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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 faces HJK Helsinki in first leg of Conference League tie

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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11:34 AMYahoo Sports — 'Motherwell riding wave & can sink HJK'

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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