Motherwell v Ross County result

Full-time · Motherwell 1–2 Ross County

Premiership · · Fir Park

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Motherwell 1–2 Ross County — Ross County won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Ross County won 2–1 at Fir Park in the Premiership on Sunday 16 May. Motherwell have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Ross County have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Ross County came from behind: Motherwell led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Motherwell: Sam Foley (7’); Ross County: I. Vigurs (49’, assisted by S. Kelly) and M. Gardyne (65’, assisted by J. White).

Discipline

S. McLean showed six yellow cards — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 18 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Motherwell: T. Magloire (3’), Devante Cole (76’) and T. Watt (79’); Ross County: I. Vigurs (1’), C. Tremarco (33’) and J. Tillson (86’).

What it changes

Ross County have won their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, J. White (Ross County) 6.4, S. O'Donnell (Motherwell) 5.5 and Sam Foley (Motherwell) 5.0 led the match.

Next up

Motherwell next host Heart Of Midlothian on 25 October 2026.

Ross County next host Airdrie United on 24 October 2026.

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

Next for Motherwell: Motherwell v Heart of Midlothian, Sunday 25 October — the preview. Next for Ross County: Ross County v Airdrie United, Saturday 24 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Motherwell 1–2 Ross County · Premiership
  • Venue: Fir Park · Motherwell
  • Referee: S. McLean
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Motherwell 4 · draws 0 · Ross County 2 · 3.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Motherwell 2W 3D 0L · Ross County 2W 1D 2L

Motherwell 1–2 Ross County (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 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.88 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.6 / 2.71
Corners
against 4.4 / 7 · 3 of the last 3 over 9.5
over 5 matches
3.2 / 3.43
Shots on target
against 4.6 / 4.14 · 1 of the last 3 over 8.5
over 5 matches
1.8 / 2.29
Cards
against 2.2 / 1.71 · 3 of the last 3 over 3.5
over 5 matches
3.33 yellows
Referee · S. McLean
1.28 home / 2.06 away
over 18 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 May 2021. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 May 2021. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameMotherwell for / againstLineRoss County for / against
Goals scored
1.88 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8
Corners won
5.6 for · 4.4 against n 5
9.5standard
2.71 for · 7 against n 7
Shots
11 for · 12.8 against n 5
19.5standard
9.29 for · 12.57 against n 7
Shots on target
3.2 for · 4.6 against n 5
8.5standard
3.43 for · 4.14 against n 7
Fouls committed
14 for · 10 against n 5
21.5standard
15.57 for · 12.57 against n 7
Cards shown
1.8 for · 2.2 against n 5
3.5standard
2.29 for · 1.71 against n 7

Referee: S. McLean — 3.33 yellow cards a game, 0.33 red cards, 24.72 fouls over 18 matches (1.28 to the home side, 2.06 to the away side).

Motherwell
Motherwell — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Roberts n 864.3
37/6
1.86/2
—
Mark O'Hara n 852.9
2.65/4
1.34/2
I. Vigurs
S. Lawless n 831.3
2.25/1
0.41/0
—
R. Lamie n 890
1.87/5
0.84/2
—
Sam Foley n 861.8
1.66/3
1.87/2
I. Vigurs
Motherwell — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Cole n 888.3
2.38/4
1.48/3
C. Long n 861.4
2.26/3
0.93/2
J. Roberts n 864.3
1.86/3
0.74/0
J. Hastie n 846.8
1.22/2
0.21/0
Mark O'Hara n 852.9
1.14/1
0.63/0
Motherwell — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Cole n 888.3
0.85/1
0.43/0
C. Long n 861.4
0.42/0
0.21/0
J. Roberts n 864.3
0.21/0
0.21/0
B. Maguire n 859.3
0.21/0
0.21/0
Mark O'Hara n 852.9
0.42/0
00/0
Motherwell — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Sam Foley n 861.8
2.98/5
N. McGinley n 855.9
2.66/5
J. Hastie n 846.8
2.26/1
R. Crawford n 889.1
1.98/4
A. Campbell n 879.6
1.75/4
Motherwell — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
L. Kelly n 890
36/5
Ross County
Ross County — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Charles-Cook n 830.1
3.75/3
1.53/1
—
J. White n 890
3.28/8
1.57/3
—
I. Vigurs n 869.8
3.27/5
1.66/3
Sam Foley
R. Draper n 849.5
37/3
1.45/1
—
J. Hylton n 840.8
1.95/1
1.43/1
—
Ross County — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
O. Shaw n 831.1
2.54/3
1.12/1
J. White n 890
25/5
15/2
B. McKay n 859.8
1.76/3
0.94/1
M. Gardyne n 860.6
1.54/2
0.63/0
I. Vigurs n 869.8
16/0
0.32/0
Ross County — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. McKay n 859.8
0.83/1
0.21/0
J. White n 890
0.32/0
0.42/1
B. Spittal n 857.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
O. Shaw n 831.1
0.41/0
00/0
H. Paton n 828.9
00/0
0.41/0
Ross County — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Draper n 849.5
3.95/4
I. Vigurs n 869.8
3.48/6
C. Lakin n 852.4
3.25/3
H. Paton n 828.9
2.74/1
J. Tillson n 875.8
2.16/3
Ross County — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 12 May 2021. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
R. Laidlaw n 890
2.65/4

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
MotherwellRoss County
51%Possession49%
7Shots10
1Shots on target2
3Shots off target7
3Blocked shots1
3Shots inside the box6
3Corners4
2Offsides4
9Fouls14
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
473Passes445
74%Pass accuracy74%

Motherwell player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. Kelly9000000006
S. O'Donnell9000001406.9
T. Magloire90000001Y6.3
R. Lamie9000000106.3
N. McGinley9000100206.9
Mark O'Hara9000000006.9
Sam Foley9010210007.5
C. Long9000000106.3
D. Cole90000000Y6.2
R. Crawford6500000006.2
J. Hastie6000001006.5
S. Lawless sub3000100006.6
T. Watt sub25000000Y6.5

Ross County player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
R. Laidlaw9000000006.5
J. Naismith9000000206.9
K. Watson9000000006.3
C. Donaldson9000000006.6
J. Tillson90000002Y6.5
I. Vigurs90102111Y7.6
S. Kelly9001102007
B. Spittal9000201107
J. White9001103107.2
M. Gardyne8810310007.5
C. Tremarco42000001Y6
C. Lakin sub4800000306.9
R. Charles-Cook sub20000000–

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

Recent form
MotherwellDWDWD
Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
Ross CountyLDLWW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Motherwell 4 · 0 draws · Ross County 2 · 3.17 goals/game
  • 2021-01-27 Ross County 1–2 Motherwell
  • 2020-10-24 Motherwell 4–0 Ross County
  • 2020-08-03 Ross County 1–0 Motherwell
  • 2020-03-04 Motherwell 4–1 Ross County
  • 2019-12-26 Ross County 1–2 Motherwell
  • 2019-09-21 Motherwell 1–2 Ross County
League standing · 2020/21
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Motherwell#8 pos45 pts38 pl-16 GD
Ross County#10 pos39 pts38 pl-31 GD
Goals per game
Motherwell scored1.03
Ross County scored0.92
Motherwell conceded1.45
Ross County conceded1.74

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Motherwell and Ross County?
In their last 6 meetings, Motherwell won 4, Ross County won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Motherwell and Ross County?
Recent form — Motherwell 2W 3D 0L; Ross County 2W 1D 2L.

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