Hearts predicted team v Motherwell: Patch-up team, new right-back, striker change

Scottish Premiership business resumes for the Tynecastle side at Fir Park…

By Barry Anderson · Edinburgh Evening News

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Hearts face Motherwell on Sunday with an injury-depleted lineup planned by manager Wouter Vrancken.
Harry Milne and Christian Borchgrevink have been ruled out due to knee and hamstring injuries.
Stephen Kingsley is predicted to start at right-back while Rogers Mato could feature at left-back.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken is expected to field a patched-up lineup against Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday. The Edinburgh side faces worsening injury issues following midweek setbacks, with Harry Milne and Christian Borchgrevink ruled out due to knee and hamstring problems.

Stephen Kingsley is predicted to start at right-back, while Rogers Mato could continue at left-back after his UEFA Conference League display against Trabzonspor. The projected defense also includes goalkeeper Beau Reus alongside central defenders Malachi Fagan-Walcott and Jamie McCart.

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Hearts predicted team v Motherwell: Patch-up team, new right-back, striker change

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