Saturday , 14 November 2026

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Motherwell FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Sat 26 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park 5,758 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 12' Marley Watkins
Dan Casey 59' 1–1
Harry Paton 90+8' 2–1
Y 32' Marley Watkins
Stephen O'Donnell 43' Y
Brodie Spencer 52' Y
Callum Slattery 57' Y
Harry Paton 66' Y
Y 66' Robbie Deas
Dan Casey 71' Y
Y 73' David Watson
Paul McGinn 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
  • Assistant 2 Gordon Crawford

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

9
7
8
Motherwell FC 24 games · Avg 2.5 goals Kilmarnock FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Kilmarnock FC H 2–1 W
13 Aug Hibernian FC H 2–1 W
05 Aug Dundee FC A 1–1 D
28 May Dundee United FC H 3–2 W
24 May Livingston FC A 1–1 D
20 May Ross County FC H 1–0 W
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Aug Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
13 Aug Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–0 D
05 Aug Rangers FC H 1–0 W
28 May Ross County FC H 3–1 W
24 May Dundee United FC A 3–0 W
20 May St. Johnstone FC H 0–1 L

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)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
15% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC get this one started.
  • 5' Kilmarnock FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Greg Kiltie scoring 2 goals.
  • 10' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 12' Marley Watkins puts Kilmarnock FC on the lead.
  • 17' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 22' 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.
  • 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 32' Marley Watkins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 32.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 43' Motherwell FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' The whistle greets Joe Efford as he departs to be replaced by Harry Paton.
  • 51' Kilmarnock FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 52' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a card on 52.
  • 57' Poor challenge from Callum Slattery. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 59' Dan Casey is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
  • 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 66' That is a card for Motherwell FC. Harry Paton will be fuming at that decision.
  • 71' Poor challenge from Dan Casey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 73' That is a card for Kilmarnock FC. David Watson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Kilmarnock FC team. Danny Armstrong is replaced by Rory McKenzie on 78 minute.
  • 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 88' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 90' Motherwell FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 90' Another change for Kilmarnock FC made on 90 minute. Kyle Vassell leaves to be changed by Innes Cameron.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Greg Kiltie 3
Callum Slattery 3
Devante Cole 2
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Rory McKenzie 1

Head to Head

2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-08-13 Motherwell FC 2–1 Hibernian FC W 2023-08-05 Dundee FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-05-28 Motherwell FC 3–2 Dundee United FC W 2023-05-24 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC W

Kilmarnock FC Form

2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC L 2023-08-13 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-08-05 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Rangers FC W 2023-05-28 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC W 2023-05-24 Dundee United FC 0–3 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-05-20 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 St. Johnstone FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC54% Draw24% Kilmarnock FC22%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
46%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC38% Draw44% Kilmarnock FC18%
Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 22% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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