Express Cup


From 1889 through to 1928 there was a tournament open for all of Lanarkshire’s Clubs to compete in, this was named the Express Cup. Motherwell appeared in 8 Finals, winning 7 of them in the process. Listed below are ‘Well’s final results.

Express Cup Finals:

1889/90 Motherwell 1-4 Carfin Shamrock
1892/93 Motherwell 4-1 Albion Rovers
1914/15 Motherwell 2-0 Royal Albert
1920/21 Motherwell 2-1 Albion Rovers
1922/23 Motherwell 7-1 Airdrie
1923/24 Motherwell 2-0 Airdrie
1924/25 Motherwell 5-0 Airdrie
1925/26 Motherwell 5-1 Airdrie

As no competition took place in 1929, Previous years winners Royal Albert would retain custody of the trophy.