FalkirkMotherwell

Falkirk v Motherwell result

Full-time · Falkirk 1–0 Motherwell

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The model’s pre-match pick

Falkirk 1–0 Motherwell — Falkirk won this Premiership match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Both teams to score: Yes.

Free pick
Both teams to score: Yes
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The record in this market: 2 of 4 calls the model rated 70% or more on Both teams to score: Yes landed in the last 90 days (too few for a rate). How accurate →
Match report, in numbers

The result

Falkirk beat Motherwell 1–0 in the Premiership on Saturday 2 May.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Falkirk: H. Cartwright (63’, assisted by Benjamin Broggio).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s one key moment (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with H. Cartwright’s goal on 63 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Falkirk 1.88, Motherwell 1.06, from 18 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

D. McFarlane showed nine yellow cards — against 5.0 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Falkirk: Benjamin Broggio (28’), Brad Spencer (29’), Dylan Tait (55’) and Finn Yeats (75’); Motherwell: Thomas Sparrow (35’), Callum Slattery (50’), M. Emmanuel (88’), C. Hendry (90+1’) and Elijah Just (90+2’).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Benjamin Broggio (Falkirk) 6.4, H. Cartwright (Falkirk) 6.2 and Brad Spencer (Falkirk) 4.4 led the match.

Head-to-head

Falkirk are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Motherwell, every meeting checked.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Both teams to score: Yes, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Falkirk next travel to Heart Of Midlothian on 8 November 2026.

Motherwell next travel to Dundee Utd on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Falkirk: Heart of Midlothian v Falkirk, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Motherwell: Dundee Utd v Motherwell, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Falkirk 1–0 Motherwell · Premiership
  • Referee: D. McFarlane
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Falkirk 2 · draws 1 · Motherwell 0 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Falkirk 1W 1D 3L · Motherwell 1W 1D 3L

Falkirk 1–0 Motherwell (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 1.88
Goals
against 2 / 1.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.75
over 8 matches
5.14 / 4.13
Corners
against 4.43 / 3.88 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.14 / 5.13
Shots on target
against 5.29 / 4.13 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2 / 2
Cards
against 2.29 / 3.13 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches
5 yellows
Referee · D. McFarlane
28.33 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 6 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 26 April 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameFalkirk for / againstLineMotherwell for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 2 against n 8
2.75our book
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
Corners won
5.14 for · 4.43 against n 7
9.5standard
4.13 for · 3.88 against n 8
Shots
11 for · 11.57 against n 7
19.5standard
13.5 for · 10.88 against n 8
Shots on target
4.14 for · 5.29 against n 7
8.5standard
5.13 for · 4.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.14 for · 14.29 against n 7
21.5standard
11 for · 12.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 2.29 against n 7
3.5standard
2 for · 3.13 against n 8

Referee: D. McFarlane — 5 yellow cards a game, 0.17 red cards, 28.33 fouls over 6 matches.

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Falkirk

Falkirk Goalkeeper

Falkirk — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Scott Bain32902864 min993.1 /90471.5 /9010 /90
N. Hogarth365196 min83.7 /9031.4 /9000 /90
Falkirk — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Scott Bain n 890
2.88/3

Falkirk Defensive

Falkirk — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
L. Henderson31892769 min331.1 /90401.3 /90130.4 /902036.6 /90270.9 /9040.1 /90
F. Lissah25852124 min733.1 /90351.5 /90150.6 /902018.5 /90451.9 /9060.3 /90
L. McCann23882014 min492.2 /90221 /9040.2 /901094.9 /90120.5 /9060.3 /90
K. Adams22891949 min562.6 /90291.3 /9090.4 /901074.9 /90150.7 /9040.2 /90
C. Allan19851622 min351.9 /90281.6 /90120.7 /90784.3 /90150.8 /9030.2 /90
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Falkirk — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
B. Spencer n 884
28/4
1.36/2
L. Fadinger
C. Miller n 881.9
1.15/3
1.66/3
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise
D. Tait n 881.9
1.57/3
2.27/4
L. Fadinger
Scott Bain n 890
00/0
00/0
—
L. Henderson n 887.4
1.36/3
1.36/3
—
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Falkirk — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
B. Spencer n 884
3.38/7
C. Miller n 881.9
1.15/3
D. Tait n 881.9
2.16/5
L. Henderson n 887.4
1.56/4
F. Lissah n 890
2.47/5
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Falkirk Attacking

Falkirk — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Ethan Williams20521036 min10.1 /9030.3 /90171.5 /9060.5 /90201.7 /90111 /90
E. Ross1937694 min10.1 /9010.1 /9081 /9040.5 /9050.6 /9070.9 /90
Brian Graham1742719 min30.4 /9000 /90121.5 /90101.3 /9081 /9050.6 /90
A. Agyeman1632505 min00 /9000 /90112 /9040.7 /9091.6 /9050.9 /90
B. Stewart15831238 min80.6 /9020.1 /90282 /90151.1 /90130.9 /9020.1 /90
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Falkirk — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
B. Spencer n 884
0.95/2
0.11/0
C. Miller n 881.9
1.15/2
0.73/1
D. Tait n 881.9
1.25/2
0.42/1
Scott Bain n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Henderson n 887.4
00/0
00/0
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Falkirk — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Falkirk before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Spencer n 884
00/0
00/0
C. Miller n 881.9
0.32/0
0.43/0
D. Tait n 881.9
0.31/1
0.11/0
Scott Bain n 890
00/0
00/0
L. Henderson n 887.4
00/0
00/0
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Motherwell

