Sunday , 16 August 2026

Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Livingston FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Wed 28 Feb 2024 · 20:00 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena 1,659 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tete Yengi 3' 1–0
1–1 49' Sam Nicholson
1–2 71' Blair Spittal
1–3 87' Jack Vale
Y 74' Dan Casey
Tete Yengi 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Livingston FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee John Beaton
  • Assistant 1 Gordon Crawford
  • Assistant 2 Andrew Milne (Scotland)

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

3
6
14
Livingston FC 23 games · Avg 2.8 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-28 Livingston FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-10-07 Livingston FC 2–0 Motherwell FC 2023-05-24 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Motherwell FC H 1–3 L
24 Feb Ross County FC A 2–3 L
17 Feb St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
07 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 0–1 L
03 Feb Rangers FC A 0–3 L
30 Jan Ross County FC H 2–2 D
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Livingston FC A 3–1 W
25 Feb Celtic FC H 1–3 L
17 Feb Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–2 L
14 Feb Aberdeen FC A 3–3 D
06 Feb Ross County FC H 5–0 W
03 Feb Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Livingston FC and Motherwell FC is underway.
  • 3' Tete Yengi doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 8' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 13' Livingston FC currently sit 7 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael Nottingham, as he is very good at scoring at Tony Macaroni Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jack Vale suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Stephen O'Donnell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 33' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Jack Vale on, Davor Zdravkovski off on 46 minutes.
  • 49' Sam Nicholson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
  • 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' The supporters are chanting for Michael McGovern. He replaces Shamal George on 57 minute.
  • 62' Motherwell FC come into this ranked 8 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Sean Kelly as he leaves the pitch. Michael Devlin steps in for Livingston FC.
  • 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 71' GOAL! Blair Spittal fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 74' Dan Casey picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 77' Kurtis Guthrie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Holt on 77 minute.
  • 82' The 28-year-old Davor Zdravkovski has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 87' Jack Vale doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 87' Motherwell FC make a change. Sam Nicholson trudges off to be replaced by Georgie Gent on 87 minutes.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tete Yengi on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Shane Blaney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Theo Bair on 90 minute.
  • With this win, Motherwell FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 5
Theo Bair 4
Alan Forrest 3
David Turnbull 3
Chris Long 2
Blair Spittal 2
Allan Campbell 2
Sam Nicholson 2

Head to Head

2024-02-28 Livingston FC 1–3 Motherwell FC 2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-10-07 Livingston FC 2–0 Motherwell FC 2023-05-24 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC

Livingston FC Form

2024-02-28 Livingston FC 1–3 Motherwell FC L 2024-02-24 Ross County FC 3–2 Livingston FC L 2024-02-17 Livingston FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W 2024-02-07 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2024-02-03 Rangers FC 3–0 Livingston FC L 2024-01-30 Livingston FC 2–2 Ross County FC D

Motherwell FC Form

2024-02-28 Livingston FC 1–3 Motherwell FC W 2024-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–3 Celtic FC L 2024-02-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-02-14 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Motherwell FC D 2024-02-06 Motherwell FC 5–0 Ross County FC W 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Livingston FC or Motherwell FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Livingston FC32% Draw28% Motherwell FC40%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Livingston FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Motherwell FC
68%
Livingston FC or Motherwell FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Livingston FC24% Draw45% Motherwell FC31%
Actual: Livingston FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap Livingston FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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