Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 6 May 2023 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Sean Goss 29' Y
Y 41' Joe Wright
Y 44' Christian Doidge
Callum Slattery 58' Y

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
2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2023-02-25 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 May Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
22 Apr Celtic FC A 1–1 D
15 Apr Dundee United FC H 1–2 L
08 Apr Livingston FC H 3–0 W
01 Apr Hibernian FC A 3–1 W
18 Mar Rangers FC H 2–4 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 May Motherwell FC A 0–2 L
22 Apr St. Mirren FC A 2–0 W
16 Apr Celtic FC H 1–4 L
08 Apr Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L
01 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–1 W
18 Mar St. Johnstone 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' Welcome to Fir Park that hosts another battle between Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC.
  • 4' A goal from the Scotland international Blair Spittal! He fires home on 4 to make it 1-0!
  • 9' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 14' It looks surprising Kilmarnock FC does not make any changes. Christian Doidge has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 24' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 29' Sean Goss picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 41' Joe Wright was booked on 41.
  • 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Christian Doidge.
  • 49' Kilmarnock FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' Kilmarnock FC make a change. Alan Power trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Alebiosu on 57 minutes.
  • 58' Callum Slattery is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
  • 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Kilmarnock FC's compact .
  • 68' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kilmarnock FC that had 261 games and scored 274 goals.
  • 70' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Callum Slattery is replaced by Harry Paton on 70 minute.
  • 75' Calum Butcher, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Rory McKenzie as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Jones steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 85' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Mikael Mandron has done his job and it is now time for Stephen O'Donnell to step up.
  • 89' Kilmarnock FC ring the changes. Ashton Taylor has done his job and it is now time for Blair Alston to step up.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. James Furlong is replaced by Shane Blaney.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC 2023-02-25 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-04-22 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-04-15 Motherwell FC 1–2 Dundee United FC L 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC W 2023-04-01 Hibernian FC 1–3 Motherwell FC W 2023-03-18 Motherwell FC 2–4 Rangers FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-04-22 St. Mirren FC 0–2 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-04-16 Kilmarnock FC 1–4 Celtic FC L 2023-04-08 Aberdeen FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-04-01 Kilmarnock FC 2–1 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2023-03-18 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.67 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC69% Draw18% Kilmarnock FC13%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
31%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC55% Draw35% Kilmarnock FC10%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
6.1%
4 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
5 – 0
3.3%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 33% — 67%
-2 33% 21% 46%
-1.5 54% — 46%
-1 54% 21% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 6% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

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