Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Beaton
- Referee David Munro
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Graham McNeillie
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | St. Mirren FC | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Motherwell FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | Hibernian FC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Rangers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Falkirk FC | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | Dundee United FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Motherwell FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 May | Dundee FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Celtic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Liam Grimshaw has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Lian Donnelly makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Motherwell FC are in front.
- 15' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Aldred, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' David Turnbull doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' What a moment for David Turnbull! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Cadden made 294 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' Livingston FC have won 245 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Livingston FC's shape.
- 50' It’s high time Steve Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Motherwell 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.
- 62' Scott Tiffoney is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Hardie at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' Another change for Livingston FC made on 68 minute. Craig Sibbald leaves to be changed by Dolly Menga.
- 73' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 78' Dean Cornelius has so much to prove this time. He replaces Richard Tait on 78 minute.
- 79' Raffaele De Vita gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Shaun Byrne and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Scott Tiffoney does the damage! The net is bulging and Livingston FC surge ahead!
- 81' Magnificent from Scott Tiffoney! That is 12 goals in 251 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 88' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Gboly Ariyibi has done his job and it is now time for Carl McHugh to step up.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Motherwell FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Carl McHugh 88'
- 20
- 5
- 22
-
2
Richard Tait C ↓ Dean Cornelius 78'
-
18
Charles Dunne ↓ David Devine 62'
- 14
- 7
- 8
- 28
- 35
Bench
- 24
- 19
- 1
-
4
Carl McHugh ↑ 88'
- 39
-
34
David Devine ↑ 62'
-
38
Dean Cornelius ↑ 78'
Coach
Steve Robinson
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 15
- 3
- 20
- 18
- 31
- 4
-
6
Shaun Byrne ↓ Raffaele De Vita 79'
- 8
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Scott Tiffoney 62'
-
10
Craig Sibbald ↓ Dolly Menga 68'
Bench
-
45
Dolly Menga ↑ 68'
- 7
- 17
-
23
Raffaele De Vita ↑ 79'
- 12
- 33
-
22
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 62'
Coach
Gary Holt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Theo Bair | 4 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
| Steven Lawless | 2 |
| Tony Watt | 2 |
| Jake Hastie | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
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
72%
Draw or Livingston FC
53%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.