Slattery lays on three as Motherwell cruise in Paisley | OneFootball

Motherwell hammered St Mirren 5-0 at the SMISA Stadium on Saturday, a statement away win that keeps the visitors fourth in the Scottish Premiership.

In the 14th minute Elijah Just drilled into the bottom corner from the right after Callum Slattery's pass. Tawanda Maswanhise then converted from the spot (30.) after being fouled by Shamal George.

Calum Ward preserved the clean sheet with five saves, thwarting early efforts from Jake Young and Conor McMenamin as the hosts sought a response.

After the restart Ibrahim Said swept in from the left (49.) from another Slattery pass. St Mirren were reduced to 10 men when Richard King was sent off for violent conduct (52.).

Emmanuel Longelo added a fourth from a tight angle, with a VAR review confirming the goal after a corner (58.). Substitute Eythor Björgólfsson finished Tom Sparrow's cross (66.) to complete the scoring.

Motherwell saw 70.6% of the ball and registered 17 attempts, six on target. St Mirren mustered 11 attempts and 29.4% possession.

Next, St Mirren visit Livingston. Motherwell host Dundee Utd.