ST Johnstone v Motherwell result

Full-time · ST Johnstone 1–2 Motherwell

Premiership · · McDiarmid Park

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ST Johnstone 1–2 Motherwell — Motherwell won this Premiership match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Motherwell won 2–1 at McDiarmid Park in the Premiership on Saturday 15 December. It is Motherwell’s first win over ST Johnstone since 6 February 2018, after three meetings without one (the 5 prior meetings TACTIX holds).

The goals

Motherwell led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Motherwell: T. Aldred (2’, assisted by David Turnbull) and D. Johnson (17’, assisted by A. Campbell); ST Johnstone: Jason Kerr (83’, assisted by B. Alston).

What it changes

ST Johnstone have scored 38 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). ST Johnstone have conceded 48 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.

Motherwell have scored 46 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2018/19 so far). Motherwell have conceded 56 goals, the seventh-most of the 24 clubs.

Head-to-head

ST Johnstone are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Motherwell.

Next up

ST Johnstone next host Dundee on 7 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 ST Johnstone: ST Johnstone v Dundee, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Motherwell: Dundee Utd v Motherwell, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: ST Johnstone 1–2 Motherwell · Premiership
  • Venue: McDiarmid Park · Perth
  • Referee: A. Muir
  • Head-to-head (last 5): ST Johnstone 3 · draws 1 · Motherwell 1 · 2.8 goals/game
  • Recent form: ST Johnstone 3W 2D 0L · Motherwell 1W 1D 3L

ST Johnstone 1–2 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 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
ST JohnstoneWWDDW
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 1.8 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
MotherwellLWLDL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
ST Johnstone 3 · 1 draw · Motherwell 1 · 2.8 goals/game
  • 2018-10-20 Motherwell 0–1 ST Johnstone
  • 2018-05-05 Motherwell 1–5 ST Johnstone
  • 2018-04-07 ST Johnstone 0–0 Motherwell
  • 2018-02-06 Motherwell 2–0 ST Johnstone
  • 2017-08-12 ST Johnstone 4–1 Motherwell
League standing · 2018/19
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
ST Johnstone#1 pos52 pts38 pl-10 GD
Motherwell#2 pos51 pts38 pl-10 GD
Goals per game
ST Johnstone scored1
Motherwell scored1.21
ST Johnstone conceded1.26
Motherwell conceded1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between ST Johnstone and Motherwell?
In their last 5 meetings, ST Johnstone won 3, Motherwell won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.8 goals per game.
What is the recent form of ST Johnstone and Motherwell?
Recent form — ST Johnstone 3W 2D 0L; Motherwell 1W 1D 3L.

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