Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Dundee United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 23 Oct 2021 · 14:00 UTC Tannadice Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 34' Callum Slattery
Y 59' Liam Grimshaw
Y 66' Kevin van Veen
Jeando Fuchs 73' Y
Y 85' Nathan McGinley
Ryan Edwards 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Dundee United FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

6
4
8
Dundee United FC 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-23 Dundee United FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2021-05-12 Dundee United FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2020-08-08 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

Recent Form

Dundee United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Motherwell FC H 2–1 W
16 Oct Hibernian FC A 3–0 W
02 Oct Ross County FC H 1–0 W
26 Sep Celtic FC A 1–1 D
19 Sep Dundee FC H 1–0 W
11 Sep St. Mirren FC A 0–0 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Dundee United FC A 1–2 L
16 Oct Celtic FC H 0–2 L
02 Oct Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–2 L
25 Sep Ross County FC H 2–1 W
19 Sep Rangers FC A 1–1 D
11 Sep Aberdeen FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Dundee United FC Motherwell FC
#9 Position #8
8 Points 8
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
9 Scored 9
11 Conceded 11
-2 GD -2
1.14 PPG 1.14
29% Win % 29%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Dundee United FC are 9th (8 pts). Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Dundee United FC
Jesse Randall 2 G 2 A
Will Ferry 1 G 1 A
Lachlan Rose 1 G
Zac Sapsford 1 G
Emmanuel Agyei 1 G
Motherwell FC
Alex Lowry 2 G 1 A
Tawanda Maswanhise 1 G 2 A
Regan Charles-Cook 1 G
Lukas Fadinger 1 G
Seb Palmer-Houlden 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Tannadice Park!
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Dundee United FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Charlie Mulgrew has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Dundee United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Dundee United FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 34' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Callum Slattery will be fuming at that decision.
  • 35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Edwards makes it 1-0.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicky Clark made 189 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tam Courts might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' It is a cagey affair so far. Dundee United FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
  • 55' A quiet spell here at Tannadice Park. Dundee United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 59' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Yellow card on 59.
  • 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 66' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 66.
  • 70' Tony Watt is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 73' Jeando Fuchs was booked on 73.
  • 77' What a moment for Charlie Mulgrew! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 80' A change in the Dundee United FC ranks — Nicky Clark exits the field as Louis Appere enters on 80.
  • 82' Motherwell FC make a change. Callum Slattery trudges off to be replaced by Mark O'Hara on 82 minutes.
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nathan McGinley on 85 minutes.
  • 89' Ryan Edwards has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • Dundee United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Dundee United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tam Courts

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Dalby 4
Chris Long 2
Ryan Edwards 2
Lawrence Shankland 2
Archie Meekison 2
Tawanda Maswanhise 2
Dylan Levitt 2
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos 2

Head to Head

2021-10-23 Dundee United FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2021-05-12 Dundee United FC 2–2 Motherwell FC 2021-02-03 Motherwell FC 2–1 Dundee United FC 2020-12-26 Dundee United FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2020-08-08 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee United FC

Dundee United FC Form

2021-10-23 Dundee United FC 2–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-10-16 Hibernian FC 0–3 Dundee United FC W 2021-10-02 Dundee United FC 1–0 Ross County FC W 2021-09-26 Celtic FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2021-09-19 Dundee United FC 1–0 Dundee FC W 2021-09-11 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Dundee United FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2021-10-23 Dundee United FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2021-10-16 Motherwell FC 0–2 Celtic FC L 2021-10-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2021-09-25 Motherwell FC 2–1 Ross County FC W 2021-09-19 Rangers FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2021-09-11 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71 Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Dundee United FC52% Draw25% Motherwell FC23%
Actual: Dundee United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Dundee United FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Motherwell FC
48%
Dundee United FC or Motherwell FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Dundee United FC35% Draw45% Motherwell FC20%
Actual: Dundee United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC

Handicap Dundee United FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.