Sunday , 16 August 2026

Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
0 – 2
Full Time
St. Johnstone FC
Wed 1 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Callum Slattery 32' Y
Y 56' Stevie May
Sean Goss 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs St. Johnstone 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

9
6
9
Motherwell FC 24 games · Avg 2.6 goals St. Johnstone FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-01 Motherwell FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2022-08-06 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-19 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2021-08-08 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb St. Johnstone FC H 0–2 L
28 Jan St. Mirren FC A 0–1 L
14 Jan Ross County FC H 1–1 D
08 Jan Hibernian FC H 2–3 L
02 Jan Livingston FC A 1–1 D
28 Dec Rangers FC A 0–3 L
St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Motherwell FC A 2–0 W
28 Jan Rangers FC A 0–2 L
14 Jan Livingston FC H 2–4 L
07 Jan Aberdeen FC A 0–2 L
02 Jan Dundee United FC H 0–1 L
28 Dec Heart of Midlothian FC H 2–3 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)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' We are underway at Fir Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Drey Wright makes it 0-1.
  • 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' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at Fir Park. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 27' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 27 minute. Shane Blaney leaves to be changed by Max Johnston.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Callum Slattery on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Motherwell FC will be frustrated.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. St. Johnstone FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' Dean Cornelius has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stephen O'Donnell on 46 minute.
  • 49' Melker Hallberg doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and St. Johnstone FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stevie May on 56.
  • 60' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Riku Danzaki exits the field as Stuart McKinstry enters on 60.
  • 61' It’s a booking for Motherwell FC player. Sean Goss gets a Yellow card.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Obika. He replaces Kevin van Veen on 66 minute.
  • 70' A tactical swap from St. Johnstone FC — Connor McLennan on, Stevie May off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cameron MacPherson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
  • 80' Graham Carey gets the nod from St. Johnstone FC. He replaces Melker Hallberg and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
  • 90' It looks surprising St. Johnstone FC does not make any changes. James Furlong has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Motherwell FC and St. Johnstone FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jason Kerr 3
Callum Hendry 3
Nicky Clark 3
Mika Biereth 2
Kevin van Veen 2
Drey Wright 2
Moses Ebiye 2
Stevie May 2

Head to Head

2023-02-01 Motherwell FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2022-08-06 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-19 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC 2021-08-08 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2023-02-01 Motherwell FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-01-28 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Motherwell FC L 2023-01-14 Motherwell FC 1–1 Ross County FC D 2023-01-08 Motherwell FC 2–3 Hibernian FC L 2023-01-02 Livingston FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2022-12-28 Rangers FC 3–0 Motherwell FC L

St. Johnstone FC Form

2023-02-01 Motherwell FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC W 2023-01-28 Rangers FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-01-14 St. Johnstone FC 2–4 Livingston FC L 2023-01-07 Aberdeen FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-01-02 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Dundee United FC L 2022-12-28 St. Johnstone FC 2–3 Heart of Midlothian FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 St. Johnstone FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC38% Draw30% St. Johnstone FC32%
Actual: St. Johnstone FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
68%
Draw or St. Johnstone FC
62%
Motherwell FC or St. Johnstone FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC28% Draw50% St. Johnstone FC22%
Actual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push St. Johnstone FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗

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