Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell has warned his stars that what they’ve achieved in the past counts for nothing if they lost games like at St Johnstone on Saturday. The Steelmen bowed out of the Scottish Cup fourth round with a 1-0 defeat at St Johnstone, as Makenzie Kirk’s ninth-minute strike sent the Saints through to the last-16.

Watch the best of the action as St Johnstone edge out Motherwell in all-top flight Scottish Cup fourth round tie.

Makenzie Kirk’s early goal gave St Johnstone fans some much-needed cheer and delivered a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup knockout to Motherwell without the visitors landing a blow. Kirk netted on the rebound in the ninth minute to record St Johnstone’s first goal in the tournament since Shaun Rooney headed the winner in the 2021 final against Hibernian.

Makenzie Kirk's early strike helps St Johnstone banish their Premiership blues against Motherwell to claim a place in the Scottish Cup last 16.

Stuart Kettlewell has told his Motherwell players "to suck up the criticism" after their Scottish Cup exit to St Johnstone. The travelling Steelmen support let their frustration be heard at half-time and full-time as they watched their side muster up just one shot on target against the side bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

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The draw for the fifth round of the Scottish Cup has been made. Holders Celtic will face Raith Rovers in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup after the draw for the last 16 was made. Rangers will host Queen’s Park in a Glasgow derby, while St Mirren meet Hearts in an all-Premiership tie.

Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie at St Johnstone gives Motherwell fringe players a chance to stake a claim in the first-team, says boss Stuart Kettlewell.

St Johnstone are aiming to offload a trio of players before the close of the January transfer window to free up space.

The Scottish Cup Fifth Round draw takes place later this evening and Celtic of course are in the hat after the 2-1 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday… Daizen Maeda celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on January 18,

Aberdeen earned their place in the draw with a 3-0 victory over Elgin City on Saturday afternoon, finally bringing their 12-game winless run to an end at Borough Briggs.

The Scottish Cup fourth round match between Dundee and Dundee United takes place on Monday, January 20 at Dens Park, Dundee. Kick-off is at 8pm. Premier Sports have selected the match for live coverage and it will be screened on their Premier Sports 1 channel.