Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 John Beaton
- Referee Euan Anderson
- Referee Drew Kirkland
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Aug | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Glentoran FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Hibernian FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | Livingston FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Hibernian FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
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' The ball is rolling at Fir Park. Motherwell FC are looking to make home advantage count against St. Johnstone FC.
- 4' Motherwell FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Allan Campbell on 4.
- 9' Liam Craig is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Motherwell FC so far.
- 14' The travelling St. Johnstone FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' Jason Kerr, a Scotland defender, has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 24' It looks surprising St. Johnstone FC does not make any changes. Liam Polworth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mark O'Hara on 36 minutes.
- 41' 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.
- 46' St. Johnstone FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tony Watt on 48.
- 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' Another substitution for St. Johnstone FC to replace Michael O'Halloran by Stevie May on 54 minute.
- 59' It is a cagey affair so far. Motherwell FC in their trying to find a way past St. Johnstone FC's compact .
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Liam Craig. He replaces Liam Gordon on 64 minute.
- 69' Trevor Carson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 69.
- 69' Jordan White has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tony Watt on 69 minute.
- 71' Liam Grimshaw has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathan McGinley on 71 minute.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 81' 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 David Wotherspoon suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' Murray Davidson has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Wotherspoon on 85 minute.
- 87' Allan Campbell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- 90' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 90 minute. Jordan White leaves to be changed by Chris Long.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Motherwell FC players.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 7
-
5
Nathan McGinley ↓ Liam Grimshaw 71'
- 16
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Jordan White 69'
- 33
- 1
- 6
- 4
- 31
- 19
Bench
- 17
- 99
- 15
-
2
Liam Grimshaw ↑ 71'
- 11
-
9
Jordan White ↑ 69'
- 25
- 27
- 23
Coach
Steve Robinson
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 12
- 10
- 3
-
6
Liam Gordon ↓ Liam Craig 64'
- 5
- 18
-
22
Callum Hendry ↓ Chris Kane 54'
-
11
Michael O'Halloran ↓ Stevie May 54'
- 15
- 4
Bench
-
14
Stevie May ↑ 54'
-
8
Murray Davidson ↑ 85'
- 1
-
9
Chris Kane ↑ 54'
-
26
Liam Craig ↑ 64'
- 20
- 19
- 2
- 16
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Jason Kerr | 3 |
| Callum Hendry | 3 |
| Moses Ebiye | 2 |
| Stevie May | 2 |
| Tom Sparrow | 2 |
| Guy Melamed | 2 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
83%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
42%
Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Johnstone FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 26% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.