Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2019-20 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 Don Robertson
- Referee Graeme Leslie
- Referee David Dickinson
- Referee Drew Kirkland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Motherwell FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Livingston FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Oct | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 1–3 | L |
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' Motherwell FC have kicked off against Kilmarnock FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 14' Kilmarnock FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 15' A stunning finish from Liam Donnelly — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 20' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' Dominic Thomas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 36' Kilmarnock FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 49' Gary Dicker is having his name booked by the referee on 49.
- 54' Goal! Devante Cole scores his 52 goal in 372 matches.
- 56' Liam Grimshaw picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Simeon Jackson is replaced by Eamonn Brophy on 66 minute.
- 70' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Dominic Thomas exits the field as Liam Millar enters on 70.
- 73' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Sherwin Seedorf on, Jermaine Hylton off on 73 minutes.
- 77' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — James Scott on, Devante Cole off on 77 minutes.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Rory McKenzie is replaced by Chris Burke.
- 85' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Connor Johnson gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Motherwell FC players.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ James Scott 77'
- 9
- 3
- 20
- 5
- 22
- 4
- 6
- 31
- 14
- 19
Bench
-
11
Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 73'
- 24
- 1
- 2
- 15
-
17
James Scott ↑ 77'
- 16
Coach
Steve Robinson
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 26
- 14
- 4
- 15
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Chris Burke 84'
- 2
- 8
- 6
-
16
Simeon Jackson ↓ Eamonn Brophy 66'
-
23
Dominic Thomas ↓ Liam Millar 70'
- 12
Bench
- 25
-
29
Chris Burke ↑ 84'
- 20
-
9
Eamonn Brophy ↑ 66'
-
11
Liam Millar ↑ 70'
- 24
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 |
| Rory McKenzie | 1 |
| Blair Spittal | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.45
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Motherwell FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
38%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

