Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee David Roome
- Referee John McCrossan
- Referee Gavin Ross
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Kilmarnock FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 28 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 6 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 37 | Scored | 52 |
| 65 | Conceded | 29 |
| -28 | GD | +23 |
| 0.85 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 18% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Kilmarnock FC have won 271 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Barry Maguire made 293 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jake Carroll is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 20' It’s high time Graham Alexander made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 293 games and scored 340 goals.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Colin Doyle is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 58' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Robbie Crawford is replaced by Mark O'Hara on 58 minute.
- 63' Robbie Crawford has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 1 appearances.
- 68' Kilmarnock FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 71' The deadlock is broken! Allan Campbell gets on the scoresheet on 71 minutes.
- 74' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — George Oakley on, Greg Kiltie off on 74 minutes.
- 76' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Rory McKenzie has done his job and it is now time for Mitchell Pinnock to step up.
- 78' Tony Watt has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 81' Stephen O'Donnell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 81.
- 84' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Chris Long is replaced by Harry Smith on 84 minute.
- 86' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Alan Power by Youssouf Mulumbu on 86 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Motherwell FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 16
- 4
- 29
- 7
-
10
Greg Kiltie ↓ George Oakley 74'
- 8
-
6
Alan Power ↓ Youssouf Mulumbu 86'
- 11
- 24
Bench
-
19
Mitchell Pinnock ↑ 76'
-
21
Youssouf Mulumbu ↑ 86'
- 27
- 34
- 22
-
9
George Oakley ↑ 74'
- 12
- 15
- 14
Coach
Tommy Wright
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Tyler Magloire 84'
-
9
Chris Long ↓ Harry Smith 84'
- 3
- 16
- 32
- 33
- 15
- 6
- 13
- 4
-
8
Robbie Crawford ↓ Mark O'Hara 58'
Bench
- 39
-
7
Mark O'Hara ↑ 58'
-
29
Harry Smith ↑ 84'
- 11
-
40
Tyler Magloire ↑ 84'
- 19
- 26
- 27
- 23
Coach
Graham Alexander
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Greg Stewart | 1 |
| Joe Wright | 1 |
Head to Head
Kilmarnock FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Motherwell FC
81%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
11.7%
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 3
6.9%
1 – 3
5.7%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 4
3.2%
1 – 4
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 25% | 35% |
| +1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +2 | 65% | 19% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

