Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2022-23 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Ross County FC
Sat 20 May 2023 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Dan Casey 57' Y
Jack Aitchison 79' Y
Blair Spittal 84' Y
Y 85' Owura Edwards
R 90' Owura Edwards

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC 2023-03-04 Ross County FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC 2022-10-04 Ross County FC 0–5 Motherwell FC 2022-05-07 Ross County FC 0–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May Ross County FC H 1–0 W
13 May St. Johnstone FC A 2–0 W
06 May Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
22 Apr Celtic FC A 1–1 D
15 Apr Dundee United FC H 1–2 L
08 Apr Livingston FC H 3–0 W
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May Motherwell FC A 0–1 L
13 May Dundee United FC A 3–1 W
06 May Livingston FC H 2–0 W
22 Apr Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–6 L
14 Apr Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
08 Apr St. Johnstone FC A 2–0 W

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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Motherwell FC launch into their encounter with Ross County FC.
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Motherwell FC that had 294 games and scored 342 goals.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Paul McGinn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Ross County FC tonight.
  • 20' Liam Kelly has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' 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 Simon Murray suffering a number of foals already.
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 44' Harry Paton makes way for Dean Cornelius at the 44 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 49' James Furlong has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan White made 1 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' Time for substitution for Ross County FC. Alex Iacovitti is replaced by Dylan Smith.
  • 57' The referee calls foul for Dan Casey. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 62' international Viktor Loturi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 64' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Alex Samuel is withdrawn and Simon Murray gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Shane Blaney has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Furlong on 67 minute.
  • 71' Mikael Mandron makes way for Jonathan Obika at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 76' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Owura Edwards. He replaces Nohan Kenneh on 77 minute.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Jack Aitchison gets a Yellow card.
  • 84' Blair Spittal has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 85' Owura Edwards is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 90' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Red card on 90.
  • 90' Stuart McKinstry is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin van Veen at the 90 minute mark.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Motherwell FC 1-0 Ross County FC.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Malky Mackay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 7
Blair Spittal 4
Ronan Hale 4
Allan Campbell 3
Simon Murray 3
Tony Watt 3
Ross Stewart 2
Callum Slattery 2

Head to Head

2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC 2023-03-04 Ross County FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC 2022-10-04 Ross County FC 0–5 Motherwell FC 2022-05-07 Ross County FC 0–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC W 2023-05-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-04-22 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-04-15 Motherwell FC 1–2 Dundee United FC L 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC W

Ross County FC Form

2023-05-20 Motherwell FC 1–0 Ross County FC L 2023-05-13 Dundee United FC 1–3 Ross County FC W 2023-05-06 Ross County FC 2–0 Livingston FC W 2023-04-22 Heart of Midlothian FC 6–1 Ross County FC L 2023-04-14 Ross County FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L 2023-04-08 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Ross County FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC to win 57% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC57% Draw25% Ross County FC18%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Ross County FC
43%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC37% Draw48% Ross County FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.3%

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% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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