Motherwell FC vs St. Mirren FC, Premier League 2023-24 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
- Assistant 1 Sean Carr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Rangers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Celtic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | Motherwell FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Kilmarnock FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 02 Mar | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Ross County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Feb | St. Johnstone FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Livingston FC | A | 0–1 | L |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Motherwell FC and St. Mirren FC get this one started.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Jack Vale has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 18' Marcus Fraser adds to his 0 season tally! St. Mirren FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 23' Elvis Bwomono has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' Motherwell FC have won 340 goals from 293 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 29' A change in the St. Mirren FC ranks — James Bolton exits the field as Richard Taylor enters on 29.
- 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Toyosi Olusanya. He receives a card.
- 44' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 46' The St. Mirren FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Strain departs to be replaced by Elvis Bwomono.
- 51' Scotland international Liam Kelly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Vale argues furiously but the card stands.
- 59' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' The St. Mirren FC manager makes a substitution. Caolan Boyd Munce departs to be replaced by Keanu Baccus.
- 64' Fresh legs for Motherwell FC! Bevis Mugabi comes on to replace Adam Devine.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' Theo Bair doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 78' It is a substitution in St. Mirren FC team. Mikael Mandron is replaced by Jonah Ayunga on 78 minute.
- 83' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Jack Vale has done his job and it is now time for Sam Nicholson to step up.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Shane Blaney. He replaces Stephen O'Donnell on 87 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Motherwell FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 15
- 14
- 7
- 17
-
28
Jack Vale ↓ Sam Nicholson 84'
-
21
Adam Devine ↓ Bevis Mugabi 64'
-
11
Andy Halliday ↓ Lennon Miller 64'
- 3
Bench
- 13
-
20
Shane Blaney ↑ 87'
- 66
-
5
Bevis Mugabi ↑ 64'
- 18
-
19
Sam Nicholson ↑ 84'
- 24
-
38
Lennon Miller ↑ 64'
- 39
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
St. Mirren FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 6
-
2
James Bolton ↓ Richard Taylor 29'
-
9
Mikael Mandron ↓ Jonah Ayunga 78'
-
23
Ryan Strain ↓ Elvis Bwomono 46'
- 13
- 3
- 11
- 22
- 15
- 20
- 1
Bench
-
42
Elvis Bwomono ↑ 46'
-
17
Keanu Baccus ↑ 61'
-
7
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 78'
- 18
- 14
- 27
-
10
Conor McMenamin ↑ 61'
-
5
Richard Taylor ↑ 29'
- 16
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Scott | 3 |
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Killian Phillips | 2 |
| Lennon Miller | 2 |
| David Turnbull | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
Head to Head
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.53
Motherwell FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
St. Mirren FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Motherwell FC or Draw
77%
Draw or St. Mirren FC
51%
Motherwell FC or St. Mirren FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Mirren FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Motherwell FC
| Handicap | Motherwell FC covers | Push | St. Mirren FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

