Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 33 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee Steven Kirkland
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Steven Traynor (Scotland)
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Livingston FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | Dundee United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | Kilmarnock FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #11 |
| 54 | Points | 28 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 17 |
| 52 | Scored | 37 |
| 29 | Conceded | 65 |
| +23 | GD | -28 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 0.85 |
| 42% | Win % | 18% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Kilmarnock FC.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Brandon Haunstrop suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Scotland international Ricki Lamie 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
- 30' Trevor Carson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Aaron Tshibola gets a Yellow card.
- 37' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
- 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Greg Kiltie makes it 0-1.
- 46' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 52' Motherwell FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 53' Brilliant from the ! Danny Whitehall makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 53.
- 56' Robbie Crawford is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 60' Kilmarnock FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brandon Haunstrop is hanging Calum Waters on the field on 60 minute.
- 63' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Yellow card on 63.
- 64' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 64 minute. Liam Grimshaw leaves to be changed by Jake Carroll.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Chapman. He replaces Trevor Carson on 65 minute.
- 70' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' Jordan White is ready to make an impact after coming on for Devante Cole at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Aaron Tshibola has done his job and it is now time for Youssouf Mulumbu to step up.
- 81' Mark O'Hara is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
- 86' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 89' A tactical swap from Kilmarnock FC — Chris Burke on, Rory McKenzie off on 89 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Jordan White 71'
- 7
- 32
- 33
-
1
Trevor Carson ↓ Aaron Chapman 65'
-
2
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Jake Carroll 64'
- 6
- 4
- 31
-
8
Robbie Crawford ↓ Callum Lang 64'
- 19
Bench
- 17
-
29
Callum Lang ↑ 64'
-
34
Aaron Chapman ↑ 65'
-
3
Jake Carroll ↑ 64'
- 16
- 15
- 11
-
9
Jordan White ↑ 71'
- 26
Coach
Steve Robinson
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
- 27
- 5
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Chris Burke 89'
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 18
- 23
-
12
Danny Whitehall ↓ Nicke Kabamba 76'
Bench
-
3
Brandon Haunstrop ↑ 60'
-
21
Youssouf Mulumbu ↑ 76'
- 16
- 4
-
29
Chris Burke ↑ 89'
- 9
-
11
Nicke Kabamba ↑ 76'
- 33
Coach
Alex Dyer
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
2 / 4
1.6
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
51%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.8%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
Actual
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.