Motherwell vs St. Johnstone — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2023/2024

Motherwell

19 MAY

1:2

St. Johnstone

Goals

GOAL

AST

Goal18'

Nicky Clark (assist: Graham Carey) · Right foot shot 0-1

GOAL

Goal45'

Adama Sidibeh · Right foot shot 0-2

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Moses Ebiye (assist: Georgie Gent) · Right foot shot 1-2

Man of the match

Blair SpittalMotherwell7.8

Expected goals (xG)

MotherwellxGSt. Johnstone

3.351.00

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TV stations

International

Bet365

Venue

Fir ParkMotherwell · 13,742 seats

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Conditions

Weatherovercast clouds
RefereeColin Steven
1st AssistantFrank Connor
2nd AssistantAlan Mulvanny
4th OfficialSteven Kirkland

Pressure index

MotherwellSt. Johnstone

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

AST

Goal18'

Nicky Clark (assist: Graham Carey) · Right foot shot 0-1

PLAYER

AST

Missed penalty32'

Theo Bair (assist: Theo Bair) · Penalty saved by goalkeeper

GOAL

Goal45'

Adama Sidibeh · Right foot shot 0-2

OUT

Substitution46'

In: Jack Vale · Out: H. Paton · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card52'

David Keltjens · Foul

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Calum Butcher · Out: Bevis Mugabi · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Andy Considine · Out: Nicky Clark · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Moses Ebiye · Out: Lennon Miller · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution74'

In: B. Kimpioka · Out: Adama Sidibeh · Substitution because of injury

OUT

Substitution77'

In: Mark Ferrie · Out: Sam Nicholson · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution77'

In: Luca Ross · Out: Davor Zdravkovski · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution90'

In: Stevie May · Out: Matthew Smith · Tactical sub

GOAL

AST

Goal90'

