Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee David Dickinson
- Referee Mark McLean
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Dundee FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Dundee FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 9 | Conceded | 1 |
| -5 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Rugby Park!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kirk Broadfoot is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 19' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rory McKenzie on 19 minutes.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Richard Tait gets a Yellow card.
- 42' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 47' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Jake Hastie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 57' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Liam Grimshaw suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The 30-year-old Eamonn Brophy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Elliott Frear. He replaces Gboly Ariyibi on 72 minute.
- 75' James Scott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Curtis Main on 75 minute.
- 80' It is a cagey affair so far. Kilmarnock FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Calum Waters on 82 minutes.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Aldred on 83.
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- The points are shared — Kilmarnock FC 0-0 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 26
- 27
- 29
- 5
- 7
- 11
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
- 18
- 25
Bench
- 12
- 9
- 1
- 22
- 21
- 19
Coach
Steve Clarke
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Elliott Frear 72'
- 20
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ James Scott 75'
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
- 23
- 32
Bench
- 6
- 22
- 24
- 19
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 72'
-
35
James Scott ↑ 75'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 1 |
| Theo Bair | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.93
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Motherwell FC
76%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 1
10.7%
0 – 2
10.4%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
6.3%
1 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 4
3%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 24% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.