Match report
Motherwell 1-0 St. Mirren: match report
Lukas Fadinger scored a late penalty to secure a 1-0 win for Motherwell against St. Mirren in the Premiership on Saturday.
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Motherwell secured a 1-0 victory over St. Mirren in the Premiership on Saturday. Lukas Fadinger scored the only goal of the match with a penalty in the 82nd minute.
Fadinger's penalty came after a foul in the box, giving Motherwell the lead. St. Mirren struggled to find an equaliser despite a strong effort.
The match saw several yellow cards, with Joe Hodge receiving one for Motherwell in the 38th minute. St. Mirren's Marcus Fraser and Ryan Carr were booked shortly after the break.
Martin Moormann also picked up a yellow card for Motherwell in the 60th minute. St. Mirren's Alexander Gogić and Motherwell's Regan Charles-Cook were cautioned late in the game.
Key statistics showed Motherwell had 52% possession and managed 2 shots on target compared to St. Mirren's 1. Motherwell also earned 6 corners while St. Mirren had 2.
Going into the game, St. Mirren were in 7th place with 14 points, while Motherwell were in 10th with 9 points. This win could help Motherwell climb the table as they seek to improve their season.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Motherwell vs St. Mirren preview: form
Motherwell will face St. Mirren in the Premiership on Saturday at 15:00 GMT at Fir Park.
Motherwell have struggled recently, with no wins in their last five matches. They have drawn once and lost four times, including a 2-2 draw against St Johnstone on Tuesday. Their last league win came against Dundee on 19 September.
St. Mirren have also had a tough run, winning just once in their last five games. They secured a 2-1 victory over Dundee last week but lost their previous four matches, including a heavy 5-0 defeat to Heart of Midlothian.
In the league table, St. Mirren sit in 7th place with 14 points from 11 games. They have won 4, drawn 2, and lost 5. Motherwell are in 10th place with 9 points, having won 2, drawn 3, and lost 6.
Historically, the two teams have faced each other multiple times, with St. Mirren having a slight edge in recent encounters. Both teams will be eager to improve their form as they meet this weekend.
Match Events
All events- 90+3'Ibrahim Said(Out: Paul McGinn)
- 90+2'Killian Phillips
- 90+1'Samuel Antonio Ramos Linares
- 90'Emmanuel Longelo
- 89'Regan Charles-Cook
- 86'Alexander Gogić
- 85'Henry Fieldson(Out: Chris Mochrie)
- 82'Lukas Fadinger(1 - 0)
Match Statistics
All stats- 52%Possession48%
- 2Shots on Target1
- 6Corners3
- 17Fouls14
- 1Offsides2
Prediction
Live win probability
Motherwell 93%Draw 6%St. Mirren 0%
Motherwell is most likely to win the game against St. Mirren.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremiership · Regular Season 12
Last five games
MotherwellWDLLL
St. MirrenLDWLL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Dundee Utd | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 7 |  ST Johnstone | 12 | -4 | 14 |
| 8 | St. Mirren | 12 | -8 | 14 |
| 9 | Motherwell | 12 | -6 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aberdeen | 11 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 12 | -15 | 9 |
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Motherwell vs St. Mirren: result, stats & highlights
Motherwell and St. Mirren finished 1-0 in the Premiership (Regular Season 12). Played: (your local time).
Motherwell are 9th in the table on 12 points; St. Mirren are 8th on 14.
Recent form: Motherwell WDLLL, St. Mirren LDWLL.
Head-to-head (last 10): Motherwell 5 wins, 4 draws, St. Mirren 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.