Fixtures for 2013/14 out on Wednesday

Last updated : 17 June 2013 By Firparkcorner

Spectators who witnessed the goalless draw between newly promoted Ross County and Motherwell  would not have anticipated that they were watching clubs that would finish fifth and second in the league.

This time around the new boys will be Partick Thistle and we'll be spared the need for the trip to Dens Park as Dundee were relegated.  At least there will be some reduction in the season's travel costs.

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Motherwell greet last season's new boys

In a move designed to give clubs some flexibility, fixtures will be listed for the winter break period between January 3 and January 17 although these games can be moved to the midweek dates on January 22 and 29.  That option may suit some managers but it only adds more uncertainty to the calendar for fans.  With the broadcasters Sky and BT to satisfy, Wednesday's announcement will be more of a wish list than a fixture list.

Motherwell's record in the opening fixture has been poor for many years.  In the last 11 years we've recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats.  The sorry tale is listed below.

 

 

Season

 

 

Against

 

 

Venue

 

Score

 

 

Result

 

Link

 

12/13

 

 

Ross County

 

a

 

0-0

 

D

 

Report

 

11/12

 

 

Inverness 

 

 

3-0

 

 

Report

 

10/11

 

 Hibs  h  3-2  L Report

 

09/10

 

St Johnstone a 2-2 D Report

 

08/09

 

 

Hearts

 

 

a

 

 

3-2

 

 

L

 

 

Report

 

07/08

 

 

St Mirren

 

 

a

 

 

1-0

 

 

W

 

 

Report 

 

06/07

 

 

Rangers

 

h

 

 

2-1

 

 

L

 

Report 

 

05/06

 

 

Celtic

 

 

h

 

 

4-4

 

 

D

 

 

Report 

 

04/05

 

 

Celtic

 

a

 

2-0

 

L

 

Report

 

03/04

 

 

Dundee

 

 

h

 

 

2-0

 

 

L

 

 

Report

 

02/03

 

 

Livingston

 

 

a

 

 

3-2

 

 

L

 

 

Report

 

01/02

 

 

Dunfermline

 

 

a

 

 

5-2

 

 

L

 

 

Report

 

00/01

 

 

Dundee

 

h

 

 

2-0

 

 

L

 

 

Report