Motherwell FC vs Falkirk FC, Premier League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Falkirk FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Falkirk FC 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Duncan Nicolson (Scotland)
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 Scott Anderson (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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Falkirk FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Mar | Hibernian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | Dundee FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Dundee United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Falkirk FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #10 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Falkirk FC this season
Falkirk FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Falkirk FC are 10th (1 pts).
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' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Falkirk FC.
- 3' Barney Stewart has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 3 minutes.
- 8' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. John McGlynn might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Falkirk FC backline.
- 25' Tom Sparrow catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 25.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Falkirk FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' A stunning finish from Elliot Watt — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' Falkirk FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 45' Sensational shot from Ben Broggio. Falkirk FC is back in the lead.
- 50' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Falkirk FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Keelan Adams is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ibrahim Said.
- 62' What a strike from Calvin Miller! The score is 1-3.
- 63' The crowd applauds Tom Sparrow as he leaves the pitch. Sam Nicholson steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 68' Falkirk FC have won 28 goals from 38 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' Ethan Ross is replacing Ben Broggio for the Falkirk FC side.
- 73' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Lukas Fadinger has done his job and it is now time for Oscar Priestman to step up.
- 78' Leon McCann has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 106 appearances.
- 79' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Emmanuel Longelo is withdrawn and Luca Ross gets his opportunity.
- 84' A tactical swap from Falkirk FC — Ben Parkinson on, Calvin Miller off on 84 minutes.
- 85' The referee has no hesitation. Brad Spencer is booked for Falkirk FC — card on 85.
- 90' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 2
- 16
- 12
- 57
-
45
Emmanuel Longelo ↓ Luca Ross 79'
- 18
-
7
Tom Sparrow ↓ Sam Nicholson 63'
- 13
- 21
- 90
Bench
-
19
Sam Nicholson ↑ 63'
-
6
Jordan McGhee ↑ 73'
-
28
Luca Ross ↑ 79'
- 31
-
25
Oscar Priestman ↑ 73'
- 11
- 39
- 42
- 53
Coach
Jens Berthel Askou
Falkirk FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 19
- 3
-
29
Calvin Miller ↓ Ben Parkinson 84'
- 21
- 28
-
11
Ben Broggio ↓ Ethan Ross 71'
- 2
-
14
Finn Yeats ↓ Kyrell Wilson 71'
- 8
-
16
Barney Stewart ↓ Brian Graham 79'
- 5
Bench
-
23
Ethan Ross ↑ 71'
- 6
-
7
Brian Graham ↑ 79'
- 15
- 20
-
27
Ben Parkinson ↑ 84'
-
22
Kyrell Wilson ↑ 71'
- 1
- 17
Coach
John McGlynn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Elliot Watt | 1 |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 |
| Calvin Miller | 1 |
| Ben Broggio | 1 |
| Barney Stewart | 1 |
| Henry Cartwright | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.04
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Falkirk FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Motherwell FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Falkirk FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Falkirk FC
62%
Motherwell FC or Falkirk FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Falkirk FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
0 – 0
18.5%
1 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Falkirk FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 23% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Falkirk FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.