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Motherwell arrive after four straight league defeats, with one goal scored and nine conceded. Killie sit bottom, three points behind, but have lost only once in their last four. Their only league win came at Easter Road.
The match in numbers
Eight Premiership matches each. Kilmarnock are 12th on five points; Motherwell are ninth on eight.
Kilmarnock
1 wins 2 draws 5 defeats
- LSt Mirren0–1Home
- DAberdeen0–0Away
- WHibernian1–0Away
- DHearts1–1Home
- LRangers1–3Away
Motherwell
2 wins 2 draws 4 defeats
- WDundee United3–0Home
- LRangers0–1Away
- LAberdeen0–4Home
- LDundee1–2Away
- LCeltic0–2Home
Recent form runs from oldest to newest. Each team’s score is shown first.
Bar scales: possession 0–100%; goals and shots 0–20.
Home and away
Kilmarnock at home
1 point from 4 matches
0W · 1D · 3L2 goals scored · 11 conceded
Motherwell away
4 points from 4 matches
1W · 1D · 2L6 goals scored · 7 conceded
See every result and possession figure
| Team | Opponent | Venue | Score | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock | St Johnstone | Away | 3–4 | 44.2% |
| Kilmarnock | Celtic | Home | 1–5 | 36.1% |
| Kilmarnock | Dundee United | Home | 0–4 | 51.0% |
| Kilmarnock | St Mirren | Home | 0–1 | 46.9% |
| Kilmarnock | Aberdeen | Away | 0–0 | 44.7% |
| Kilmarnock | Hibernian | Away | 1–0 | 39.7% |
| Kilmarnock | Hearts | Home | 1–1 | 33.3% |
| Kilmarnock | Rangers | Away | 1–3 | 39.9% |
| Motherwell | Hibernian | Away | 2–1 | 52.0% |
| Motherwell | Falkirk | Home | 0–0 | 58.1% |
| Motherwell | St Mirren | Away | 3–3 | 54.7% |
| Motherwell | Dundee United | Home | 3–0 | 71.4% |
| Motherwell | Rangers | Away | 0–1 | 59.0% |
| Motherwell | Aberdeen | Home | 0–4 | 68.9% |
| Motherwell | Dundee | Away | 1–2 | 62.9% |
| Motherwell | Celtic | Home | 0–2 | 34.0% |
2026/27 Premiership, through 11 October · Results and statistics: ESPN Kilmarnock / ESPN Motherwell.
Scottish Premiership · 2026/27
Latest standings, updated automatically.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | +18 | 24 |
| 2 |  Rangers | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 20 |
| 3 |  Heart of Midlothian | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 16 |
| 4 |  Dundee | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 14 |
| 5 |  St Johnstone | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 6 |  Dundee United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
| 7 |  Aberdeen | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 8 |  St Mirren | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 10 |
| 9 |  Falkirk | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 9 |
| 10 |  Motherwell | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 11 |  Kilmarnock | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 8 |
| 12 |  Hibernian | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 7 |
Source: Wikipedia · Feed checked 23 Oct 2026, 02:27 BST.
Last time out
10 October · Ibrox
Rangers3–1Kilmarnock
Half-time 3–0 · Naderi (2), Kelsy · Cleșcenco
John-Jules hit the post and had a goal ruled out; Cleșcenco finished a late counter-attack.
Read the club match report11 October · Fir Park
Motherwell0–2Celtic
Half-time 0–1 · Durán, Nygren
Paulsen kept the score down. O’Donnell and Levitt made their first league starts of the season; McGhee returned to the bench.
Read the club match reportMatch accounts: Kilmarnock FC and Motherwell FC. Match statistics: ESPN; home team first.
Last confirmed team
Kilmarnock's last starting XI
Team news
Latest club updates, checked 17 October.
Kilmarnock
Max Stryjek
Recovering from a serious knee injury. Club update
Nico Mantl · #58
Signed on 16 October. His debut depends on SFA approval, a visa and international clearance. Club update
Tshibola · Daniels
Both played against Rangers on 10 October. Club update
Motherwell
Koutroumbis
Back in training; Johansson expects him to be available. Club update
Charles-Cook · Priestman · Hendry
Charles-Cook and Priestman are expected back in the coming weeks. Johansson has not given a date for Hendry. Club update
Dylan Williams
Missed the Celtic game. Johansson said he would be out for some weeks. Club update
Jordan McGhee
An unused substitute against Celtic after his pre-season injury. Club update
Nico Mantl: Killie’s new goalkeeper
- Age
- 26
- Nationality
- German
- Shirt
- 58
- Contract
- End of 2026/27
Can he face Motherwell?
