St. Johnstone FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
St. Johnstone FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League .
- St. Johnstone FC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David McGeachie
- Referee Nick Walsh
- Referee Callum Spence
- Referee Colin Steven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Motherwell FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Livingston FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | St. Johnstone FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 May | St. Mirren FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Apr | Hamilton Academical FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Rangers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Aberdeen FC | A | 1–3 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both St. Johnstone FC and Motherwell FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' A quiet spell here at . St. Johnstone FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Liam Craig, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' Motherwell FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 26' The 31-year-old Scott Tanser has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Murray Davidson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 34' Scott Tanser is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 34' Motherwell FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 47' A goal from the Scotland international Murray Davidson! He fires home on 47 to make it 2-0!
- 52' Motherwell FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' Danny Johnson is replacing Charles Dunne for the Motherwell FC side.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Allan Campbell made 294 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' Richard Tait is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for St. Johnstone FC so far.
- 68' The whistle greets Matthew Kennedy as he departs to be replaced by Callum Hendry.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tom Aldred.
- 73' The Motherwell FC manager makes a substitution. Gboly Ariyibi departs to be replaced by Jake Hastie.
- 78' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 79' St. Johnstone FC make a change. Michael O'Halloran trudges off to be replaced by Danny Swanson on 79 minutes.
- 82' Jamie Semple gets the nod from Motherwell FC. He replaces Christopher Cadden and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' It looks like no one’s ball. St. Johnstone FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 90' David Wotherspoon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Richard Foster is replaced by Joe Shaughnessy on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for St. Johnstone FC players.
Lineups
St. Johnstone FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
33
Matt Kennedy ↓ Callum Hendry 68'
- 19
- 8
- 10
- 1
- 9
- 26
- 3
- 23
- 15
- 17
Bench
-
11
Danny Swanson ↑ 79'
- 28
- 24
-
5
Joe Shaughnessy ↑ 90'
- 4
-
22
Callum Hendry ↑ 68'
- 12
Coach
Tommy Wright
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Gboly Ariyibi ↓ Jake Hastie 73'
- 20
- 5
- 4
- 2
-
18
Charles Dunne ↓ Danny Johnson 57'
- 14
- 7
- 8
- 28
- 35
Bench
- 9
- 6
- 22
-
24
Danny Johnson ↑ 57'
- 13
-
32
Jake Hastie ↑ 73'
-
39
Jamie Semple ↑ 82'
Coach
Steve Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Hendry | 3 |
| Nicky Clark | 3 |
| Jason Kerr | 3 |
| Drey Wright | 2 |
| Moses Ebiye | 2 |
| Stevie May | 2 |
| Tom Sparrow | 2 |
| Guy Melamed | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Johnstone FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
St. Johnstone FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Johnstone FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
St. Johnstone FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Motherwell FC
57%
St. Johnstone FC or Motherwell FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Johnstone FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC
| Handicap | St. Johnstone FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.