St. Mirren 0-0 Motherwell : Post Match Review, Game Week 2

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of St. Mirren 0-0 Motherwell in the Premiership on Saturday, 09 August 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between St. Mirren and Motherwell ended in a goalless draw, a result that might not surprise given both teams' recent form. St. Mirren, coming off a loss to Celtic and a string of draws, couldn't break their pattern of struggling to secure wins, while Motherwell, who had a solid draw against Rangers in their last outing, continued their steady performance. The game lacked decisive moments, with neither side managing to capitalize on their opportunities. This draw means St. Mirren's search for a victory continues, while Motherwell maintain their unbeaten run in the Premiership.

Despite the lack of goals, the match was not without its moments of tension, particularly with St. Mirren receiving five yellow cards compared to Motherwell's one. This suggests a more aggressive approach from St. Mirren, perhaps driven by their need to break their winless streak. Both teams made multiple substitutions in an attempt to change the game's dynamics, but ultimately, the defensive solidity of both sides prevailed. The result, while not thrilling, reflects the current competitive balance between these two teams.

The statistics from the match between St. Mirren and Motherwell highlight a game dominated by Motherwell in terms of possession, with 67% compared to St. Mirren's 33%. Despite this, St. Mirren managed more corners, suggesting they were more threatening from set pieces. The high number of yellow cards for St. Mirren (five) compared to Motherwell's one indicates a more physical approach from the home side, which aligns with their struggle to break down Motherwell's defense.

The successful dribbles percentage was close, with Motherwell slightly ahead at 42% to St. Mirren's 38%. This indicates that both teams had difficulty creating clear-cut chances, which is reflected in the final scoreline. The disparity in possession and the number of substitutions made by both teams (five for St. Mirren and three for Motherwell) suggest a game where both sides were trying to find a breakthrough, but ultimately, the defensive efforts were the deciding factor.

St. Mirren's game was marked by a series of yellow cards, starting with Alexandros Gogić in the 25th minute, followed by Jayden Richardson in added time of the first half. These early bookings set a tone of frustration for St. Mirren, who were unable to convert their aggression into goals. The team made multiple substitutions at halftime, bringing on Evan Mooney and Tummise Sobowale, in an attempt to inject fresh energy into their attack.

Motherwell's key moments were more about tactical changes, with Tom Sparrow coming on in the 42nd minute and Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Luca Ross entering later in the game. These substitutions seemed aimed at maintaining their defensive structure while looking for opportunities to counter. The only yellow card for Motherwell came late in the game to Paul McGinn, suggesting a more disciplined approach from the visitors. Despite these efforts, neither team could find the breakthrough, resulting in a stalemate.

St. Mirren lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Shamal George in goal and a back five of Jayden Richardson, Grant Leadbitter, Alex Gogic, Miguel Freckleton, and Declan John. The midfield trio of Killian Phillips, K. Baccus, and Mark O'Hara provided support to the front two of Mikael Mandron and Roland Idowu. The lineup was not particularly surprising, but the team's performance was marked by a high number of yellow cards, indicating a more aggressive approach.

The impact of substitutions was notable, with five changes made throughout the game. Evan Mooney and Tummise Sobowale came on at halftime, while Richard King, Conor McMenamin, and Jonah Ananias Paul Ayunga were introduced later. These changes were aimed at revitalizing the attack, but ultimately, St. Mirren couldn't find the necessary spark to break down Motherwell's defense.

Motherwell opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Calum Ward in goal and a back four of John Koutroumbis, Stephen O'Donnell, Paul McGinn, and Emmanuel Longelo. The midfield was anchored by Lukas Fadinger and Elliot Watt, with Ibrahim Said, Callum Slattery, and Elijah Just supporting the lone striker, Tawanda Maswanhise. The lineup was solid and reflected Motherwell's strategy of maintaining possession and defending well.

The substitutions made by Motherwell were fewer than St. Mirren's, with Tom Sparrow, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, and Luca Ross coming on at different stages of the game. These changes were tactical and aimed at maintaining the team's structure while looking for opportunities to score. Paul McGinn's late yellow card was the only disciplinary action for Motherwell, indicating a more disciplined performance from the visitors.

Calum Ward is Coral’s Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in goal for Motherwell. With four saves and zero goals conceded, Ward was instrumental in securing the clean sheet for his team. His contribution extended beyond just stopping shots, with one clearance and one punch, showcasing his all-around defensive prowess. Ward's performance was crucial in ensuring Motherwell left with a point from a challenging away fixture.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H) - Premiership

• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A) - Premiership

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs St. Mirren (A) - Premiership

• Draw: 1-1 vs Rangers (H) - Premiership

St. Mirren sit in 10th place with 1 point after a 1-0 loss to Celtic and a 0-0 draw against Motherwell. They face Rangers, in 5th place with 2 points, on August 24, 2025, at 12:00. Their lack of goals (0 scored in 2 matches) underscores the need to sharpen their attacking play to challenge a strong Rangers side and climb the league standings.

Motherwell are in 6th place with 2 points, earned from draws against Rangers and St. Mirren. They take on Hearts, in 2nd place with 3 points, on August 23, 2025, at 15:00. Their defensive solidity (1 goal conceded) and unbeaten run provide confidence, but their single goal scored highlights the need for clinical finishing against a formidable Hearts side to secure their first win.

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