Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

Premier League · 2022-23
Motherwell FC
2 – 1
Full Time
St. Mirren FC
Wed 15 Feb 2023 · 19:45 UTC Fir Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonathan Obika 35' Y
Y 62' Greg Kiltie
Calum Butcher 69' Y
Y 86' Keanu Baccus
Y 90' Declan Gallagher
Y 90' Thierry Small

Overview

Match Preview

Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren 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

12
9
5
Motherwell FC 26 games · Avg 2.1 goals St. Mirren FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-15 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC 2023-01-28 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2022-07-31 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2022-04-02 Motherwell FC 4–2 St. Mirren FC 2022-02-01 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Feb St. Mirren FC H 2–1 W
04 Feb Aberdeen FC A 1–3 L
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
St. Mirren FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Feb Motherwell FC A 1–2 L
04 Feb Hibernian FC H 0–1 L
01 Feb Aberdeen FC A 3–1 W
28 Jan Motherwell FC H 1–0 W
18 Jan Celtic FC A 0–4 L
13 Jan Heart of Midlothian FC A 0–1 L

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)
35% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at Fir Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC.
  • 5' Motherwell FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! Kevin van Veen gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 9' Kevin van Veen doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 14' 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 James Furlong suffering a number of foals already.
  • 19' The Scotland Max Johnston breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 3-0!
  • 24' What a strike from Ryan Strain! The score is 3-1.
  • 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Thierry Small is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott Tanser at the 30 minute mark.
  • 31' St. Mirren FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thierry Small is hanging Scott Tanser on the field on 31 minute.
  • 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jonathan Obika.
  • 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Hammell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Curtis Main, as he is very good at scoring at Fir Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 57' Another substitution for St. Mirren FC to replace Alexandros Gogic by Greg Kiltie on 57 minute.
  • 62' It’s a booking for St. Mirren FC player. Greg Kiltie gets a Yellow card.
  • 67' Motherwell FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Calum Butcher.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 78' Kevin van Veen makes way for Jack Aitchison at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Ryan Strain as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Flynn steps in for St. Mirren FC.
  • 84' Callum Slattery is ready to make an impact after coming on for Blair Spittal at the 84 minute mark.
  • 86' St. Mirren FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Declan Gallagher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Stephen O'Donnell. He replaces James Furlong on 90 minute.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Hammell

St. Mirren FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kevin van Veen 3
Eamonn Brophy 3
Tony Watt 3
James Scott 3
Lennon Miller 2
Callum Slattery 2
David Turnbull 2
Jamie McGrath 2

Head to Head

2023-02-15 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC 2023-01-28 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Motherwell FC 2022-07-31 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Motherwell FC 2022-04-02 Motherwell FC 4–2 St. Mirren FC 2022-02-01 St. Mirren FC 1–1 Motherwell FC

Motherwell FC Form

2023-02-15 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC W 2023-02-04 Aberdeen FC 3–1 Motherwell FC L 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

St. Mirren FC Form

2023-02-15 Motherwell FC 2–1 St. Mirren FC L 2023-02-04 St. Mirren FC 0–1 Hibernian FC L 2023-02-01 Aberdeen FC 1–3 St. Mirren FC W 2023-01-28 St. Mirren FC 1–0 Motherwell FC W 2023-01-18 Celtic FC 4–0 St. Mirren FC L 2023-01-13 Heart of Midlothian FC 1–0 St. Mirren FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.84 Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 75% + Motherwell FC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Motherwell FC36% Draw33% St. Mirren FC31%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.74
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 52%
48%
± 2.5 25%
75%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Motherwell FC or Draw
69%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
64%
Motherwell FC or St. Mirren FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Motherwell FC20% Draw59% St. Mirren FC21%
Actual: Motherwell FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.2%
0 – 1
14.4%
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
13.2%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
2.6%
0 – 3
2%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 0
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC

Handicap Motherwell FC covers Push St. Mirren FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 20% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 21% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 9% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✓

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