Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2020-21 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 33 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee David Doig
- Referee Steven Traynor (Scotland)
- Referee Calum Scott (Scotland)
7 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 16 Jan | Aberdeen FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | St. Johnstone FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | Hibernian FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Ross County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Ross County FC is hosting Motherwell FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Ross County FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 14' What a strike from Oliver Shaw! The score is 1-0.
- 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ross County FC and Motherwell FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Allan Campbell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 44' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 51' GOAL! Devante Cole scores on 51.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Morris on 56 minutes.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Ross Draper argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' A moment of madness from Jermaine Hylton on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Ross County FC will be frustrated.
- 65' Ross County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Motherwell FC's shape.
- 68' Blair Spittal is replacing Regan Charles-Cook for the Ross County FC side.
- 72' Bevis Mugabi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 72' Time for substitution for Motherwell FC. Chris Long is replaced by Harry Smith.
- 75' It’s a booking for Ross County FC player. Iain Vigurs gets a Yellow card.
- 77' It is a substitution in Ross County FC team. Iain Vigurs is replaced by Billy McKay on 77 minute.
- 82' A quiet spell here at Global Energy Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' The crowd applauds Devante Cole as he leaves the pitch. Ricki Lamie steps in for Motherwell FC.
- 90' Tony Watt makes way for Nathan McGinley at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Ross County FC 1-2 Motherwell FC.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 23
- 16
- 1
-
8
Oliver Shaw ↓ Michael Gardyne 68'
- 14
- 5
- 6
-
11
Iain Vigurs C ↓ Billy McKay 77'
- 24
Bench
- 19
- 28
- 22
- 18
- 15
-
7
Michael Gardyne ↑ 68'
-
20
Blair Spittal ↑ 68'
-
9
Billy McKay ↑ 77'
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Ricki Lamie 85'
-
99
Chris Long ↓ Harry Smith 72'
- 3
- 16
-
32
Tony Watt ↓ Nathan McGinley 90'
- 33
- 15
- 6
- 13
- 31
- 8
Bench
- 17
-
5
Nathan McGinley ↑ 90'
- 14
-
4
Ricki Lamie ↑ 85'
-
29
Harry Smith ↑ 72'
- 11
- 25
- 27
- 23
Coach
Graham Alexander
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
3 / 4
1.39
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or Motherwell FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Motherwell FC
65%
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%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.