Saturday , 14 November 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 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
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
#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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Kilmarnock FC.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' named a 3-1-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 17' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Liam Gordon makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 22' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 27' Lewis Mayo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 32' Kilmarnock FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 37' 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.
  • 38' Ewan Wilson gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Steve Seddon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Kilmarnock FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' David Watson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
  • 50' Motherwell FC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 51' Bobby Wales is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marley Watkins at the 51 minute mark.
  • 56' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Harry Paton gets a card.
  • 61' Harry Paton needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 24 Yellow cards this season.
  • 66' Kilmarnock FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 71' Danny Armstrong gets the nod from Kilmarnock FC. He replaces Bruce Anderson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Liam Polworth has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dan Casey on 77 minutes.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Armstrong argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 83' Kilmarnock FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 84' Tawanda Maswanhise gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Tony Watt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Wright on 85.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos is replaced by Moses Ebiye on 85 minute.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Kyle Magennis. He receives a card.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Liam Polworth as he leaves the pitch. Rory McKenzie steps in for Kilmarnock FC.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

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
Greg Kiltie 3
Callum Slattery 3
Chris Burke 2
Liam Polworth 2
Luke Armstrong 2
Devante Cole 2
Ashton Taylor 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
1 / 4
1.91 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Kilmarnock FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC51% Draw25% Kilmarnock FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Kilmarnock FC
49%
Motherwell FC or Kilmarnock FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC39% Draw43% Kilmarnock FC18%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Kilmarnock FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 22% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+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
32% ✓
Kilmarnock FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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