Thursday , 2 July 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 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

3
7
15
Motherwell FC 25 games · Avg 3.6 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
#4 Position #2
54 Points 69
33 Played 33
14 / 12 / 7 W / D / L 19 / 12 / 2
52 Scored 66
29 Conceded 31
+23 GD +35
1.64 PPG 2.09
42% Win % 58%

Key Stats

76% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). Rangers FC are 2nd (69 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Fir Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Ricki Lamie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 251 appearances.
  • 10' Rangers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 12' The England James Tavernier breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
  • 17' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Liam Grimshaw suffering a number of foals already.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' The deadlock is broken! Jordan Jones gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
  • 31' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 31.
  • 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Declan Gallagher, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 37' A goal from the England international James Tavernier! He fires home on 37 to make it 0-3!
  • 42' The 27-year-old Allan Campbell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Chris Long. He replaces Liam Polworth on 46 minute.
  • 51' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' Callum Lang is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Motherwell FC — Sherwin Seedorf on, Tony Watt off on 58 minutes.
  • 60' Leon Balogun has so much to prove this time. He replaces Filip Helander on 60 minute.
  • 65' Alfredo Morelos, a Colombia , has 50 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Rangers FC — Cedric Itten on, Ryan Kent off on 69 minutes.
  • 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 has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfredo Morelos on 75 minute.
  • 75' What composure from Cedric Itten! The Switzerland international strokes it home. 0-4.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Steven Davis is replaced by Jermain Defoe.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Rangers FC. Alfredo Morelos is replaced by Ianis Hagi.
  • 80' Cedric Itten with the second goal in the match!
  • 85' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past Rangers FC's compact .
  • 87' A stunning finish from George Edmundson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-5 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Scott Arfield 5
Alfredo Morelos 5
Cedric Itten 4
Cyriel Dessers 3
Kemar Roofe 3
Malik Tillman 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
4 / 4
1.01 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.5 Rangers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 67% + Rangers FC to win 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC16% Draw20% Rangers FC64%
Actual: Rangers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
37%
Draw or Rangers FC
84%
Motherwell FC or Rangers FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC13% Draw37% Rangers FC50%
Actual: Rangers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 1
8.3%
0 – 3
7.6%
1 – 3
7.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 4
4.8%
0 – 4
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 1
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Rangers FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 8% 87%
-0.5 13% — 87%
+0.5 32% — 68%
+1 32% 21% 47%
+1.5 53% — 47%
+2 53% 20% 27%
+2.5 73% — 27%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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