Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs Ross County FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Motherwell FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Ross County FC
Sat 3 Aug 2024 · 14:00 UTC Fir Park 4,353 HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 71' Will Nightingale
Y 84' Jordan White

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee John Beaton
  • Assistant 1 Dougie Potter
  • Assistant 2 John Stewart (Scotland)

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
2024-08-03 Motherwell FC 0–0 Ross County FC 2024-05-11 Ross County FC 1–5 Motherwell FC 2024-02-06 Motherwell FC 5–0 Ross County FC 2023-12-05 Ross County FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2023-10-28 Motherwell FC 3–3 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Ross County FC H 0–0 D
19 May St. Johnstone FC H 1–2 L
15 May Hibernian FC A 0–3 L
11 May Ross County FC A 5–1 W
04 May Livingston FC H 4–1 W
27 Apr Aberdeen FC A 0–1 L
Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Motherwell FC A 0–0 D
19 May Aberdeen FC H 2–2 D
15 May St. Johnstone FC A 1–1 D
11 May Motherwell FC H 1–5 L
04 May Hibernian FC H 2–1 W
27 Apr Livingston FC A 0–2 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' In just a few seconds Fir Park will turn into a battlefield for Motherwell FC and Ross County FC.
  • 5' 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 Dan Casey suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past Ross County FC's compact 3-5-2.
  • 15' Ryan Leak has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' Ross County FC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' Motherwell FC are deployed in a 3-4-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against Ross County FC's 3-5-2 shape.
  • 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 55' Ross County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 60' Ross County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 62' Jack Grieves makes way for Aidan Denholm at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ross County FC.
  • 67' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Zach Robinson exits the field as Apostolos Stamatelopoulos enters on 67.
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Will Nightingale on 71 minutes.
  • 73' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Lennon Miller is replaced by Ross Callachan on 73 minute.
  • 78' 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.
  • 83' It looks surprising Ross County FC does not make any changes. Ross Laidlaw has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a card for Jordan White.
  • 88' Noah Chilvers is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Brown at the 88 minute mark.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Ross County FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Don Cowie

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

2024-08-03 Motherwell FC 0–0 Ross County FC 2024-05-11 Ross County FC 1–5 Motherwell FC 2024-02-06 Motherwell FC 5–0 Ross County FC 2023-12-05 Ross County FC 3–0 Motherwell FC 2023-10-28 Motherwell FC 3–3 Ross County FC

Motherwell FC Form

2024-08-03 Motherwell FC 0–0 Ross County FC D 2024-05-19 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC L 2024-05-15 Hibernian FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L 2024-05-11 Ross County FC 1–5 Motherwell FC W 2024-05-04 Motherwell FC 4–1 Livingston FC W 2024-04-27 Aberdeen FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L

Ross County FC Form

2024-08-03 Motherwell FC 0–0 Ross County FC D 2024-05-19 Ross County FC 2–2 Aberdeen FC D 2024-05-15 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Ross County FC D 2024-05-11 Ross County FC 1–5 Motherwell FC L 2024-05-04 Ross County FC 2–1 Hibernian FC W 2024-04-27 Livingston FC 2–0 Ross County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.49 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Ross County FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC48% Draw27% Ross County FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Ross County FC
52%
Motherwell FC or Ross County FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC33% Draw48% Ross County FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push Ross County FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✗

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