15/08/2026
North Motherwell 2-2 linglithgow rose
North motherwell win 4-3 on penalties
North Motherwell began on the front foot, creating early chances and forcing saves while testing the Linlithgow backline. However, against the run of play, the visitors took the lead from a 30-yard free kick delivered to the back post and tapped in. The response was immediate, with Sole seeing a header well saved before continued pressure led to a 25-yard free kick, which Justice fired into the top corner to level the match for half time. The second half saw North Motherwell start strongly again, and a corner from Declan was headed in at the back post by Sole to put them ahead. The game then became evenly balanced, with both sides pushing for another goal, before Linlithgow rose equalised with around 15 minutes remaining through a composed finish into the bottom-left corner after excellent close control dribbling from their striker. In the closing stages, Linlithgow looked more likely to win it, but a corner whipped in with a header across goal which had the goalkeeper beaten was cleared off the line by Sole which sent the match to a penalty shootout. The shootout began with a save from the North Motherwell goalkeeper, Danny, diving low to his right hand side , before Frederick and Justice both converted. A third penalty was then missed over the bar, but Tai restored composure by slotting his effort into the bottom corner. Another save followed from Danny diving to a comfortable height on his left hand side this time, before Brody stepped up and calmly ended the tie by putting the ball into the bottom corner to secure the win. Man of the match was Olly, who covered every blade of grass, consistently relieved pressure, and carried the ball effectively to gain valuable ground for his team.