Saturday , 14 November 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 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

8
7
9
Kilmarnock FC 24 games · Avg 2.5 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 #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)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
23% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC has kicked off!
  • 1' Magnificent from Kyle Lafferty! That is 23 goals in 414 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 6' 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.
  • 8' What a moment for Barry Maguire! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 13' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 18' Kilmarnock FC is showing some good football. However, Kilmarnock FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
  • 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Steven Lawless, as he is very good at scoring at BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Jordan Roberts gets a Yellow card.
  • 45' Aaron McGowan is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Kilmarnock FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 55' The deadlock is broken! Rory McKenzie gets on the scoresheet on 55 minutes.
  • 57' The Scotland Chris Burke breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 3-1!
  • 58' The referee shows Kilmarnock FC player a Yellow card on 58.
  • 63' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Barry Maguire by Steven Lawless on 63 minute.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 72' The referee calls foul for Alan Power. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 76' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Devante Cole exits the field as Chris Long enters on 76.
  • 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Chris Burke is replaced by Youssouf Mulumbu.
  • 83' The deadlock is broken! Mitchell Pinnock gets on the scoresheet on 83 minutes.
  • 86' Danny Whitehall has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Lafferty on 86 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 4-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 3
Greg Kiltie 3
Callum Slattery 3
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Scott Robinson 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
1.54 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC41% Draw27% Motherwell FC32%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Motherwell FC
59%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC30% Draw45% Motherwell FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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