Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

Premier League · 2020-21
Motherwell FC
1 – 5
Full Time
Rangers FC
Sun 27 Sep 2020 · 11:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Ricki Lamie 31' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Bobby Madden
  • Referee David Doig
  • Referee Graeme Leslie
  • Referee Alan Newlands

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

3
7
16
Motherwell FC 26 games · Avg 3.5 goals Rangers FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC 2019-12-15 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2019-10-27 Rangers FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2019-04-07 Motherwell FC 0–3 Rangers FC 2018-11-11 Rangers FC 7–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Rangers FC H 1–5 L
24 Sep Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC A 0–3 L
20 Sep Aberdeen FC A 3–0 W
17 Sep Coleraine FC A 2–2 D
12 Sep St. Johnstone FC H 1–0 W
30 Aug Celtic FC A 0–3 L
Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Sep Motherwell FC A 5–1 W
24 Sep Willem II Tilburg A 4–0 W
20 Sep Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
17 Sep Lincoln Red Imps FC A 5–0 W
12 Sep Dundee United FC H 4–0 W
29 Aug Hamilton Academical FC A 2–0 W

Season Stats

Motherwell FC Rangers FC
#8 Position #2
8 Points 16
7 Played 7
2 / 2 / 3 W / D / L 5 / 1 / 1
9 Scored 8
11 Conceded 4
-2 GD +4
1.14 PPG 2.29
29% Win % 71%

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Rangers FC this season

Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (16 pts).

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
Rangers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
3/1
■ 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
Rangers FC
Lawrence Shankland 3 G
Ryan Naderi 2 G 1 A
Miguel Chaiwa 1 G 1 A
Thelo Aasgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Motherwell FC to score. At the same time, Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 297 games and scored 348 goals.
  • 10' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rangers FC backline.
  • 12' The England defender James Tavernier breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
  • 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Rangers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 22' Motherwell FC have won 348 goals from 297 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 27' It’s high time Steven Gerrard made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 28' Magnificent from Jordan Jones! That is 10 goals in 264 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 31' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Ricki Lamie will be fuming at that decision.
  • 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 37' A goal from the England international James Tavernier! He fires home on 37 to make it 0-3!
  • 42' Rangers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Liam Polworth by Chris Long on 46 minute.
  • 51' Rangers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' Sherwin Seedorf gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Tony Watt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 60' Another change for Rangers FC made on 60 minute. Filip Helander leaves to be changed by Leon Balogun.
  • 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 69' The whistle greets Ryan Kent as he departs to be replaced by Cedric Itten.
  • 70' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordan White is hanging Tony Watt on the field on 70 minute.
  • 75' Ianis Hagi gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Alfredo Morelos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' Cedric Itten adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 0-4 — and this changes everything.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Steven Davis as he leaves the pitch. Jermain Defoe steps in for Rangers FC.
  • 78' Ianis Hagi gets the nod from Rangers FC. He replaces Alfredo Morelos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Cedric Itten adds to his 0 season tally! Rangers FC lead 0-5 — and this changes everything.
  • 85' Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 87' George Edmundson doubles the advantage! 0-6 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Rangers FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Rangers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Gerrard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
James Tavernier 7
Fashion Sakala 7
Alfredo Morelos 5
Scott Arfield 5
Cedric Itten 4
Malik Tillman 3
Scott Wright 3
Cyriel Dessers 3

Head to Head

2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC 2019-12-15 Motherwell FC 0–2 Rangers FC 2019-10-27 Rangers FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2019-04-07 Motherwell FC 0–3 Rangers FC 2018-11-11 Rangers FC 7–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC L 2020-09-24 Hapoel Be'er Sheva FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2020-09-20 Aberdeen FC 0–3 Motherwell FC W 2020-09-17 Coleraine FC 2–2 Motherwell FC D 2020-09-12 Motherwell FC 1–0 St. Johnstone FC W 2020-08-30 Celtic FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L

Rangers FC Form

2020-09-27 Motherwell FC 1–5 Rangers FC W 2020-09-24 Willem II Tilburg 0–4 Rangers FC W 2020-09-20 Hibernian FC 2–2 Rangers FC D 2020-09-17 Lincoln Red Imps FC 0–5 Rangers FC W 2020-09-12 Rangers FC 4–0 Dundee United FC W 2020-08-29 Hamilton Academical FC 0–2 Rangers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.72 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.56 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Rangers FC to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC13% Draw19% Rangers FC68%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
32%
Draw or Rangers FC
87%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC8% Draw36% Rangers FC56%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
0 – 2
12.3%
0 – 3
10.2%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
7.3%
0 – 4
6.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 4
4.7%
0 – 5
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 6% 92%
-0.5 8% — 92%
+0.5 24% — 76%
+1 24% 21% 54%
+1.5 46% — 54%
+2 46% 22% 33%
+2.5 67% — 33%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✓

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