Thursday , 2 July 2026

Motherwell FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Motherwell FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Livingston FC
Sat 30 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Fir Park 4,076 HT 45' · FT 45'
Blair Spittal 14' 1–0
Theo Bair 19' 2–0
2–1 23' Scott Pittman
Theo Bair 35' 3–1
Y 39' Michael Devlin
Y 43' Jason Holt
Mika Biereth 45' Y
Brodie Spencer 59' Y
Bevis Mugabi 71' Y
Callum Slattery 84' Y
Y 86' Bruce Anderson

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Alan Mulvanny
  • Assistant 2 Paul O'Neill
  • Assistant 2 David Dunne

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Heart of Midlothian FC 33 70
2 Rangers FC 33 69
3 Celtic FC 33 67
4 Motherwell FC 33 54
5 Hibernian FC 33 51
6 Falkirk FC 33 46
7 Dundee United FC 33 40
8 Aberdeen FC 33 33
9 Dundee FC 33 33
10 St. Mirren FC 33 30
11 Kilmarnock FC 33 28
12 Livingston FC 33 16

Head-to-Head

14
6
3
Motherwell FC 23 games · Avg 2.8 goals Livingston FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-10-07 Livingston FC 2–0 Motherwell FC 2023-05-24 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC 2023-01-02 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Livingston FC H 3–1 W
24 Dec Rangers FC H 0–2 L
16 Dec St. Mirren FC A 0–0 D
09 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D
05 Dec Ross County FC A 0–3 L
02 Dec Dundee FC H 3–3 D
Livingston FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Dec Motherwell FC A 1–3 L
27 Dec St. Johnstone FC H 0–0 D
23 Dec Celtic FC A 0–2 L
20 Dec Aberdeen FC A 1–2 L
16 Dec Kilmarnock FC H 0–0 D
09 Dec Hibernian FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Livingston FC
#4 Position #12
54 Points 16
33 Played 33
14 / 12 / 7 W / D / L 1 / 13 / 19
52 Scored 35
29 Conceded 66
+23 GD -31
1.64 PPG 0.48
42% Win % 3%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Livingston FC are 12th (16 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Livingston FC.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 14' Blair Spittal doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 19' Magnificent from Theo Bair! That is 20 goals in 276 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 23' GOAL! Scott Pittman fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Shaw, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 33' The travelling Livingston FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Theo Bair — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 39' The referee shows Livingston FC player a card on 39.
  • 43' Jason Holt catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 43.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Mika Biereth on 45 minutes earns him a card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Shane Blaney as he leaves the pitch. Bevis Mugabi steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 56' Paul McGinn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
  • 57' Callum Slattery is replacing Oliver Shaw for the Motherwell FC side.
  • 58' Jamie Brandon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joel Nouble at the 58 minute mark.
  • 59' The referee has no hesitation. Brodie Spencer is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 59.
  • 64' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Livingston FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 69' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 71' Bevis Mugabi picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
  • 77' The whistle greets Cristian Montano as he departs to be replaced by Mo Sangare.
  • 78' Andrew Shinnie gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Jason Holt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ayo Obileye is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Livingston FC.
  • 84' A moment of madness from Callum Slattery on 84 minutes earns him a card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bruce Anderson on 86.
  • Another three points for Motherwell FC.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Livingston FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 5
Theo Bair 4
Alan Forrest 3
David Turnbull 3
Blair Spittal 2
Allan Campbell 2
Sam Nicholson 2
Steven Lawless 2

Head to Head

2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC 2023-10-07 Livingston FC 2–0 Motherwell FC 2023-05-24 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC 2023-01-02 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC W 2023-12-24 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC L 2023-12-16 St. Mirren FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2023-12-09 Motherwell FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-05 Ross County FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2023-12-02 Motherwell FC 3–3 Dundee FC D

Livingston FC Form

2023-12-30 Motherwell FC 3–1 Livingston FC L 2023-12-27 Livingston FC 0–0 St. Johnstone FC D 2023-12-23 Celtic FC 2–0 Livingston FC L 2023-12-20 Aberdeen FC 2–1 Livingston FC L 2023-12-16 Livingston FC 0–0 Kilmarnock FC D 2023-12-09 Livingston FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.31 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC65% Draw21% Livingston FC14%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Livingston FC
35%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC49% Draw39% Livingston FC12%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 25% — 75%
-2 25% 20% 55%
-1.5 45% — 55%
-1 45% 22% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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