Eager for a turnaround in fortunes, Hearts withdrew Michael Stewart and Glen and sent on Ian Black at Calum Elliot at half-time and made a further change early in the second half with Ryan Stevenson replacing Glen.

BBC: Hearts 0-2 Motherwell

Ismael Bouzid, Ian Black and Suso Santana all missed out through suspension, but captain Michael Stewart took his place in the middle of the field after winning an appeal against his dismissal.

BBC: Andy Webster holds off Hearts' Jamie Mole