Sunday , 16 August 2026

Falkirk FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2025-26 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Premier League · 2025-26
Falkirk FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 2 May 2026 · 14:00 UTC Falkirk Stadium 7,566 HT 45' · FT 45'
Henry Cartwright 63' 1–0
Ben Broggio 28' Y
Brad Spencer 29' Y
Y 35' Tom Sparrow
Y 50' Callum Slattery
Dylan Tait 55' Y
Y 59' Jens Berthel Askou
Finn Yeats 75' Y
Y 88' Emmanuel Longelo
Y 90' Callum Hendry
Y 90' Elijah Just

Overview

Match Preview

Falkirk FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Falkirk Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel McFarlane
  • Assistant 1 Colin Drummond (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Sean Duff (Scotland)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

3
2
Falkirk FC 5 games · Avg 1.8 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-02 Falkirk FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2026-04-04 Motherwell FC 2–3 Falkirk FC 2025-12-03 Falkirk FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2025-10-18 Motherwell FC 1–2 Falkirk FC

Recent Form

Falkirk FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 May Motherwell FC H 1–0 W
25 Apr Celtic FC A 1–3 L
12 Apr Rangers FC H 3–6 L
04 Apr Motherwell FC A 3–2 W
21 Mar St. Mirren FC H 1–2 L
14 Mar Aberdeen FC A 1–1 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 May Falkirk FC A 0–1 L
26 Apr Rangers FC A 3–2 W
11 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
04 Apr Falkirk FC H 2–3 L
21 Mar Hibernian FC H 0–0 D
14 Mar Celtic FC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Falkirk FC Motherwell FC
#10 Position #3
1 Points 4
2 Played 2
0 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
0 Scored 2
2 Conceded 1
-2 GD +1
0.50 PPG 2.00
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Falkirk FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Falkirk FC are 10th (1 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Falkirk FC welcome Motherwell FC for this crunch clash at Falkirk Stadium.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brad Spencer, as he is very good at scoring at Falkirk Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ben Broggio on 28 minutes.
  • 29' Poor challenge from Brad Spencer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Sparrow on 35.
  • 40' The travelling Motherwell FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 50' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Slattery is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 50.
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Dylan Tait. He receives a card.
  • 56' Falkirk FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 59' A moment of madness from Jens Berthel Askou on 59 minutes earns him a card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 60' Motherwell FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 63' Henry Cartwright does the damage! The net is bulging and Falkirk FC surge ahead!
  • 68' Emmanuel Longelo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 75' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Finn Yeats on 75 minutes.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Falkirk FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 85' Dylan Tait has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 88' Emmanuel Longelo is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Callum Hendry gets a card.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

Falkirk FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John McGlynn

Motherwell FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jens Berthel Askou

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tawanda Maswanhise 1
Calvin Miller 1
Ben Broggio 1
Barney Stewart 1
Henry Cartwright 1
Elliot Watt 1

Head to Head

2026-05-02 Falkirk FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2026-04-04 Motherwell FC 2–3 Falkirk FC 2025-12-03 Falkirk FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2025-10-18 Motherwell FC 1–2 Falkirk FC

Falkirk FC Form

2026-05-02 Falkirk FC 1–0 Motherwell FC W 2026-04-25 Celtic FC 3–1 Falkirk FC L 2026-04-12 Falkirk FC 3–6 Rangers FC L 2026-04-04 Motherwell FC 2–3 Falkirk FC W 2026-03-21 Falkirk FC 1–2 St. Mirren FC L 2026-03-14 Aberdeen FC 1–1 Falkirk FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2026-05-02 Falkirk FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2026-04-26 Rangers FC 2–3 Motherwell FC W 2026-04-11 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L 2026-04-04 Motherwell FC 2–3 Falkirk FC L 2026-03-21 Motherwell FC 0–0 Hibernian FC D 2026-03-14 Celtic FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.89 Falkirk FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Falkirk FC or Motherwell FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Falkirk FC39% Draw30% Motherwell FC31%
Actual: Falkirk FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Falkirk FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Motherwell FC
61%
Falkirk FC or Motherwell FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Falkirk FC20% Draw55% Motherwell FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Falkirk FC

Handicap Falkirk FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 18% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 22% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Falkirk FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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