Motherwell v Aberdeen: Live stream, team news and more as Dons look to avoid fifth straight defeat
The first away day of 2025 for Aberdeen will need to be a big one if they are to lift Red spirits, with Motherwell the next task in the packed January fixture list.
Ross County handed the Dons their fourth consecutive defeat on Thursday afternoon at a snowy Pittodrie, not only leaving Jimmy Thelin and co disappointed but the fans gutted after the new year got underway with yet another loss.
And this Sunday's task could prove vital, as Aberdeen know victory will be needed if they are to reclaim third place from Dundee United while hoping the Terrors drop points in their clash with Hearts.
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Both sides however are battling a lengthy injury list, and with the pair looking to get over their first defeats of 2025, quite the battle could be in store.
Here are all the key details you need for this one.
When is Motherwell vs Aberdeen?
Motherwell welcome Aberdeen to Fir Park on Sunday, January 5. Kick-off is at 2.30pm.
Is Motherwell vs Aberdeen on TV?
Yes, the game will be broadcast by Premier Sports. Coverage begins at 2pm on Premier Sports 1 ahead of kick-off at 2.30pm. The programme lasts all the way until 5pm.
Premier Sports customers will be able to follow the match live on the channel's website. Those looking to subscribe to the channel can do so here for a monthly fee starting at £10.99.
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Who are the match officials?
Nick Walsh will be the man in the middle at Fir Park. He'll be assisted by Sean Carr and Paul O'Neill. Gavin Duncan will be on VAR duties alongside assistant Frank Connor.
Is there any team news?
Aberdeen No1 Dimitar Mitov will be out of action for around four weeks - just days after returning from a hamstring issue.
That means deputy Ross Doohan will once again fill the void between the sticks. Long-term absentees Vicente Besuijen, Jack Milne and Pape Habib Gueye remain unavailable.
Motherwell meanwhile are without Lennon Miller for the next eight weeks after the teenage prodigy was added to the lengthy injury list with a hairline fracture on an ankle.
Striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Steve Seddon are major doubts for Sunday's squad.
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