Motherwell picked up their first victory of the new SWPL season, seeing off hosts Spartans 3-1.

The visitors, who had conceded 12 goals in their opening two league games, made the breakthrough on 41 minutes through Carla Boyle.

That was Motherwell's first league goal of the league season and a minute later they had two, Sophie Rutherford doubling the lead.

Lucy Ronald made it 3-0 on the hour and although Montrose pulled one back from a Kaela McDonald-Nguah penalty, the visitors held on to inflict Montrose's third straight defeat.