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

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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

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

Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Kilmarnock FC 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee
Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
Assistant 2 Gordon Crawford

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

Motherwell FC 23 games · Avg 2.4 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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
#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' Temperatures are rising at Fir Park as Motherwell FC face off against Kilmarnock FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Paul McGinn has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
12' Magnificent from Marley Watkins! That is 22 goals in 392 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
17' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
22' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Innes Cameron suffering a number of foals already.
27' The travelling Kilmarnock FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
32' Controversy at the stadium! Marley Watkins argues furiously but the card stands.
37' Motherwell FC currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
42' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Kilmarnock FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
43' The referee shows Motherwell FC player a card on 43.
46' The supporters are chanting for Harry Paton. He replaces Joe Efford on 46 minute.
51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stuart Kettlewell will be considering his options from the bench.
52' Controversy at the stadium! Brodie Spencer argues furiously but the card stands.
57' It’s gonna be a card for Callum Slattery.
59' What an equalizer from Dan Casey!
64' David Watson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 265 appearances.
66' Motherwell FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
71' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dan Casey on 71 minutes.
73' David Watson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 73.
78' Rory McKenzie is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny Armstrong at the 78 minute mark.
83' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 83 minutes.
88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul McGinn on 90.
90' Innes Cameron has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Vassell on 90 minute.
Another three points for Motherwell FC.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek McInnes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Kevin van Veen	3
Callum Slattery	3
Devante Cole	2
Chris Burke	2
Liam Polworth	2
Luke Armstrong	2
Marley Watkins	1
Jordan Jones	1

Head to Head

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

2.03 Motherwell FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.09 Kilmarnock FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Motherwell FC58% Draw23% Kilmarnock FC19%

Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes58% 0% No42%

Avg goals/match: 3.12

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw

80%

Draw or Kilmarnock FC

42%

Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Motherwell FC42% Draw42% Kilmarnock FC16%

Actual: Kilmarnock FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.6%

2 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

1 – 0

8.3%

3 – 1

6.4%

0 – 0

3 – 0

5.9%

2 – 2

5.2%

1 – 2

5.2%

0 – 1

4.1%

3 – 2

3.6%

4 – 1

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap	Motherwell FC covers	Push	Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5	18%	—	82%
-2	18%	18%	65%
-1.5	35%	—	65%
-1	35%	22%	42%
-0.5	58%	—	42%
+0.5	81%	—	19%
+1	81%	12%	7%
+1.5	93%	—	7%
+2	93%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✓

Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

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