Motherwell FC vs Glentoran FC, Europe 2019-20 1ST QUALIFYING ROUND
Overview
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Motherwell FC vs Glentoran FC — Europe at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Glentoran FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bram Van Driessche
- Referee Kevin Monteny
- Referee Kevin Van Damme
- Referee Yves De Neve
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Glentoran FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | Dundee United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Aug | Ross County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | Motherwell FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 20 Aug | HB Torshavn | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Glentoran FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Seanan Clucas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 10.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Glentoran FC backline.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Glentoran FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' 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.
- 35' Glentoran FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Glentoran FC's shape.
- 45' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Seanan Clucas on 51.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Seanan Clucas argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' Callum Lang is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Liam Grimshaw departs to be replaced by Sherwin Seedorf.
- 62' Paul O'Neill makes way for Jamie McDonagh at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Glentoran FC.
- 63' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Ricki Lamie will be fuming at that decision.
- 68' Glentoran FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Callum Lang has done his job and it is now time for Tony Watt to step up.
- 72' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Stephen O'Donnell makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 73' It is a substitution in Glentoran FC team. Rory Donnelly is replaced by Cameron Stewart on 73 minute.
- 74' Cameron Stewart is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rory Donnelly at the 74 minute mark.
- 75' Liam Polworth doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' Jamie McDonagh is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 78' GOAL! Tony Watt scores on 78.
- 78' Another substitution for Glentoran FC to replace Chris Gallagher by Ciaran O'Connor on 78 minute.
- 82' Harry Robinson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stephen O'Donnell at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' A goal from the England international Chris Long! He fires home on 87 to make it 5-0!
- 90' Glentoran FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' GOAL! Robbie McDaid fires home to make it 5-1!
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 99
-
29
Callum Lang ↓ Tony Watt 70'
- 7
- 16
- 33
- 1
-
2
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Sherwin Seedorf 60'
- 6
- 4
- 31
- 19
Bench
-
17
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 60'
-
32
Tony Watt ↑ 70'
- 15
- 11
-
21
Harry Robinson ↑ 82'
- 9
- 23
Coach
Steve Robinson
Glentoran FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 15
- 24
- 32
- 6
- 3
- 5
- 16
-
26
Paul O'Neill ↓ Jamie McDonagh 62'
- 11
-
10
Rory Donnelly ↓ Cameron Stewart 73'
Bench
-
19
Ciaran O'Connor ↑ 78'
-
14
Cameron Stewart ↑ 73'
- 12
- 4
-
17
Jamie McDonagh ↑ 62'
- 21
- 18
Coach
Mick McDermott
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tony Watt | 1 |
| Stephen O'Donnell | 1 |
| Liam Polworth | 1 |
| Robbie McDaid | 1 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.78
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Glentoran FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Motherwell FC to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Glentoran FC
35%
Motherwell FC or Glentoran FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
7.4%
1 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
5.7%
4 – 1
5.5%
4 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Glentoran FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -2 | 31% | 20% | 49% |
| -1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| -1 | 51% | 20% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Glentoran FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.