Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Joseph Lawson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hibernian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Feb | Celtic FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | St. Johnstone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 4 |
| +1 | GD | +0 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Motherwell FC and St. Johnstone FC get this one started.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Motherwell FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against St. Johnstone FC's shape.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 29' The referee shows St. Johnstone FC player a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 49' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tony Watt made 252 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 63' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Elliott Frear comes on to replace Gboly Ariyibi.
- 64' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Jake Hastie is replaced by Christopher Cadden.
- 68' Ross Callachan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sean Goss on 68 minute.
- 70' Elliott Frear does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 73' The crowd applauds Liam Craig as he leaves the pitch. Tony Watt steps in for St. Johnstone FC.
- 77' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Gorrin departs to be replaced by Carl McHugh.
- 80' Against the run of play, David Turnbull has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 87' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Tom Aldred will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Richard Tait does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- St. Johnstone FC will have plenty to reflect on. Motherwell FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Elliott Frear 63'
- 20
- 5
- 9
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
- 28
-
23
Alex Gorrin ↓ Carl McHugh 77'
- 32
Bench
- 6
- 22
- 24
-
4
Carl McHugh ↑ 77'
-
7
Christopher Cadden ↑ 64'
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 63'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sean Goss ↓ Ross Callachan 68'
- 33
- 19
- 5
- 8
- 1
- 9
-
26
Liam Craig ↓ Tony Watt 73'
- 3
- 15
- 17
Bench
-
32
Tony Watt ↑ 73'
-
11
Danny Swanson ↑ 68'
-
28
Ross Callachan ↑ 68'
- 14
- 23
- 12
- 50
Coach
Tommy Wright
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Jason Kerr | 3 |
| Callum Hendry | 3 |
| Tom Sparrow | 2 |
| Guy Melamed | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Mika Biereth | 2 |
| Kevin van Veen | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.97
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.56
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC to win 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
88%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
33%
Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.2%
2 – 0
15.1%
0 – 0
9.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
5.6%
4 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.4%
1 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 22% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 25% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.