Debut unconfirmedKillie announced his signing on 16 October, subject to SFA approval, a UK international sportsperson visa and international clearance. The club has not confirmed he is eligible for this match.
Why Killie need him
Max Stryjek has a serious knee injury. Dave Richards’ proposed move fell through on 8 October after the English FA refused clearance over an error in his previous registration.
Who is he?
The Munich-born goalkeeper came through at Unterhaching before moving to Red Bull Salzburg in 2021. Loans at AaB and Viborg followed; he then joined Arouca and moved on loan to Blau-Weiß Linz in January 2026. He has four Germany under-21 caps and won two league and cup doubles with Salzburg.
Killie signing announcement · Richards registration update · Career: Salzburg / Blau-Weiß Linz. Checked 17 October, 10:04 BST.
Four players to watch
#21Michael Schjønning-Larsen
Defender
A scorer against Celtic; started on the left of the back line at Ibrox.
#20Nicky Cleșcenco
Midfielder
Came off the bench and finished the late counter-attack against Rangers.
#9Joe Hugill
Centre-forward
Opening-day scorer; supplied the pass for Cleșcenco’s goal at Ibrox.
#11Greg Kiltie
Attacking midfielder
Captained the side at Ibrox and helped create second-half openings.
Photos: Kilmarnock FC · Rangers match report.
The squads
Choose a club or position. Open a player for their profile.
Kilmarnock
27 players, including Nico Mantl. Players on loan elsewhere are excluded.
Player details
Poland youth international who came through at Sunderland, then played for Livingston and Wycombe Wanderers. Joined from Jagiellonia Białystok in 2025.
The club reports a serious knee injury in its Nico Mantl announcement.
Player details
Former Dundee goalkeeper who spent five seasons at Queen's Park before signing in 2026. Started at Ibrox on 10 October.
No injury or suspension reported.
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No injury or suspension reported.
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No injury or suspension reported.
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Came through at Hearts and spent three seasons at Livingston before joining in 2025. Scotland under-21 cap.
No injury or suspension reported.
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On loan from Hearts. Sierra Leone international who began his career at Lincoln City.
No injury or suspension reported.
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On loan from Hull City. Republic of Ireland under-21 international, formerly of UCD.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Celtic academy graduate who joined from Inverness Caledonian Thistle in 2023.
No injury or suspension reported.
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New Zealand international, born in Melrose. Joined from Ayr United in 2025 and scored the winner at Easter Road in September.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Former Rangers defender who joined from Exeter City in 2026.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Came through at Bayern Munich and Mainz 05. Joined from SSV Ulm in 2026.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Estonia international, signed from FCI Levadia in 2026. Scored against Celtic in August.
No injury or suspension reported.
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No injury or suspension reported.
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Former Motherwell midfielder (2019–2022). Rejoined his first club from St Mirren in 2026; an unused substitute at Ibrox.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Irvine-born one-club man, a Kilmarnock first-team player since 2011.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Sweden under-21 international and former AIK midfielder. Joined from Lincoln City in 2026.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Former Crewe Alexandra and Portsmouth midfielder, signed in 2025.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Moldova international, born in Dublin, signed from Zimbru Chișinău. Scored off the bench at Ibrox.
No injury or suspension reported.
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No injury or suspension reported.
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DR Congo international in his third spell at the club, back from Levadiakos in 2026. Sent off at Pittodrie in September.
Played against Rangers on 10 October.
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Former Motherwell academy midfielder, on loan from Rangers. Scotland under-21 international.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Former Manchester United striker who signed in 2026. Scored on the opening day at McDiarmid Park and set up the goal at Ibrox.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Arsenal academy product and former England under-21 international, signed from Crawley Town in 2025.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Back for a second spell after four seasons at St Mirren. Scored on the opening day and captained the side at Ibrox.
No injury or suspension reported.
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No injury or suspension reported.
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Suriname international who came through at PSV. Scored at Fir Park last season and was sent off at Easter Road in September.
Played against Rangers on 10 October.
Player details
German goalkeeper signed on 16 October until the end of 2026/27. Former Salzburg and Arouca player with four Germany under-21 caps.
Debut unconfirmed. SFA approval, a UK international sportsperson visa and international clearance were conditions of the signing.
Motherwell
27 players. Team news from the 15 October update and the Celtic match.
Player details
New Zealand international who joined Motherwell on loan from Bournemouth in July 2026.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Joined Motherwell’s academy at 13 and gained senior experience on loan.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Joined Motherwell in 2020.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Australian defender who played for Sydney FC, in MLS and on loan at Auckland FC.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Canadian international who joined Motherwell on loan from Bristol City.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Austrian defender. Motherwell was his first club outside Austria.
