Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | Dundee United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 May | Ross County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Dundee United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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 game is set. Livingston FC kicks off things out of here…
- 3' Kevin van Veen doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 13' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 18' It is a cagey affair so far. Livingston FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 22' Bevis Mugabi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Calum Butcher at the 22 minute mark.
- 27' Christian Montano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' The 28-year-old Jamie Brandon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Shamal George.
- 43' Shamal George has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 43.
- 44' Another change for Livingston FC made on 44 minute. Jamie Brandon leaves to be changed by Jack Hamilton.
- 46' Livingston FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jason Holt is hanging Sean Kelly on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Sean Goss is booked for Motherwell FC — Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' England international Joel Nouble has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Christian Montano on 69.
- 74' Dean Cornelius, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' The Livingston FC manager makes a substitution. Bruce Anderson departs to be replaced by Andrew Shinnie.
- 77' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Mikael Mandron by Jonathan Obika on 77 minute.
- 81' Another substitution for Livingston FC to replace Christian Montano by James Penrice on 81 minute.
- 84' What composure from Andrew Shinnie! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 85' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Max Johnston comes on to replace Stephen O'Donnell.
- 86' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Sean Goss has done his job and it is now time for Jack Aitchison to step up.
- 89' Nicky Devlin is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 11
- 33
-
9
Bruce Anderson ↓ Andrew Shinnie 76'
-
12
Jamie Brandon ↓ Jack Hamilton 44'
- 17
- 1
-
24
Sean Kelly ↓ Jason Holt 46'
- 19
- 23
Bench
-
18
Jason Holt ↑ 46'
-
22
Andrew Shinnie ↑ 76'
- 28
- 7
-
32
Jack Hamilton ↑ 44'
- 8
- 16
-
29
James Penrice ↑ 81'
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sean Goss ↓ Jack Aitchison 86'
- 20
- 9
-
21
Mikael Mandron ↓ Jonathan Obika 77'
-
66
Calum Butcher ↓ Bevis Mugabi 22'
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 24
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↓ Lennon Miller 86'
- 7
Bench
- 13
-
99
Jonathan Obika ↑ 77'
-
5
Bevis Mugabi ↑ 22'
- 17
-
15
Jack Aitchison ↑ 86'
-
22
Max Johnston ↑ 85'
- 26
-
38
Lennon Miller ↑ 86'
- 49
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Theo Bair | 4 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Jake Hastie | 2 |
| Scott Tiffoney | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
Head to Head
Livingston FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Livingston FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Motherwell FC
65%
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Livingston FC
| Handicap | Livingston FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

