Motherwell sweep aside Kilmarnock to strengthen hold on fourth | OneFootball

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·24 January 2026

Motherwell sweep aside Kilmarnock to strengthen hold on fourth

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Match in Five Sentences: Motherwell beat Kilmarnock 4-0 at Fir Park. Elijah Just opened the scoring in the 29th minute after Callum Slattery's pass. Tom Lowery received a second yellow and was sent off (45.), and Tawanda Maswanhise doubled the lead in the first minute of first half stoppage time. The hosts dominated with 72.5% possession and 11 shots on target as Ibrahim Said and Lukas Fadinger added further goals (56., 82.). Motherwell visit Livingston next, while Kilmarnock host Aberdeen.

Player of the Match: Lukas Fadinger ran the game in midfield with 106 touches and 79 accurate passes, capping it with the fourth goal.


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Stat of the Match: Motherwell produced 11 shots on target, a level of threat Kilmarnock managed only once.

Three Things We Learned: The red card moment hurt Kilmarnock's hopes, with Tom Lowery dismissed for a second booking just before the interval. Motherwell's control was built on the ball, completing 661 passes at 89.4% accuracy and holding 72.5% possession. Callum Slattery was a creative hub, supplying three key passes and the assist for the opener.

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