St. Mirren FC vs Motherwell FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
St. Mirren FC vs Motherwell FC — Premier League at The SMISA Stadium.
- St. Mirren FC 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Motherwell FC 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Motherwell FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Celtic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | St. Mirren FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jan | Ross County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Hibernian FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | Livingston FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Dec | Rangers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Kilmarnock FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| St. Mirren FC | Motherwell FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 0 | Conceded | 1 |
| +3 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
35%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
St. Mirren FC this season
St. Mirren FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Motherwell FC this season
Motherwell FC this season
St. Mirren FC are 2nd (6 pts). Motherwell FC are 3rd (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
St. Mirren FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
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 The SMISA Stadium!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' A quiet spell here at The SMISA Stadium. Motherwell FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Magnificent from Curtis Main! That is 31 goals in 294 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 16' Magnificent from Curtis Main! That is 31 goals in 294 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' It is a cagey affair so far. St. Mirren FC in their trying to find a way past Motherwell FC's compact .
- 31' Motherwell FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' That is a Yellow card for St. Mirren FC. Alex Greive will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Greive is booked for St. Mirren FC — Yellow card on 37.
- 42' Netherlands international Kevin van Veen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' Motherwell FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Motherwell FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Another substitution for Motherwell FC to replace Blair Spittal by Oliver Crankshaw on 56 minute.
- 60' Time for substitution for St. Mirren FC. Alex Greive is replaced by Jonah Ayunga.
- 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sean Goss.
- 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His St. Mirren FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' St. Mirren FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' St. Mirren FC ring the changes. Jonah Ayunga has done his job and it is now time for Kieran Offord to step up.
- 81' A moment of madness from Kieran Offord on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. St. Mirren FC will be frustrated.
- 84' Marcus Fraser has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 87' St. Mirren FC ring the changes. Greg Kiltie has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Flynn to step up.
- 89' Ricki Lamie was booked on 89.
- 89' Sean Goss makes way for Dean Cornelius at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Motherwell FC.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for St. Mirren FC and Motherwell FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
St. Mirren FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
23
Ryan Strain ↓ Declan Gallagher 87'
- 13
- 3
-
11
Greg Kiltie ↓ Ryan Flynn 87'
- 10
- 1
- 18
- 16
- 22
-
21
Alex Greive ↓ Jonah Ayunga 60'
Bench
-
7
Jonah Ayunga ↑ 60'
-
8
Ryan Flynn ↑ 87'
-
31
Declan Gallagher ↑ 87'
- 27
- 5
- 15
- 30
- 25
- 32
Coach
Steve Robinson
Motherwell FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Sean Goss ↓ Dean Cornelius 89'
- 20
- 9
- 16
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 17
- 7
-
29
Connor Shields ↓ Ross Tierney 56'
- 22
Bench
- 13
- 2
-
18
Dean Cornelius ↑ 89'
-
12
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 56'
- 15
-
26
Ross Tierney ↑ 56'
- 47
- 34
Coach
Steven Hammell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Scott | 3 |
| Kevin van Veen | 3 |
| Eamonn Brophy | 3 |
| Tony Watt | 3 |
| Killian Phillips | 2 |
| Lennon Miller | 2 |
| David Turnbull | 2 |
| Callum Slattery | 2 |
Head to Head
St. Mirren FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
St. Mirren FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.43
Motherwell FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: St. Mirren FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.38
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 1.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
St. Mirren FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Motherwell FC
52%
St. Mirren FC or Motherwell FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: St. Mirren FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
2.2%
0 – 2
2%
3 – 1
1.7%
2 – 2
1.2%
4 – 0
0.8%
Asian Handicap — St. Mirren FC
| Handicap | St. Mirren FC covers | Push | Motherwell FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 28% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 12% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
St. Mirren FC keeps clean sheet
65%
✓
Motherwell FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

