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

Dive into Coral’s 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 cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Livingston at Fir Park. The home side got off to a strong start when Elliot Watt fired them ahead in the 18th minute, giving them a deserved lead after dominating the early exchanges. Livingston struggled to respond, picking up a couple of yellow cards before the break, and Motherwell’s recent good form – with wins over Hibernian and Kilmarnock in their last few games – showed as they controlled the tempo.

Things heated up in the second half when Apostolos Stamatelopoulos converted a penalty in the 60th minute to double the lead, shortly before a flurry of substitutions from both sides. Livingston, who’ve been on a tough run with losses to Aberdeen and Rangers recently, couldn’t find a way back despite some pressure. The game was sealed late on when Emmanuel Longelo added a third in the 88th minute, capping off a dominant display that keeps Motherwell’s unbeaten streak rolling.

Motherwell edged the possession with just over half the ball, which helped them dictate play and rack up far more successful dribbles than Livingston, showing they were sharper in breaking lines and creating opportunities. Corners were close, but the home side made better use of their chances, including a penalty that they converted, while assists were only on Motherwell’s side, underlining their attacking edge. Cards tilted towards Livingston with three yellows compared to Motherwell’s one, hinting at some frustration on the away team’s part as the game slipped away.

Both teams made several changes around the hour mark and later, with Motherwell seeing Callum Hendry replace Apostolos Stamatelopoulos at 61 minutes, followed by Emmanuel Longelo for John Koutroumbis and Oscar Priestman for Elliot Watt at 70 minutes, then Callum Slattery for Elijah Just at 71 minutes, and finally Ibrahim Said for Regan Charles-Cook at 89 minutes. Livingston responded similarly, with Jeremy Bokila coming on for Stevie May at 61 minutes, Joshua Brenet for Cristian Montano at 62 minutes, and a triple switch at 70 minutes where Robbie Muirhead replaced Lewis Smith, Ryan McGowan came on for Scott Pittman, and Mohamad Sylla took over from Macaulay Tait – all of which aimed to shake things up but couldn’t turn the tide.

The breakthrough came early for Motherwell when Elliot Watt slotted home in the 18th minute, setting the tone for their control. Tensions rose before half-time with yellow cards for Motherwell’s Regan Charles-Cook and Livingston’s Scott Pittman, but the real shift happened in the second half when Apostolos Stamatelopoulos scored from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, making it 2-0 and prompting quick substitutions like Callum Hendry replacing him just a minute later.

Livingston picked up more bookings, including one for Cristian Montano before he was subbed off for Joshua Brenet, and another late on for Ryan McGowan. The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute as Emmanuel Longelo, who had come on for John Koutroumbis earlier, netted the third goal with an assist from Regan Charles-Cook, who was then replaced by Ibrahim Said – sealing a comprehensive win despite Livingston’s efforts to regroup with their own changes around the 70-minute mark.

Motherwell lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 shape, with Elliot Watt anchoring the midfield and providing key creativity, while Apostolos Stamatelopoulos led the line up front before making way. Partnerships like Watt linking with the attacking midfielders helped them build pressure, and Emmanuel Longelo added impact from the left after his introduction, combining well with Regan Charles-Cook for the late goal.

Livingston set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on players like Scott Pittman in midfield before his substitution, with Stevie May starting up top until Jeremy Bokila took over. Defensive pairings faced a tough test, especially with Cristian Montano’s booking and exit for Joshua Brenet, while changes like Ryan McGowan coming on aimed to shore things up but couldn’t prevent the goals.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Elliot Watt, who really shone for Motherwell with his goal in the first half, plus creating a big chance and laying on two key passes that kept the attacks flowing. His all-round display in midfield was crucial in breaking down Livingston’s defence and maintaining control throughout the game.

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 secured a solid 3-0 win over Livingston, keeping them in third place on 26 points and building on their recent form with back-to-back home victories and draws away. They’ll look to keep the momentum going in their next match against Dundee United on 2025-12-13 at 15:00, where the opposition sit eighth on 16 points – a good chance for Motherwell to push further towards the top spots and maybe eye European places if they can grab another three points.

Livingston are licking their wounds after a 3-0 defeat to Motherwell, leaving them rooted in 12th on just eight points amid a run of losses including tough games against Aberdeen and Rangers, plus a couple of draws. Their next fixture is against Dundee on 2025-12-13 at 15:00, with the hosts currently 11th on 12 points – a crucial opportunity for Livingston to pick up points and climb away from the bottom, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively to avoid more setbacks.

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