Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Motherwell FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Ross County FC
Wed 4 Mar 2020 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 16' Callum Morris
Rolando Aarons 20' Y
Y 64' Iain Vigurs
Y 65' Marcus Fraser
Richard Tait 65' Y
Y 80' Ross Stewart

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Fir Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Steven McLean
  • Referee Alan Muir
  • Referee David Doig
  • Referee Craig Ferguson

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

11
4
7
Motherwell FC 22 games · Avg 3.0 goals Ross County FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-03-04 Motherwell FC 4–1 Ross County FC 2019-12-26 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2019-09-21 Motherwell FC 1–2 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Mar Ross County FC H 4–1 W
25 Feb St. Mirren FC H 1–2 L
22 Feb Hamilton Academical FC A 0–0 D
12 Feb St. Johnstone FC A 1–2 L
05 Feb Celtic FC H 0–4 L
01 Feb Livingston FC A 0–1 L
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Mar Motherwell FC A 1–4 L
22 Feb Aberdeen FC A 2–1 W
15 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 1–1 D
12 Feb Hibernian FC A 0–3 L
05 Feb Livingston FC H 2–0 W
01 Feb Kilmarnock FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
64% 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' Temperatures are rising at Fir Park as Motherwell FC face off against Ross County FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 3' Liam Fontaine doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 8' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 13' Declan Gallagher has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 42 cards already picked up this season.
  • 16' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Yellow card on 16.
  • 17' Mark O'Hara adds to his 0 season tally! Motherwell FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 20' Rolando Aarons picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 25' What a moment for Allan Campbell! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' Don Cowie, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Ross County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Morris is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ross County FC.
  • 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stuart Kettlewell will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 64' The referee calls foul for Iain Vigurs. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 65' Marcus Fraser was booked on 65.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. Blair Spittal is replaced by Jordan Tillson.
  • 67' Ross County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ross Stewart is hanging Lee Erwin on the field on 67 minute.
  • 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 75' Allan Campbell with the second goal in the match!
  • 77' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Chris Long has done his job and it is now time for Tony Watt to step up.
  • 80' Ross Stewart was booked on 80.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Rolando Aarons as he leaves the pitch. Christian Ilic steps in for Motherwell FC.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marcus Fraser, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 4-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 7
Ronan Hale 4
Blair Spittal 4
Simon Murray 3
Tony Watt 3
Allan Campbell 3
Mark O'Hara 2
Devante Cole 2

Head to Head

2020-03-04 Motherwell FC 4–1 Ross County FC 2019-12-26 Ross County FC 1–2 Motherwell FC 2019-09-21 Motherwell FC 1–2 Ross County FC

Motherwell FC Form

2020-03-04 Motherwell FC 4–1 Ross County FC W 2020-02-25 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Mirren FC L 2020-02-22 Hamilton Academical FC 0–0 Motherwell FC D 2020-02-12 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC L 2020-02-05 Motherwell FC 0–4 Celtic FC L 2020-02-01 Livingston FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L

Ross County FC Form

2020-03-04 Motherwell FC 4–1 Ross County FC L 2020-02-22 Aberdeen FC 1–2 Ross County FC W 2020-02-15 Ross County FC 1–1 St. Johnstone FC D 2020-02-12 Hibernian FC 3–0 Ross County FC L 2020-02-05 Ross County FC 2–0 Livingston FC W 2020-02-01 Kilmarnock FC 3–1 Ross County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC50% Draw25% Ross County FC25%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Ross County FC
50%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC37% Draw42% Ross County FC21%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 21% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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