Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2020-21 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC — Premier League at Fir Park.
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- St. Mirren FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Barry Cook
- Referee Graeme Stewart
- Referee Kevin Clancy
- Referee David Doig
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Mar | Livingston FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Hibernian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Motherwell FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Mar | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Ross County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Motherwell FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Motherwell FC | St. Mirren FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| +1 | GD | +3 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
St. Mirren FC this season
Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts). St. Mirren FC are 2nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
St. Mirren FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Graham Alexander might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Scotland international Robbie Crawford has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Jay Henderson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 290 appearances.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' St. Mirren 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.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Motherwell FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Steven Lawless by Barry Maguire on 46 minute.
- 48' Poor challenge from Ethan Erhahon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 53' It’s high time Graham Alexander made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 54' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Mark O'Hara comes on to replace Jordan Roberts.
- 59' Motherwell FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined St. Mirren FC backline.
- 62' What a strike from Devante Cole! The score is 1-0.
- 67' Allan Campbell picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Kristian Dennis gets the nod from St. Mirren FC. He replaces Lee Erwin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 81' Joe Shaughnessy picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' It is a substitution in Motherwell FC team. Chris Long is replaced by Bevis Mugabi on 81 minute.
- 85' The St. Mirren FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Shaughnessy departs to be replaced by Jay Henderson.
- 90' Poor challenge from Conor McCarthy. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- St. Mirren FC will have plenty to reflect on. Motherwell FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
-
39
Jordan Roberts ↓ Mark O'Hara 54'
-
9
Chris Long ↓ Bevis Mugabi 81'
- 5
- 33
- 6
-
14
Steven Lawless ↓ Barry Maguire 46'
- 13
- 4
- 31
- 8
Bench
- 34
-
7
Mark O'Hara ↑ 54'
- 37
- 3
-
16
Bevis Mugabi ↑ 81'
-
15
Barry Maguire ↑ 46'
- 18
- 11
- 26
Coach
Graham Alexander
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 4
-
8
Ryan Flynn ↓ Cameron MacPherson 46'
-
25
Ethan Erhahon ↓ Kyle McAllister 73'
- 5
-
23
Lee Erwin ↓ Kristian Dennis 73'
- 21
- 17
- 22
- 11
Bench
-
20
Kristian Dennis ↑ 73'
-
10
Kyle McAllister ↑ 73'
- 2
-
14
Cameron MacPherson ↑ 46'
- 26
-
30
Jay Henderson ↑ 85'
- 15
- 19
Coach
James Goodwin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| James Scott | 3 |
| Lennon Miller | 2 |
| David Turnbull | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
| Jamie McGrath | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.6
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 1.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 2.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
74%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
65%
Motherwell FC or St. Mirren FC
61%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
32.1%
0 – 1
16.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
3.6%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
1.3%
0 – 3
1%
3 – 0
1%
1 – 3
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 20% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 20% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.