Livingston v Motherwell result
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Livingston 0–2 Motherwell — Motherwell won this Premiership match.
The result
Motherwell won 2–0 at Livingston in the Premiership on Saturday 31 January. Livingston are winless in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions. Motherwell are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.
The goals
Motherwell led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Motherwell: Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise (5’, assisted by Elijah Just; 28’, assisted by Callum Slattery).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Livingston 0.20, Motherwell 1.46, from 4 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
S. McLean showed one yellow card — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 20 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Livingston: M. Sylla (89’).
What it changes
Livingston have scored 40 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 15 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games, ranked per game). Livingston have conceded 75 goals, the most of the 15 clubs.
Motherwell have scored 59 goals, the fourth-most of the 15 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games, ranked per game). Motherwell have conceded 36 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 15 clubs.
Motherwell have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions. Motherwell have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise (Motherwell) 10.2, J. Brenet (Livingston) 6.3 and Elijah Just (Motherwell) 5.0 led the match.
Head-to-head
Motherwell are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Livingston.
Next up
Livingston next host Morton on 14 November 2026.
Motherwell next host Rangers on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Livingston: Livingston v Morton, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Motherwell: Motherwell v Rangers, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Livingston 0–2 Motherwell · Premiership
- Referee: S. McLean
- Head-to-head (last 6): Livingston 1 · draws 0 · Motherwell 5 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Livingston 0W 3D 2L · Motherwell 4W 1D 0L
Livingston 0–2 Motherwell (Premiership): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, 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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 24 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Livingston for / against | Line | Motherwell for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 0.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.57 for · 6 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.29 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.57 for · 15.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.71 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.43 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.43 for · 3.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.86 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.43 for · 15 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.71 for · 1.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.25 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: S. McLean — 3.6 yellow cards a game, 0.3 red cards, 23.5 fouls over 20 matches.
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Livingston
Livingston Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Prior | 23 | 902070 min | 642.8 /90 | 482.1 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Prior n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Livingston Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Finlayson | 21 | 891865 min | 391.9 /90 | 241.2 /90 | 140.7 /90 | 1396.7 /90 | 170.8 /90 | 60.3 /90 |
| D. Wilson | 19 | 871655 min | 221.2 /90 | 130.7 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 703.8 /90 | 60.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| R. McGowan | 14 | 811128 min | 201.6 /90 | 131 /90 | 131 /90 | 766.1 /90 | 151.2 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| C. Montaño | 14 | 721010 min | 262.3 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 696.1 /90 | 242.1 /90 | 50.4 /90 |
| Samson Lawal | 12 | 62745 min | 232.8 /90 | 101.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 455.4 /90 | 111.3 /90 | 20.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Prior n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| D. Finlayson n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.9 | P. McGinn |
| S. Pittman n 8 | 76.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | L. Fadinger |
| D. Wilson n 8 | 88.8 | 0.3 | 0 | — |
| M. Tait n 8 | 79.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | L. Fadinger |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Finlayson n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| S. Pittman n 8 | 76.1 | 1.9 |
| D. Wilson n 8 | 88.8 | 1.3 |
| M. Tait n 8 | 79.4 | 1.1 |
| M. Sylla n 8 | 63.9 | 2.6 |
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Livingston Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. May | 18 | 661188 min | 00 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 171.3 /90 | 90.7 /90 | 221.7 /90 | 181.4 /90 |
| Tete Yengi | 17 | 621047 min | 10.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 141.2 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 110.9 /90 | 141.2 /90 |
| J. Bokila | 16 | 50799 min | 50.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 121.4 /90 | 60.7 /90 | 70.8 /90 | 91 /90 |
| R. Muirhead | 14 | 53738 min | 30.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 222.7 /90 | 121.5 /90 | 50.6 /90 | 30.4 /90 |
| C. McLennan | 12 | 51608 min | 20.3 /90 | 00 /90 | 111.6 /90 | 60.9 /90 | 71 /90 | 50.7 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Prior n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Finlayson n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| S. Pittman n 8 | 76.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| D. Wilson n 8 | 88.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| M. Tait n 8 | 79.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Prior n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Finlayson n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Pittman n 8 | 76.1 | 0 | 0.1 |
