St. Mirren vs Motherwell: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As St. Mirren prepare to host Motherwell on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this SCOTLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

St. Mirren, currently 10th in the standings with 23 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 17 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Motherwell, sitting 4th with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between St. Mirren and Motherwell have favored Motherwell, with Motherwell claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Hibernian, St. Mirren recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured George, Freckleton, King, Fraser, John, Gogic, Devaney, Phillips, Mcmenamin, Nlundulu, Young. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Motherwell's last outing came against Aberdeen, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ward, Longelo, Welsh, McGinn, Sparrow, Watt, Priestman, Slattery, Just, Said, Maswanhise. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, St. Mirren are expected to maintain their unknown structure, St. Mirren and Motherwell are expected to use their standard structures. 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 few goals: St. Mirren's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Motherwell's games average 1.9 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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