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Paul Thomson

Motherwell v Rangers: How to watch Premiership clash plus referee appointment info

Motherwell kick-off their round of top six matches on Saturday when reigning champions Rangers come to town.

The clash was due to take place on Sunday, but a request from Rangers to bring the match forward by 24 hours to assist their preparations for next week's Europa League semi-final first leg with RB Leipzig was granted, with Motherwell, the SPFL and Police Scotland giving the move the thumbs up.

Graeme Alexander's Motherwell, who made the top six by the skin of their teeth with a last-gasp equaliser at Livingston on April 9, are in the hunt for a European place, while Gio van Bronckhorst's Rangers are aiming to close the gap on leaders Celtic at the top of the table.

(SNS Group)

The game will be broadcast live in the UK and Ireland by Sky Sports, but Motherwell season ticket holders who are unable to attend can still watch a live stream for free at live.motherwellfc.co.uk. International viewers can watch as part of their subscription service.

In previous meetings between the two sides, Motherwell have held the Light Blues to two draws at Ibrox (1-1 and 2-2), while Rangers won 6-1 at Fir Park on Halloween after Bevis Mugabi had given 'Well an early lead.

Man in the middle

Nick Walsh is in charge of Saturday's Premiership clash (SNS Group)

Nick Walsh will referee the contest alongside assistants Graeme Stewart and Craig Ferguson, while Gavin Duncan is the fourth official.

The whistler was in charge of the previous Fir Park meeting between the two sides, when Rangers ran out 6-1 winners and Walsh sent off 'Well skipper Stephen O'Donnell after 67 minutes for a second bookable offence.

He has shown four red cards and 71 yellows in 17 Premiership outings so far this season.

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