| D. Wilson n 8 | 88.8 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Tait n 8 | 79.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
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Motherwell
Motherwell Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ward | 23 | 902070 min | 683 /90 | 170.7 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Ward n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Motherwell Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. McGinn | 21 | 871830 min | 271.3 /90 | 150.7 /90 | 90.4 /90 | 964.7 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| M. Emmanuel | 21 | 781633 min | 231.3 /90 | 170.9 /90 | 60.3 /90 | 804.4 /90 | 170.9 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| J. Koutroumbis | 19 | 671264 min | 282 /90 | 161.1 /90 | 70.5 /90 | 755.3 /90 | 110.8 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| S. O'Donnell | 18 | 601074 min | 131.1 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 40.3 /90 | 363 /90 | 110.9 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Stephen Welsh | 15 | 821236 min | 110.8 /90 | 251.8 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 685 /90 | 40.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ward n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| L. Fadinger n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 1.9 | M. Tait |
| P. McGinn n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.5 | D. Finlayson |
| M. Emmanuel n 8 | 69.6 | 1 | 0.6 | — |
| I. Said n 8 | 69.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Fadinger n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| P. McGinn n 8 | 90 | 1.1 |
| M. Emmanuel n 8 | 69.6 | 0.5 |
| I. Said n 8 | 69.1 | 1.1 |
| E. Watt n 8 | 85.3 | 3.2 |
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Motherwell Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise | 20 | 791579 min | 110.6 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 311.8 /90 | 211.2 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 201.1 /90 |
| A. Stamatelopoulos | 18 | 48861 min | 60.6 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 222.3 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 70.7 /90 |
| C. Hendry | 14 | 50699 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 192.4 /90 | 101.3 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 40.5 /90 |
| E. Björgólfsson | 1 | 3030 min | 00 /90 | 13 /90 | 13 /90 | 00 /90 | 26 /90 | 00 /90 |
| L. Fadinger | 22 | 891962 min | 10 /90 | 10 /90 | 110.5 /90 | 70.3 /90 | 170.8 /90 | 70.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ward n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Fadinger n 8 | 90 | 1 | 0.6 |
| P. McGinn n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| M. Emmanuel n 8 | 69.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| I. Said n 8 | 69.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ward n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Fadinger n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| P. McGinn n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Emmanuel n 8 | 69.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| I. Said n 8 | 69.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Livingston | Motherwell | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Possession | 51% |
| 0.20 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.46 |
| 4 | Shots | 14 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 0 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 3 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 7 | Corners | 7 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 522 | Passes | 568 |
| 85% | Pass accuracy | 88% |
Livingston Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Prior | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Brenet | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Finlayson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. McGowan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Tait | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Pittman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Babacar Fati | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. McLennan | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Muirhead | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. May | 68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| E. Danso | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Sylla sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Zimmerman sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Samson Lawal sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Alex Matthias Tamm sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Smith sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Motherwell Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ward | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| T. Sparrow | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| S. O'Donnell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. McGinn | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| O. Priestman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Fadinger | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Slattery | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Koutroumbis | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Tawanda Jethro Maswanhise | 77 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| I. Said | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| E. Just | 65 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Nicholson sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| E. Björgólfsson sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Emmanuel sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| L. Gordon sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Livingston v Motherwell — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-06 Motherwell 3–0 Livingston
- 2025-10-25 Livingston 1–2 Motherwell
- 2024-05-04 Motherwell 4–1 Livingston
- 2024-02-28 Livingston 1–3 Motherwell
- 2023-12-30 Motherwell 3–1 Livingston
- 2023-10-07 Livingston 2–0 Motherwell
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Livingston and Motherwell?
- In their last 6 meetings, Livingston won 1, Motherwell won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Livingston and Motherwell?
- Recent form — Livingston 0W 3D 2L; Motherwell 4W 1D 0L.
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