Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.
- Ross County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel McFarlane
- Referee Gordon Crawford
- Referee Greg Aitken
- Referee David Lowe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Hibernian FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Nov | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | St. Mirren FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | St. Johnstone FC | H | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Ross County FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Ross County FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' James Scott is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Ross County FC so far.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' A stunning finish from Blair Spittal — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Robinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' Ross County FC is showing some good football. However, Ross County FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 48' Ross County FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 49' Declan Gallagher picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' 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.
- 59' Motherwell FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
- 62' Ross County FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 67' Motherwell 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.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Richard Foster is booked for Ross County FC — Yellow card on 71.
- 72' Brian Graham gets the nod from Ross County FC. He replaces Billy McKay and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Allan Campbell by Ross MacIver on 73 minute.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' What a strike from Ross MacIver! The score is 1-1.
- 82' The Ross County FC bench stirs into life. Blair Spittal is withdrawn and Joe Chalmers gets his opportunity.
- 87' Motherwell FC have won 342 goals from 294 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Peter Hartley. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Ross County FC 1-2 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 16
- 18
- 27
- 3
- 4
- 14
- 5
- 24
-
20
Blair Spittal ↓ Joe Chalmers 82'
-
9
Billy McKay ↓ Brian Graham 72'
Bench
- 17
- 1
-
23
Joe Chalmers ↑ 82'
- 15
- 2
- 11
-
19
Brian Graham ↑ 72'
Coach
Stuart Kettlewell
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 52
- 3
- 20
- 5
- 2
-
6
Allan Campbell ↓ Ross MacIver 73'
- 17
- 31
- 14
- 19
Bench
- 24
- 1
- 15
- 4
- 25
- 8
-
37
Ross MacIver ↑ 73'
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kevin van Veen | 7 |
| Ronan Hale | 4 |
| Blair Spittal | 4 |
| Simon Murray | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Allan Campbell | 3 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
| Mark O'Hara | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or Motherwell FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Motherwell FC
68%
Ross County FC or Motherwell FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ross County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.