December 17th features a match where Motherwell and St. Mirren will play a match in Motherwell in a Premiership match. In their last match, 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 squeezing out at least the one point for Motherwell. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while 7th placed St. Mirren is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Rangers. Jonah Ayunga struck first for St. Mirren in the 47th minute, then James Tavernier tied it up for Rangers in the 84th minute earning them at least the one point. St. Mirren is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Motherwell was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Kevin van Veen struck first for Motherwell in the 42nd minute on a penalty shot, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, St. Mirren was frustrated by Motherwell’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Motherwell ended the match with the shutout victory.
Mark O’Hara has been the most effective weapon for St. Mirren lately. The Scotish attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches. Blair Spittal has been the most prolific scorer on Motherwell in his last 5 matches with two goals.