Wednesday , 30 September 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 7 18
2 Rangers FC 7 16
3 Heart of Midlothian FC 7 13
4 Dundee FC 7 10
5 St. Mirren FC 7 10
6 St. Johnstone FC 7 8
7 Aberdeen FC 7 8
8 Motherwell FC 7 8
9 Dundee United FC 7 8
10 Hibernian FC 7 7
11 Falkirk FC 7 6
12 Kilmarnock FC 7 5

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
#8 Position #12
8 Points 5
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 4
9 Scored 6
11 Conceded 15
-2 GD -9
1.14 PPG 0.71
29% Win % 14%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
29% Clean Sheets
Kilmarnock FC this season

Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). Kilmarnock FC are 12th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kilmarnock FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
–/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Motherwell FC
Alex Lowry 2 G 1 A
Tawanda Maswanhise 1 G 2 A
Regan Charles-Cook 1 G
Lukas Fadinger 1 G
Seb Palmer-Houlden 1 G
Kilmarnock FC
Michael Schjonning-Larsen 2 G
Jason Holt 1 G
Greg Kiltie 1 G
Joe Hugill 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Motherwell FC is hosting Kilmarnock FC for another epic battle.
  • 4' Blair Spittal has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
  • 9' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stuart Kettlewell will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 14' Over 14 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 19' international Ashton Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 24' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 29' Sean Goss has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' Sam Walker needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 39' Motherwell FC have won 348 goals from 298 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 41' Joe Wright is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
  • 44' It’s a booking for Kilmarnock FC player. Christian Doidge gets a Yellow card.
  • 49' Joe Wright has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 54' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 57' A change in the Kilmarnock FC ranks — Alan Power exits the field as Ryan Alebiosu enters on 57.
  • 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Slattery on 58.
  • 63' Liam Donnelly is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kilmarnock FC tonight.
  • 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 70' Harry Paton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Slattery at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 76' Another substitution for Kilmarnock FC to replace Rory McKenzie by Jordan Jones on 76 minute.
  • 81' 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' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephen O'Donnell is hanging Mikael Mandron on the field on 85 minute.
  • 89' Time for substitution for Kilmarnock FC. Ashton Taylor is replaced by Blair Alston.
  • 90' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. James Furlong departs to be replaced by Shane Blaney.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Kilmarnock FC.

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
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Liam Donnelly 1
Danny Armstrong 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
2.09 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC59% Draw23% Kilmarnock FC18%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
41%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC44% Draw41% Kilmarnock FC15%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.5%
4 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 23% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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