Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Livingston FC
Wed 12 Aug 2020 · 18:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'
Ricki Lamie 11' Y
Y 41' Craig Sibbald
Jordan White 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee David McGeachie
  • Referee Kevin Clancy
  • Referee Colin Steven
  • 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

14
6
3
Motherwell FC 23 games · Avg 2.8 goals Livingston FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-12 Motherwell FC 2–2 Livingston FC 2020-02-01 Livingston FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2019-11-02 Motherwell FC 2–1 Livingston FC 2019-08-03 Livingston FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2019-05-18 Motherwell FC 3–2 Livingston FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Livingston FC H 2–2 D
08 Aug Dundee United FC H 0–1 L
03 Aug Ross County FC A 0–1 L
07 Mar Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–1 D
04 Mar Ross County FC H 4–1 W
25 Feb St. Mirren FC H 1–2 L
Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Aug Motherwell FC A 2–2 D
08 Aug Hibernian FC H 1–4 L
01 Aug St. Mirren FC A 0–1 L
07 Mar St. Johnstone FC A 0–1 L
04 Mar Celtic FC H 2–2 D
22 Feb Hibernian FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at Fir Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Motherwell FC and Livingston FC.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Holt will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 8' David Turnbull does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
  • 10' A stunning finish from Lyndon Dykes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 11' Ricki Lamie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 11.
  • 16' Robby McCrorie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 19' Livingston FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Efe Ambrose is hanging Ciaron Brown on the field on 19 minute.
  • 24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bevis Mugabi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 29' Livingston FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' What composure from Allan Campbell! The Scotland international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 41' Livingston FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' 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.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Livingston FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan White argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 67' Fresh legs for Livingston FC! Aymen Souda comes on to replace Scott Robinson.
  • 69' A goal from the Scotland international Alan Forrest! He fires home on 69 to make it 2-2!
  • 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Liam Polworth. He replaces David Turnbull on 77 minute.
  • 78' Jake Hastie is replacing Chris Long for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Holt might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Livingston FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Holt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 5
Theo Bair 4
David Turnbull 3
Alan Forrest 3
Devante Cole 2
Chris Long 2
Blair Spittal 2
Allan Campbell 2

Head to Head

2020-08-12 Motherwell FC 2–2 Livingston FC 2020-02-01 Livingston FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2019-11-02 Motherwell FC 2–1 Livingston FC 2019-08-03 Livingston FC 0–0 Motherwell FC 2019-05-18 Motherwell FC 3–2 Livingston FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-08-12 Motherwell FC 2–2 Livingston FC D 2020-08-08 Motherwell FC 0–1 Dundee United FC L 2020-08-03 Ross County FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2020-03-07 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2020-03-04 Motherwell FC 4–1 Ross County FC W 2020-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Mirren FC L

Livingston FC Form

2020-08-12 Motherwell FC 2–2 Livingston FC D 2020-08-08 Livingston FC 1–4 Hibernian FC L 2020-08-01 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2020-03-07 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Livingston FC L 2020-03-04 Livingston FC 2–2 Celtic FC D 2020-02-22 Hibernian FC 1–1 Livingston FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Livingston FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC43% Draw28% Livingston FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Livingston FC
57%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC30% Draw48% Livingston FC22%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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