Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 33 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Mulvanny
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee Don Robertson
- Referee Andy McWilliam
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 33 | 70 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 33 | 69 |
| 3 | Celtic FC | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | Motherwell FC | 33 | 54 |
| 5 | Hibernian FC | 33 | 51 |
| 6 | Falkirk FC | 33 | 46 |
| 7 | Dundee United FC | 33 | 40 |
| 8 | Aberdeen FC | 33 | 33 |
| 9 | Dundee FC | 33 | 33 |
| 10 | St. Mirren FC | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock FC | 33 | 28 |
| 12 | Livingston FC | 33 | 16 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | St. Mirren FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Celtic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Motherwell FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 54 | Points | 30 |
| 33 | Played | 33 |
| 14 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 9 / 17 |
| 52 | Scored | 27 |
| 29 | Conceded | 48 |
| +23 | GD | -21 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 42% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Motherwell FC are 4th (54 pts). St. Mirren FC are 10th (30 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Fir Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Richard Tait, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 10' Adam Hammill is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for St. Mirren FC so far.
- 12' Liam Grimshaw has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 12.
- 17' Danny Johnson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Motherwell FC tonight.
- 22' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 27' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against St. Mirren FC's shape.
- 37' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 42' Scotland international Allan Campbell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Adam Hammill gets the nod from St. Mirren FC. He replaces Cody Cooke and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' A change in the St. Mirren FC ranks — Ryan Edwards exits the field as Cameron Smith enters on 59.
- 61' Gael Bigirimana gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Christian Mbulu and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 68' A stunning finish from Simeon Jackson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 81' A change in the Motherwell FC ranks — Allan Campbell exits the field as Conor Sammon enters on 81.
- 86' St. Mirren FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 88' Time for substitution for St. Mirren FC. Simeon Jackson is replaced by Ryan Flynn.
- The points are shared — Motherwell FC 0-1 St. Mirren FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 20
- 5
- 9
- 24
- 4
-
2
Richard Tait C ↓ Ryan Bowman 81'
- 18
- 14
-
8
Allan Campbell ↓ Conor Sammon 81'
- 28
Bench
- 3
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 81'
- 11
-
17
Gael Bigirimana ↑ 61'
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↑ 81'
- 23
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
-
11
Simeon Jackson ↓ Ryan Flynn 88'
- 21
- 2
-
27
Ryan Edwards ↓ Cammy Smith 59'
- 4
- 15
- 39
- 26
-
20
Cody Cooke ↓ Adam Hammill 56'
- 19
Bench
-
77
Adam Hammill ↑ 56'
-
8
Ryan Flynn ↑ 88'
- 25
-
10
Cammy Smith ↑ 59'
- 16
- 14
- 40
Coach
Oran Kearney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Allan Campbell | 2 |
| Curtis Main | 2 |
| Killian Phillips | 2 |
| Lennon Miller | 2 |
Motherwell FC Form
St. Mirren FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Mirren FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
78%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
51%
Motherwell FC or St. Mirren FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.6%
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 26% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.