Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2022-23 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Kilmarnock FC 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #12 |
| 13 | Points | 9 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 3 / 4 / 6 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 8 |
| 15 | Scored | 13 |
| 21 | Conceded | 29 |
| -6 | GD | -16 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.69 |
| 23% | Win % | 15% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season
Kilmarnock FC this season
Motherwell FC are 9th (13 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/8
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/3
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Kilmarnock FC
| Greg Kiltie | 3 G | |
| Joe Hugill | 2 G | 2 A |
| Michael Schjonning-Larsen | 2 G | |
| Jason Holt | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Motherwell FC have kicked off against Kilmarnock FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 4' Motherwell FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Blair Spittal on 4.
- 9' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kilmarnock FC's shape.
- 14' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Kilmarnock FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 19' Mikael Mandron has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
- 24' Dan Casey, a Ireland , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Sean Goss argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian Doidge, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Furlong is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joe Wright on 41 minutes.
- 44' Kilmarnock FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Alan Power makes way for Ryan Alebiosu at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
- 58' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a Yellow card on 58.
- 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Callum Slattery is replaced by Harry Paton.
- 75' Sam Walker needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 76' Jordan Jones has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rory McKenzie on 76 minute.
- 81' Kilmarnock FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 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' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 89 minute. Ashton Taylor leaves to be changed by Blair Alston.
- 90' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shane Blaney is hanging James Furlong on the field on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 9
- 21
- 66
- 16
- 1
-
8
Callum Slattery ↓ Harry Paton 70'
- 52
-
24
James Furlong ↓ Shane Blaney 90'
- 7
- 22
Bench
- 13
-
20
Shane Blaney ↑ 90'
- 5
-
2
Stephen O'Donnell ↑ 85'
- 4
- 17
-
53
Harry Paton ↑ 70'
- 15
- 38
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Kilmarnock FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 26
- 19
-
7
Rory McKenzie ↓ Jordan Jones 76'
-
4
Alan Power ↓ Ryan Alebiosu 57'
- 22
-
16
Scott Robinson ↓ Bobby Wales 76'
-
5
Ashton Taylor ↓ Blair Alston 89'
- 11
- 24
-
34
David Watson ↓ Liam Polworth 57'
Bench
- 17
-
8
Blair Alston ↑ 89'
-
10
Jordan Jones ↑ 76'
-
31
Liam Polworth ↑ 57'
- 2
- 3
-
25
Ryan Alebiosu ↑ 57'
- 1
-
29
Bobby Wales ↑ 76'
Coach
Derek McInnes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Greg Kiltie | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Burke | 2 |
| Liam Polworth | 2 |
| Luke Armstrong | 2 |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.88
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 56% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
44%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Kilmarnock FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

