Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Kilmarnock FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Kilmarnock FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Wed 8 Jan 2025 · 19:45 UTC The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park 4,601 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Andy Halliday
Marley Watkins 42' Y
Y 71' Ewan Wilson

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Don Robertson
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 Craig Ferguson

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
2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Motherwell FC H 0–0 D
05 Jan Ross County FC H 0–1 L
02 Jan St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W
29 Dec Hibernian FC A 0–1 L
26 Dec Aberdeen FC H 4–0 W
20 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jan Kilmarnock FC A 0–0 D
05 Jan Aberdeen FC H 2–0 W
02 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L
29 Dec Rangers FC H 2–2 D
26 Dec Celtic FC A 0–4 L
20 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D

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' What a night it is going to be! Kilmarnock FC welcome Motherwell FC for this crunch clash at The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park.
  • 5' Kyle Magennis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' Motherwell FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' Kilmarnock FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 38' Andy Halliday catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
  • 42' Marley Watkins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 42.
  • 47' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kilmarnock FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 58' Paul McGinn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Gordon at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Jack Vale is replaced by Tom Sparrow.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Kyle Magennis is replaced by Jack Burroughs.
  • 70' Marvin Kaleta needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ewan Wilson on 71.
  • 76' Stephen O'Donnell is replacing Tawanda Maswanhise for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Danny Armstrong comes on to replace Fraser Murray.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Corrie Ndaba is replaced by Bruce Anderson.
  • 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 88' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • It finishes all square. Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC share the spoils 0-0.

Lineups

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC

Kilmarnock FC Form

2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2025-01-05 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC L 2025-01-02 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W 2024-12-29 Hibernian FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-12-26 Kilmarnock FC 4–0 Aberdeen FC W 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2025-01-08 Kilmarnock FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2025-01-05 Motherwell FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC W 2025-01-02 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-12-29 Motherwell FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2024-12-26 Celtic FC 4–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC37% Draw29% Motherwell FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Motherwell FC
63%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC24% Draw50% Motherwell FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 20% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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