Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2020-21 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 1 May 2021 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Allan Campbell 77' Y
Chris Long 78' Y
Nathan McGinley 79' Y
Y 85' Kirk Broadfoot

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

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

9
7
7
Motherwell FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
21 Apr Hamilton Academical FC A 1–0 W
10 Apr St. Mirren FC H 1–0 W
20 Mar Kilmarnock FC A 1–4 L
06 Mar Livingston FC H 3–1 W
27 Feb Hibernian FC A 2–0 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Motherwell FC A 0–2 L
21 Apr Dundee United FC H 3–0 W
10 Apr Ross County FC H 2–2 D
20 Mar Motherwell FC H 4–1 W
06 Mar Ross County FC A 2–3 L
27 Feb Dundee United FC H 1–1 D

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)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' And we are off! Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' Kilmarnock FC have won 274 goals from 261 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' Kirk Broadfoot has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 261 appearances.
  • 30' Alan Power has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Kilmarnock FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 45' Kilmarnock FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 47' Devante Cole is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 52' Jake Hastie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Yellow cards this season.
  • 57' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 60' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Greg Kiltie is replaced by George Oakley.
  • 65' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Jake Hastie exits the field as Tony Watt enters on 65.
  • 70' 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.
  • 72' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Steven Lawless has done his job and it is now time for Bevis Mugabi to step up.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Allan Campbell. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 78' Chris Long has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 79' Nathan McGinley picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 80' Motherwell FC make a change. Chris Long trudges off to be replaced by Barry Maguire on 80 minutes.
  • 85' Stephen O'Donnell adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Kirk Broadfoot argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tommy Wright might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Motherwell FC players.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tommy Wright

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Slattery 3
Kevin van Veen 3
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Curtis Main 1
Liam Gordon 1

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC 2021-02-10 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2020-12-30 Motherwell FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC 2019-12-21 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2021-04-21 Hamilton Academical FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-04-10 Motherwell FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC W 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC L 2021-03-06 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC W 2021-02-27 Hibernian FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2021-05-01 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-04-21 Kilmarnock FC 3–0 Dundee United FC W 2021-04-10 Kilmarnock FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2021-03-20 Kilmarnock FC 4–1 Motherwell FC W 2021-03-06 Ross County FC 3–2 Kilmarnock FC L 2021-02-27 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.71 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC72% Draw17% Kilmarnock FC11%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
28%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC58% Draw35% Kilmarnock FC7%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
7%
4 – 0
6.9%
4 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.4%
5 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3%
5 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 36% — 64%
-2 36% 22% 43%
-1.5 57% — 43%
-1 57% 20% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.