Morton vs Ross County: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Greenock Morton prepare to host Ross County on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Irvine, this SCOTLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Greenock Morton, currently 5th in the standings with 30 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 18 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Ross County, sitting 10th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Greenock Morton and Ross County have favored Greenock Morton, with Greenock Morton claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Dunfermline, Greenock Morton recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-1-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Johnson, Delaney, Lopata-White, Wilson, Ballantyne, Garrity, MacPherson, Gillespie , Moffat, Brophy, Main. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Ross County's last outing came against Queens Park, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Carson, Iacovitti, Pitan, Smith, O'Sullivan, Lindsay, Docherty, Randall, Carbon, Phillips, White. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Greenock Morton are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Ross County are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Greenock Morton's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ross County's games average 1.9 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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