St. Johnstone FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alastair Mather
- Referee Alan Muir
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Craig Thomson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Motherwell FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Aberdeen FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Kilmarnock FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Hamilton Academical FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Hibernian FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | St. Johnstone FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Celtic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Aberdeen FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 1–7 | L |
Season Stats
| St. Johnstone FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 4 | Conceded | 1 |
| +0 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
St. Johnstone FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
St. Johnstone FC are 6th (3 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
St. Johnstone FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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 — St. Johnstone FC and Motherwell FC get this one started.
- 2' Tom Aldred has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
- 7' Richard Foster has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 12' Scotland international David Turnbull has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 17' Danny Johnson does the damage! The net is bulging and Motherwell FC surge ahead!
- 22' St. Johnstone FC have won 248 goals from 252 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Charles Dunne.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' 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.
- 41' Jason Kerr needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 18 Yellow cards this season.
- 44' That is a Yellow card for Motherwell FC. Allan Campbell will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tony Watt.
- 51' It’s high time Steve Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' The 33-year-old Carl McHugh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' Danny Swanson has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Wotherspoon on 66 minute.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 76' 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 Mark Gillespie suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' Motherwell FC ring the changes. David Turnbull has done his job and it is now time for Alex Gorrin to step up.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Curtis Main argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Jason Kerr makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and St. Johnstone FC are in front.
- 88' St. Johnstone FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Carl McHugh on 90 minutes.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Bowman. He replaces Danny Johnson on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — St. Johnstone FC 1-2 Motherwell FC. Honours even.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
-
16
David McMillan ↓ Chris Kane 66'
- 19
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 1
-
26
Liam Craig ↓ Blair Alston 77'
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 17
-
11
Danny Swanson ↑ 66'
- 28
-
4
Blair Alston ↑ 77'
-
9
Chris Kane ↑ 66'
- 30
- 23
Coach
Tommy Wright
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 20
- 5
-
9
Curtis Main ↓ Conor Sammon 90'
-
24
Danny Johnson ↓ Ryan Bowman 90'
- 4
- 2
- 18
- 14
- 8
-
28
David Turnbull ↓ Alex Gorrin 77'
Bench
- 3
- 6
-
19
Conor Sammon ↑ 90'
- 17
-
12
Ryan Bowman ↑ 90'
-
23
Alex Gorrin ↑ 77'
- 13
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Kerr | 3 |
| Callum Hendry | 3 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Mika Biereth | 2 |
| Kevin van Veen | 2 |
| Drey Wright | 2 |
| Moses Ebiye | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
2018-12-15
St. Johnstone FC
1–2
Motherwell FC
L
2018-12-08
Aberdeen FC
0–2
St. Johnstone FC
W
2018-12-05
St. Johnstone FC
2–2
Heart of Midlothian FC
D
2018-11-24
St. Johnstone FC
0–0
Kilmarnock FC
D
2018-11-10
St. Johnstone FC
4–0
Hamilton Academical FC
W
2018-11-03
Hibernian FC
0–1
St. Johnstone FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.21
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Johnstone FC or Motherwell FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Motherwell FC
63%
St. Johnstone FC or Motherwell FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Motherwell FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.