Torshavn dispatched 5-0 on aggregate before a 2-1 Premiership win at Hibs. The Steelmen are in Helsinki for Thursday's first leg, and Scottish coach and analyst John Walker fully expects them to progress in the tie.
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