Sunday , 16 August 2026

St. Johnstone FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 RELEGATION ROUND

Premier League · 2022-23
St. Johnstone FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Motherwell FC
Sat 13 May 2023 · 14:00 UTC McDiarmid Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 36' James Furlong
Y 37' James Furlong

Overview

Match Preview

St. Johnstone FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at McDiarmid Park.

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

9
6
9
St. Johnstone FC 24 games · Avg 2.6 goals Motherwell FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2023-02-01 Motherwell FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2022-08-06 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-19 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC

Recent Form

St. Johnstone FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May Motherwell FC H 0–2 L
06 May Dundee United FC H 1–0 W
22 Apr Hibernian FC H 1–1 D
15 Apr Livingston FC A 0–2 L
08 Apr Ross County FC H 0–2 L
01 Apr Aberdeen FC H 0–1 L
Motherwell FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May St. Johnstone FC A 2–0 W
06 May Kilmarnock FC H 2–0 W
22 Apr Celtic FC A 1–1 D
15 Apr Dundee United FC H 1–2 L
08 Apr Livingston FC H 3–0 W
01 Apr Hibernian FC A 3–1 W

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)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
St. Johnstone FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against St. Johnstone FC and Motherwell FC has kicked off!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' Dan Casey has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. St. Johnstone FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' Motherwell FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His St. Johnstone FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' St. Johnstone FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Furlong on 36 minutes.
  • 37' Poor challenge from James Furlong. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 52' A stunning finish from Kevin van Veen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 61' It is a substitution in St. Johnstone FC team. Jamie Murphy is replaced by Zak Rudden on 61 minute.
  • 66' St. Johnstone FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 67' Another change for Motherwell FC made on 67 minute. Callum Slattery leaves to be changed by Harry Paton.
  • 71' Connor McLennan is replacing Graham Carey for the St. Johnstone FC side.
  • 74' St. Johnstone FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thelonius Bair is hanging Andrew Considine on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 84' The St. Johnstone FC bench stirs into life. Stevie May is withdrawn and Chris Kane gets his opportunity.
  • 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 90' Motherwell FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bevis Mugabi is hanging Stephen O'Donnell on the field on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Motherwell FC.

Lineups

St. Johnstone FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven MacLean

Motherwell FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-05-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Motherwell FC 2023-02-01 Motherwell FC 0–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-11-12 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Motherwell FC 2022-08-06 Motherwell FC 1–2 St. Johnstone FC 2022-03-19 St. Johnstone FC 2–1 Motherwell FC

St. Johnstone FC Form

2023-05-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Motherwell FC L 2023-05-06 St. Johnstone FC 1–0 Dundee United FC W 2023-04-22 St. Johnstone FC 1–1 Hibernian FC D 2023-04-15 Livingston FC 2–0 St. Johnstone FC L 2023-04-08 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Ross County FC L 2023-04-01 St. Johnstone FC 0–1 Aberdeen FC L

Motherwell FC Form

2023-05-13 St. Johnstone FC 0–2 Motherwell FC W 2023-05-06 Motherwell FC 2–0 Kilmarnock FC W 2023-04-22 Celtic FC 1–1 Motherwell FC D 2023-04-15 Motherwell FC 1–2 Dundee United FC L 2023-04-08 Motherwell FC 3–0 Livingston FC W 2023-04-01 Hibernian FC 1–3 Motherwell FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.85 St. Johnstone FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for: Motherwell FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
St. Johnstone FC25% Draw31% Motherwell FC44%
Actual: Motherwell FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

St. Johnstone FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Motherwell FC
75%
St. Johnstone FC or Motherwell FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
St. Johnstone FC16% Draw51% Motherwell FC33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.8%
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
13.2%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 3
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — St. Johnstone FC

Handicap St. Johnstone FC covers Push Motherwell FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 14% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 24% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

St. Johnstone FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.