Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Premier League · 2023-24
Motherwell FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Aberdeen FC
Sat 16 Mar 2024 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 25' Leighton Clarkson
Y 1' Junior Hoilett
Stuart Kettlewell 78' Y
Stephen O'Donnell 85' Y
Y 90' Kelle Roos

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Aberdeen FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee William Collum
  • Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
  • Assistant 2 Steven Traynor (Scotland)

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

9
4
11
Motherwell FC 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Aberdeen FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2024-02-14 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Motherwell FC 2023-11-01 Motherwell FC 2–4 Aberdeen FC 2023-02-04 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
02 Mar Rangers FC A 2–1 W
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
Aberdeen FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Motherwell FC A 1–0 W
13 Mar Dundee FC A 0–1 L
02 Mar St. Mirren FC A 1–2 L
28 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 0–2 L
24 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 0–2 L
17 Feb Hibernian FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Aberdeen FC
#4 Position #8
54 Points 33
33 Played 33
14 / 12 / 7 W / D / L 9 / 6 / 18
52 Scored 33
29 Conceded 48
+23 GD -15
1.64 PPG 1.00
42% Win % 27%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Aberdeen FC are 8th (33 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Motherwell FC is hosting Aberdeen FC for another epic battle.
  • 1' That looks like a foul for a card for Junior Hoilett.
  • 6' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 11' Aberdeen FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 16' Dan Casey is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
  • 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Aberdeen FC that had 350 games and scored 357 goals.
  • 22' Jack Milne is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicky Devlin at the 22 minute mark.
  • 25' A goal from the England international Leighton Clarkson! He fires home on 25 to make it 0-1!
  • 30' Bevis Mugabi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' Jack Milne needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 45' England international Angus MacDonald has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Aberdeen FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 62' Shane Blaney makes way for Adam Devine at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 67' Nicky Devlin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 72' Aberdeen FC have won 357 goals from 350 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 74' Mark Ferrie has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Vale on 74 minute.
  • 78' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a card on 78.
  • 80' The Aberdeen FC bench stirs into life. Junior Hoilett is withdrawn and Dante Polvara gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Killian Phillips is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leighton Clarkson at the 81 minute mark.
  • 83' Dylan Wells is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lennon Miller at the 83 minute mark.
  • 85' Motherwell FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 85.
  • 88' A change in the Aberdeen FC ranks — Bojan Miovski exits the field as Ester Sokler enters on 88.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Kelle Roos argues furiously but the card stands.
  • Motherwell FC will have plenty to reflect on. Aberdeen FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Aberdeen FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Warnock

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Duk 6
Kevin van Veen 5
Bojan Miovski 4
Niall McGinn 3
Theo Bair 3
Danny Johnson 2
Kevin Nisbet 2
Jamie McGrath 2

Head to Head

2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC 2024-02-14 Aberdeen FC 3–3 Motherwell FC 2023-11-01 Motherwell FC 2–4 Aberdeen FC 2023-02-04 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC

Motherwell FC Form

2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L 2024-03-02 Rangers FC 1–2 Motherwell FC W 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

Aberdeen FC Form

2024-03-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC W 2024-03-13 Dundee FC 1–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-03-02 St. Mirren FC 2–1 Aberdeen FC L 2024-02-28 Aberdeen FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-02-24 Kilmarnock FC 2–0 Aberdeen FC L 2024-02-17 Aberdeen FC 2–2 Hibernian FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 Aberdeen FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC40% Draw29% Aberdeen FC31%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
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

Motherwell FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Aberdeen FC
60%
Motherwell FC or Aberdeen FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC31% Draw47% Aberdeen FC22%
Actual: Aberdeen FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Aberdeen FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 21% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Aberdeen FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗

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