Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee William Collum
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Graham Chambers
- Referee Gordon Crawford
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | Celtic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Dundee FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 1–7 | L |
| 03 Nov | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Livingston FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #4 |
| 16 | Points | 54 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 1 / 13 / 19 | W / D / L | 14 / 12 / 7 |
| 35 | Scored | 52 |
| 66 | Conceded | 29 |
| -31 | GD | +23 |
| 0.48 | PPG | 1.64 |
| 3% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts). Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Livingston FC and Motherwell FC.
- 5' Livingston FC have won 245 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' 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.
- 22' Steven Lawless has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
- 27' Livingston FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 32' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Livingston FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jack Hamilton on 34.
- 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gael Bigirimana on 36.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Alex Gorrin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gael Bigirimana at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Curtis Main has been relatively quiet despite scoring 31 goals in his last 293 appearances.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Elliott Frear. He replaces Allan Campbell on 59 minute.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Richard Tait will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Curtis Main exits the field as Ryan Bowman enters on 64.
- 69' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Scott Robinson comes on to replace Nicky Cadden.
- 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' Jack Hamilton makes way for Jack McMillan at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 80' A change in the Livingston FC ranks — Steven Lawless exits the field as Steve Lawson enters on 80.
- 83' A goal from the Scotland international Craig Halkett! He fires home on 83 to make it 2-0!
- 88' Both keepers have barely been tested. Livingston FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 2-0 the final result. Motherwell FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Steven Lawless ↓ Steve Lawson 80'
- 1
- 3
- 26
- 7
- 31
- 4
- 6
- 8
-
11
Nicky Cadden ↓ Scott Robinson 69'
-
30
Jack Hamilton ↓ Jack McMillan 75'
Bench
- 14
-
2
Jack McMillan ↑ 75'
- 21
-
17
Scott Robinson ↑ 69'
- 10
- 19
-
33
Steve Lawson ↑ 80'
Coach
Gary Holt
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 20
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Ryan Bowman 64'
- 24
- 2
- 30
- 14
-
8
Allan Campbell ↓ Elliott Frear 59'
- 28
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↓ Alex Gorrin 46'
Bench
- 22
- 19
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 59'
- 15
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↑ 64'
-
23
Alex Gorrin ↑ 46'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Theo Bair | 4 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| Scott Tiffoney | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| Blair Spittal | 2 |
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Livingston FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Motherwell FC
58%
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Livingston FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.