At Falkirk Stadium, John McGlynn’s Steelmen secured a 1-0 win over Motherwell, with substitute Henry Cartwright striking after a pinpoint pass from Ben Broggio. The lone goal in the 63rd minute snapped a seven‑match winless run for the Bairns and left the hosts six points behind Hibernian in the European chase for the season.

Falkirk’s tally of 10 points against Motherwell this campaign eclipses the 6‑point cushion the visitors held over Hibs, narrowing the gap to just two. The result lifts the Steelmen to a realistic fifth‑place berth, offering a route into Europe if Celtic defeat Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final for the upcoming season at all.

McGlynn praised the team’s intensity, noting the first half felt like a basketball match of attacks. He added that a goal could push the Steelmen ahead of Hibernian over the next three fixtures, a challenge the club aims to keep pressing as the title race tightens for the fans and the club alike today.

Askou’s side admitted missed chances, with a bookable dissent over a perceived elbow on Elliot Watt. Despite lively possession, Motherwell failed to convert space into shots. The match’s outcome leaves Hibs’ forthcoming visit to Falkirk as a decisive test for both sides hungry for a European berth in the final stretch of the season.