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 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee John McCrossan
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Motherwell FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Mar | Ross County FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–4 | L |
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' The ball is rolling at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC are looking to make home advantage count against Motherwell FC.
- 1' Against the run of play, Kyle Lafferty has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 6' Over 6 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 8' A goal from the Scotland international Barry Maguire! He fires home on 8 to make it 1-1!
- 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' A quiet spell here at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen O'Donnell made 261 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 45' Aaron McGowan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Graham Alexander might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' What a strike from Rory McKenzie! The score is 2-1.
- 57' GOAL! Chris Burke fires home to make it 3-1!
- 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kyle Lafferty.
- 63' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Barry Maguire has done his job and it is now time for Steven Lawless to step up.
- 68' Chris Long has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alan Power.
- 76' The crowd applauds Devante Cole as he leaves the pitch. Chris Long steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 294 games and scored 342 goals.
- 82' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Chris Burke is withdrawn and Youssouf Mulumbu gets his opportunity.
- 83' Against the run of play, Mitchell Pinnock has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 86' The crowd applauds Kyle Lafferty as he leaves the pitch. Danny Whitehall steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-1.
Lineups
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 2
- 16
-
29
Chris Burke ↓ Youssouf Mulumbu 82'
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 6
-
28
Kyle Lafferty ↓ Danny Whitehall 86'
- 24
Bench
-
21
Youssouf Mulumbu ↑ 82'
- 27
- 18
- 23
- 9
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↑ 86'
-
15
Brandon Pierrick ↑ 86'
- 14
- 26
Coach
Tommy Wright
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Chris Long 76'
- 39
- 3
- 32
- 33
-
15
Barry Maguire ↓ Steven Lawless 63'
- 6
- 13
- 4
- 40
- 8
Bench
-
9
Chris Long ↑ 76'
- 5
- 16
-
14
Steven Lawless ↑ 63'
- 31
- 11
- 19
- 26
- 23
Coach
Graham Alexander
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
3 / 4
1.3
Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Kilmarnock FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Motherwell FC
70%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.9%
1 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC
| Handicap | Kilmarnock FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.