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Motherwell hit with €25k UEFA fine and SPFL reprimand over pitch incursions and pyro

Motherwell hit with UEFA fine and SPFL reprimand over pitch incursions and pyro

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 4:59 PM
Motherwell hit with €25k UEFA fine and SPFL reprimand over pitch incursions and pyro
Key Things to Know
  • UEFA fined Motherwell €25,000 for fan misconduct during their two-legged tie with SC Freiburg.
  • The fines include €5,000 for a pitch incursion and €20,000 for pyrotechnics in Germany.
  • The SPFL issued an official reprimand to Motherwell for a pitch incursion against St Mirren.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Motherwell have been fined a total of €25,000 by UEFA following incidents during their Conference League tie against German side SC Freiburg. The Scottish club was fined €5,000 for a pitch incursion during the first leg at Fir Park and an additional €20,000 for pyrotechnic discharges during the second leg in Germany.

In addition to the European penalties, Motherwell received an official reprimand from the SPFL for a pitch invasion during an away domestic draw against St Mirren in Paisley. In a statement to supporters, the club expressed disappointment that appeals for responsible behavior were ignored by a minority of fans and pleaded against further incidents.

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