Moses Ebiye (assist: Georgie Gent) · Right foot shot 1-2

Ball positions

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Commentary

90+6′The second half concludes with St. Johnstone leading Motherwell by 2 goals to 1.
90+5′Another offensive effort. Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka of St. Johnstone takes a shot with his left foot from the middle of the box, but it's successfully defended.
90+4′Score! Motherwell 1, St. Johnstone 2. Ebiye Moses of Motherwell strikes with his right foot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the top left corner. Georgie Gent aids with a cross pass.
90+2′Player change - St. Johnstone. Matt Smith is replaced by Stevie May.
86′Matt Smith of St. Johnstone has successfully earned an attacking free kick.
86′Jack Vale from Motherwell commits a foul.
84′Mark Ferrie of Motherwell has earned a free kick on the right flank.
84′Andy Considine commits a foul - representing St. Johnstone.
82′Offside - Motherwell. Theo Bair has been caught offside.
82′Missed chance. Drey Wright - St. Johnstone - shot with right foot from outside the box goes high. Assist - Daniel Phillips.
80′Offside call - It's against Motherwell. Ebiye Moses has been flagged offside.
78′Luca Ross from Motherwell has successfully secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
Thats all. Game finished - Motherwell 1, St. Johnstone 2.
90+5′New attacking attempt. Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka - St. Johnstone - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Graham Carey.
88′Shot blocked. Graham Carey - St. Johnstone - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assist - Cammy MacPherson.
77′Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.
77′Player swap - Motherwell. Luca Ross is coming in for Davor Zdravkovski.
77′Match pause - Graham Carey of St. Johnstone is injured.
76′Offside called - It's against St. Johnstone. Liam Gordon has been caught offside.
75′Sam Nicholson from Motherwell commits a foul.
75′David Keltjens of St. Johnstone has earned a free kick on the left flank.
74′Player swap - St. Johnstone. Adama Sidibeh is replaced by Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka due to an injury.
74′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
78′Fouled by Cammy MacPherson - St. Johnstone
78′Missed chance. Graham Carey - St. Johnstone - shot with left foot from more than 35 yards missed. Assist - Cammy MacPherson with a head.
69′Match pause - Motherwell.
69′Theo Bair of Motherwell has earned an offensive free kick.
69′Daniel Phillips of St. Johnstone commits a foul.
67′Corner kick awarded to Motherwell, forced by Dimitar Mitov.
64′Player swap - Motherwell. Bevis Mugabi is replaced by Calum Butcher.
64′Player switch - Motherwell. Ebiye Moses is coming on for Lennon Miller.
73′Delay in match - injury Adama Sidibeh - St. Johnstone
70′Delay over. They are ready to continue.
62′New attacking attempt. Paul McGinn - Motherwell - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assist - Blair Spittal with a cross.
62′Corner kick awarded to Motherwell, forced by Ryan McGowan.
62′Attempt thwarted. Blair Spittal of Motherwell takes a left-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's obstructed. The assist was by Lennon Miller.
60′Corner kick awarded to St. Johnstone, forced by Blair Spittal.
63′Blair Spittal - Motherwell - hits the left post with a shot with left foot from the centre of the box. Assist - Theo Bair.
57′Corner kick awarded to Motherwell. This was due to a deflection by Liam Gordon.
57′Shot blocked. Lennon Miller - Motherwell - shot with left foot from few metres is blocked.
57′Shot blocked. Theo Bair - Motherwell - shot with right foot from few metres is blocked. Assist - Sam Nicholson with a head.
56′Ryan McGowan of St. Johnstone has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
59′Corner - St. Johnstone. Conceded by Sam Nicholson.
52′David Keltjens of St. Johnstone has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.
52′Sam Nicholson of Motherwell has secured a defensive free kick.
51′Attempt thwarted. Theo Bair of Motherwell's right-footed shot from the middle of the box is intercepted. The cross for the assist was provided by Sam Nicholson.
56′Fouled by Theo Bair - Motherwell
50′David Keltjens of St. Johnstone commits a foul.
48′Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.
47′The match is temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by Adama Sidibeh from St. Johnstone.
50′Sam Nicholson - Motherwell - won a free kick in attack.
46′Cammy MacPherson of St. Johnstone has secured a free kick on the right flank.
45′Player swap - Motherwell. Harry Paton makes way for Jack Vale.
45′The second half commences with Motherwell trailing 0-2 against St. Johnstone.
46′Fouled by Davor Zdravkovski - Motherwell
45+4′Missed chance. Theo Bair - Motherwell - shot with right foot from the centre of the box missed. Assist - Sam Nicholson with a cross.
45+1′Goal! Motherwell 0, St. Johnstone 2. Adama Sidibeh - St. Johnstone - shot with the head from the centre of the box to the left corner.
45+4′First Half ended - Motherwell 0, St. Johnstone 2.
44′Dimitar Mitov of St. Johnstone has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
44′Fouled by Bevis Mugabi - Motherwell
43′Daniel Phillips of St. Johnstone commits a foul.
43′Lennon Miller - Motherwell - won a free kick in attack.
37′Corner kick awarded to Motherwell, forced by Ryan McGowan.
40′Missed chance. Theo Bair - Motherwell - shot with left foot from the centre of the box goes high. Assist - Lennon Miller.
35′David Keltjens - St. Johnstone - won a free kick in defence.
35′Fouled by Sam Nicholson - Motherwell
32′Penalty thwarted. Theo Bair of Motherwell's right-footed shot is successfully blocked in the left corner.Penalty
32′Missed chance. Georgie Gent - Motherwell - shot with left foot from the left side of the box is very close to the goal .
30′Penalty conceded by Daniel Phillips - St. Johnstone - with a hand ball in the penalty area.Penalty
30′Corner - Motherwell. Conceded by Matt Smith.
27′Delay in match - injury Graham Carey - St. Johnstone
27′Harry Paton - Motherwell - won a free kick in attack.
27′Fouled by Graham Carey - St. Johnstone
26′Delay over. They are ready to continue.
24′Delay in match - St. Johnstone
23′New attacking attempt. David Keltjens - St. Johnstone - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
16′Opportunity squandered. Adama Sidibeh of St. Johnstone narrowly misses a header from the middle of the box. The assist was provided by Cammy MacPherson with a cross.
10′Opportunity squandered. Sam Nicholson of Motherwell attempts a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, narrowly missing to the left. The assist was provided by Harry Paton.
9′Corner kick awarded to St. Johnstone, forced by Liam Kelly.
8′Attempt thwarted. Lennon Miller of Motherwell tries a left-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. Theo Bair provided the assist with a cross.
7′Attempt thwarted. Adama Sidibeh of St. Johnstone makes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box but it's deflected. The assist was by Graham Carey.
6′Corner kick awarded to Motherwell. David Keltjens is responsible for the concession.
5′Corner kick awarded to Motherwell, forced by Drey Wright.
4′Harry Paton of Motherwell has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
4′Daniel Phillips from St. Johnstone commits a foul.
1′Nicky Clark of St. Johnstone has earned a defensive free kick.
1′Davor Zdravkovski from Motherwell commits a foul.
The initial half commences..

