Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Colin Steven
- Referee 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Motherwell FC and Livingston FC has kicked off!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Livingston FC that had 251 games and scored 245 goals.
- 8' Goal! David Turnbull scores his 45 goal in 306 matches.
- 10' Lyndon Dykes makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Livingston FC are in front.
- 11' Controversy at the stadium! Ricki Lamie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 19' Efe Ambrose is replacing Ciaron Brown for the Livingston FC side.
- 24' Livingston FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Livingston FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Ciaron Brown has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' Magnificent from Allan Campbell! That is 21 goals in 306 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' The referee shows Livingston FC player a Yellow card on 41.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Livingston FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' Chris Long has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 67' Livingston FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aymen Souda is hanging Scott Robinson on the field on 67 minute.
- 69' What a strike from Alan Forrest! The score is 2-2.
- 74' The 30-year-old Mark O'Hara has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' Liam Polworth has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Turnbull on 77 minute.
- 78' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Chris Long departs to be replaced by Jake Hastie.
- 83' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
99
Chris Long ↓ Jake Hastie 78'
- 7
- 16
- 1
- 2
- 6
-
8
David Turnbull ↓ Liam Polworth 77'
- 4
- 31
- 9
Bench
- 32
- 15
-
14
Jermaine Hylton ↑ 77'
-
11
Jake Hastie ↑ 78'
- 21
-
19
Liam Polworth ↑ 77'
- 26
- 12
- 27
Coach
Steve Robinson
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Ciaron Brown ↓ Efe Ambrose 19'
- 27
- 5
- 29
- 6
- 8
-
17
Scott Robinson ↓ Aymen Souda 67'
- 10
- 1
- 11
- 9
Bench
- 32
- 2
- 18
-
25
Efe Ambrose ↑ 19'
-
21
Jack McMillan ↑ 78'
- 38
- 22
-
20
Aymen Souda ↑ 67'
- 15
Coach
Gary Holt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Theo Bair | 4 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
| Blair Spittal | 2 |
| Allan Campbell | 2 |
| Sam Nicholson | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.