No injury or suspension reported.
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McGhee joined Motherwell in June 2025 after senior spells with Hearts, Falkirk and Dundee.
Named among the substitutes against Celtic on 11 October after his pre-season injury.
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Scotland international and Motherwell captain, with experience across the Scottish leagues and in England.
Previously unavailable; no return date announced.
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Williams joined Motherwell from Burton Albion after developing at Derby County and Chelsea.
Missed the Celtic game after a hamstring injury. Johansson said he would be out for some weeks.
Player details
Koutroumbis made his first move outside Australia when he joined Motherwell in 2024.
Back in training; Johansson expects him to be available.
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Motherwell academy graduate with senior experience on loan.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Former West Ham, Birmingham City and Cambridge United defender.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Joined Motherwell in 2024 after spells at Stoke and on loan.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Austrian midfielder who joined Motherwell in 2025.
No injury or suspension reported.
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On a season-long loan from Wycombe. A Rangers academy graduate.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Australia under-23 international with A-League experience. Joined in August 2025.
Johansson expects a return in the coming weeks; no date confirmed.
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Wishaw-born academy midfielder who signed professional terms with Motherwell in 2023.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Wales international with Scottish Premiership experience.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Former Manchester City academy and Wolves midfielder. Joined from Tondela.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Swedish forward who played in Germany, Sweden and Finland before joining Motherwell.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Joined Motherwell in 2025 after spells in Scotland and England.
Johansson has not given a return date.
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Norwegian striker with experience in US college football and Scandinavia.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Charles-Cook returned to Scotland in 2025 after three seasons in Belgium with Eupen.
Johansson expects a return in the coming weeks; no date confirmed.
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Zimbabwe international and Leicester City academy graduate.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Moved from Nigeria to Denmark as a teenager. Joined Motherwell in 2025.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Bristol City academy graduate with senior loan experience. Joined Motherwell via Gillingham.
No injury or suspension reported.
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Grew up and played senior football in Switzerland. Joined Motherwell in July 2026.
No injury or suspension reported.
Available: no absence reported. Squads and photos: Kilmarnock FC / Motherwell FC. Career details: club profiles and Wikipedia. Ages at 17 October.
Previous meetings
Motherwell were unbeaten against Killie last season.
- DReport
30 August 2025 · Fir Park
Motherwell2–2Kilmarnock - WReport
22 November 2025 · Rugby Park
Kilmarnock1–3Motherwell - WReport
24 January 2026 · Fir Park
Motherwell4–0Kilmarnock
Motherwell 9 goalsKilmarnock 3 goals
2025/26 Premiership. W/D/L shown from Motherwell’s perspective.
Last meeting at Rugby Park
22 November 2025 · Premiership · Attendance 5,100
Kilmarnock1–3Motherwell
Half-time: Kilmarnock 0–2 Motherwell
- 16′MotherwellTawanda Maswanhise0–1
- 26′MotherwellTawanda Maswanhise0–2
- 49′KilmarnockScott Tiffoney1–2
- 68′MotherwellApostolos Stamatelopoulos (pen)1–3
Maswanhise’s first-half double put Motherwell ahead. Tiffoney pulled one back before Stamatelopoulos restored the two-goal lead from the spot.
Motherwell’s team that afternoon
Ward · Koutroumbis · McGinn · Welsh · Longelo · Fadinger · Watt · Slattery · Maswanhise · Said · Hendry
Motherwell FC match report · Match details and goal times: Sky Sports · Highlights: SPFL.
Pre-match interviews
Alfred Johansson and Stephen O’Donnell, 15 October.
Alfred Johansson
Watch on YouTubeInterview on Motherwell FCStephen O’Donnell
Watch on YouTubeInterview on Motherwell FCInterviews: Motherwell FC · Kilmarnock match preview.
The matchday guide
At Rugby Park
- Kick-off
- Saturday 17 October · 15:00 BST
- Ground
- BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock
- Away supporters
- Chadwick Stand
- Turnstiles
- Open 14:00
Tickets online
- Adults
- £28
- Concessions
- £23 · over-65s, under-21s, students
- Under-18s
- £16
- Under-16s
- £11
Ticket-office purchases cost more. Full prices and ticket link
Watch or listen
Outside the UK: live video through Motherwell TV; Kilmarnock also lists international KillieTV coverage.
Inside the UK: Motherwell TV lists live commentary only.
Motherwell TVMatch officials
- Referee
- Calum Scott
- Assistants
- Scott Anderson · Alastair Taylor
- Fourth official
- Jordan Curran
- VAR
- Don Robertson
Motherwell match guide · Kilmarnock match preview. Checked 17 October.
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