Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 13 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Falkirk FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 12 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundee FC | 12 | 17 |
| 6 | Dundee United FC | 12 | 17 |
| 7 | St. Johnstone FC | 13 | 17 |
| 8 | St. Mirren FC | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell FC | 13 | 13 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 12 | 11 |
| 11 | Aberdeen FC | 12 | 11 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Ross County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Dundee FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Livingston FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Aug | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Sep | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Aug | Rangers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 08 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/6
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lukas Fadinger | 3 G | |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 2 G | 2 A |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 2 G | |
| Ibrahim Said | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Ross County FC.
- 2' Callum Slattery has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
- 7' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 22' It looks surprising Ross County FC does not make any changes. Alex Robertson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 27' Ross County FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 32' Motherwell FC is showing some good football. However, Motherwell FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Harry Paton.
- 39' Regan Charles-Cook adds to his 1 season tally! Ross County FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 41' That is a Yellow card for Ross County FC. Regan Charles-Cook will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Fresh legs for Ross County FC! Joseph Hungbo comes on to replace Regan Charles-Cook.
- 47' Controversy at the stadium! Keith Watson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 51' Another change for Ross County FC made on 51 minute. Keith Watson leaves to be changed by Harrison Clarke.
- 56' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Slattery argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Donnelly is hanging Liam Grimshaw on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' Ashley Maynard-Brewer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 73' With 1 assists to his name this season, Blair Spittal is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ross County FC.
- 78' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 80' Tony Watt puts Motherwell FC on the lead.
- 82' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Kevin van Veen is withdrawn and Jake Carroll gets his opportunity.
- 83' Ross County FC ring the changes. Harry Paton has done his job and it is now time for Alex Robertson to step up.
- 88' Ross County FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tony Watt on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 2-1 Ross County FC.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
Kevin van Veen ↓ Jake Carroll 82'
-
7
Kaiyne Woolery ↓ Jordan Roberts 63'
- 19
- 32
- 2
-
23
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Liam Donnelly 63'
- 1
- 4
- 14
- 16
Bench
-
39
Jordan Roberts ↑ 63'
-
3
Jake Carroll ↑ 82'
-
22
Liam Donnelly ↑ 63'
- 6
- 20
- 12
- 17
Coach
Graham Alexander
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
- 31
- 22
- 16
- 8
- 18
- 26
-
15
Keith Watson ↓ Harrison Clarke 51'
-
6
Harry Paton ↓ Alex Robertson 83'
- 7
Bench
- 9
- 1
-
23
Joseph Hungbo ↑ 46'
- 4
-
20
Harrison Clarke ↑ 51'
-
11
Alex Robertson ↑ 83'
- 24
Coach
Malky Mackay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 7 |
| Blair Spittal | 4 |
| Ronan Hale | 4 |
| Allan Campbell | 3 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Ross County FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Ross County FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
10.5%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | Ross County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

