Premiership · 2025Sat, 16 May 2026 11:30
Hibernian
0 : 1
Motherwell
Full time
Match recap
Motherwell secured a vital 1-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road, climbing a crucial three points in the Premiership. The game saw a cagey first half with both sides struggling to carve out clear-cut opportunities, reflecting the high stakes. However, a solitary Motherwell goal, coming closer to the hour mark, broke the deadlock and shifted the momentum firmly in the visitors' favour. Hibs pressed for an equaliser in the final stages, but Motherwell defended resolutely, denying their opponents any significant chances. This result significantly boosts Motherwell's aspirations, while Hibs will be left frustrated after failing to convert possession into goals on home turf.
Markets (closing odds)
Match Result
Home2.40
Draw3.12
Away2.59
Away Team Goals 0.5
Over 0.51.21
Under 0.53.29
Away Team Goals 1
Over 11.48
Under 12.24
Away Team Goals O/U 1.5
Over 1.52.25
Under 1.51.47
Away Team Goals 2
Over 24.02
Under 21.12
Away Team Goals 2.5
Over 2.55.14
Under 2.51.07
Events
- 16'subst — R. Bushiri (Substitution 1)
- 32'Card — Elliot Watt (Yellow Card)
- 35'Goal — L. Fadinger (Normal Goal)
- 45'Card — Jamie McGrath (Yellow Card)
- 46'subst — J. McGrath (Substitution 2)
- 46'subst — J. Newell (Substitution 3)
- 53'Card — Josh Mulligan (Yellow Card)
- 53'Card — Regan Charles-Cook (Yellow Card)
- 58'subst (Substitution 4)
- 63'Var — Stephen Welsh (Goal cancelled)
- 66'Card — Callum Slattery (Yellow Card)
- 67'Card — Elliot Watt (Yellow Card)
- 67'Card — Elliot Watt (Red Card)
- 70'subst — O. Elding (Substitution 5)
- 71'Card — Miguel Changa Chaiwa (Yellow Card)
- 73'subst — E. Just (Substitution 1)
- 73'subst — R. Charles-Cook (Substitution 2)
- 73'subst — C. Slattery (Substitution 3)
- 74'Card — Lukas Fadinger (Yellow Card)
- 83'subst — T. Maswanhise (Substitution 4)
- 84'Card — Martin Boyle (Yellow Card)
- 87'subst — E. Longelo (Substitution 5)
- 89'Card — Nicky Cadden (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
1Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal7
11Total Shots14
4Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox10
4Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls13
7Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
49%Ball Possession51%
5Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards1
5Goalkeeper Saves0
370Total passes395
288Passes accurate325
78%Passes %82%
0.70expected_goals1.07
0.00goals_prevented0.00
Lineups
Hibernian3-4-1-2- R. SallingerG
- W. O'HoraD
- R. BushiriD
- J. ObitaD
- F. PasslackM
- M. ChaiwaM
- J. NewellM
- N. CaddenM
- J. McGrathF
- M. BoyleF
- O. EldingF
Motherwell4-2-3-1- Matty ConnellyG
- T. SparrowD
- L. GordonD
- S. WelshD
- E. LongeloD
- E. WattM
- L. FadingerM
- R. Charles-CookM
- C. SlatteryM
- T. MaswanhiseM
- E. JustF
Form
Hibernian — last 5 home
LLWDW
Motherwell — last 5 away
LWLLL
Head to head
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Standings — Premiership
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Heart Of Midloth | 37 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 66:31 | 80 |
| 1 |  Dundee Utd | 37 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 48:59 | 44 |
| 2 |  Celtic | 37 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 70:40 | 79 |
| 2 |  Aberdeen | 37 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 38:52 | 40 |
| 3 |  Rangers | 37 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 71:41 | 69 |
| 3 |  Dundee | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 39:59 | 39 |
| 4 |  Kilmarnock | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 46:67 | 37 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 37 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 58:36 | 58 |
| 5 |  ST Mirren | 37 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 29:54 | 33 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 37 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 58:43 | 57 |
| 6 |  Livingston | 37 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 39:71 | 21 |
| 6 |  Falkirk | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 48:57 | 49 |