Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Kilmarnock FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 20 Mar 2021 · 15:00 UTC BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Y 42' Jordan Roberts
Aaron McGowan 45' Y
Kyle Lafferty 58' Y
Alan Power 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Referee Daniel McFarlane
  • Referee John McCrossan
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

7
7
9
Kilmarnock FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 #8
5 Points 8
7 Played 7
1 / 2 / 4 W / D / L 2 / 2 / 3
6 Scored 9
15 Conceded 11
-9 GD -2
0.71 PPG 1.14
14% Win % 29%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts). Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G
Motherwell FC
Alex Lowry 2 G 1 A
Tawanda Maswanhise 1 G 2 A
Regan Charles-Cook 1 G
Lukas Fadinger 1 G
Seb Palmer-Houlden 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kilmarnock FC launch into their encounter with Motherwell FC.
  • 1' Kyle Lafferty doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 6' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 8' Brilliant from the ! Barry Maguire makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 8.
  • 13' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 18' Scotland international Steven Lawless has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 23' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tommy Wright will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 33' Kilmarnock FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 38' Motherwell FC have won 348 goals from 298 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 42' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' It looks surprising Motherwell FC does not make any changes. Alan Power has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' Magnificent from Rory McKenzie! That is 5 goals in 265 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 57' The Scotland Chris Burke breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 3-1!
  • 58' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 63' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Steven Lawless comes on to replace Barry Maguire.
  • 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stephen O'Donnell made 265 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Alan Power argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Chris Long. He replaces Devante Cole on 76 minute.
  • 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 82' Youssouf Mulumbu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Burke on 82 minute.
  • 83' Mitchell Pinnock adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Danny Whitehall on, Kyle Lafferty off on 86 minutes.
  • Full Time. Kilmarnock FC beats Motherwell FC

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Slattery 3
Kevin van Veen 3
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Danny Whitehall 1
Chris Burke 1

Head to Head

2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2019-10-30 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-03-06 Ross County FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-27 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D 2021-02-20 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-13 Rangers FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC L

Motherwell FC Form

2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC L 2021-03-06 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC W 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2021-02-24 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2021-02-20 Motherwell FC 0–3 St. Johnstone FC L 2021-02-13 Motherwell FC 1–4 Hamilton Academical FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.5 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC38% Draw26% Motherwell FC36%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Motherwell FC
62%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC27% Draw44% Motherwell FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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