The team participated in the 1939–40 Scottish War Emergency League.
Suspended due to the outbreak of World War II, Scottish War Emergency Cup replaced it; Motherwell reached the Semi–finals.
Lanarkshire Cup winners Manager: John 'Sailor' Hunter First Round Dumbarton win 5–2 on aggregate Manager: John 'Sailor' Hunter First Round Motherwell win 4–3 on aggregate
Semi–final Manager: John 'Sailor' Hunter First Round Celtic win 5–4 on aggregate Manager: John 'Sailor' Hunter First Round Motherwell win 9–2 on aggregate
The Official History of Motherwell Football Club 1886-2004".