Motherwell prepares for tough away match against HB Torshavn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Motherwell faces HB Torshavn on Thursday at 18:00 BST in the Conference League qualifier. The Scottish side enters with a 2-0 advantage from the first leg but is aware of HB Torshavn's strong home record, having not lost in European competition at home for five years. Manager Alfred Johansson emphasizes the need for a strong performance and has reinforced the team's focus after recent roster changes., top scorer Tawanda Maswanhise returns from injury and may provide a boost despite not starting the match.
- •Motherwell leads 2-0 on aggregate from the first leg.
- •Match scheduled for Thursday at 18:00 BST.
- •HB Torshavn has not lost at home in five years.
- •Tawanda Maswanhise returns from injury for Motherwell.
- •Alfred Johansson stresses the need for a strong performance.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test
- 5:03 PMBBC Sport — Motherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test
"Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.
"Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:13 PMMotherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test
Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 5:03 PMMotherwell told to 'eat barbed wire' before Faroes test
Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson is bracing himself for a tough HB Torshavn welcome in Thursday's Conference League qualifier.
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