Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2020-21 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Ross County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 May | Dundee United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Motherwell FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 May | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Dundee United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
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.
- 1' Iain Vigurs picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 3' Poor challenge from Tyler Magloire. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 4' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tyler Magloire on 4 minutes.
- 7' Sam Foley has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 7 minutes.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Graham Alexander might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' Coll Donaldson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' The referee has no hesitation. Carl Tremarco is booked for Ross County FC — Yellow card on 33.
- 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 42' Charlie Lakin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Carl Tremarco at the 42 minute mark.
- 47' 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.
- 49' Iain Vigurs doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 54' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' The travelling Ross County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 60' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Steven Lawless is hanging Jake Hastie on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Tony Watt comes on to replace Robbie Crawford.
- 66' Ross County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Michael Gardyne on 66.
- 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Devante Cole argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tony Watt on 79.
- 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Jordan Tillson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 88' The Ross County FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Gardyne departs to be replaced by Regan Charles-Cook.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 9
- 7
- 37
- 5
- 33
- 13
- 4
-
11
Jake Hastie ↓ Steven Lawless 60'
- 40
-
8
Robbie Crawford ↓ Tony Watt 65'
Bench
- 3
-
32
Tony Watt ↑ 65'
- 15
- 18
-
14
Steven Lawless ↑ 60'
- 31
- 26
- 12
- 27
Coach
Graham Alexander
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 18
- 25
-
3
Carl Tremarco ↓ Charlie Lakin 42'
- 26
- 15
- 11
- 7
- 20
Bench
-
17
Regan Charles-Cook ↑ 88'
-
19
Charlie Lakin ↑ 42'
- 10
- 28
- 8
- 6
- 24
- 44
- 21
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 7 |
| Ronan Hale | 4 |
| Blair Spittal | 4 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Allan Campbell | 3 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.45
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Ross County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Ross County FC
58%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.