Thursday , 2 July 2026

Livingston FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Livingston FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Ross County FC
Tue 30 Jan 2024 · 19:45 UTC Tony Macaroni Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
1–3 28' Simon Murray
Scott Pittman 45' 2–2
1–3 85' Simon Murray
Daniel MacKay 88' 2–2
James Penrice 24' Y
Y 69' Will Nightingale
Y 87' Simon Murray

Overview

Match Preview

Livingston FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Tony Macaroni Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 John McCrossan

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

8
4
4
Livingston FC 16 games · Avg 2.9 goals Ross County FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-30 Livingston FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2023-09-16 Ross County FC 1–1 Livingston FC 2023-05-06 Ross County FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2023-03-18 Livingston FC 2–1 Ross County FC 2023-01-07 Ross County FC 0–2 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Ross County FC H 2–2 D
27 Jan Dundee FC H 1–4 L
02 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–2 L
30 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–3 L
27 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 0–0 D
23 Dec Celtic FC A 0–2 L
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jan Livingston FC A 2–2 D
27 Jan Celtic FC A 0–1 L
02 Jan Aberdeen FC H 0–3 L
30 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–2 D
16 Dec Dundee FC H 0–1 L
09 Dec St. Mirren FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Livingston FC and Ross County FC get this one started.
  • 5' Will Nightingale, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' 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 George Wickens suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 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.
  • 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Penrice on 24.
  • 28' GOAL! Simon Murray fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Tony Macaroni Arena. Livingston FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Livingston FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Scott Pittman makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Livingston FC are in front.
  • 50' Ross County FC have won 224 goals from 212 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 55' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 60' Livingston FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's 4-5-1 shape.
  • 65' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 68' Livingston FC ring the changes. Kurtis Guthrie has done his job and it is now time for Bruce Anderson to step up.
  • 69' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Will Nightingale on 69 minutes.
  • 72' Livingston FC make a change. Steven Bradley trudges off to be replaced by Sean Kelly on 72 minutes.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Andrew Shinnie as he leaves the pitch. Daniel MacKay steps in for Livingston FC.
  • 80' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Livingston FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 85' Magnificent from Simon Murray! That is 35 goals in 297 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 87' The referee has no hesitation. Simon Murray is booked for Ross County FC — card on 87.
  • 88' What a moment for Daniel MacKay! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 89' The Livingston FC bench stirs into life. Jason Holt is withdrawn and Tete Yengi gets his opportunity.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Livingston FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Ross County FC Lineups

4-5-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek Adams

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruce Anderson 8
Simon Murray 4
Lyndon Dykes 4
Nicky Devlin 3
Alan Forrest 2
Jon Guthrie 2
Billy McKay 2
Eamonn Brophy 2

Head to Head

2024-01-30 Livingston FC 2–2 Ross County FC 2023-09-16 Ross County FC 1–1 Livingston FC 2023-05-06 Ross County FC 2–0 Livingston FC 2023-03-18 Livingston FC 2–1 Ross County FC 2023-01-07 Ross County FC 0–2 Livingston FC

Livingston FC Form

2024-01-30 Livingston FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2024-01-27 Livingston FC 1–4 Dundee FC L 2024-01-02 Livingston FC 1–2 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC L 2023-12-27 Livingston FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-23 Celtic FC 2–0 Livingston FC L

Ross County FC Form

2024-01-30 Livingston FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2024-01-27 Celtic FC 1–0 Ross County FC L 2024-01-02 Ross County FC 0–3 Aberdeen FC L 2023-12-30 Heart of Midlothian FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2023-12-16 Ross County FC 0–1 Dundee FC L 2023-12-09 St. Mirren FC 2–0 Ross County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.38 Livingston FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Livingston FC or Ross County FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Livingston FC40% Draw28% Ross County FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

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

Livingston FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Ross County FC
60%
Livingston FC or Ross County FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Livingston FC28% Draw47% Ross County FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Livingston FC

Handicap Livingston FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 20% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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