MOTHERWELL. Motherwell tops Kilmarnock with a 2-0 win with a goal from B. Spittal (4′) and a goal from K. van (90′). Kilmarnock lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (56%).
The match was played at the Fir Park stadium in Motherwell on Saturday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Kevin Clancy who was helped by Frank Connor and David Dunne. The 4th official was Craig Napier. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 14.5 degrees Celsius or 58.15 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 83%.
Match Statistics
- 43 Ball Possession 57
Shots
- 19 Total 8
- 7 On Target 1
- 12 Off Target 8
- 8 Shots blocked 4
- 126 Attack 116
- 60 Dangerous attack 49
- 0 Ball safe 0
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 1
- 3 Off Sides 3
Fouls
- 15 Total 12
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
Kilmarnock was in firm control of the ball 56% while Motherwell was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Motherwell was putting more pressure with 60 dangerous attacks and 19 shots of which 7 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Motherwell won the match.
Motherwell shot 19 times, 7 on target, 12 off target. Regarding the opposition, Kilmarnock shot 8 times, 1 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Motherwell received 2 yellow cards (Sean Goss and Callum Slattery). On the other side, Kilmarnock received 2 yellow cards (Joe Wright and Christian Doidge).
Match Timeline
Standings
After this match, Motherwell will have 37 points to hold in the 8th place. Regarding the opposition, Kilmarnock will stay with 31 points like Dundee United to remain in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Premiership, Motherwell will play away with St. Johnstone on the 13th of May with a 22-18 head to head statistic in favor of St. Johnstone (8 draws).
Kilmarnock will host Ross County on the 28th of May with a 14-11 head to head stats in favor of Ross County (6 draws).
Motherwell – Formation
Motherwell
29'
70'
4'
Motherwell started with a 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
The manager Stuart Kettlewell decided to play with the following team: Liam Kelly , Paul McGinn , Dan Casey , Calum Butcher , Max Johnston , Sean Goss , Callum Slattery , James Furlong , Blair Spittal , Mikael Mandron and Kevin van Veen .
The home team had on the bench: Aston Oxborough, Bevis Mugabi, Stephen O’Donnell , Ricki Lamie, Shane Blaney, Harrison Paton , Stuart McKinstry, Lennon Miller and Jack Aitchison.
Substitutions
Motherwell made 3 changes: Callum Slattery for Harrison Paton (70′), Mikael Mandron for Stephen O’Donnell (85′) and James Furlong for Shane Blaney (90′).
Best player: James Furlong
Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Motherwell was James Furlong even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 17 passes (52% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 11. He performed 2 crosses.
Kilmarnock – Formation
Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).
Derek McInnes played with: Sam Walker , Joe Wright , Ash Taylor , Luke Chambers , Danny Armstrong , David Watson , Liam Donnelly , Alan Power , Rory McKenzie , Scott Robinson and Christian Doidge .
These were the players on the bench: Zachary Hemming, Lewis Mayo, Jeriel Dorsett, Ryan Alebiosu , Jordan Jones , Blair Alston, Bradley Lyons, Liam Polworth and Bobby Wales .
Substitutions
Kilmarnock made 4 changes: D. Watson for Liam Polworth (57′), Alan Power for Ryan Alebiousu (57′), Rory McKenzie for Jordan Jones (76′) and Ash Taylor for Blair Alston (89′).
Best player: Liam Donnelly
The most impressive player for Kilmarnock was Liam Donnelly.
His rating is with 31 passes (87% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 7 duels out of 11.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premiership.
- St. Johnstone – Dundee United – 1-0
- Ross County – Livingston – 2-0
- Motherwell – Kilmarnock – 2-0
- Hibernian – St. Mirren – 2-1
