Thursday , 2 July 2026

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Fri 23 Dec 2022 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Matthew Penney 59' Y
R 68' Alan Power
Callum Slattery 74' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

9
7
7
Motherwell FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2022-08-27 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 2–2 D
12 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
09 Nov Celtic FC H 1–2 L
06 Nov Heart of Midlothian FC A 2–3 L
29 Oct Dundee United FC A 1–0 W
22 Oct Aberdeen FC H 1–2 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
17 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–3 L
12 Nov Hibernian FC H 1–0 W
09 Nov Dundee United FC A 0–4 L
04 Nov Livingston FC H 2–3 L
29 Oct St. Johnstone 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)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 11th (28 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Fir Park that hosts another battle between Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Christopher Stokes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 22' Goal! Kevin van Veen scores his 37 goal in 191 matches.
  • 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
  • 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Robinson, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 46' Bobby Wales makes way for Liam Polworth at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 51' Sean Goss, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' 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.
  • 59' Controversy at the stadium! Matthew Penney argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 60' The deadlock is broken! Callum Slattery gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
  • 61' Scott Robinson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Jones on 61 minute.
  • 66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Alan Power on 68 minutes.
  • 73' Paul McGinn adds to his 0 season tally! Kilmarnock FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Slattery on 74.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Liam Polworth makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Danny Armstrong is replaced by Blair Alston on 78 minute.
  • 83' 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.
  • 85' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Benjamin Chrisene is withdrawn and Christopher Stokes gets his opportunity.
  • 86' The whistle greets Stuart McKinstry as he departs to be replaced by Ross Tierney.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Slattery 3
Kevin van Veen 3
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Allan Campbell 1
Paul McGinn 1

Head to Head

2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC 2022-08-27 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2022-11-09 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2022-11-06 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–2 Motherwell FC L 2022-10-29 Dundee United FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2022-10-22 Motherwell FC 1–2 Aberdeen FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2022-12-23 Motherwell FC 2–2 Kilmarnock FC D 2022-12-17 Heart of Midlothian FC 3–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-12 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Hibernian FC W 2022-11-09 Dundee United FC 4–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2022-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 2–3 Livingston FC L 2022-10-29 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.23 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC57% Draw23% Kilmarnock FC20%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC44% Draw40% Kilmarnock FC16%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 18% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 22% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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