Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Motherwell FC
6 – 6
Full Time
Ross County FC
Sat 28 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park 5,119 HT 45' · FT 45'
3–4 65' Eamonn Brophy
3–5 73' Simon Murray
Mika Biereth pen 79' 4–5
4–6 83' Victor Loturi
Conor Wilkinson 88' 5–6
Luca Ross 90+4' 6–6
Y 32' Scott Allardice
Y 33' Victor Loturi
Brodie Spencer 70' Y
Callum Slattery 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Grainger
  • Assistant 1 Gordon Crawford
  • Assistant 2 Paul O'Neill

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
2023-10-28 Motherwell FC 3–3 Ross County FC 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

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Oct Ross County FC H 3–3 D
07 Oct Livingston FC A 0–2 L
30 Sep Celtic FC H 1–2 L
24 Sep Rangers FC A 0–1 L
16 Sep St. Mirren FC H 0–1 L
03 Sep Heart of Midlothian FC A 1–0 W
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Oct Motherwell FC A 3–3 D
24 Oct Dundee FC A 0–0 D
30 Sep Heart of Midlothian FC H 0–1 L
24 Sep Aberdeen FC A 0–4 L
16 Sep Livingston FC H 1–1 D
02 Sep Kilmarnock FC A 1–0 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' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against Ross County FC.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Ross County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Ross County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 20' Ross County FC is showing some good football. However, Ross County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ross County FC backline.
  • 32' Controversy at the stadium! Scott Allardice argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 33' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Victor Loturi on 33 minutes.
  • 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and Ross County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 43' Paul McGinn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Ross County FC tonight.
  • 46' Another change for Ross County FC made on 46 minute. Yan Dhanda leaves to be changed by Kyle Turner.
  • 51' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's shape.
  • 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 61' Conor Wilkinson gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Theo Bair and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Eamonn Brophy makes it 0-1.
  • 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Brodie Spencer.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Simon Murray — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 74' Scott High gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces Simon Murray and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Mika Biereth has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
  • 83' Victor Loturi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
  • 85' Callum Slattery has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 85.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Oliver Shaw is replaced by Luca Ross.
  • 88' What a moment for Conor Wilkinson! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 89' Dylan Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Connor Randall on 89 minute.
  • It finishes all square. Motherwell FC and Ross County FC share the spoils 3-3.

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
Ronan Hale 4
Blair Spittal 4
Simon Murray 3
Tony Watt 3
Allan Campbell 3
Ross Stewart 2
Callum Slattery 2

Head to Head

2023-10-28 Motherwell FC 3–3 Ross County FC 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

Motherwell FC Form

2023-10-28 Motherwell FC 3–3 Ross County FC D 2023-10-07 Livingston FC 2–0 Motherwell FC L 2023-09-30 Motherwell FC 1–2 Celtic FC L 2023-09-24 Rangers FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2023-09-16 Motherwell FC 0–1 St. Mirren FC L 2023-09-03 Heart of Midlothian FC 0–1 Motherwell FC W

Ross County FC Form

2023-10-28 Motherwell FC 3–3 Ross County FC D 2023-10-24 Dundee FC 0–0 Ross County FC D 2023-09-30 Ross County FC 0–1 Heart of Midlothian FC L 2023-09-24 Aberdeen FC 4–0 Ross County FC L 2023-09-16 Ross County FC 1–1 Livingston FC D 2023-09-02 Kilmarnock FC 0–1 Ross County FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC47% Draw26% Ross County FC27%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Ross County FC
53%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC34% Draw45% Ross County FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 21% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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