Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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 #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)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to The BBSP Stadium, Rugby Park that hosts another battle between Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC.
  • 5' The 31-year-old Joe Wright has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Scotland international Lewis Mayo has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Motherwell FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' Liam Polworth is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marley Watkins made 387 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Halliday on 38.
  • 42' Controversy at the stadium! Marley Watkins argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 47' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 58' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 58 minute. Liam Gordon leaves to be changed by Paul McGinn.
  • 63' The whistle greets Jack Vale as he departs to be replaced by Tom Sparrow.
  • 65' Jack Burroughs is replacing Kyle Magennis for the Kilmarnock FC side.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 71' Ewan Wilson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Tawanda Maswanhise has done his job and it is now time for Stephen O'Donnell to step up.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Kilmarnock FC! Danny Armstrong comes on to replace Fraser Murray.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Corrie Ndaba is replaced by Bruce Anderson on 78 minute.
  • 83' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kilmarnock FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 88' Kilmarnock FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Curtis Main 1
Kyle Lafferty 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
2 / 4
0.96 Kilmarnock FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kilmarnock FC28% Draw26% Motherwell FC46%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Kilmarnock FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Motherwell FC
72%
Kilmarnock FC or Motherwell FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kilmarnock FC16% Draw46% Motherwell FC38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
10.9%
0 – 2
9.9%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
5.6%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
3.1%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Kilmarnock FC

Handicap Kilmarnock FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 13% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 24% 30%
+1.5 70% — 30%
+2 70% 17% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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