Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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

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' In just a few seconds Fir Park will turn into a battlefield for Motherwell FC and Livingston FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 14' Motherwell FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Blair Spittal on 14.
  • 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Theo Bair makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 23' What a moment for Scott Pittman! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kurtis Guthrie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 33' 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.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Theo Bair — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 39' Michael Devlin picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 43' Jason Holt is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mika Biereth.
  • 46' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Shane Blaney departs to be replaced by Bevis Mugabi.
  • 51' Livingston FC is showing some good football. However, Livingston FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 57' The whistle greets Oliver Shaw as he departs to be replaced by Callum Slattery.
  • 58' Livingston FC ring the changes. Joel Nouble has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Brandon to step up.
  • 59' Poor challenge from Brodie Spencer. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 69' Livingston FC have won 245 goals from 251 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 71' Bevis Mugabi is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 76' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Livingston FC backline.
  • 77' Mo Sangare has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cristian Montano on 77 minute.
  • 78' Andrew Shinnie gets the nod from Livingston FC. He replaces Jason Holt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' 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.
  • 84' That looks like a foul for a card for Callum Slattery.
  • 86' It’s a booking for Livingston FC player. Bruce Anderson gets a card.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 3-1 Livingston 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
Sam Nicholson 2
Steven Lawless 2
Tony Watt 2
Jake Hastie 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
3 / 4
1.63 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Livingston FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC51% Draw26% Livingston FC23%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Livingston FC
49%
Motherwell FC or Livingston FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC35% Draw46% Livingston FC19%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Livingston FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 22% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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