Motherwell were without the suspended Steve Jennings and fellow midfielder Ross Forbes dropped out as Steven Saunders and Stephen Craigan returned to be part of a defence featuring four central defenders.

BBC: Sport - Football - Dundee United 2-2 Motherwell

But manager Jim Gannon sprung a surprise by dropping both full-backs, Stephen Saunders and Stevie Hammell.

BBC: Motherwell 8-1 Flamurtari (8-2)