Ross County FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Don Robertson
- Assistant 1 Ross MacLeod
- Assistant 2 David Dunne
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Motherwell FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Ross County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Kilmarnock FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 May | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 May | Dundee FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Apr | St. Johnstone FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Motherwell FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Motherwell FC
| Alex Lowry | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tawanda Maswanhise | 1 G | 2 A |
| Regan Charles-Cook | 1 G | |
| Lukas Fadinger | 1 G | |
| Seb Palmer-Houlden | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Ross County FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Ross County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Motherwell FC backline.
- 15' Controversy at the stadium! Nohan Kenneh argues furiously but the card stands.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' 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 Will Dickson suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Ross County FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ronan Hale on 29.
- 34' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ross County FC and Motherwell FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 44' With 2 assists to his name this season, Tawanda Maswanhise is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Motherwell FC.
- 46' Tom Sparrow is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Dickson at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' England international Callum Slattery has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Connor Randall on 53 minutes.
- 56' The Motherwell FC bench stirs into life. Davor Zdravkovski is withdrawn and Kai Andrews gets his opportunity.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' A tactical swap from Ross County FC — George Harmon on, Michee Efete off on 63 minutes.
- 68' 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' Motherwell FC ring the changes. Luke Armstrong has done his job and it is now time for Moses Ebiye to step up.
- 75' Kieran Phillips is replacing Ronan Hale for the Ross County FC side.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' Ross County FC make a change. Zac Ashworth trudges off to be replaced by Jonathan Tomkinson on 82 minutes.
- 83' The Nigeria Moses Ebiye breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 1-1!
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Stephen O'Donnell is booked for Motherwell FC — card on 90.
- The points are shared — Ross County FC 1-1 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Ross County FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 35
- 8
-
25
Alex Samuel ↓ Jordan White 75'
-
9
Ronan Hale ↓ Kieran Phillips 75'
- 23
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Dylan Smith 63'
- 15
-
24
Michee Efete ↓ George Harmon 63'
- 18
- 4
- 19
Bench
-
26
Jordan White ↑ 75'
-
11
Kieran Phillips ↑ 75'
-
16
George Harmon ↑ 63'
-
12
Jonathan Tomkinson ↑ 82'
- 31
-
30
Dylan Smith ↑ 63'
- 34
- 36
- –
Coach
Don Cowie
Motherwell FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
59
Luke Armstrong ↓ Moses Ebiye 71'
- 88
- 3
- 22
- 2
- 8
-
6
Davor Zdravkovski ↓ Kai Andrews 56'
- 38
-
23
Ewan Wilson ↓ Dominic Thompson 46'
- 11
-
58
Will Dickson ↓ Tom Sparrow 46'
Bench
- 13
-
24
Moses Ebiye ↑ 71'
- 12
-
56
Dominic Thompson ↑ 46'
-
55
Tawanda Maswanhise ↑ 82'
-
7
Tom Sparrow ↑ 46'
-
54
Kai Andrews ↑ 56'
- –
- 34
Coach
Michael Wimmer
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 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
Head to Head
Ross County FC Form
Motherwell FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Ross County FC or Motherwell FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
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 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Ross County FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Motherwell FC
61%
Ross County FC or Motherwell FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Ross County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Ross County FC
| Handicap | Ross County FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.