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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sean Carr
- Referee Colin Steven
- Referee Stuart Hodge
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
4 games this season
🟨 4.8/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Feb | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Mar | Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Dundee United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Motherwell FC and Livingston FC has kicked off!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Allan Campbell needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 30 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' The whistle greets Tony Watt as he departs to be replaced by Chris Long.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and Livingston FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Devante Cole has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Livingston FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
- 46' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 47' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marvin Bartley on 47 minutes.
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Motherwell FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' Alan Forrest is replacing Steve Lawson for the Livingston FC side.
- 58' Livingston FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
- 59' A goal from the Jamaica international Devante Cole! He fires home on 59 to make it 2-0!
- 60' What a strike from Jack Fitzwater! The score is 2-1.
- 63' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 68' It looks surprising Livingston FC does not make any changes. Stephen O'Donnell has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 69' Assisted by Devante Cole with the perfectly-timed delivery and Chris Long makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 70' Craig Sibbald was booked on 70.
- 72' Marvin Bartley makes way for Scott Tiffoney at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Livingston FC.
- 77' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Nicky Devlin is booked for Livingston FC — Yellow card on 78.
- 83' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Declan Gallagher comes on to replace Chris Long.
- 90' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Roberts departs to be replaced by Nathan McGinley.
- The points are shared — Motherwell FC 3-1 Livingston FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 39
- 3
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Chris Long 24'
- 33
- 15
- 6
- 13
- 4
- 40
- 8
Bench
-
9
Chris Long ↑ 24'
-
5
Nathan McGinley ↑ 90'
- 14
- 31
- 11
- 19
- 24
- 26
- 23
Coach
Graham Alexander
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 2
- 5
- 12
- 29
- 6
- 10
-
33
Steve Lawson ↓ Alan Forrest 56'
- 1
- 14
- 15
Bench
- 32
- 18
- 25
- 21
-
8
Scott Pittman ↑ 56'
-
22
Scott Tiffoney ↑ 72'
-
11
Alan Forrest ↑ 56'
- 23
- 37
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 5 |
| Theo Bair | 4 |
| David Turnbull | 3 |
| Alan Forrest | 3 |
| Jake Hastie | 2 |
| Scott Tiffoney | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Chris Long | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Livingston FC
51%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.