Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven McLean
- Referee Andy Milne
- Referee Graham Chambers
- Referee David Lowe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Dundee FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 05 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #12 |
| 4 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 9 |
| +1 | GD | -5 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Motherwell FC welcome Kilmarnock FC for this crunch clash at Fir Park.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Scotland international Rory McKenzie has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 16' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Charles Dunne by Christian Mbulu on 16 minute.
- 17' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gael Bigirimana is hanging Carl McHugh on the field on 17 minute.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Elliott Frear made 294 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Christian Mbulu has done his job and it is now time for Liam Grimshaw to step up.
- 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 38' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' Magnificent from Jordan Jones! That is 10 goals in 261 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Greg Stewart catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Tom Aldred has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Danny Johnson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 65' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Eamonn Brophy on, Aaron Tshibola off on 65 minutes.
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Curtis Main will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 81' The 27-year-old Mikael Ndjoli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' Liam Grimshaw was booked on 84.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Jordan Jones exits the field as Mikael Ndjoli enters on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 0-1 Kilmarnock FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 3
- 5
- 9
- 24
-
4
Carl McHugh ↓ Gael Bigirimana 17'
- 2
-
18
Charles Dunne ↓ Christian Mbulu 16'
- 8
- 11
- 23
Bench
-
21
Christian Mbulu ↑ 16'
- 19
- 14
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 17'
- 35
- 13
- 48
Coach
Steve Robinson
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
27
Aaron Tshibola ↓ Eamonn Brophy 65'
-
19
Greg Stewart ↓ Rory McKenzie 65'
-
9
Kris Boyd C ↓ Rory McKenzie 65'
-
11
Jordan Jones ↓ Mikael Ndjoli 90'
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 17
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
12
Mikael Ndjoli ↑ 90'
- 29
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↑ 65'
- 1
- 18
-
25
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 65'
- 22
Coach
Steve Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Harry Paton | 1 |
| Ashton Taylor | 1 |
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.22
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
47%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 22% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.