Match statistics

MOTSTJ

Possession and passing

65%Possession35%

80%Pass accuracy66%

498Passes277

400Successful Passes182

10Key Passes5

5Substitutions3

1 more

30Throw-ins20

Attack

1Goals2

13Shots Total9

5Shots On Target4

7Corners3

58Dangerous Attacks40

7Accurate Crosses3

11 more

116Attacks78

9Dribble Attempts16

2Offsides1

1Penalties0

3Shots Blocked2

11Shots inside the box6

8Shots Off Target5

2Shots outside the box3

100%Successful dribbles50%

3Successful Dribbles4

33Total Crosses16

Defence and discipline

2Saves4

19Tackles16

2Interceptions8

7Fouls9

0Yellow cards1

Other

1Hit Woodwork0

27Successful Headers23

18Successful Interceptions14

50Headers49

2Challenges6

1Assists1

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

C. StevenPer-match averages this season · 9 matches · career: 58

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.22	1.78	2.44	4.16
Red cards	0.11	0.00	0.11	0.17
Second yellows	0.11	0.00	0.11	0.12
Penalties	0.44	0.33	0.11	0.40

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

MotherwellxGSt. Johnstone

3.351.00

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.971.38

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

2.561.00

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

2.421.00

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.940.00

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.070.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.560.33

Expected Goals Against (xGA)

1.003.35

Starting XI

St. JohnstoneFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €2.3M3/11

Craig Levein

MotherwellFormation: 4-3-2-1 · €7.1M4/11

Stuart Kettlewell

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Motherwell€7.1Mstarting XI · 4/11€7.2Mwith bench · 5/20

St. Johnstone€2.3Mstarting XI · 3/11€2.7Mwith bench · 4/20

Motherwell's starting XI cost €4.8M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Motherwell — bench

Stephen O'DonnellDefender13

Aston OxboroughGoalkeeper15

Dan CaseyDefender21

Adam DevineDefender24

Moses EbiyeAttacker · €100K (2017)7.5 28

Jack ValeAttacker6.8 30

Mark FerrieAttacker6.8 39

Luca RossAttacker6.4 66

Calum ButcherMidfielder6.8

St. Johnstone — bench

Andy ConsidineDefender6.6 7

Stevie MayAttacker · €450K (2017)13

Diallang JaiyesimiMidfielder15

M. KucheriavyiMidfielder17

O. OlufunwaDefender29

B. KimpiokaAttacker7.0 31

Dave RichardsGoalkeeper46

F. FranczakMidfielder50

Connor SmithMidfielder

Player statistics

Motherwell starters then subs, by rating

Blair Spittal#7 · Midfielder · 90′7.8

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 0
Big chances created: 1
Expected goals (xG): 0.19
xGoT: 0.00
Hit woodwork: 1

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 50/61
Pass accuracy: 80%
Key passes: 1
Crosses (accurate/total): 3/8
Long balls (won/total): 3/7

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 6/9
Aerials won: 3
Dispossessed: 1

Defence

Tackles: 3
Clearances: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 0

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Motherwell	2.2045.45%	2.3342.92%
Draw	3.6027.78%	3.6027.78%
St. Johnstone	3.1032.26%	2.8035.71%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Motherwell or Draw	1.3673.37%	1.4170.92%
Motherwell or St. Johnstone	1.2877.82%	1.2778.74%
Draw or St. Johnstone	1.6660.02%	1.5863.29%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.2580%
0–1 goals	–	3.7526.67%
3+ goals	1.8055.56%	1.8454.35%
0–2 goals	2.0050%	1.9850.51%
4+ goals	–	3.1032.26%
0–3 goals	–	1.3474.63%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Motherwell	2.8734.78%	2.9034.48%
Draw	2.2544.44%	2.2544.44%
St. Johnstone	3.6027.78%	3.3030.3%

Outcome	bet365
MOT → MOT	3.6027.78%
MOT → X	13.007.69%
MOT → STJ	29.003.45%
X → MOT	5.5018.18%
X → X	5.5018.18%
X → STJ	7.0014.29%
STJ → MOT	23.004.35%
STJ → X	13.007.69%
STJ → STJ	5.0020%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	3.6027.78%
6 - 8	4.0025%
9 - 11	2.6238.1%
Under 6	15.006.67%
Over 14	6.5015.38%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
3+ cards	–	1.2679.37%
0–2 cards	–	3.2530.77%
4+ cards	1.8055.56%	1.7357.8%
0–3 cards	1.9052.38%	1.9252.08%
5+ cards	–	2.6537.74%
0–4 cards	–	1.3872.46%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Celtic	7	18
2	Rangers	7	16
3	Hearts	7	13
4	Dundee	7	10
5	St. Mirren	7	10
6	St. Johnstone	7	8
7	Aberdeen	7	8
8	Dundee United	7	8
9	Motherwell	7	8
10	Hibernian	7	7
11	Falkirk	7	6
12	Kilmarnock	7	5

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.6660.02%	1.6859.52%
No	2.1047.62%	2.1047.62%