Motherwell 3-0 Livingston: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Motherwell 3-0 Livingston in the Premiership on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Motherwell secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Livingston at Fir Park. The hosts took the lead in the 18th minute when Elliot Watt found the net, setting the tone for their dominance early on. Livingston struggled to respond, picking up a yellow card for Scott Pittman shortly after, but Motherwell maintained control heading into the break, building on their recent unbeaten run that included wins over Hibernian and Kilmarnock.

In the second half, Motherwell extended their lead with a penalty converted by Apostolos Stamatelopoulos in the 60th minute, following a spell of pressure that saw Livingston’s Cristian Montano booked. Substitutions came thick and fast around the 70-minute mark for both sides, but it was Emmanuel Longelo who sealed the win with a goal in the 88th minute, assisted by Regan Charles-Cook. This result extends Motherwell’s strong form with back-to-back home wins, while Livingston’s winless streak continues after recent defeats to Aberdeen and Rangers.

Motherwell’s 57% possession underlined their control of the game, allowing them to dictate the tempo and create more opportunities, as shown by their 45 successful dribbles compared to Livingston’s 17. The hosts also converted a penalty, which proved crucial, while their single yellow card contrasted with Livingston’s three, highlighting a more disciplined performance despite both teams making five substitutions each to refresh their line-ups.

Corners were close at 4-5 in Livingston’s favour, suggesting the visitors had some set-piece threats, but Motherwell’s one assist led to a late goal that wrapped up the points. With no red cards or injury-time strikes, the match stayed straightforward, though the substitutions around the hour mark, like Callum Hendry coming on for Apostolos Stamatelopoulos at 61 minutes for Motherwell, helped maintain momentum.

The game turned decisively in Motherwell’s favour with Elliot Watt’s goal at 18 minutes, giving them an early edge. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos doubled the lead from the penalty spot at 60 minutes, just before he was replaced by Callum Hendry a minute later, while Livingston’s Cristian Montano picked up a yellow card at 56 minutes that disrupted their rhythm. Around the 70-minute mark, Motherwell brought on Emmanuel Longelo for John Koutroumbis and Oscar Priestman for Elliot Watt, with Callum Slattery replacing Elijah Just soon after, injecting fresh energy.

Livingston responded with changes like Jeremy Bokila for Stevie May at 61 minutes and Joshua Brenet for Cristian Montano at 62 minutes, followed by a triple substitution at 70 minutes where Robbie Muirhead came on for Lewis Smith, Ryan McGowan for Scott Pittman, and Mohamad Sylla for Macaulay Tait. The match was sealed when Emmanuel Longelo scored at 88 minutes, assisted by Regan Charles-Cook, who was then substituted for Ibrahim Said a minute later, while Ryan McGowan’s yellow card at 86 minutes compounded Livingston’s frustrations.

Motherwell lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Elliot Watt anchoring the midfield and providing a key goal threat, while Apostolos Stamatelopoulos led the line effectively before his substitution. Regan Charles-Cook offered width and an assist, partnering well with players like Emmanuel Longelo who made an impact after coming on. The setup allowed for solid defensive partnerships, supporting their attacking partnerships throughout.

Livingston deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on Scott Pittman in midfield before his exit, with Cristian Montano contributing on the flank until his booking and substitution. Stevie May started up front but made way for Jeremy Bokila, while Lewis Smith provided some creativity before being replaced by Robbie Muirhead. This formation aimed for balance but struggled against Motherwell’s pressure.

Elliot Watt earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his standout performance, scoring one goal and creating one big chance alongside two key passes. His contributions were pivotal in midfield, driving Motherwell’s control and helping secure the clean-sheet victory. Watt’s efforts stood out in a dominant display before he was substituted at 70 minutes for Oscar Priestman.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Livingston (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Falkirk (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Hearts (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Hibernian (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Motherwell (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aberdeen (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Rangers (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Falkirk (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Hibernian (H)

Motherwell have just beaten Livingston 3-0, maintaining their strong recent form with three wins and two draws in their last five league games, sitting third on 26 points. They next face Dundee United on 2025-12-13 at 15:00, with the opposition currently eighth on 16 points. This match offers Motherwell a chance to solidify their push for European spots, building on their unbeaten streak.

Livingston have just lost 3-0 to Motherwell, extending a poor run with three straight defeats and only two draws in their last five league outings, leaving them 12th on eight points. Their next fixture is against Dundee on 2025-12-13 at 15:00, with the opposition 11th on 12 points. A positive result here is crucial for Livingston to climb away from the relegation zone and halt their slide.

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