Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Dougie Potter
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Grant Irvine
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Motherwell FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Hibernian FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | Dundee FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 11 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #9 |
| 9 | Points | 13 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 2 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 4 / 6 |
| 13 | Scored | 15 |
| 29 | Conceded | 21 |
| -16 | GD | -6 |
| 0.69 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 15% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts). Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC is underway.
- 5' Carl McHugh has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Greg Taylor, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' Curtis Main is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' Kilmarnock FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 31' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 36' Jordan Jones is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
- 39' What a moment for Chris Burke! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Greg Stewart makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Kilmarnock FC are in front.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Turnbull is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kilmarnock FC.
- 54' Gael Bigirimana was booked on 54.
- 59' Eamonn Brophy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 63' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Gael Bigirimana exits the field as David Turnbull enters on 63.
- 68' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 69' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Gary Dicker comes on to replace Chris Burke.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Gary Dicker is booked for Kilmarnock FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 78' The crowd applauds Jordan Jones as he leaves the pitch. Bright Enobakhare steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- 83' Liam Grimshaw picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' Conor Sammon gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Lian Donnelly and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' Trevor Carson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 306 appearances.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Danny Johnson will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Mikael Ndjoli comes on to replace Eamonn Brophy.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 19
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Gary Dicker 69'
- 5
- 1
- 11
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 6
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 90'
Bench
-
15
Bright Enobakhare ↑ 78'
- 4
- 26
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 90'
- 9
- 20
-
8
Gary Dicker ↑ 69'
Coach
Steve Clarke
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 9
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↓ Conor Sammon 84'
- 1
- 4
-
2
Richard Tait C ↓ Danny Johnson 63'
- 14
- 7
- 17
- 12
Bench
- 21
- 20
-
24
Danny Johnson ↑ 63'
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 84'
- 8
-
28
David Turnbull ↑ 63'
- 15
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Greg Kiltie | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Motherwell FC
49%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.