Motherwell Goalkeeper

Motherwell — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
C. Ward34903060 min932.7 /90310.9 /9000 /90
Motherwell — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Motherwell before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Ward n 890
2.46/4

Motherwell Defensive

Motherwell — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
P. McGinn32872792 min471.5 /90230.7 /90140.5 /901454.7 /90130.4 /9040.1 /90
M. Emmanuel30782354 min361.4 /90251 /9090.3 /901023.9 /90251 /9040.2 /90
S. O'Donnell28681890 min221 /90140.7 /9080.4 /90673.2 /90150.7 /9010 /90
Stephen Welsh24842012 min231 /90381.7 /9060.3 /901094.9 /9080.4 /9020.1 /90
J. Koutroumbis20681350 min281.9 /90161.1 /9070.5 /90765.1 /90130.9 /9010.1 /90
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Motherwell — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Motherwell before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Ward n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
P. McGinn n 886.5
13/3
0.32/0
—
I. Said n 861.6
2.26/4
1.54/2
—
L. Fadinger n 876
1.66/3
1.95/4
D. Tait
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise n 887.6
1.46/3
15/2
C. Miller
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Motherwell — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Motherwell before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
P. McGinn n 886.5
1.76/5
I. Said n 861.6
0.93/1
L. Fadinger n 876
1.86/4
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise n 887.6
16/2
E. Just n 882.9
1.85/3
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Motherwell Attacking

Motherwell — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise31822536 min170.6 /9020.1 /90602.1 /90381.3 /90190.7 /90291 /90
A. Stamatelopoulos1848861 min60.6 /9020.2 /90222.3 /90121.3 /90121.3 /9070.7 /90
C. Hendry1450699 min00 /9000 /90192.4 /90101.3 /9060.8 /9040.5 /90
R. Charles-Cook1253640 min00 /9010.1 /9060.8 /9030.4 /9040.6 /9040.6 /90
E. Björgólfs­son727191 min10.5 /9020.9 /9052.4 /9031.4 /9073.3 /9000 /90
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Motherwell — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Motherwell before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Ward n 890
00/0
00/0
P. McGinn n 886.5
0.11/0
00/0
I. Said n 861.6
0.74/0
0.53/0
L. Fadinger n 876
1.24/2
0.62/2
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise n 887.6
2.38/5
1.46/3
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Motherwell — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Motherwell before kick-off, to 26 April 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Ward n 890
00/0
00/0
P. McGinn n 886.5
00/0
00/0
I. Said n 861.6
0.21/0
00/0
L. Fadinger n 876
0.11/0
0.11/0
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise n 887.6
0.53/1
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
FalkirkMotherwell
48%Possession52%
1.88Expected goals (xG)1.06
18Shots14
5Shots on target3
9Shots off target7
4Blocked shots4
14Shots inside the box10
2Corners5
0Offsides4
12Fouls13
4Yellow cards5
0Red cards0
3Saves4
422Passes444
82%Pass accuracy79%

Falkirk Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Hogarth9000000007.6
L. Neilson9000000007.5
C. Allan9000000307.3
B. Spencer90000014Y7.7
F. Yeats90000013Y7
B. Stewart9000610106.2
F. Lissah8500210206.9
L. McCann8400002007.5
C. Miller7600211107.2
B. Broggio75011062Y7.2
D. Tait62001000Y6.6
H. Cartwright sub2810111207.9
Kyrell Wilson sub1500110207
Ben Parkinson sub1400001006.3
C. Donaldson sub1100000006.9
K. Adams sub1000000006.7

Motherwell Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Ward9000000007.2
P. McGinn9000000007.7
Stephen Welsh9000100006.6
S. O'Donnell9000111006.5
E. Watt9000102207.2
M. Emmanuel90002150Y6.9
E. Just90002012Y6.5
L. Fadinger7700000207.3
Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise7600201006.3
C. Slattery76000011Y6.3
T. Sparrow62001112Y6.9
I. Said sub2800000106.6
C. Hendry sub14000000Y6.3
R. Charles-Cook sub1400000206.7
S. Nicholson sub1300000006.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Falkirk v Motherwell — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
FalkirkLWLDL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.6 scored / 2.6 conceded per game
MotherwellLDLLW
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Falkirk 2 · 1 draw · Motherwell 0 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2026-04-04 Motherwell 2–3 Falkirk
  • 2025-12-03 Falkirk 0–0 Motherwell
  • 2025-10-18 Motherwell 1–2 Falkirk
League standing · 2025/26
Falkirk#6 pos49 pts38 pl-12 GD
Motherwell#4 pos61 pts38 pl+23 GD
Goals per game
Falkirk scored1.32
Motherwell scored1.55
Falkirk conceded1.63
Motherwell conceded0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Falkirk v Motherwell?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Falkirk v Motherwell was Both teams to score: Yes.
What is the head-to-head record between Falkirk and Motherwell?
In their last 3 meetings, Falkirk won 2, Motherwell won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Falkirk and Motherwell?
Recent form — Falkirk 1W 1D 3L; Motherwell 1W 1D 3L.

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