Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2018-19 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League .
- Motherwell FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Stevenson
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee David Lowe
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Celtic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Dundee FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #5 |
| 8 | Points | 10 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 3 |
| 9 | Scored | 8 |
| 11 | Conceded | 9 |
| -2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 29% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (27 games)
H2H (27 games)
37%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
St. Mirren FC this season
Motherwell FC are 8th (8 pts). St. Mirren FC are 5th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Mirren FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
St. Mirren FC
| Killian Phillips | 3 G | |
| Samu Ramos | 1 G | 2 A |
| Declan John | 1 G | |
| Fraser Taylor | 1 G | |
| Paul Nsio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' 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 Cody Cooke suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. St. Mirren FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Kyle Magennis is replacing Ryan Flynn for the St. Mirren FC side.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Oran Kearney might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' The 33-year-old Charles Dunne has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' St. Mirren FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Samu Ramos scoring 1 goals.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Motherwell FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against St. Mirren FC's shape.
- 60' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' The whistle greets Liam Grimshaw as he departs to be replaced by Elliott Frear.
- 68' A change in the St. Mirren FC ranks — Daniel Mullen exits the field as Duckens Nazon enters on 68.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Paul McGinn argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' The deadlock is broken! David Turnbull gets on the scoresheet on 74 minutes.
- 79' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Mirren FC backline.
- 81' Stephen McGinn was booked on 81.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Jamie Semple. He replaces David Turnbull on 82 minute.
- 87' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Gboly Ariyibi is replaced by Adam Livingstone.
- 88' Richard Tait has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 89' Cody Cooke gets the nod from St. Mirren FC. He replaces Gary MacKenzie and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 5
- 4
- 2
- 18
-
14
Liam Grimshaw ↓ Elliott Frear 63'
- 7
- 8
-
28
David Turnbull ↓ Jamie Semple 82'
- 35
Bench
- 9
- 6
- 24
- 19
-
11
Elliott Frear ↑ 63'
-
29
Adam Livingstone ↑ 87'
-
39
Jamie Semple ↑ 82'
Coach
Steve Robinson
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 14
- 11
-
8
Ryan Flynn ↓ Kyle Magennis 25'
- 2
-
6
Gary MacKenzie ↓ Cody Cooke 89'
- 4
-
18
Daniel Mullen ↓ Duckens Nazon 68'
- 1
- 16
- 3
Bench
- 35
- 21
- 15
-
7
Kyle Magennis ↑ 25'
-
20
Cody Cooke ↑ 89'
-
9
Duckens Nazon ↑ 68'
- 26
Coach
Oran Kearney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Curtis Main | 2 |
| Killian Phillips | 2 |
| Lennon Miller | 2 |
| David Turnbull | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Motherwell FC or St. Mirren FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
68%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
59%
Motherwell FC or St. Mirren FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

