On Friday Dec 23rd, in week 18, Kilmarnock and Motherwell will play a match in Motherwell in a clash of the Premiership. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 1 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 9th placed Motherwell, recorded a 1-1 draw against St. Johnstone. Drey Wright struck first for St. Johnstone in the 26th minute, but Blair Spittal got the equalizer for Motherwell in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning Motherwell at least a draw. Motherwell looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 7 of their last 10, while in their last match, 11th placed Kilmarnock, recorded a 1-3 loss against Hearts. Josh Ginnelly scored the first goal for Hearts in the 19th minute, then Lawrence Shankland added another in the 29th minute on a feed from Robert Snodgrass. Kilmarnock is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
Kilmarnock and Motherwell last played eachother at the Rugby Park on Aug 27th. Kilmarnock won by a score of 2 to 1. Kevin van Veen scored the first goal for Motherwell in the 14th minute, then Danny Armstrong tied it up for Kilmarnock in the 71st minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 76th minute on a goal by Ash Taylor.
Kilmarnock’s most prolific scorer has been Joe Wright. The Welsh defender has netted two goals over the last five matches. Blair Spittal has been the most prolific scorer on Motherwell in the last 5 matches with two goals.