Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Motherwell FC vs Kilmarnock FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Motherwell FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Kilmarnock FC
Fri 20 Dec 2024 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park 4,966 HT 45' · FT 45'
Liam Gordon 17' 1–0
1–1 74' Liam Polworth
Y 45' David Watson
Harry Paton 56' Y
Dan Casey 77' R
Y 78' Danny Armstrong
Y 85' Joe Wright
Y 90' Kyle Magennis

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Jonathan Bell (Scotland)
  • Assistant 2 Graham McNeillie

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
2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 1–1 D
14 Dec Dundee United FC H 4–3 W
07 Dec St. Mirren FC A 1–0 W
04 Dec Dundee FC A 1–4 L
30 Nov Hibernian FC H 0–3 L
23 Nov Ross County FC A 1–2 L
Kilmarnock FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–1 D
15 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 1–0 W
07 Dec Dundee United FC A 1–1 D
04 Dec Rangers FC A 0–6 L
30 Nov Dundee FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov St. Johnstone FC A 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' Motherwell FC have kicked off against Kilmarnock FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 17' Liam Gordon makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
  • 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 27' 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 Danny Armstrong suffering a number of foals already.
  • 32' Kyle Vassell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 38' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Steve Seddon exits the field as Ewan Wilson enters on 38.
  • 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' David Watson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
  • 50' Kieran O'Hara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kilmarnock FC so far.
  • 51' Marley Watkins makes way for Bobby Wales at the 51 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • 56' The referee has no hesitation. Harry Paton is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 56.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 66' Motherwell FC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 71' The Kilmarnock FC bench stirs into life. Bruce Anderson is withdrawn and Danny Armstrong gets his opportunity.
  • 74' Liam Polworth does the damage! The net is bulging and Kilmarnock FC surge ahead!
  • 77' Dan Casey has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
  • 78' Danny Armstrong catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 78.
  • 83' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kilmarnock FC backline.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Tony Watt as he leaves the pitch. Tawanda Maswanhise steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 85' Joe Wright catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 85.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Moses Ebiye comes on to replace Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.
  • 90' Kilmarnock FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 90' Liam Polworth makes way for Rory McKenzie at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kilmarnock FC.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Kilmarnock FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

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
Marley Watkins 1
Jordan Jones 1

Head to Head

2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2024-02-03 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-11-04 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2023-08-26 Motherwell FC 2–1 Kilmarnock FC 2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC

Motherwell FC Form

2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-12-14 Motherwell FC 4–3 Dundee United FC W 2024-12-07 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W 2024-12-04 Dundee FC 4–1 Motherwell FC L 2024-11-30 Motherwell FC 0–3 Hibernian FC L 2024-11-23 Ross County FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L

Kilmarnock FC Form

2024-12-20 Motherwell FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-12-15 Kilmarnock FC 1–0 Heart of Midlothian FC W 2024-12-07 Dundee United FC 1–1 Kilmarnock FC D 2024-12-04 Rangers FC 6–0 Kilmarnock FC L 2024-11-30 Kilmarnock FC 1–1 Dundee FC D 2024-11-23 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Kilmarnock FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.12 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC55% Draw24% Kilmarnock FC21%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
45%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC43% Draw41% Kilmarnock FC16%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 22% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 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
13% ✓

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